Angela Grivich, RMT, RPN

13/08/2024

F A C I A L A C U P U N C T U R E ✨

Acupuncture isn’t just about treating muscles - it’s a powerful tool for regulating your nervous system. 🧘🏻‍♀️

Did you know that certain systemic acupuncture points on the face can have incredible benefits for your mind and body?

It can promote balance between the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) branches of the autonomic nervous system. By stimulating specific acupuncture points, it can help modulate the body’s stress response, reduce pain perception, and promote relaxation, which supports overall nervous system regulation.

This regulatory effect can be beneficial for managing stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and other conditions related to nervous system imbalance. 💆🏻‍♀️🌱

12/08/2024

Celebrating 10 years as a Massage Therapist feels like a milestone that carries the weight of every challenge and triumph. Starting over in a new city was daunting, yet it brought the opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up. From offering corporate and onsite massages to navigating the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, each step has shaped me into the practitioner I am today.

My journey has been marked by continual learning and growth. Training in myofascial release, cupping therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, kinesiology taping, and medical acupuncture has expanded the range of services I offer, helping me better meet the needs of my clients. Through it all, I’ve gained friends and, lost some too. But the support from those who have stood by me, through every struggle and success, has been invaluable.

As I navigate through the next year, I’m excited for the new possibilities on the horizon. Integrating new services into my practice to provide even more comprehensive care, reaching new goals and continuing to grow both personally and professionally.

To everyone who has supported me on this journey — thank you.

Here’s to the next chapter and the exciting things yet to come! 💕✨

01/05/2024

28/06/2023

Relaxation & Stress Relief: Massage is an excellent way to unwind, release tension, and reduce stress. It promotes relaxation by calming the nervous system and helping to alleviate the physical and mental effects of stress.

Pain Management: Massage Therapy can provide relief from acute or chronic pain. Massage can target specific areas of discomfort, such as back pain, neck pain, or muscle soreness, with techniques to reduce pain and improve mobility.

Improved Circulation: Massage stimulates blood flow and promotes better circulation throughout the body. This can help deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, and improve overall health and vitality.

Headache & Migraine Relief: Massage techniques targeting the neck, shoulders, and head can be effective in alleviating tension headaches and migraines. It can help reduce muscle tightness, ease pain, and promote relaxation.

05/05/2023

c u p p i n g + a c u p u n c t u r e ✨

This specific treatment will help relax, stimulate blood flow, decrease pain, improve muscle function and reduce inflammation.

Systemic acupuncture points are used to modulate your autonomic nervous system, which will increase blood flow and decrease stress and anxiety. Local acupuncture points are used to target specific muscles, reducing inflammation, muscle tension and pain.

The application of cupping will stimulate blood flow, decrease pain, reduce myofascial restrictions and improve mobility!

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21/03/2023

Auricular Acupuncture uses specific points in the ear to stimulate the autonomic nervous system, which in turn has a very calming effect on the body.
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B E N E F I T S
✨reduces symptoms of anxiety
✨relieves pain
✨improves mood
✨reduces stress
✨relieves migraines/headaches

19/03/2023

Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle massage that encourages the drainage of lymph nodes and movement of lymph fluids around the body by stimulating the lymphatic system.

Benefits:
✨ Helps the body maintain proper blood circulation & fluid balance
✨Reduces excess water retention
✨Promotes relaxation
✨Improves immune function
✨Aids in healing