Kate Cook, RMT

Hello everyone!

As the new year approaches, I have great news!! I'll be starting work again as of JANUARY 5th, 2018 at HILOT MASSAGE THERAPY! Hilot (meaning massage therapy in filipino) is a registered massage therapy clinic with four RMTs, including myself :) It's located in North Nanaimo on Dover road, a great location with ample parking. Hilot provides a positive & professional, yet cozy environment.

For the time being, we are keeping our little one's caregiving parental, so I will only be returning to work one day a week. I will be working on FRIDAYs from 12-5PM. You can book in for a treatment online (starting December 15th), or by e-mail, by messaging me on my RMT page, or by calling the clinic starting today!

Happy holidays to all!!! I'm excited to see you in the new year!

Hilot Massage Therapy
102-6330 Dover Road
250-933-3308
www.hilot.ca
[email protected]

Hilot Massage Therapy registered massage therapy, Nanaimo BC

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Come for a visit & enjoy our fresh, home-baked goodies from October 10th - 27th at Hilot Massage Therapy!! All funds raised will be donated to the Haven Society through Move with Meaning! There's going to be a whole lot of deliciousness you won't want to miss out on 😋

A BIG thank-you to everyone that donated at Pure Body Balance's bake sale this past week. We raised $300 for the Run for the Cure!! A special thanks to all of the baker elves for their delicious treats :)

Start your week off right by stopping by Pure Body Balance today, tomorrow, &/or Wednesday to enjoy our bake sale by donation in support of the Run for the Cure! Look forward to seeing you!! Happy Monday :)

It's that time of year again! Join us for our second Run for the Cure BAKE SALE from September 26th-28th at Pure Body Balance!! We look forward to seeing you & thank you for your ongoing support :)

It's that time of year again! Join us for our second Run for the Cure BAKE SALE from September 26th-28th at Pure Body Balance!! We look forward to seeing you & thank you for your ongoing support :)

For all of us runners out there, whether we are pushing ourselves to beat our best or just enjoying the ride, one repetitive issue seems to arise! Our poor knees!!! The muscles surrounding them get tight, pulling our bones out of alignment, causing discomfort and creaking noises. Stop those cracking sore tight knees with these exercises & stretches!! Runner or not, we could all use a little more leg love :)

6 stretches you can do in 6 minutes to stop your knees from cracking and popping If your joints sound like a microwaveable bag of popcorn every time you behind down, or move, you might want to take a look at these exercises. Often times it is simply a result of the fluid that coats your joints being pushed through certain ranges of motion. However, there...More

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Have you ever heard your practitioner use the term fascia and wondered what exactly is this fascia thing?! Here's a short exert (mostly paraphrased & quoted from Yoga Anatomy) to help explain what fascia is and how to keep it healthy!

Fascia is a fiber & fluid based system with multiple layers (superficial, deep, and loose), including ligaments & tendons. Think of fascia as the white pith surrounding an orange, holding each segment together. Fascia connects our muscles, bones, organs, nerves, and blood vessels together into a whole interconnected network. Fascial alone has 1000 pounds of tension per square inch.. think about how much pull that has in our bodies! Especially if the fascial isn't functioning optimally. Our muscles are encapsulated and interwoven with the three layers of fascia. These three fascial layers blend together at either end of a muscle and become its tendons. Fascia and muscle are so interconnected that a muscle and its tendons, is sometimes referred to as a myofascial unit.

To keep our fascia healthy, and functioning optimally, we should engaged in varied exercises, as opposed to repetitive movements (ie. always biking, running, doing the same yoga practice, having static work postures, etc.). Fascial tissues will grow weaker if we load them the same way all the time, which makes us more prone to injury. By engaging in a variety of non-repetitive movements, and taking care of our bodies (ie. treating yourself to regular therapeutic massage :) ) our fascia will become stronger and more resilient by adapting to the variety of movements. As quoted directly from Yoga Anatomy, 'movement variability [is one] most powerful tools we can utilize when it comes to aging gracefully in our bodies.'

