Active Release Technique (ART) is a soft tissue system protocol that finds and helps to repair problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. A wide assortment of conditions, which usually result from overused muscles that can eventually succumb to large tears, micro-tears and/or lack of oxygen, can be resolved with ART. It works by having the provider identify the problem tissue and direct a specific tension in the tough, thick scar tissue while the patient moves the affected area in a specific direction. For more information, visit www.activerelease.com.
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Summer Day Camps
Preschool and school-aged camps at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Historic Fort Normandeau all summer long guarantee lots of warm weather fun! Outdoor adventures, mystery solving, a trip through time: something for every young explorer!
Early bird rates before June 1: $60 preschool/$125 school-aged per child. Early drop off/late pick up available. Call 403-346-2010, ext. 111 or visit WaskasooPark.ca for more information or to register.
Product Profile: The Beam™
The Beam™ by Nimbleback is a simple self-care tool used for exercise that may have some benefits when used with yoga stretching and breathing exercises. The Beam™ is based on yoga stretching theory and uses the breath to focus on releasing tension. It allows you to take 10 minutes a day to relax and focus on your breath with yoga stretching that will help to release tension and relax the mind and body. Release, relax, and restore your core.
Reasons to Pre-Plan Your Funeral
Pre-planning your funeral and cemetery services is a good idea for many reasons:
• You can potentially save thousands of dollars, because your fees will be frozen at today’s rates.
• Your family will be spared the stress and expense of making many decisions during a time of grief.
• You can choose exactly how you want your life to be celebrated.
Often, we avoid talking about death, even though it is a fact of life. But many find that, once they start discussing their plans with their families, they feel a great sense of relief and satisfaction, knowing their wishes will be met.
Spring into Health!
Reenergize your body and mind, and invest in your health by doing these simple things this spring:
• Eat more leafy greens and fresh herbs for a good source of vitamins and minerals.
• Increase fibre intake.
• Drink plenty of water with your fibre.
• Get active outdoors for sunshine and exercise.
• Try something new, fun, and invigorating to energize you and challenge you to let go of old routines and attitudes.
Naturopathic Doctors can help patients improve their energy, hormone imbalances, stress levels, pain, and digestion with acupuncture, dietary changes, and supplements. Book today to get started.
Meet Your Practitioner
Denturist Maggie Makaruk, DD, has practiced at Anna’s Denture Clinic for the last 18 years. Anna’s Denture Clinic is a boutique denture clinic that has been serving the community for over 30 years. Maggie personally customizes your treatment plan for your particular needs and requirements. She gives her complete attention to detail to ensure the best fit and aesthetic, so that your dentures meet or exceed all your expectations and you’ll have that perfect smile! Maggie makes herself available to answer any and all questions to make you comfortable during the treatment and well beyond.
Community Profile: Kelburn Estates
Kelburn Estates Mental Health & Addictions Recovery Centre is a private residential wellness centre on 45 beautiful acres along the red river, here in Manitoba. We pride ourselves in providing confidential and multi-disciplinary expertise for our guests to reclaim, develop, and sustain a meaningful life. A life free from the destructive mental health disease and related substance abuse. Our mission is to create and maintain a lasting relationship with our guests, families, and community service providers. At Kelburn Estates, we will walk with you on your journey to recovery.
Self-Care
We read about the importance of taking time for self-care. Is it spa time, meditation, yoga classes, or beautiful outdoor places to breathe, and is it really necessary? Yes, it can be all of those things and it is necessary. But more than that, it is the opportunity to honour and respect YOURSELF, and appreciate YOUR mind, body, and feelings. If you feel guilty or selfish for honouring and respecting yourself first, please seek out a counsellor. We can talk about balance – your balance – and bring it back to including YOU in the people you need to care for.
Expressive Therapies & the Autism Spectrum
Expressive therapies can serve as a complimentary form of treatment for autism, meeting the pervasive challenges that present in children, in wonderfully creative ways. In improving sensory, social, and emotional functioning, the expressive therapies provide stress relief and a boost to self-confidence, and can serve as a subtle opening for growth and connection. Symptoms can be mitigated by engaging in creative activity that is soothing while also increasing tolerance to stimuli. Behaviours can be channelled into an expressive outlet; compulsive shredding of paper can turn into beautiful collages. Working alongside a therapist can also help with social skills and allow a powerful bond to be forged.
Cycling with Limited Mobility
If you, or someone you know, are one of the many Canadians who have experienced hip or knee replacement surgery, you may find it difficult or impossible to enjoy cycling in the same capacity you once knew. Limited mobility doesn’t have to compromise your cycling enjoyment! There are a wide range of electric bicycles available that are designed to amplify your efforts at the pedals, allowing you to ride like you used to, or just cruise effortlessly, using the throttle without pedaling! Why not try a new way to cycle?
Blaming Others or Taking Ownership?
Blaming others is easy, feels good and often feels justifiable after being hurt, angry and upset. It allows us to feel right and make the other wrong, seperating us from our pain. Staying in blame mode protects us, but it also keeps us stuck and doesn’t allow us to fully heal. When we stay attached to our story and see ourselves as the victim, we stay helpless and powerless to our situation. Our bodies are forced to hold our feelings inside. By owning and expressing our feelings we release the blame, hurt, anger and injustice to receive the healing lessons available. We can then set boundaries that prevent us from being hurt again. We can speak our truth as we understand that our world on the outside is often a reflection of our inner world.
