Jennifer Roy Registered Massage Therapist/Complex Decongestive Therapist

10/03/2026

❗️❗️BREAST CANCER DOESN'T JUST AFFECT WOMEN

Although breast cancer is much less common in men, men can develop breast cancer because they have breast tissue, too. In Canada, less than 1% of all breast cancer cases occur in men.

🔹️What signs should men look for?
A lump or thickening in or near the ni**le or breast.
Changes in ni**le shape, including the ni**le turning inward.
Ni**le discharge, especially if bloody.
Skin changes, such as redness, scaling, dimpling or puckering.
A lump or swelling in the armpit or near the collarbone.

🔹️Who may be at higher risk?
Risk factors can include:
Increasing age.
A family history of breast cancer.
Inherited gene changes, including BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Certain medical conditions that affect hormone levels.
Previous radiation exposure to the chest.

Men, you should also be checking breast tissue. Palpating through the armpit, sides of the chest, amd through the breast tissue.

10/02/2026

Did you know? Approximately 1 in 8 women in Canada will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

Knowing what is normal for your body, recognizing changes, and keeping up with recommended screening can make a difference.

Watch for changes in your breasts or underarm area, including new lumps, skin changes, changes in ni**le appearance, or unusual discharge. If you notice something new or unusual, speak with your healthcare provider.

Screening recommendations vary depending on your age, personal risk, and province. Check your local guidelines and talk to your healthcare team about what's right for you.

This month, we honour those we've lost, stand beside those currently fighting, celebrate survivors, and support the families and loved ones affected by this disease.

Awareness matters. Early detection matters. Support matters. 💗

Learn more through the Canadian Cancer Society at cancer.ca.

09/30/2026

Every Child Matters 🧡

09/30/2026

❗️❗️Why does it matter who you see for Manual Lymphatic Drainage?

💙If you are seeking treatment for lymphedema, lipedema, chronic venous insufficiency, or another complex lymphatic condition, it is important to make sure your therapist has specialized training in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) beyond their foundational massage education.

💚The lymphatic system is complex, and treating a compromised lymphatic system requires an understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, assessment, contraindications, precautions, skin care, compression, and appropriate treatment strategies. Specialized lymphoedema training is designed to prepare practitioners for these considerations and to
recognize when a client needs further medical assessment or referral.

💙There are internationally established training pathways for MLD/CDT, including programs such as Dr. Vodder, which provide extensive education in the management of lymphedema and related conditions.
When it comes to your health, it is completely okay to ask questions.

💚Ask your practitioner what lymphatic-specific training they have completed, what certification they hold, and whether they have training in treating complex or compromised lymphatic systems.
You deserve to feel confident that the person treating you has the education and specialized training appropriate for your needs.

When in doubt, ask. Your lymphatic system will thank you. 💚💙

09/28/2026

If you are in the Salisbury area and looking for a fantastic new RMT, i highly recommend Ben, he's a former student, recent grad and is incredibly knowledgeable.

My name is Benjamin Wells. Having grown up just down the road in Salisbury, I'm excited to announce that my new clinic, Three Rivers Massage Therapy, is coming soon to Petitcodiac.

I am a Registered Massage Therapist offering therapeutic massage therapy right here in town. Whether you need targeted relief for chronic pain, help recovering from an injury, or to release built-up tension, I aim to provide high-quality, professional care that helps you feel your best.

Please visit my website at threeriversmassage.ca to learn more about my practice, the treatments I offer, and to stay updated on the official opening date.

Feel free to contact me on Facebook or at [email protected] to be added to the early wait list.

I look forward to welcoming you into the clinic soon.

Benjamin Wells, RMT
Three Rivers Massage Therapy

09/23/2026

Exciting things coming to Reconnect Health Centre Fredericton and Moncton
Stay tuned for updates
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09/16/2026

RMT friends and Patients.

Massage Therapy is a regulated health profession in many provinces. Other regulated health services are tax exempt, Massage Therapy is not, even when many of us work in the same clinics and along side tax exempt health professionals. You can help

1. Go to the link below 👇

https://crmta.ca/make-massage-therapy-tax-free/

Fill in your postal code, name, and email address and a letter advocating for removal of HST/GST will be sent to your local MP as well as the Minister of Finance.

2. Go "like" the CMTA page to stay informed and share campaign posts as they go live.

3. Share the above link with friends, colleagues, family, clients, and clinic newsletters (and any RMT groups you happen to be part of too). Have them take part in the letter campaign and share a post of their own.

4. Use the hashtags in shares and posts. The CMTA website link above has additional campaign material you can use.

This will take 5 minutes or less of your time. Obviously, you'd rather be charting (😅)... but you deserve an advocacy break 😉. Plus, we need your help. This only works if we all take part in some way. 🙏💪

DYK?
Continuing Education and Professional Development is a requirement for Registered Massage Therapists.

Then why is every therapy tax-free .... except massage?

Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan
Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario
Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba Inc.
Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia

09/16/2026

Posture and body mechanics are important, from how you sit at your desk, work out and lift. Thankfully, here at Reconnect Health Centre , our physios are always here to make sure your posture is on point, helping to reduce injury risk, no matter what you're doing!