A.G. Unruh RMT

08/30/2025

My hands are a little more full these days 🥰
Two weeks ago, my husband, my eight year old daughter, and myself welcomed the newest little member of our family. We are thrilled to have her!
I appreciate the support and patience of my clients while I take time off to be at home with my baby girl.

04/28/2025

***Edit*** Only three morning slots left!

Hi everyone!!
On Thursday, May 8th (next week!!), I am doing a collaboration with Becky Thiese, and Hidden Haven Tiny Houses right here in Swift Current for a 30min lymphatic facial, followed by an hour of spa time in the hot tub and sauna, with a charcuterie platter to share. You and a buddy get to choose who would like to have a facial from Becky, and who would like a facial from me. The price listed is the total price for two people for the whole 90 minutes ($130 per person).

If you have been wanting to experience my lymphatic work, but are having a hard time getting booked in to see me, now is your chance! Limited slots are available (some are already booked). Find a friend, and choose your time!

Sara Wallace
Country Sole Reflexology

03/10/2025

Sometimes self care is unpleasant.
I spent this day feeling really locked up along the tops of my shoulders, and just generally grumpy and irritable. Finally, near the end of the day, I decided to do some cupping on myself (as you can see from the marks in the photo).

For whatever reason, I began to feel overwhelmed by sadness (I am actually tearing up here, which may be hard to see). Rather than run from the unpleasantness of it, I decided to stay in it, to let myself feel the emotions as they came up, and to make space for unexplained tears.

Many people are surprised when I tell them that their bodies store their emotions. When you are in the midst of a crisis (or any stressful situation) where there is no space for your emotions to be let out, they have to go somewhere, often into your connective tissues. This causes all kinds of tension and pain. I know this may sound crazy and weird to some of you, but it is actually an electrochemical process. Taking the time to care for your body will sometimes bring those old emotions to the surface, which is what is happening to me here.

My gut reaction is to run away from this kind of thing. Self care is supposed to be pleasant and fun, right? The problem is, if I don’t do the hard work and let myself be uncomfortable, I will retain all of that tension and pain, and it will continue to build and cause problems. It goes against everything in me to let myself have ugly emotions. But if I don’t, it actually puts my health at risk.

Have you ever noticed that you get sick more easily when you are extremely stressed? Have you experienced that feeling of relief after a “good cry”? This concept goes deep, to the point that autoimmune conditions are far more prevalent amongst highly traumatized populations, who have experienced abuse, or suffer from PTSD. Trapped emotions = poor health.

I know from experience how hard it is to let yourself be in an emotionally vulnerable state, especially if your environment feels unstable or unsafe. But as much as you are able, I encourage you to let yourself be present in the discomfort. Don’t shy away from the ugly, even painful parts of self care. Your body will thank you.

01/27/2025

Hi! It’s been awhile. I thought I would take a second to re-introduce myself and my practice. My name is Alyssa, and I rent a room out of Bodyworks Massage Therapy here in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

For those who have never been to Bodyworks, these photos show a small glimpse of the clinic space, and how your session might look. I am demonstrating a handful of techniques here, showcasing some of the areas I work most commonly.

I specialize in lymphatic drainage, and my favourite areas to treat are the face/head and the abdomen! I am passionate about creating space for holistic healing (incorporating the mind and emotions into the treatment as much as the physical body), and empowering my clients to better take care of and understand their own bodies.

Book with me online at wildflower.noterro.com

01/22/2025

Hey everyone! Something exciting is coming your way :)
I will be a vendor at the Nourish & Flourish Expo here in Swift Current, Jan 31st from 4 to 9 pm!
This is a health and wellness tradeshow with a wide variety of alternative healthcare professionals and practitioners, alongside educational speakers.
There will also be bingo card to help you interact with the various booths/vendors, which enters you for a chance to win one of two prize gift baskets!
You won’t want to miss this. See you there!

🌟 Have you met our amazing vendors yet? 🌟

Join us at the Nourish Flourish Expo this January, where local artisans and entrepreneurs showcase their incredible products!
One standout vendor you won’t want to miss is 🎉✨. Be sure to head over to Alyssa’s
Booth as she shares the importance of the lymphatic system & will instruct you on lymph self care.

👉 Follow them on socials to get a sneak peek of their offerings and see why everyone is raving about them!

Join us at the Nourish Flourish Expo this January, where local artisans and entrepreneurs showcase their incredible products!

Mark your calendars and get ready to support local at the Nourish Flourish Expo! 🗓️💚

10/17/2024

As I celebrate my own birthday this week, I keep thinking back to January, when I experienced one of the most immense privileges of my life; being present at a little person’s actual birthday, and having a hand in bringing it about ♥️

This wonderful couple trusted me to bring my massage therapy expertise into the process of their son’s birth. Though I am not certified as a doula, my RMT education was thorough, and gave me confidence to fill that role for these clients/friends, whom I have known for many years.

In addition to supporting her through the latter stages of her pregnancy in my clinic space, I was able to be there for this incredible mama through the last 6 of her 12 hours of labour, right up to the last push!

In addition to myself, Carolyn had the support of a close friend, and of her husband Nathan, who spelled me in the task of applying pressure to the sides of Carolyn’s pelvis through her contractions, as you can see in the first photos. For about 9 of her 12 hours of labour, Carolyn had a contraction every three minutes, which made it a truly LABOUR intensive process for all involved. It was a full body workout to apply sufficient pressure to the pelvis in order to provide relief for Carolyn, but it worked! She was able to labour at home for a few hours before we headed to the hospital, where she had her baby naturally, without any medical interventions. This was exactly what she had hoped for, and it was sheer joy to help facilitate her wishes, along with the amazing nurses and midwife.

