Given massage

12/15/2025

I'm open on the Ev's.

Christmas and New Years

09/30/2025

08/01/2025

🎉 I’ve been NOMINATED! 🎉

I’m so excited and honestly still in a bit of shock! to be nominated for North Okanagan’s Best Massage Therapist! 👐💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

If I’ve ever kneaded out your stress, tackled those stubborn knots, or helped you float out of the treatment room like a jellyfish 🐙 — then you already know how much I LOVE what I do!

Now I need your help — voting is OPEN and I’d be so grateful if you took a minute to vote for me! 💛

Check it out now!

07/20/2025

National Geographical
Your heart doesn't work alone. In your legs, there's another one... and it's called the soleus. This deep, silent, and often forgotten muscle also beats for you. Not with electrical impulses, but with movement.

Every time you walk, climb stairs, or stand on your tiptoes, the soleus is activated. And when it does, it performs a heroic task: it pushes venous blood from your legs back to your heart, defying gravity. That's why it's called the "second heart".

Where does this discreet hero live? It's in the back of your leg, hidden beneath the gastrocnemius (calf muscle). It's not explosive or fast. It's resistant. Firm. Loyal. It's made to sustain you... without applause.

Why is it so important? Because when you activate it:
- Improves circulation
- Prevents blood clots and venous stasis
- Reduces leg swelling
- Protects your cardiovascular health

And the best part: it works even when you're standing still.

What can you do for it? Give it movement. If you spend many hours sitting or standing:
- Walk for a few minutes
- Lift your heels repeatedly
- Flex your ankles
- Make circles with your feet

Small gestures. Big results. Give rhythm to your soleus... and your heart will thank you.

Important note: The content presented has educational and informative purposes. It does not replace in-person medical consultation or personal diagnosis. If you have symptoms or doubts about your health, always consult a qualified professional.

05/01/2025

This resonates with me so much.

04/22/2025

Treat your mama right.

04/15/2025

Book today. Given Massage is open on Good Friday.

03/23/2025

Experience the Best with Canadian Products at Given Massage.
Im proud to use Canadian brands such as Back to Earth, New Directions, and oils from Vitality Depot.
As time goes on I will be mindful to replace products in my clinic with Canadian brands.