David Tello RMT

03/17/2020

David Tello RMT - suspending services - https://mailchi.mp/d9a968780b4d/david-tello-rmt-suspending-services

12/28/2019

Massage Therapy: towards a well being...newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/55ce23caea14/459s9m9t8g

08/23/2018

Aug. 2018 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/ee0903a961dc/aug-2018-newsletter

04/04/2018

David Tello RMT Newsletter #18 - https://mailchi.mp/b65925fbceeb/david-tello-rmt-newsletter-18

05/28/2017

Great article on massage therapy.

Massage therapy can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a wide variety of patients, of all ages, in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability.

05/04/2017

We are getting recognized as a new and quality massage therapy studio.
Come visit us and share your experiences.

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04/28/2017

Massage Therapy: towards a well being...newsletter #17

In this issue: Shiatsu course, tax time and Summit Massage Studio.

01/31/2017

Massage Therapy: towards a well being...February newsletter 2017

towards a well being. A wellness newsletter for updates on treatments with David Tello RMT in the Toronto area.

07/28/2016

Interesting read on massage, stress, pain and perception.

    Many people will have a massage sometime in their life because they are feeling stressed.  People often say to me that they carry their tension in their “neck and shoulders”.  They of…

07/06/2016

Massage Therapy: towards a well being...newsletter #15

A newsletter to keep up to date with news and events with David Tello RMT. This occasional newsletter has important news, updates, absences and articles of interest for your health.

03/07/2016

Massage Therapy: towards a well being...newsletter

11/13/2014

Massage Therapy: towards a well being...Holiday Newsletter 2014

David Tello RMT - Massage Therapy Newsletter

05/30/2014

So simple yet effective.
I give this exercise most often to my clients.

Child's pose is a restful and healing position for your back which can be also used as a counter-pose to any exercise that requires back-bends. - via Herniated Disc Info & Support

To get into the child's pose:

1. Kneel down with your toes touching and your knees about hip distance apart.
2. Sit down on your heels and slowly fold your upper body towards your thighs. Lengthen the back of your neck before resting your forehead on the floor.
3. Lay your hands on the floor palms up alongside your torso and relax your shoulders toward the floor.

Stay in this position anywhere between 30 seconds to 3 minutes and breathe deeply. Feel how your body relaxes more and more during each exhalation.

This pose can also be used as just a deep forward bend for beginners who require stretching and lengthening of their back and hips.

05/02/2014

Massage Therapy: towards a well being...newsletter #12

04/30/2014

ATTN: fellow massage therapists and self-employed people!

You may have heard that the deadline for submitting your income tax for 2013 has been extended until May 5th, 2014 due to the outage earlier this month.

Be aware: if you have a balance owing and are self-employed, this extension DOES NOT APPLY to you.
Technically, as a small business owner, we have until June to file our tax return, but even then, if you have a balance owing, it must be paid on or before April 30th, 2014...or interest charges will begin.

Just a heads up in case you haven't filed yet.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ll-dts/frms-eng.html

This page explains the filing due dates for individual tax returns.

10/18/2013

Massage Therapy: towards a well being...newsletter

• The average number of working days lost to back pain is higher for of 18- to 24-year-olds than any other; 1.5 days more a year than those of their parents’ generation.Read more here.

03/11/2013

Have you ever wondered shy your knee hurts?
Well, take a look at how complex this knee joint is and how many things can go wrong.
A couple tips to avoid injury:

- exercise your lower body. If you've had any previous knee pain or injuries, use low impact exercises.
- stretch all muscles that cross the knee (Quads, Hams, Calves etc.) to reduce joint pressure and unnecessary friction
- regular Massage Therapy sessions can help with tissue health, joint health and flexibility, that all support the knee

The knee is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. The knee joins the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The smaller bone that runs alongside the tibia (fibula) and the kneecap (patella) are the other bones that make the knee joint.

Tendons connect the knee bones to the leg muscles that move the knee joint. Ligaments join the knee bones and provide stability to the knee:

• The anterior cruciate ligament prevents the femur from sliding backward on the tibia (or the tibia sliding forward on the femur).

• The posterior cruciate ligament prevents the femur from sliding forward on the tibia (or the tibia from sliding backward on the femur).

• The medial and lateral collateral ligaments prevent the femur from sliding side to side.

Two C-shaped pieces of cartilage called the medial and lateral menisci act as shock absorbers between the femur and tibia.

Numerous bursae, or fluid-filled sacs, help the knee move smoothly.

Knee Conditions
• Chondromalacia patella (also called patellofemoral syndrome): Irritation of the cartilage on the underside of the kneecap (patella), causing knee pain. This is a common cause of knee pain in young people.

• Knee osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and often affects the knees. Caused by aging and wear and tear of cartilage, osteoarthritis symptoms may include knee pain, stiffness, and swelling.

• Knee effusion: Fluid buildup inside the knee, usually from inflammation. Any form of arthritis or injury may cause a knee effusion.

• Meniscal tear: Damage to a meniscus, the cartilage that cushions the knee, often occurs with twisting the knee. Large tears may cause the knee to lock.

• ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) strain or tear: The ACL is responsible for a large part of the knee’s stability. An ACL tear often leads to the knee “giving out,” and may require surgical repair.

• PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) strain or tear: PCL tears can cause pain, swelling, and knee instability. These injuries are less common than ACL tears, and physical therapy (rather than surgery) is usually the best option.

• MCL (medial collateral ligament) strain or tear: This injury may cause pain and possible instability to the inner side of the knee.

• Patellar subluxation: The kneecap slides abnormally or dislocates along the thigh bone during activity. Knee pain around the kneecap results.

• Patellar tendonitis: Inflammation of the tendon connecting the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone. This occurs mostly in athletes from repeated jumping.

• Knee bursitis: Pain, swelling, and warmth in any of the bursae of the knee. Bursitis often occurs from overuse or injury.

• Baker’s cyst: Collection of fluid in the back of the knee. Baker’s cysts usually develop from a persistent effusion as in conditions such as arthritis.

• Rheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune condition that can cause arthritis in any joint, including the knees. If untreated, rheumatoid arthritis can cause permanent joint damage.

• Gout: A form of arthritis caused by buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint. The knees may be affected, causing episodes of severe pain and swelling.

• Pseudogout: A form of arthritis similar to gout, caused by calcium pyrophosphate crystals depositing in the knee or other joints.

• Septic arthritis: Bacterial infection inside the knee can cause inflammation, pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the knee. Although uncommon, septic arthritis is a serious condition that usually gets worse quickly without treatment.

Full Article and More Info Here: http://bit.ly/YdMncf

03/11/2013

Interesting fact about parasites...and the fact that it combines an image from one of my favourite movies!!! Awesome!!! :)

Did You Know: Roughly 80% of all human beings on earth have had one or more internal parasite infestations. Almost all human beings will suffer from internal or external parasites at least once in their lifespan and may never even know it! (nerd alert to those who get this image!)

Info from oxford journals, British Medical Bulletin
Art By by Kelly Mahler