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Moving Beyond: History of Mastectomy

Women have been undergoing surgery and cauterization of breast cancer tumours for many thousands of years.  Early surgical interventions would be considered inhumane in today's world.  

Knowing what millions of women have gone through educates us on the levels of generational...

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Unlocking Healing Potential: The Transformative Role of Massage Therapy in Scar Tissue Recovery

Scar Tissue is a Natural Part of the Body

Scar tissue is a natural part of the body's healing process, but when left unaddressed, it can cause discomfort and limited mobility. As massage therapists, we have the unique opportunity to unlock the healing potential within scar tissue, providing our...

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Understanding Scar Tissue Healing: The Role of Mindfulness and Massage

Scar tissue healing is a complex process that requires a delicate balance of knowledge, skill, and intuition. In recent years, the power of mindfulness has emerged as a valuable tool in enhancing scar tissue healing outcomes.

By cultivating a deep sense of presence and awareness, massage...

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5 Benefits of Oncology Massage

When a person is going through cancer, getting all the support they can is necessary.  Massage therapy is uniquely positioned to be able to help with many of the side effects of medical treatments, and can provide a doorway into self-care that fosters resilience and healing. 

 

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What is Chording (Axillary Web Syndrome) and How Can Massage Therapy Help?

I remember a patient I had years ago who presented with significant chording down her right arm after her second breast cancer surgery.  She didn’t complain about it, of course, as it was not in her nature to make a fuss over anything.  But she did mention she’s got these...

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Your Massage Therapy Practice: Why Professional Development Matters

In a year when BC massage therapists are not required to do any professional development courses, I'm wondering what our fellow RMTs will do with that moratorium.  

Will it be the norm to skip any and all professional development and coast on what's been learned before?

Or will...

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