Allison Carriere, RMT

09/12/2023

I have an opening Thursday Sept 14th at 9:00 for 1 hour. Call the clinic to book: 613-933-6236

06/26/2023

Occasionally during a treatment I notice a mole that looks a little odd. Although I dislike the worry that it creates for my client, I always make a point to mention that the client should get it looked at, just in case. If you aren’t sure about a mole, use the ABCDE analysis from this article. Still aren’t sure? Follow up with your doctor.

• Asymmetry - If you were to cut a mole in half it should look different on either sides.
• Border - If the edge of the mole is uneven or irregular.
• Colour - If the colour of the mole is not the same throughout, it could have shades of three or more different colours.
• Diameter - If the mole is larger than the end of a pen or pencil eraser.
• Evolution - Any part of the mole that changes dramatically in size, shape, colour, or symptoms.

Since she was in her early twenties, Maureen Meehan, 63, has been very diligent in protecting her skin from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays and frequently checking moles on her body.

03/05/2023

07/03/2022

Tight hamstrings? There’s another solution 😆

06/03/2022

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03/24/2022

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03/11/2022

As a healthcare setting, Massage Therapy clinics still require visitors to wear masks while indoors. Based on the provincial announcements, masks will be required within all healthcare settings until April 27th.

We will provide updates as we learn more from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

In the meantime, we ask for your respect and kindness as we continue to follow the requirements mandated by our regulatory body and the Ministry of Health.

12/04/2021

I have an opening Monday at 11:45! Shoot me a message if you’re interested.

10/15/2021

Massage hair, don’t care! 💆‍♀️

10/01/2021

PLANTAR FASCIITIS SELF-TREATMENT

Regular, gentle stretching of your Achilles tendon and plantar fascia may help to ease your symptoms. This is because most people with plantar fasciitis have a slight tightness of their Achilles tendon. If this is the case, it tends to pull at the back of your heel and has a knock-on effect of keeping your plantar fascia tight. Also, when you are asleep overnight, your plantar fascia tends to tighten up (which is why it is usually most painful first thing in the morning). The aim of these exercises is to loosen up the tendons and fascia gently above and below your heel.

1. Soleus Stretch
With both knees apart and your toes facing forward, lean into the wall until you feel the stretch in your lower calf. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.

2. Step Stretch
Stand with your toes on a step and your heels off the edge. Slowly lower your heels down, hold for 15 seconds, and then lift your heels to their starting position. You can either do both feet at the same time, or one foot at a time. Repeat five times.

3. Roll Stretch
Using a mini roll, roll it back and forth from your toes to your heels. Alternatively you can use a tennis ball or a glass bottle.

4. Plantar Fascia Massage
Using two fingers, apply small circular friction to any tight knots or lumps in the plantar fascia. The pressure should be deep, but not so much that you tighten up with pain.

5. Elastic Strap Stretch
Sit on the floor with your legs straight in from of you. Take a stretch strap and place it around your toes. Gently pull the strap towards you. Hold for 15-30 seconds, then release. Repeat 3 times.

6. Toe Stretch
Place just toes up on the wall with the ball of the foot and heel on the ground. Lean into the wall slowly until stretch is felt. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.

Can plantar fasciitis be prevented?
There are certain things that you can do to try to prevent plantar fasciitis, especially if you have had it before. These include:

▪️Regularly changing training shoes used for running or walking
▪️Wearing shoes with good cushioning in the heels and good arch support
▪️Losing weight if you are overweight
▪️Regularly stretching the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon, especially before exercise
▪️Avoiding exercising on hard surfaces