Welcome Brendan Ashman, M.H.Sc.(Osteopathy)
We’re very happy to welcome Brendan Ashman, M.H.Sc.(Osteopathy). Brendan joins us from Melbourne, Australia where he graduated from Victoria University with a degree in Bachelor of Sciences (Clinical Science) and a Masters of Osteopathy. Osteopathy as studied in Australia has some differences from Osteopathy studied in Canada, with the treatments being more focused on joint manipulations…
Read MoreCupping Therapy – FAQ
Toronto Registered Massage Therapist Sasha Marakuna answers common questions about Cupping Therapy, our newest specialty massage treatment! Cupping therapy is an ancient technique that was applied to treat an array of illnesses. Used for centuries, its popularity continues to grow as people seek alternative and natural methods for treatment. Cups are used to suction soft…
Read MoreSTWM 2018 – Marathon Recovery Tips
Whether you are relatively new to running or a seasoned racer like Tsegaye Mekonne, if you are one of the 26,000 people who ran in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon events this weekend, what you do after your run has a big impact on your recovery. Here are a few tips for recovery: At the…
Read MoreWhy We Run
The question of why we run, have always run, is a mystery. Even Holden Caulfield, not known for healthy habits, breaks into a run at the end of Catcher in the Rye’s first chapter, for no reason, just to run.
Read MoreMeet your Therapist – Dr. Tracy Debi, DC
Further to our post earlier this week, we sat down with Dr. Tracy and asked her a few questions so you could get to know her better. What are some cool courses/certifications you have taken? I have taken a lot of courses so it’s hard for me to choose, but some of my favourites…
Read MoreWelcome Dr. Ali Manavi, B.Sc (Hons), DC
Further to our post about welcoming our new Team members, we’re happy to do a profile on one of our new Chiropractors, Dr. Ali Manavi. Dr Manavi is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He also holds an Honours degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. He is a chiropractor in good standing with…
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 MoreOsteopathy
We get so many requests for Osteopathy and so many questions about it, that we thought we’d answer a few of them here for you! We offer a few options for clients interested in adding Osteopathy to their treatment plan at Anatomica:
Read MoreSummertime
The beautiful warm weather that we’re having usually means more time outside, playing sports and doing yard work. We had what felt like an extra long winter this year, so returning to more activity may mean more aches, pains and sprains. Here are a few suggestions on how to keep yourself safe this season! Stay…
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