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How Death Doula Training Helped My Massage Practice
I’ve taken a number of death doula courses, and they’ve all shared useful practices. My favourite practice that I’ve adopted into my own life is keeping a “beginner’s mind”. I’ve found it particularly helpful- not just in end-of-life work but also in clinical practice as a massage therapist, and in life in general.
Heart Rate Variability in Concussion Recovery
The topic of stress is one at the forefront of concussion management. Whether it’s sub-symptom physical exertion or cognitive stressors, it appears that addressing these two components of stress can lead to positive outcomes for people who have suffered from a concussion. One of the difficulties with stress is it’s hard to manage.
Commitment and Acceptance Therapy in Concussion Rehabilitation
Picture this: it’s a cold December day in 2016, the wind blows strong, the snow is deep, and the sliding conditions are perfect. I decided to go down the hill with my Grade 4 class at the time. It was great fun until I banged my knee and laid on the ground recovering. At that exact moment, one of the big kids came down the hill and slammed into the back of my head with their knee flexed, and I felt instant pain.
Growing a Business in Healthcare
This summer marked the five year anniversary of my working in a sport and rehabilitation setting. I’ve been reflecting on how my practice has changed and stayed the same during this time and I’ve come to some conclusions about effective ways to grow a business when first starting out.
August in Review
Hi All,
Here are some interesting articles and podcast episodes from the month gone by.
Enjoy!
Managing Client Expectations (It’s Not About You)
Unfortunately, public perception of massage therapy has some catching up to do. I’ve been in clinical practice since 2018, and I still regularly have to address the client that starts disrobing before I’ve even had a chance to say “what brings you in?”. Can you imagine going to any other registered healthcare provider and expecting a treatment without an adequate intake?
How can a massage therapist help with persistent post-concussive symptoms?
Registered massage therapists (RMTs) trained in concussion management are often an important component of a person’s rehabilitation from persistent post-concussive symptoms. We are perfectly positioned as part of allied healthcare to be able to make a meaningful difference in people’s experience with persistent post-concussive symptoms.
July in Review
Hi All,
Here are some interesting articles and podcast episodes from the month gone by.
Enjoy!
A Referral Guide: Utilizing the Cranial Nerve Exam within the Context of Concussion Injury
A Cranial Nerve (CN) exam can be clinically valuable when assessing a concussion injury. This referral guide is intended to help practitioners make an appropriate and timely referral when combining a CN exam along with their assessment and client intake.
Communication and Support Systems for those that have Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury
When I first began my educational journey in the world of concussion, a consistent message that was taught was the importance of careful communication. A common message was that people needed to be educated on what happens in a concussion, in order to effectively recover from their injury. This included telling them that a concussion is a brain injury, along with an often lengthly physiological explanation in an attempt to contextualize their symptoms.
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