Please welcome baby Ella! On October 29th, our massage therapist, Sarah Breker, became a new mom to a baby Ella. Ella was born via emergency C-section, about 11 days late. Baby Ella weighted in at 7 lbs 12 oz. According to Sarah, Ella is healthy and beautiful. I've...
What is NeuroFascial Reset technique? NeuroFascial Reset (aka RAPID) is a soft tissue, evidence-based, therapeutic technique that addresses the central nervous system's role in alleviating pain, tension, and restrictions within muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. The RAPID provider uses their hands to treat hypersensitive areas by...
Victor Alviso, RMT, successfully completed the Scotiabank 10k run last Sunday. Everyone at Team Satori is proud of him! Background on how it all started: I was getting treated by Victor several months ago. While he was working on sore point on my body, he asked if I...
The Olympics is a special occasion for many: The best of the best arrive on the world stage to compete at the highest levels. When athletes operate at the highest levels, they are more likely to encounter immense pressure. A few days ago, I watched CBC...
Has anyone taught you about being with failure? I suspect most people have been told to learn from your failures. But do we actually explore what it's like to be with failure--when your face is in the mud and have you haven't got back up yet. The author, Brené Brown,...
Just before the holidays, an idea popped into my brain to host an outdoor cookie exchange with my fellow neighbours. After sending out a few emails, 12 of 14 homes would be home for that Friday night! As I reflect on the experience, I see...
The clinic remains open for Registered Massage Therapy. Unfortunately, the 28-day state of emergency over COVID-19 only applies to osteopathy. We continue to monitor the situation and any guidance sent from the regulatory colleges of each profession. We'll promptly inform you of any changes. So…it's business...
Is something holding you back? Are you aware of what’s standing in your way? We’re not talking about the LRT construction or the pandemic. We’re talking about the obstacles to finding answers to relieve your pain and regain your life. Today, we’ll explain three of these...
"Look at this!" my wife remarked. She slowly did a full squat in front of me. "Can you do that again?" I asked my wife. I was so amazed I needed to see it twice. I have known her since 1999, and in that time,...
Yesterday I slipped up again. I was picking up some food from my parents' place when my mom, at the last moment, thrust into my arms one of my favorite desserts -- mango dessert filled with cream. How could I say no to that? I thanked...