Anatomica 101
Cupping 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 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 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 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 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 MoreAcupuncture and the NFL
National Geographic ran a series on the health care New England Patriots defensive player James Harrison receives, including our previous post on cupping.
The most recent post is his acupuncture routine. James reports that it has helped him with recovery after workouts and playing on the field. In this picture, more than 400 needles are being used as part of his treatment! He used to hate needles and was hesitant to try, but after his first treatment worked he was converted. So much so, that he pays for his acupuncturist to fly weekly to wherever he is from New York.
Read MoreNFL Players Love Cupping (via National Geographic)
National Geographic’s instagram featured a picture of New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison yesterday with his shoulders and back covered in cups. He is the oldest defensive player in the NFL. The caption under the picture relates how some people are skeptical of the effectiveness of cupping. James’ reponse? “All I know is before I get treated, I HURT, and after, I feel better.”
Read MoreMy Athletic Therapy Treatment Experience
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 too far away from me, which has led to a few aches and pains…
Read MoreBenefits Spending
Fully grasping the ins and outs of your various insurance policies can be difficult, especially if you have a life. This may not be because they are needlessly complicated; it may in fact be because the designing insurance policies in the first place is a somewhat difficult matter. Trends in health insurance spending are perhaps less intuitive than you would imagine.
Read MoreWhat is Gua Sha?
Gua sha is a therapy which involves scraping your skin with a tool to improve your circulation. This ancient Chinese healing technique is great for addressing issues like chronic pain.
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