Live Well & Thrive Blog
Welcome Lindsey!
Lindsey graduated with her Massage diploma from Northumberland College in Halifax, Nova Scotia in July 2001. She decided to pursue a career in Massage Therapy because she has always been drawn to health and wellness. This career has provided wonderful opportunities...
It’s Our 2nd Anniversary!
Thrive is 2 today! What an incredible couple of years we have had! An awesome, growing tribe of practitioners, an amazing balance of wellness offerings, an incredible community of clients 🤗. We are so grateful!!! We have experienced so much growth in this short...
Are you living your 100%?
What if I told you there was a WAY to live in your 100%. What would it feel like to live your 100%? The sad reality is a lot of people have no idea what their 100% looks like. What I'm referring to is being at 100% in your world of wellbeing. Hormonally balanced,...
Our Bodies, Ourselves.
We live in a world of “do more, be better, push harder”. We strive to achieve more with every move. We are hard on ourselves and we have a very negative perception of those who move slow, relax more and indulge in the many luxuries of life. Work. Education....
Spring is in the air 🤧
Despite the start of rising temperatures and bloom of colours, Spring time is a common season in which those with seasonal allergies begin suffering with runny noses, sneezing, and itchy eyes. But don't fret! Naturopathic Medicine is here to help! Here are a few tips...
Good things happen to your health when you stretch.
Restore regular joint motion When our fascia or muscles are tight they restrict the movement of joints creating torsion in the tissue causing irregular movement. Irregular movements increases wear and tear on the joint leading to degeneration of cartilage, unwanted...
Getting your BEST sleep.
Our #thrivetribe got together on this important topic. Some important information from Kelly & Tammy re: getting your best sleep. Keep to a consistent sleep and wake up schedule. This way your body will quickly learn to start producing hormones to help you fall...
The benefits of massage for the mind/body connection.
Education & Awareness Half the struggle of healing is the emotional struggle of dealing with pain and/or discomfort; One of our duties as massage therapists is to ensure that our clients have a clear understanding of their condition, what massage can help with and...
Self Care Tips to get through the winter.
Invest in good quality winter items. I love a good winter coat, but what I love even more are scarves, gloves, hats, fuzzy socks, and boots! Your arms and feet deserve that top quality protection the most! So save yourself from potential frostbite and that added bonus...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Canadian winters are a great excuse to curl up indoors, enjoy a cup of tea, and catch up on Netflix or read a good book. But for some, it is also a time when many people start to struggle with their mood. SAD is a type of depression that occurs, most commonly, in the...
Give Back to YOUR Tribe!
You know we 💜💚 our #ThriveTribe! We all have our tribes and depend on them for many things. They are often selfless and giving and always there when we need them. Sound like someone you know? February is the month of LOVE so we want to help YOU give back to YOUR...
Vitamin D: Give yourself a little sunshine.
The Sunshine Vitamin - D WHY YOU NEED IT - Essential to keep your bones and teeth strong - Helps keep your immune system healthy - Protects against disease WHEN YOU NEED IT Winter = less natural sunlight = lower natural vitamin D levels. HOW...
Dry Brushing: Wonder Detox or Beauty Myth?
If you have heard the hype and wondered if the promises of dry brushing hold up, here is what you need to know. The benefits of using a dry brush on the body are many and the exfoliating effect this time of year is a bonus, but perhaps the most important effects of...
Tips for More Holiday Joy, Less Holiday Stress
The Holidays are fast-approaching. Does that make you feel joyful or stressed? Remember being a kid? The thought of holiday fun dominated everything from the day after Halloween til the New Year. The anticipation of first snow, the Santa Claus Parade, family...
12 Days of Giving
GIVE THE PERFECT GIFT… AND GET A PERFECT GIFT
Holiday Giving just got easier. From December 1 - December 24th, we are offering a special bonus. Purchase a Gift Card for a 1 hour massage and you will receive $20 off a massage for yourself in the New Year. ** And... when you buy four 1 hour Gift Cards, you will...
When knee pain isn’t just about the knee and why Osteopathy’s first principle is – THE BODY IS A UNIT
THE MUSCLES AND NERVES OF THE KNEE Many muscles crossing the knee joint stem from the pelvis. The innervation (nerves that supply motor and sensory function to muscles) stem from the lumbar plexus, from the lower back. The major muscles crossing the knee joint are:...
The Magic of Osteopathy
"Osteopathy" is quickly becoming a buzzword in health and wellness and people are keen to understand just why so many are turning to a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner for their treatment and just what it addresses and how it works. In this blog post, Barbara Lukac,...
Walking the Talk
You ALWAYS hear us reminding you.... drink more water... epsom salts bath... take time for you... practice "self care"... stretch... meditate.... journal.... We can even give you the tools you need to help you manage the things we want you to put into practice! Show...
New Year & Resolutions … Goal setting in perspective and made with love.
The New Year is upon us and many, many resolutions will be made, and I'm certain many, many people will be knee deep in diets and new healthy eating plans ... work outs and new gym memberships. Appointments that will be booked and limitations for work and extra...
Massage for Children and Young Athletes
Although massage therapy has been proven as a remedy for stress and anxiety, sore muscles, stiff joints and chronic pain, parents often overlook this treatment for their child or young athlete. Perhaps parents may believe massage therapy is a bit indulgent for a...
Revisiting what “Self Care” really means
Self Care seems to be a "buzz" term as of late. Perhaps because we are starting to really understand and recognize the importance of taking the time for ourselves in the busy-ness that surrounds us. There is a greater and greater link between an increase in stress...
Finding the Balance
Ok, so this blog isn't necessarily coming from the business perspective but it is about "whole wellness" and that is for everyone. We often talk about "Finding the Balance". Work/Life Family time/Personal time (and what does that even mean?) Social time/Alone time...
Feeling Pressured? When is it too much?
I am often met with the response, "No pain, no gain, right?" when I ask about pressure during a therapeutic massage treatment. The answer unequivocally is "no"! There is a misconception that more pressure and sometimes more pain somehow equals a better or more...
What is Holistic Wellness?
This is the excerpt for your very first post.