Carolyn had this to say about her experience:
“Alyssa was my coping mechanism during labour and birth. She worked a gruelling 6 hours with enthusiasm and selflessness, and her hands-on work provided real physical relief. Equally important, her encouraging words and attentive presence kept me grounded. She was a crucial component in helping me achieve the birth (VBAC) of my dreams. I want Alyssa at my future births!”

I cannot adequately express how special this experience was. I never imagined that my first year as a massage therapist would include such a unique and life-changing opportunity. I will never forget it.

10/04/2024

Sometimes a little visitor comes to see us at Bodyworks Massage Therapy, and beg for our services 😊
If you haven’t been to see me recently, my space has changed a little, with a mini living room for my clients to enjoy. I feel so grateful for my clients, who care for me as much as I do for them. I hope you are all having a lovely day ♥️

08/29/2024

Everyone knows stretching is good. If you have ever been to a massage therapist or physiotherapist, odds are, they have instructed you to do some stretching at home between appointments to help improve the health of your muscles and joints. We do this because regular stretching REALLY WORKS!

However, I’ve noticed a few common trends in how we go about stretching that either decrease the stretch’s effectiveness, or negate it entirely. So here are my three stretching essentials, and why they’re important:

1. Breathe deeply!
Lack of sufficient oxygen in your body puts it in a fight or flight state, which causes the resting “tone” of your muscles to increase (so that you are ready to fight or run). In other words, it is physiologically impossible to stretch muscle tissue that is in a fight or flight state. If your stretch is so painful that it makes you hold your breath, you are stretching too deep. Back off.
Stretching without deep, calming breaths is, simply, a waste of time. It does nothing. You HAVE to breathe in order to stretch. Pay attention next time you are stretching; I’ll bet you will notice yourself holding your breath! It is a very common problem, and one that takes focused attention to fix. But you can do it :)

2. Hold for 30 seconds.
The reason for this is simple. It takes the brain approximately 30 seconds to register new muscle length.
Holding a stretch for less time will feel nice, and may help relax you overall, but it will not change the length of your muscles. If you are stretching to correct a postural problem, or to help heal after an injury or surgery, give your brain the time it needs to set that new muscle length, and you will be amazed at how quickly you see improvements in pain levels and function!

3. Follow with movement.
A freshly stretched muscle may feel a little “foreign” to your body. Small gentle movements of the whole area (little head circles after a neck stretch, for example) can help reincorporate the stretched muscle into its surroundings, and help prevent the stiffness that comes with discomfort. Make your stretch more effective by (gently) using the muscle right away.

Happy stretching!

08/28/2024

For me, part of being an effective healthcare professional is following my own advice!

I challenge you to do ONE of these things this week: write down some thoughts, soak your feet, go outside to relax, or burn a bay leaf (releases a substance in the air that reduces anxiety and calms the nervous system).

Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. The easier and more fun we can make it, the more likely we are to do it ♥️

What is something you do every day to care for yourself?

04/05/2024

Can a person be too young/old for massage?
Not at all!
Here I am with my oldest (95 years young, and still going strong!), and youngest (born with my assistance in January of this year!) clients. I feel so honoured to have a 95 year span between the ages of my clientele, and the kids and seniors I get to work with are some of my favourites.

Kids are awesome; their bodies are SO responsive to treatment, and I love helping them build body awareness, and creating an environment that gives them a voice. I love providing them not only with relief from discomfort and pain, but empowerment to say no, and set boundaries that are respected as they should be.

Seniors are lovely; I always learn something, I get to hear stories of what the world was like before I existed, and the positive results they reap from massage are equally surprising to us both haha. I’m sure Anne would tell you that no one is too old to feel the benefits of massage!

From muscle tension to joint pain to sinus congestion to digestive problems, I am continually amazed at what kids and seniors carry around with them that can easily be relieved by a little bit of manual therapy.

Thank you, to all my clients, for your trust in me. I am thrilled to work with you all, as you continue to pursue greater holistic health ❤️

01/01/2024

Cheers, 2023! Since I started my business in April, I have provided 130 massages to my wonderful clients, in addition to approximately 100 massages given in a student capacity. Thank you to everyone who has given me opportunities to grow and learn as an RMT, and for allowing me to be part of your life. It means more to me than you will ever know.
Here’s to a whole year of being excited to go to work every day 😁

12/26/2023

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone! I am so excited for the year ahead, and having the unique privilege to offer creative (and effective!) massage therapy to my clients.

If you have never come to see me before, I would love to have your trust for even one session. I thrive on new challenges in the clinic space, and I believe that we are capable of healing and thriving, even decades after an injury or trauma (including the psychological ones). Come spend an hour with me, and discover what we can change, see positive progress for chronic injuries, or even find relief for things you have given up on fixing.

I take the responsibility of my position very seriously, and I do my utmost to truly help my clients (safely and carefully), constantly stretching the limits of my own knowledge and abilities. I believe that you are not too broken, you are not beyond help, and you can heal (despite years of suffering, or evidence to the contrary). My own experiences have given me unshakable hope that change is possible, against all odds, obstacles, or setbacks. Even if you have lost all hope, I am here to hope for you ❤️

My gift to you all is the best thing ever: availability in January! Including, for the first time, something special: A precious handful of Saturday slots. Message me directly, or book online at wildflower.noterro.com. See you there!