You've seen mine in my office and asked me questions about it so I though I would write a little post on the subject.

What are Himalayan salt lamps?

These lamps are made of chunks of pink Himalayan salt. The salt has a carved-out center in which a light bulb is placed. Himalayan salt lamps release negative ions into the air in a process called air ionization.

Salt lamps have gained popularity in the recent years with people looking for more natural ways of  treating their ailments and people wanting to make their home a healthier place. Here are some health claims associated with them:

Air purification
Salt lamps may purify the air. This is specifically useful to those with allergies to dust, insect droppings, animal dander, or other environmental allergies.

Ease respiratory symptomsT
They may help reduce respiratory symptoms in those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Improved mood and sleep
Salt lamps may improve a person's mood or help them sleep better.

​I am excited to start using Zen Organics massage products in my practice. I am also excited, because it is a local company. Check them out here: Zen Organics.

I am back in the office after spending a few weeks in Austria working with the Canadian National team at the 2018 Cycling World Championships.

I will be out of the office from Friday August 3rd to Sunday August 12th. I will be working with Rally Cycling at the 2018 Tour of Utah. See you when I get back!

A little video of the cycling team I work with. Thank you Brent Wohlberg for the montage.

I will be out of my office from Wednesday June 6th to June 20th. For a part of this trip, I will be working with Rally Cycling at the Tour de Beauce. See you when I get back!

Thank you to Nathan Haas, Marcel Kittel and Rick Zabel for trusting me the last two weeks with their massage therapy care during their altitude training camp in preparation for the Tour de France.

Bring in your Bolder Boulder bib and receive $10 off your session.

What once used to be an older person's complaint, is now affecting our younger generation. We spend a lot of our time in front of a computer and on our phone and that is one of the main reason our neck and shoulders are suffering.

Other than that, what do you do most of the day? Are you driving, riding a bike, swimming, working in a lab, providing massage treatments? Lots of us spend a big amount of our time with our shoulders rounded forward and it is really important to be aware of it and start working on preventing pain, injuries to happen. Self-massage is a great way of doing so.

Here is a great article on neck and shoulder pain that explains anatomy, causes of neck pain, what can be used to alleviate the pain and what can be done to prevent it from coming back.

I also love these videos. They help me stay out of pain. Try these exercises, they feel good and could keep you out of pain too.

No, cupping marks are not bruises. They are not caused by the same mechanism. Bruises appear when the body experiences an injury, a trauma, causing a break of some the blood capillaries.

​Cupping marks are caused by suction bringing toxins to the surface.

The most important difference is that cupping marks do not cause pain.

My name wouldn't be up there without you, my awesome clients.

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I am pleased to be now offering the dōTERRA ArōmaTouch Technique developed by Dr. David Hill. The dōTERRA ArōmaTouch Technique provides people with an uplifting essential oil experience. It is a clinical approach to applying eight different essential oils in a precise sequence on the back and feet to help balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. This technique also helps with reducing stress, boosting the immune system and reducing inflammation.

​Client may schedule a 30-minute ArōmaTouch Technique session or include the ArōmaTouch Technique as part of their therapeutic massage session.

Below are the eight essential oils used during an ArōmaTouch session.

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A trip to remember.

I will be out of the office from Friday February 2nd to Wednesday February 21st. I will be working with Rally Cycling at two major UCI races: the Tour of Dubai and the Tour of Oman.
See you when I get back!

I've been using the bodyCushion in my practice to work with my pregnant clients. The bodyCushion let them lay face down with no pressure on the uterus. It provides support even in the late third term of pregnancy. The bodyCushion supports the torso, unloads and decompresses the spine therefore alleviates pressure on nerve roots.

​You can get more info about the bodyCushion by clicking here: bodysupport.com and by watching the youtube video I included below.

Here are some feedbacks I received from two of my clients:

"I really love how you have the pregnancy massage pillow compared to other massage places where you have to hug a pillow and lay on your side. With your option, I am able to lay face down very comfortably, and get a deep tissue massage. It's amazing considering I am only able to sleep/lay on my side for 9+ months so when I get to lay face down, it feels great. It also has great support for my stomach and my chest. I also love how you can tailor it to how my belly grows. Overall, it's very comfy and relaxing."​