Cheryl Macphail RMT

Always a good day to give back to your community😊

Spent the morning decorating smile cookies with the lovely staff at Tim Hortons in Cole Harbour, thanks for letting me join!
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1 year ago today I graduated massage school!

So thankful for this beautiful profession, all the health care professionals that have supported me during my first year, and all the clients I have had the pleasure of treating - I couldn’t do this job without you! 🫶🏻

I often get asked this by my TMJD patients and the answer is YES!!

Although I do have additional training in treating TMJD, I am still trained to treat other orthopedic conditions. A few common ones I see in my room include muscle strains, SIJ irritation, osteoarthritis, & disc herniation.

Massage therapy has many benefits for the body. One study completed in 2022 that investigated the effects of massage therapy on fatigue and mood in female rowers found decreased muscular fatigue levels during exercise and improvements in mood following a series of massages (Aeini, 2022). This is just a couple examples of what massage therapy can help with!

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Article Credits:
DOI: 10.52547/hases.2.2.7
URL: http://hasesjournal.com/article-1-54-en.html

Had such a great time connecting with the current massage students at the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy. Today we focused on employee positions vs self employment in addition to a brief discussion on the New Brunswick board exams. Good luck with the rest of your last semester! You will all do great!

Cupping is a modality where a plastic cup is placed on the skin with suction. This helps to separate the layers of tissue in areas that may feel “stuck”.

Other benefits include:
🌸decreases in muscle tension (tightness)
🌸 reduces fascial restrictions
🌸 increases in range of motion
🌸 enhances circulation

Curious about including cupping in your next treatment? Let’s chat!

Still scrambling for the perfect gift? How about giving the gift of massage this holiday season 😌🎄

Gift certificates are available at the front desk upon request! Come on in any time today, tomorrow or Saturday to get yours!

Heads up - I will be out of the clinic this coming Thursday, Friday & Monday returning Tuesday!

Looking forward to seeing you all once I’m back🌸

Does your jaw click or pop when you open your mouth? Do you experience jaw pain and/or headaches? Does it ever feel like your jaw may lock in place? If any of that sounds familiar, it’s possible that you may be experiencing temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD)!

Over the past few days I have been connecting with a few local dentists in Dartmouth and was surprised to learn that most places did not have/know a massage therapist to refer to when patients present with TMJD!

Well… now they do and so do you!

Next time you’re at the dentist, you may just spot one of these in the waiting room 👀👀

Trying new things can be scary sometimes, especially when it is related to our health! If you have ever wanted to try massage therapy but felt unsure about it, give this a read!

Still have questions? Feel free to send me a private message where we can discuss your concerns in more detail! 🌸

Starting in the beginning of October my hours will be changing!

Need evening appointments? Mondays will be your friend!

Mornings or early afternoon more your thing? Come see me Tuesday to Friday!

I am so excited to share that I will be moving my practice to located on Baker Dr.

I will be offering limited spots starting Sept 18th before switching to full time hours in the beginning of October!

Online booking available now ⬇️ dartmouthwellness.janeapp.com

get your spot before it’s gone!

Welcome to my massage therapy page! My name is Cheryl & it’s so nice to meet you!

A huge part of my practice is creating a safe space for clients and ensuring that they feel comfortable enough with me to express their needs and goals! This allows me to make an effective and knowledgeable treatment plan that will get them back to doing what they love!

So lets break the ice! Heres a couple fun facts about me:

🌸 I have 2 cuddly cats named Janine & Chase

🌸 I love to hike and explore new places

🌸 My favourite day of the week is Tuesday!