Author: Healthy Roots Massage

I graduated from Western College of Massage Therapy in 2017 with a certification in sports massage therapy. I strive to meet each client's individual need for massage, whether it be for relaxation and stress relief or for therapeutic reasons to help with tension or injury. Each session begins with a full assessment to ensure the treatment is safely and effectively tailored to meet the client's needs. My main goal is to treat the areas that cause discomfort before treating the symptoms created by them. I follows each treatment by giving either stretches or mobility exercises to help the client maintain the benefits of the massage at home and work. I enjoy using his knowledge of fitness and health to help people achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Study shows stretching helps lower blood pressure better than walking

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A study at the University of Saskatchewan has shown that stretching is more effective at lowering your blood pressure than regular walking.

The study found that stretching large muscle groups (such as hamstrings, chest, quadriceps or calves) would also stretch the blood vessels inside them, reducing the stiffness in the blood vessels allowing for improved blood flow.

They had each person stretch larger areas of their body a few times each day, holding for at least 30 seconds. I always recommend when you stretch that you hold for a minimum of 30 seconds as anything less is not enough time for the muscles to start adapting. Your muscles need a long enough demand in order for them to think they need to adapt to it.

Now, do not interpret it as that you should stop walking. Consistent daily movement is great for your overall health and not just to help blood pressure. Walking has been proven to help reduce excess body fat, strengthen muscles and bones and reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Click the link here for the full article:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/high-blood-pressure-stretching-walking-usask-study-1.5885796

Face masks required in Saskatchewan

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With the announcement from the Saskatchewan government there are some changes for when you come to see me for a massage treatment.


Starting tomorrow, November 6th, face masks will be required upon entering any public building.

What does that mean for you? 

– When you come into the building you will be required to wear a face mask           

– If you do not have a face mask you will be charged a $2 fee (added to your massage cost) and provided with one. 

– Your mask must stay on until your treatment begins and after it has finished 

– During your massage you are not required to wear a face mask but it is recommended 

– If you have a medical exemption to wearing a mask you will need to bring your exemption card or note from your physician at the time of your appointment.

The Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

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I now offer prenatal massage for those mothers who are expecting! As the baby develops laying on your stomach no longer becomes possible. With this pregnancy pillow you can now lay on your stomach comfortably for your massage.

Below is a list of the benefits you can receive from a prenatal massage.

  • Improved overall sense of wellbeing
  • Relieve tension headaches
  • Relieve muscle and joint pain
  • Relieve low back pain, leg pain and other musculoskeletal pain
  • Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depress

The benefits of foot massage

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People ask me if I ever People ask me if I ever treat people’s feet, the answer is yes I do! They are an important part of the body, not to mention the stress they go through each day keeping you standing upright. Here is a list of benefits you can get from a foot massage.

https://healthystreetlondon.wordpress.com/2019/06/14/10-benefits-of-foot-massage/?fbclid=IwAR3LwzX40KKfsfnUzaLXjLmxcL2y2PBup6Y4aWcg0_hkSafcRDEPgBTbwmU