Sabrina Affonso RMT Mind Body Wellness & Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapist & Neurofunctional Acupuncture Practioner
05/23/2023
Haven’t posted in a while, but finally super excited to share that I’ve successfully completed the McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program and my certificate is ready for the wall!
The past five months were tough at times balancing work, study, and 4 day weekends away for intensive practicals and exams but so incredibly worth it.
Neurofunctional Acupuncture is a pathway that will allow me to approach treatment in a more direct, neurological way and I cannot wait to help clients with improving function, pain management and relief.
04/11/2023
1 Year in Ajax! 🎉
Really grateful to be a part of the community and to be able to work with you in wellness!
01/01/2023
Welcome 2023! Wishing each and everyone of you a healthy, happy and successful year ahead 😃
12/09/2022
**Update: December is completely booked. Please contact the office by email or phone/ text to be placed on the wait list. Please feel free to book online for appointments starting in January 2023.
Thank you so much 🙏🏻 Sabrina Affonso RMT.
It has been an amazing start in our new home this week🙏🏻 with the exception of just a few appointments left on the 28th and 30th of December, I am fully booked until the end of the year.
So grateful and excited for what is to come in the new year!
12/09/2022
It was an ugly Christmas sweater theme at the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Holiday Luncheon today (this is all I got 🤷🏻♀️😂)
Had a great time meeting and networking with other business owners and professionals, it was a wonderful way to spend a midday break!
Mind Body Wellness & Massage Therapy is honoured to support the Herizon House shelter for abused women and children this holiday season 🙏🏻
12/03/2022
In 24 hour turnaround time I am moved in to my new practice space! Still a few minor things to be finished (the office stripes will make a comeback soon!) but I am ready to welcome clients for the work week! So blessed and excited to work from this new space ❤️🙏🏻
11/19/2022
The journey only just began last April to start up my own practice after working in a chiropractic clinic for three years.
Despite my fears of moving to a new town and having to start all over again all I can say is how grateful and humbled I am for the support and response!
The practice has outgrown it’s home for the last 7 months and I am really excited to move to our new home December 5th!
The new, freshly renovated, bright office space will provide clients with more comfort and space and extended hours of availability as I continue to expand the services offered!
Thank you to the Cuma Fitness family for giving me the opportunity to grow in Ajax 😄
We’re not moving far! The practice is moving just 3 minutes from the current location, address to be released soon!
Check out the pictures of transformation for the clinic room from last April, I think we did a pretty good job 🙌🏼
10/21/2022
I’m at ConEd doing a learning thing! Today is all about Laser & LED Light Therapy…looking forward to having this modality at the clinic to bring you more services that help you feel better!
10/21/2022
Super honoured to be donating two 30 minute Massage Therapy treatments in support of Zak’s Ride! This amazing event is raising funds for the Distress Centre Durham. To find out more info please check out the link below and support if you can! Great fun and prizes in support of mental health.
https://facebook.com/events/s/3rd-annual-zaks-ride/847178139596
Late post!
TMJ…what’s that?
➡️Do you or someone you know have painful clicking or popping at the jaw?
➡️Jaw pain with chewing or jaw locking?
➡️Do you you grind or clench your teeth, have ear or headache pain?
It may be TMJ or “Temporomandibular Joint Disorder”
👉🏼try and say that a hundred times…it’s a mouthful!
All kidding aside, this can be very uncomfortable and cause lots of pain and dysfunction.
During the pandemic I saw an increase in TMJ disorder and treated many for it, whether it was caused by additional stress or perhaps the tension caused by mask wearing around the ears where some of the jaw and neck muscles attach.
I am so fascinated by how effective massage therapy can be for TMJ that I took part in additional learnings this past Saturday with Kinesiologist and fellow RMT Mark at ConEd Institute. It was super insightful and I walked away with some new techniques to add to the toolkit 🤓 as always, a great day of learning at ConEd!
So can massage help your TMJ? Yes absolutely! 🙋🏻♀️
I’ve included a vid of what part of TMJ treatment looks like…it’s been sped up but you’ll get the idea 💡
🛑Your neck tension deserves some attention!
👉🏼Repetetive tasks involving the upper body due to work and daily activities may be the cause of your neck/ shoulder tension and tension headache!
👉🏼Chances are, if you sit in front of a computer, laptop, or use your cell phone frequently you may suffer from neck tension as a result of carrying the head in a bent forward position.
👉🏼Hairstylists, Dental hygienists, Electricians, Office workers (and many other professions) you know what I’m talking about!! Sometimes the repetitive movements required by your type of work causes overuse and tension to build up.
👉🏼But let’s talk about “holding stress” for a moment…sometimes when we are facing stressors, situations or experiences that cause emotional stress, we can “hold” stress in our shoulders and neck by elevating our shoulders without even realizing, and overtime this too leads to tension! …have you ever paid attention to how elevated your shoulders are during the day when under stess?
👉🏼Neck tension may lead to neck pain, loss of range of motion, and tension headache.
A Registered Massage Therapist can help! 🙋🏻♀️
08/25/2022
There are innumerable benefits to massage therapy and I’m really looking forward to sharing some short videos about how it can help with pain management, mobility and common musculoskeletal conditions. A big thank you to my model for assisting me with the content today :)
08/19/2022
I’m late to post any updates as appointments have been in full swing since returning from holidays! I’ve been recharged and it’s been great getting back to the practice to do what I am most passionate about - helping you to feel better! 🤩
Appointments are available this upcoming week! If you’re looking to squeeze in some self care, please check out my online booking schedule - link in bio!
