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Mental Health Week
May 7, 2013 admin
Living Healthy: Mind & Body May 6th – 12th is the Annual Mental Health Week designated by the Canadian Mental Health Association. This year, CMHA celebrates its 62nd Mental Health Week to encourage people from all walks of life to learn, talk, reflect and engage with others on all issues relating to mental health. Although [...]
What is a Kinesiologist?
February 28, 2013 admin
Chances are you’ve heard of the study of kinesiology and people who call themselves kinesiologists, but what do these terms mean? What do these professionals do? The Study of Kinesiology? Kinesiology is an academic discipline which involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life (UBC Kinesiology Program). [...]
About to Snap? : Snap out of Stress
February 5, 2013 admin
This article was contributed by Steve Baik, RCC. Steve is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (R.C.C.) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. He has a B.A. in Psychology from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology, Vancouver. “I enjoy getting out and experiencing the natural beauty [...]
Squatting and Knee Safety
January 31, 2013 admin
This article was contributed by our resident kinesiologist Derek Smith, BSc.Hons(Kin). Derek is a kinesiologist with a BSc Honours Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo with an advanced diploma in Fitness and Lifestyle Management from George Brown College. “Taking the “guess work” out of health and fitness by using an evidence-based approach is important to [...]
Ski Fit Conditioning – Prepare your Body for the Mountains
January 28, 2013 admin
This article was contributed by our resident chiropractor Dr. McKay, Chiropractor DC, BHK, Sport Chiropractic Resident RCCSS(C), Certified ART® Provider, Graston Technique® Provider, CSEP-CEP, NSCA-CSCS. Janine has over 12 years of experience in sports conditioning working with many athletes from hockey, football, baseball, soccer, volleyball, rugby and figure skating. Develop a strong core, upper body and powerful legs to prepare you [...]
Total Therapy Metrotown!
December 11, 2012 admin
We are happy to announce the launch of Total Therapy’s second premier multidisciplinary clinic located conveniently next to Metropolis at Metrotown and the Metrotown Skytrain Station. Call 604.620.9700 now to book an appointment! Now Open! October
The Start of Long-Term Back Health
November 12, 2012 admin
If you’re like most Canadians, you’ve probably felt the twinge or ache of back pain at some point in time in your life. The question is, why does back pain occur? Understanding and addressing the “why” of low back pain is a key part to effectively treating it. In most cases, the source of low [...]
Why You Should Put Down the Aspirin – and Build a Better Back Instead
October 10, 2012 admin
It’s a statistic that’s frequently quoted: 80% of Canadians experience low back pain. The causes of our collective back pain are diverse – poor posture, general deconditioning, weak core muscles, injury, and disease are all potential culprits. However, we exhibit a startling collective response to back pain: we take painkillers to deal with it. A [...]
What it Means for the Rest of Us
August 16, 2012 admin
Last Sunday’s star-studded extravaganza marked the close of the 30th Summer Olympics in London. For two weeks, Canadians watched with baited breath as our athletes pitted themselves against the very best competition in the world. We witnessed countless feats of athleticism – the sort that inspires the celebration of movement, strength, and poise. For the [...]
Deconstructed – Top 5 Fitness Trends for 2012
July 19, 2012 admin
Every year, a new trend makes its way into the health and wellness market. From the flash-in-a-pan ThighMaster craze, to the more enduring Pilates following, fitness trends are constantly evolving. However, just because something is trending doesn’t make it a good idea (anyone remember the sauna suit fiasco of the 80s and 90s?). We went [...]
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