Get Your Body Back Post Pregnancy – Phase I
Congratulations! You’ve had a baby … now what? Your body has gone through a lot of changes and you are anxious to return to your regular gym routine and get your post-baby body back in shape. ...
Tips to maintain healthy skin from head to toe all winter long
Author: Laurie Palafox/Aesthetician/One Wellness Your skin will become drier and often more sensitive with the onset of colder weather and central heating. Make sure you keep hydrated during the day, swap your coffee for green tea which has great anti-oxidant effects. Gentle cleansing is a must,...
What is Kinesiology?
Author: By Jake Watson CSEP - CEP, P. Kin, ESSAM/One Welnness What is Kinesiology and who are Kinesiologists? Kinesiology is the science of human movement, applying the latest evidence-based research to improve the function, health, and wellness of people in all settings and populations. Kinesiologists are university-trained human...
Cupping
Cupping is a centuries old therapy where glass, silicon or plastic globes are place on the skin with negative pressure creating suction. The intent of cupping is to release tension, increase circulation and stimulate the body’s own healing mechanisms. It is commonly used to treat pain, restriction and...
Rolling for Relief: rolling to relieve glut, hip, leg pain
Author: Hugh Simon/Physiotherapist and Owner/One Wellness In this article we will review foam roller exercises and ball exercises that can be used for pain relief of the gluts, hips, and legs. Foam rolling is a popular term for self-myofascial release (SMR), a self massage technique that targets tight muscles....
Pediatric Physiotherapy
Rebecca has over 16 years of experience working as a pediatric physiotherapist and has worked with children in a variety of settings including a Child Development Center, and the Alberta Children's Hospital. Her approach to treatment is family-centered. Rebecca can work with children with many...
What is Reflexology
Author: Laurie Palafox/Aesthetician and Reflexologist/One Wellness Through the feet, we can be in touch with our physical and our metaphysical being. Our feet are our passage on earth, our grounding and balancing point our instigators of movement. An imbalance here throws the whole of the rest...
What is HIIT?
Author: Jake Watson - Strength Coach & Kinesiologist, CSEP - CEP, P. Kin, ESSAM/One Welnness Why has High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) become the fitness trend of the last decade? What is HIIT? High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT is a training format that has been adopted...
Intro to Reiki
Author: Jo-Ann Rutherford/Registered Massage Therapist/One Wellness Where massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, Reiki is a hands-on &/or hands-off approach to balancing the subtle energies of the body, mind, and emotions. You can experience it for the relief of minor aches, pains...
Lash Lift and Tint
What is a Lash Lift? Using a serum similar to a perming solution, our Aestheticians will lift your lashes to create a longer, fuller lash. Unlike lash extensions, lash lifts are low maintenance and cost a fraction of the price! Have no time in the morning...