As the close of another year draws near, we look back over the last twelve months in appreciation. It is truly an honour and privilege to work with you on your wellness journey, and we thank you for putting your confidence in our team of practitioners. The Life Therapies team will be taking a [...]
Many people do not realize their benefits expire and reset every year. For the most part, the expiry date is December 31st – although some rolling plans expire on the coverage sign-up date. If your benefits expire on December 31st, now is the time to ensure you make the most of your coverage! To schedule [...]
As we approach the end of the year, holiday parties, work deadlines, and family gatherings slowly take over our calendars. Truth be told, it can be difficult to stay calm in the face for chaos. So how do the Life Therapies practitioners cope with seasonal stress? Write it down and prioritize: Get all the tasks out [...]
The brain can not only change itself, but it can also heal itself in ways we never thought were possible. Dr. Norman Doidge looks at how energy – light, sound, electricity, and motion – awaken the brain’s own capacity to heal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpRjpaviyd4
Did you know that good posture goes beyond "sitting pretty"? It can also lead to... Increased Mobility Reduced Risk of Injury Improved Stamina More Energy Confidence During the day, take time to stand up, stretch, and walk around. When sitting at a desk or on your mobile device, make a point to sit/stand tall — [...]
Summer. A season filled with lazy, hazy days that encourage us to slow down. It's also the mid-point of the year, which offers an opportunity to take stock of what we've accomplished and where we are going. While we often apply this thinking to our careers and family life, it can also be applied to [...]
Tamara Bond-Vlad, RPT, CMT, RYT has been spending time at the Southern Ontario College of Osteopathy (SOCO). Last weekend she was the Teaching Assistant for the pelvis course. Tamara really enjoys sharing her knowledge and working with the amazing group of second year students. #lifetherapies #ottawa #health #wellness #painfreeliving #osteopathy #physiotherapy #pelvicfloorphysio #lowlevellasertherapy #BioFlexLaser #massagetherapy [...]
Many women find osteopathic treatment to be extremely helpful throughout the entire course of their pregnancy. In addition to the many prenatal benefits, such as helping to ease back, hip and/or leg pain, osteopathy can also assist the body as it prepares for labour and delivery. Even after the birth, booking a postnatal osteopathic appointment [...]
Please join us in welcoming Chelsey Ayres, Registered Kinesiologist, to the Life Therapies team! Chelsey graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Regina in 2010. Since graduating, Chelsey has gained extensive experience in functional rehabilitation for a diverse population including post-surgical and chronic pain clients. Chelsey has taken numerous post-graduate courses including [...]
Manual osteopathy is a health care discipline that incorporates manual palpation and osteopathic therapy combined with biomechanical, orthopaedic and neurological clinical assessment. It is valuable in assessing and treating the physical body’s structure to promote proper physiological functioning. Osteopathic Manual Practitioners at Life Therapies note that the benefits for people opting for manual osteopathic therapy [...]
