Live Well & Thrive Blog 

As most of us are aware, as of this week, there seems to be some light at the end of this quarantine tunnel but it is still a ways away. We remain hopeful! ** Our Temporary closure continues until June 1st, at which time, with the most recent information and...

These are unique times. We are being tested individually and as a collective. Some of us will have built in resiliency and will navigate through the days with moderate ups and downs, acknowledging and honouring our emotions and maneuvering through the feelings with...

re·sil·ience/rəˈzilyəns/ noun: resiliency the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. This is where we are. As a collective. As a community. As one. We have all been asked to do one really big thing together ... STOP. Stop, stay home, stop...

As the continued effort to flatten the curve of COVID-19 continues, we too will continue to do our part and remain closed temporarily to our community of clients. **Our Temporary closure continues until May 4th, at which time, with the most recent information and...

We hope that this message finds you, and your loved ones, healthy, well and navigating this new normal, whatever that looks like to you, with at least a sense of solidarity. We are truly all in this together. What a strange and uneasy moment in time to be a part of....

At Thrive we want you to have the utmost confidence that we are maintaining the highest standards of care for you and for our team.  That means confirming for you, our clients, that we as Regulated Health Professionals (including our vigilant team of office staff) are...

What is chiropractic care and what should you expect at your chiropractic appointments?“A Chiropractic Doctor is a primary care neuromusculoskeletal expert who assess’ and treat several conditions that arise in the nerves, muscle and joints. This means anyone...

Tammy has been practicing as an RMT for over 13 years and has certified in multiple modalities along the way. Pregnancy Massage, Athletic Taping, Cupping, Facial Cupping & Guasha and Acupressure techniques are incorporated most frequently in her practice. Her...

Adriana’s warm and generous heart has brought an uplifting and loving presence into our Thrive space and is part of what she brings into her practice everyday. Her kind and caring nature is a wonderful addition to the team. We are grateful that Adriana has joined...

Dr. Clive has been an amazing balance to our team bringing a unique whole body integral approach to chiropractic care that fits perfectly into our team of professionals. His passion for wellness, love of food, and awesome sense of humour has been a wonderful addition...

Barbs energy is tangible and the passion she has for her practice is evident in her treatments! Her vibrant personality is a fabulous addition to our space! Barbara has her Masters of Manipulative Sciences and has been a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association...

Meet Kim - Registered Massage Therapist Kim become registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario In 2014 after graduating from Georgian College with an Advanced Diploma of Massage Therapy. Kim found an interest in massage therapy in her early years of...

Meet Jamie - Registered Massage Therapist Jamie is always a pleasure to have in Thrive. Her vibrant and authentically kindhearted personality is an incredible addition to our team and a lovely welcome for our clients.  Jamie has always had a passion for...

Although directly related to teacher mental health, this post could be about anyone who deals with daily stress, anxiety, depression or overwhelm. Through open and honest dialogue about mental health, we hope to eliminate the stigma associated with seeking help and...

Lindsey MacNeil has been a practicing RMT since July 2001. Lindsey’s passion is connecting mind to body and she integrates mindfulness seamlessly into her hands-on therapy. She is trained in Swedish Massage, Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 1 & 2, Intra-Oral work,...

Kelly has been a fantastic addition to the Thrive team of RMT’s. Kelly’s calm, welcoming energy and friendly attitude is a ray of sunshine in our space! Kelly has been in practice as a Registered Massage Therapist for 4 years - graduating from the Ontario College of...

Soft Tissue Release or “STR” focuses on the facilitating of a stretch or the assisted lengthening of muscles and connective tissues.  STR is a highly effective technique in that it involves a combination of myofascial release, therapeutic massage and active...

At Thrive, our goal has always been to identify mental wellness as a part of Whole Wellness and make it as accessible as physical wellness is to our clients.  With this in mind, we are pleased to announce that we are expanding our team to include an additional...

Getty Images So many choices exist for sunscreen. What does it all mean?  How important is it? Really important 😉. What is the best choice for my child? The one they will put on easily and re-apply. Is there an all natural one? Excellent question and there sure...

WHAT IS GUA SHA? Gua Sha is a natural alternative therapy that utilizes a scraping tool to address muscle tension and pain. The combined action of sustained pressure and scraping motion work together to help relax the muscles and make the experience more comfortable...

As the temperatures start to drop and we begin trying to acclimatize to the cold, our bodies shift in how they hold themselves posturally and start to manage the change in climate by keeping warmth to the core. How does this affect your body and what can you do to...

When my son was in Kindergarten he was having some trouble with finding his words and expressing his feelings both at home and at school. Often we forget about the mental health of our little ones and how difficult it can be for them to sort out all of their...

What are Epsom salts? Coarse grained salt on a wooden scoop Epsom salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate, both of which are highly absorbable through the skin. Magnesium plays a number of key roles in the body including reducing...

You have just seen your first Christmas decoration.  How do you feel? Excited?Nostalgic?Peaceful?Sad? Panicked? Stressed? It’s happening.The stores are full of decorations, the invitations are starting to come in and you feel like you just put your summer furniture...

What a summer! Not over quite yet but we are approaching reality quite quickly. 1. Get back into a healthy sleep routine! Summertime is full of busy hot days, long drives, camp, late-night movie watching with friends and hopefully some s’mores making 🙂 The hardest...

Thrive will be increasing our Registered Massage Therapy fees as of September 1, 2018 (posted in house since July 15, 2018) bringing our fees into better alignment with current fee guidelines for our location. Registered Massage Therapists in Ontario are regulated by...

Let’s talk about poop 🙂 How exactly does it all “work”? And what’s better? Squatting or sitting? Here’s the science part: The puborectalis muscle is a band of skeletal muscles that helps to maintain faecal continence. This muscle contracts and relaxes to control the...

Myofascial Release: Just what is this new wellness buzzword “fascia”? We are hearing all about the reintroduction of fascial stretch techniques everywhere from wellness centres to pilates and yoga studios and the results are pretty awesome, but what exactly is fascia?...