Posts by Anatomica
Unwind at the Best Massage Clinic on Bloor Street
More than self-care, it’s healthcare… for your muscles! Relax and indulge yourself at Anatomica, conveniently located on Bloor Street. Unwind your mind, body, and soul as our expert therapists treat you to personalized care and pure tranquility. Enjoy deep tissue, restorative massage treatment on our heated massage tables as our skilled massage therapists ease away…
Read MoreFast Facts: 5 benefits of Active Release Technique (TM)
The Active Release Technique (ART)* is a soft tissue management system that aims to treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. Here are five potential benefits associated with the use of ART*: It’s important to note that the effectiveness of ART* can vary from person to person, and individual results may depend on…
Read MoreChiropractic vs Physiotherapy for Back Pain
Does Chiropractic work better than Physiotherapy for back pain? It depends! Physiotherapy Chiropractic Back pain can have many causes, so the right treatment will be different for each person. In this article, we discuss some common causes of back pain and their treatment options, to help you decide whether to start with an Assessment by…
Read MoreMaximize your Benefits with Specialty Services!
Extended healthcare benefits are priceless if you have an unexpected injury or chronic condition that takes you away from the things you love to do. An integrated treatment plan that combines the expertise of multiple practitioners is an effective way to reduce pain and improve function[1,2,3], and having benefits coverage (and convenient direct billing) to…
Read MoreCupping Therapy FAQ
Answers to common questions about Cupping Therapy, our newest specialty treatment! Cupping is a versatile treatment that is offered by many different practitioners. At Anatomica, Cupping Therapy is performed by our Registered Acupuncturist and several of our Registered Massage Therapists, as well as one of our Chiropractic doctors. What is Cupping? Cupping therapy is an…
Read MoreWelcome Adam McLaughlin, B.Sc, CAT
August was busy at Anatomica, as we brought on three new team members! We’ll be doing a profile for each of them in the next week so you may learn more about them as therapists and the treatments they provide. We’re going to start with our new Athletic Therapist, Adam McLaughlin. Adam became a Certified…
Read MoreWhy you should try Acupuncture!
Shape magazine recently published an article about all of the wonderful benefits of Acupuncture, including pain relief, stress relief, and more. You can read the full article here: https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/acupuncture-treatment-benefits
Read MoreWhat to Expect from your Osteopathy Appointment
What is Osteopathy? The Canadian College of Osteopathy defines it as “A natural medicine which aims to restore function in the body by treating the causes of pain and imbalance. To achieve this goal the Osteopathic Manual Practitioner relies on the quality and finesse of his/her palpation and works with the position, mobility and quality of the tissues.”
Read MoreThe Science of Massage: Affective Touch
Massage has been shown to provide benefits on both a physical and mental level. We’re going to explore four of the factors which have been proven through research to provide lasting benefits in the body and the brain.
Read MoreMy Athletic Therapy Treatment Experience
Thank you to C.G. for providing this guest post following her treatment at Anatomica! I spend most of my day sitting at a desk. We have set up an ergonomic space, including foot rests, adjustable chair and monitor, and wrist support; yet I still find myself sitting with my legs crossed, or with my keyboard…
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