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Why Massage Therapy Doesn’t Always Focus Where It Hurts

You enter your appointment with shoulder pain. Though you expect your registered massage therapist (RMT) to get right to work on the exact location that aches, they instead start working on your upper back, neck, or even your chest. What’s going on?

This might seem confusing, but it’s actually a sign of your RMT taking on a thoughtful, holistic approach to treatment.

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How Cupping Therapy Works: Enhancing Tissue Oxygenation in Vancouver

Cupping therapy isn’t just for relieving tight muscles and stress. It’s a powerful way to improve circulation and oxygen delivery to your tissues. More and more people are discovering how this practice restores healthy blood flow and helps reverse the effects of oxygen-deprived tissue environments that contribute to pain and dysfunction.

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Reclaiming the Whole Self

We’re familiar with tender self-compassion: a loving, connected presence with ourselves during difficult times, but what about fierce self-compassion? This is the part that many of us are taught to suppress, but at what cost?

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No Pain, No Gain: Rethinking Pressure in Massage Therapy

The phrase “no pain, no gain” might be common in the gym, but when it comes to registered massage therapy (RMT), it’s not always the best mindset. While some therapeutic techniques may involve mild discomfort—especially when addressing chronic tension or trigger points—pain should never be the goal, or the norm. 

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Eating for Your Qi: Chinese Food Therapy to Support You This Season

As late spring gives way to the warmth of early summer, the days grow longer, the air softens, and you're likely finding yourself more active and spending time outdoors. This seasonal transition offers the perfect opportunity to nourish your Qi—the vital life force that supports your energy, immunity, and overall well-being.

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When Uncertainty Grips Us: Choose Rhythm Over Reaction

Over the past month, I’ve felt it rising—quietly at first, but steadily. Fear. It’s been showing up in my body, my thoughts, and in the pace of my days. And from what I hear in conversations around me, I don’t think I’m alone.

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Breathwork as Integration: Reawakening the Wisdom of Your Psychedelic Journey

After a therapeutic psychedelic experience, it’s not uncommon to feel like you’ve touched something profound—only to have it slowly slip from view as the days go by. This is where Breathwork—specifically Conscious Connected Breathwork—can become one of the most powerful tools for psychedelic integration.

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Facial Mapping for Acne: Understanding Breakouts Through Chinese Medicine

Did you know that the location of your acne can reveal important clues about your internal health? Wondering what the spots on your chin, forehead, or back might be telling you? While Western medicine typically views acne as a skin-focused issue—primarily concerning pores, sebum production, and bacteria—Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a different perspective. 

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Fix Your Posture This Spring: Top Tips for Posture Correction in Vancouver

Spring is the season of fresh starts—and what better time to refresh one of the most neglected areas of your health: your posture. Whether you're glued to your desk, scrolling on your phone, or slouching during your commute, poor posture silently chips away at your energy, mobility, and confidence. The good news? It’s never too late to reset. With effective options for posture correction in Vancouver, now is the time to straighten up and feel the difference.

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What is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy? Understanding the Process & Potential

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy isn’t about escaping pain—it’s about meeting yourself with compassion and curiosity. In this blog, Chris Rambaran, RCC, shares how ketamine can soften inner defenses, unlock hidden emotional terrain, and open space for lasting change. Grounded in Parts Work, somatic practices, and deep inner listening, his approach invites clients into a therapeutic process that’s not just about breakthroughs, but integration.

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Acupuncture for Jaw Clenching in Vancouver: What Helps Clenching Jaw?

If you wake up with jaw pain or tension headaches, you’re not alone. Jaw clenching and bruxism are common—especially in high-stress cities like Vancouver. If you’re looking to ditch the mouthguards and painkillers, acupuncture offers lasting relief by relaxing tight muscles and calming the nervous system.

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