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Fast Facts: 5 benefits of Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a form of assisted stretching that targets the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and joints. Here are five benefits associated with Fascial Stretch Therapy: As with any therapeutic approach, Fascial Stretch Therapy should always be performed by a trained and qualified FST practitioner after a thorough assessment and…
Read MoreUnwind 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 MoreOsteopathy Treatment vs Integrative Massage
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.”
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