It’s Friday, and hopefully everyone is soaking up the last bit of hot weather and enjoying the weekend☀️Cheers!!
07/28/2022
Hello friends!
Mind Body Wellness & Massage Therapy will be closed for holidays from July 28th - August 8th for some much needed R&R 😊
Appointments will resume August 9th and are already filling up!
Still need to book a massage? Please check all availability for August and book online conveniently through the online booking website! Link in bio! Direct billing available.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me via the website, I will be checking emails as much as possible!
Stay well and happy long weekend!
See you in August 😊
Sabrina Affonso RMT
06/21/2022
Hope everyone is having a fantastic week! Appointments this week are almost full! Only a few available appointments left:
Thursday:
1-1:45
Friday:
1:15-2:15
2:30-3:00
Treat yourself to a massage!
Online booking and direct billing for insurance available :)
06/06/2022
“Self care is not self-indulgence, it’s self preservation”
~ Audrey Lorde
Often we wait until we are in a state of pain and dysfunction when actually our body has been warning us for weeks with chronic muscle tension or a decrease in mobility or range of motion.
Make sure to listen to your body and take good care in the form of rest and restoration. Having a massage is a great form of self care 🙂
Available appointments June 7 -10 :
June 7
3:30 - 4:30
4:45 - 5:45
June 9
11:00 - 11:45
12:45 - 1:30
June 10
12:00 - 1:00
1:15 - 2:15
2:30 - 3:30
Booking appointments made easy using the online appointment link! Insurance accepted, direct billing available.
Wishing everyone a wonderful week! 😀
05/20/2022
What are cups, and why are they used in therapy?
Once popular mostly among athletes it has become more frequently seen and used in all kinds of cases and treatments.
Cupping is a form of alternative therapy that uses negative pressure caused by the suction of the cups.
The cups come in glass, plastic or silicone, and all aim to produce the same effect which is to release the tissue from stagnation or adhering and increase blood flow to promote healing to the affected area.
This can be extremely beneficial for post surgery treatments, tendinopathy, tendinitis, neuropathy, improving muscle activity and joint mobility where there’s congestion of tissue.
Swipe left ⬅️to see how I applied cups as part of a treatment plan for an Achilles’ tendon! The goal for this treatment was to release scar tissue from a previously severed Achilles’ tendon that has resulted in decreased muscle strength. This is just one part of the process, but we’re already seeing some positive results 🙌🏼
05/13/2022
If you tuned in to the hockey game last night perhaps this Friday Funny is relatable 🙃 (swipe right)…
And maybe you didn’t watch the leafs, but you’re feeling tension from all the recent gardening, work life and everything in between! I can help :)
Treatment times still available this upcoming week May 16 - 20:
Monday:
11 - 12 PM
1 -2 PM
Tuesday:
1 - 2, PM
2 - 3 PM
Thursday :
11 - 11:45 AM
12:45 - 1:30 PM
Book your appointment online by following the link in bio!
Wishing everyone a great beautiful weekend!
05/13/2022
If you tuned in to the hockey game last night perhaps this Friday Funny is relatable 🙃 (swipe left)…
And maybe you didn’t watch the leafs, but you’re feeling tension from all the recent gardening, work life and everything in between! I can help :)
Treatment times still available this upcoming week May 16 - 20:
Monday:
11 - 12 PM
1 -2 PM
Tuesday:
1 - 2, PM
2 - 3 PM
Thursday :
11 - 11:45 AM
12:45 - 1:30 PM
Book your appointment online by following the link in bio!
Wishing everyone a great beautiful weekend!
05/10/2022
Here’s a great article on the benefits of post workout massage!
https://learnmuscles.com/blog/2020/07/01/benefits-of-post-workout-massage/
Benefits of Post-Workout Massage - % Having a post-workout massage will help reduce athletic injuries as it massages the deep tissue, improving your flexibility, and reducing your risk for injuries…
05/03/2022
04/30/2022
LOVE my job…and my office
04/28/2022
Hey everyone!
Just wanted to thank you all so much for the incredible support, whether you’ve liked my page, have booked treatments or simply reached out in show of support, I’m extremely grateful!
It’s been a great opening month so far and I’m really excited for the months ahead, I look forward to this new chapter of providing massage therapy, condition-specific exercise for Parkinson’s and Yoga in Durham and the surrounding community.
I’m very passionate about what I do and I incorporate different techniques and tools into my treatment plans. I will be sharing posts about the types of treatments I provide in weekly posts here on social media!
I treat many different conditions and concerns ranging from:
➡️ Low back pain
➡️ Neck and shoulder pain
➡️ Mobility Issues
➡️ Frozen Shoulder
➡️ Strains and Sprains
➡️ Tension head ache
➡️ TMJ dysfunction
➡️ Sports injuries
➡️ Scar tissue
➡️ Prenatal
While things have been a bit hectic as I continue to transition from my practice of the last two years in Newcastle Ontario, gradually, more hours will become available in Ajax to serve you! Feel free to connect with me here for more info, or use the link in my bio to inquire or book online 😊 Direct billing for insurance available!
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