A healthy mouth is an important part of overall health. Periodontal or gum disease can increase your risk of serious health problems such as heart attack and stroke and is the leading cause of tooth loss for adults. A dental hygienist works with you to help keep your mouth healthy and to prevent gum disease and tooth decay. Regular cleanings are extra important for everyone to maintain the foundation around their teeth as well as maintain the health of the enamel. Reach out to us today. We accept the Canadian Dental Plan.
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When Stretching Doesn’t Work
“I’m stretching, but nothing is getting any looser!” Sound familiar? Sometimes, the problem isn’t tight tissues but rather an adhesion in the tissues. Nerves don’t like to be stretched! So, if you have an adhesion and you try to stretch it out, what will happen is the body will tighten up even more to try to protect the stuck spot. You need to undo the knot before you can pull on the strings! That’s where Rolfing SI comes in: Rolfing is an excellent way of removing those adhesions (knots) in your tissues.
What is Biofield Tuning?
Biofield Tuning is a sound therapy method that uses the frequency produced by tuning forks for targeted nervous system relaxation. Biofield tuning helps to alleviate a wide range of energetic, emotional, and physical issues. It is effective for anxiety & depression, energy renewal, fear & grief, adrenal fatigue, and more. Working on your body and in the area around your body, your biofield, I use the steady, coherent vibrational frequency of a tuning fork to assist your body to “tune” itself by relaxing, softening, settling, and releasing tension. Contact me for a free consultation.
Understanding Sciatica
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed, causing pain, tingling, or numbness down the leg. This is often due to nerve root compression in the spine, lumbar disc issues, spinal stenosis, or tight muscles like the piriformis. Acupuncture can effectively treat sciatica by relaxing tight muscles, improving circulation, and regulating the nervous system, offering a non-surgical alternative to pain medications. Studies show it can relieve symptoms and enhance the effects of other treatments. Various exercises can benefit you as well. For chronic pain, you may need 2-3 sessions to notice relief.
Non-Invasive Menopause Relief
A drop in estrogen levels, often associated with menopause and other conditions, can cause uncomfortable and sometimes painful dryness and thinning of the vaginal walls. The Mona Lisa Touch® laser offers a non-invasive treatment option for relief from vaginal dryness and other menopausal symptoms. This nonhormonal intervention significantly helps restore vaginal tissue to premenopausal levels by stimulating the body to heal itself. The Mona Lisa Touch® laser promotes rejuvenation and improves the quality of life for those suffering from symptoms of menopause.
Coach Travel Excursions
Square 1 Travel is offering two great coach trips from Comox Valley. The Tulalip Resort Halloween Getaway from October 29th includes 3 nights at this luxurious resort where you can try your luck at the casino. The Christmas Magic in Leavenworth trip from December 1st features 3 nights in this charming Bavarian town, complete with a walking tour, sleigh ride, Aplets & Cotlets Candy factory tour, and a visit to Apple Annie’s Antique Market with over 70,000 square feet of treasures.
Grateful for Independent Living
This Thanksgiving, Motion™ Courtenay celebrates the gift of independence. We’re grateful for the opportunity to empower our community through our specialized products and services designed to enhance mobility and accessibility. From custom mobility solutions to personalized home modifications, our team is dedicated to helping individuals maintain their independence and enjoy life to the fullest. As we gather to give thanks, we recognize the vital role our support plays in fostering self-sufficiency and quality of life. At Motion™ Courtenay, we’re honored to be a part of your journey and wish you a joyful and thankful holiday season.
Principles of Happier Aging™
We want to change the perceptions of aging. We believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless; instead, aging is something worth celebrating. As Atul Gawande wrote in his book, Being Mortal, “Our ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death but a good life to the very end”. Through our principles of Choice, Belonging, Respect, Autonomy and Purpose, we live Happier Aging. Happier Aging, at home, is our philosophy of care: for our clients, their families, our people and everyone we meet.
To Do or To Be – That Is The Question
Come fall, our to do lists become expansive and over -flowing beckoning us to address that which we’ve put off for some time in order to enjoy an expansive summer. It can be overwhelming yet oddly comforting to check off each to do item on our list only to discover there is no shortage of more. To be lists are equally important as they allow us to shift out of our heads and spend the quality time with ourselves, nature, music, creativity and the people that fill our hearts. This calms down our nervous system. Taking the time daily to do & to be, creates harmony and balance in our lives.
Principles of Happier Aging™
We want to change the perceptions of aging. We believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless; instead, aging is something worth celebrating. As Atul Gawande wrote in his book, Being Mortal, “Our ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death but a good life to the very end”. Through our principles of Choice, Belonging, Respect, Autonomy and Purpose, we live Happier Aging. Happier Aging, at home, is our philosophy of care: for our clients, their families, our people and everyone we meet.
What is Biofield Tuning?
Biofield Tuning is a sound therapy method that uses the frequency produced by tuning forks for targeted nervous system relaxation. Biofield tuning helps to alleviate a wide range of energetic, emotional, and physical issues. It is effective for anxiety & depression, energy renewal, fear & grief, adrenal fatigue, and more. Working on your body and in the area around your body, your biofield, I use the steady, coherent vibrational frequency of a tuning fork to assist your body to “tune” itself by relaxing, softening, settling, and releasing tension. Contact me for a free consultation.
