Transformation is defined as a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance. Although this word is used a lot in health and fitness, it perfectly describes what will happen to those who undertake the next 90-day challenge – the advanced version.I have done two 90 day challenges in the past. 90 days is a…
I’m preparing for a big event. With Spring around the corner, it only seems fitting to do another challenge — one that will transform, enlighten and educate. Now that we have people who have made this practice a lifestyle for years, it’s time to ramp up the fun, dive into the more advanced version of…
This week’s blog completes my four week journey from childhood, chronic pain and anxiety in adulthood to the wonderful freedoms I now experience in my body. It is my hope that you have a greater understanding of your own life, the patterns that are presenting in your body, and the knowledge that you have the…
This week, my journey continues, peeling back the layers and beginning the move toward grace and peace with my body.Uncovering this truth about fascia decompression and the healing effects brought a new sense of purpose and joy to my life. From the first moment I dove my hand into my abdomen, I connected to the…
Last week, I shared how my childhood journey shaped my physical journey. This week’s blog dives into how deeply my physical life impacted me on an emotional, mental and spiritual level.To add, I also had an eating disorder. My obsession with being thin drove my behaviours. Needless to say, this didn’t help my situation. For…
For the month of February, I am going to share my journey through chronic pain with you. This is the first in this four week series. I am excited to share my journey into and through chronic pain, to a place where my body and I are experiencing a level of peace with each other.I…
Long before I knew anything about fascia, I used to run to try to keep fit. At the time, I had recently undergone a breast reduction which of course, left me with scars on my chest. Although the lighter load on my back helped in the short term with my running, I found that the…
I have to admit, I used to be a gym rat. In my first year of university, I spent many hours/week working out with weights, as I believed the more muscle mass I accumulated, the faster my metabolism would be — at least this is what I learned in my university courses for Athletic Therapy.For…
We are often asked in our Block Therapy community – is it better to block before or after stretching? This is a great question as there are benefits to both, so I will go into detail what is actually happening when we combine these actions.Firstly, I want to share the difference that occurs between blocking…