So there you go. Such a small term, such a huge impact on our systems as a whole!

Source: Yoga Anatomy: What Every Teacher (and Practitioner) Should Know About Fascia.

As we jump into summer (tomorrow!!), we throw on our flip flops & add a splash of color to our toes that have been hidden all winter. I used to paint my toes (year round actually) until my spouse could no longer stand the smell in the house. This made me think about what I was putting ON & INTO my body. With a little research & some farewell tears to my favourite polishes, I have had naked toes ever since. There are lots of healthier polishes out there, just not in Canada yet. When I find a healthy alternative locally I'll make sure to post it on here :) Happy summer everyone!

This is What Happens to Your Body 10 Hours After Putting on Nail Polish Even the most health-conscious people can fail to consider how nail polish is affecting their bodies. But a recent study found that many of the most popular nail polish brands in America are much more harmful than they would seem. What the Research Shows Researchers recently tested for signs of...Mo...

Together we can help our neighbours. Every little bit makes a difference!

Donate to the Canadian Red Cross I made a donation to the Canadian Red cross. Show your support, donate now!

It's always beneficial to understand the science behind our practices. Yogic practice is a wonderful way to interconnect the mind, body, and spirit! I recommend that 90% of my patients try yogic poses for their varied benefits. This article isn't discrediting yogic practice in any way, it's just dispelling some common misconceptions. Happy Sunday 'funday' everyone :)

7 Yoga Myths That are Just Plain Wrong As a former scientist, I found that one of the hardest transitions into the yoga and fitness world was dealing with information based in...

Do you know the difference between the types of headaches you experience? Headaches can vary from slightly annoying to completely debilitating. It is important to get to the root of your headache so you and your therapist can ease your symptoms, and hopefully stop them from reoccurring!

6 Types of Headaches: How to Recognize Which Ones are Dangerous Ordinary headaches are part of the normal human experience and there are many ways to get rid of a headache fast. Headaches that are severe, persistent or associated with other symptoms may signal other health problems.

Need a time out? Try this feel good inversion :) Take a few minutes to re-energize your body & mind. This inversion feels amazing & is achievable for most individuals! *Note contraindications: the first three days (or any heavy day) of a woman’s menstrual cycle, serious neck or shoulder injury, high blood pressure (not regulated by medication) or cardiovascular disease, any type of hernia, intracranial pressure, glaucoma, detached retina.. or if you just don’t feel like it* ;) Alternately, snuggle up into child's pose. Enjoy!!

5 Health Benefits of Legs Up the Wall Posture Viparita Karani or Legs Up the Wall improves circulation, stimulates digestion, and calms the mind. Here are five benefits of Legs Up the Wall Posture.

Have you ever wondered why us therapists tell you to never cross your legs? Here you go! :)

This Is Why You Should Never Cross Your Legs - DavidWolfe.com This puts on your body that can result in serious issues.

DONATIONS NEEDED
for recent house fire victims


The Details:
At 4 am on Saturday January 30ith, the Bartolo’s (three adults & one 7-week old Rottweiler/Bull Mastiff puppy) lost everything they owned as their family home burnt to the ground. Barely clothed, they escaped with their lives but every possession they owned was destroyed. While they are happy to be alive, they are trying to rebuild their lives with limited insurance currently. They are in need of temporary furnishings until their house is rebuilt, which will likely take over a year..

What’s Needed:
Furniture (3-4 couches); kitchen accessories (dishes, glasses, mugs, dish clothes, cutlery, toasters, coffee makers, pots and pans); side tables, dinning room tables and chairs; tvs (2)

You can also donate through a Go Fund Me account:
www.gofundme.com Bartolo Family Fund

Every donation helps! ☺

For more information, please call or text Kate at 250-327-4927, or email at [email protected]

Click here to support Bartolo Family Fundraiser by Tyra Bartolo Early yesterday morning a fire had started at my family home where my dad, grandfather and grandmother ran out without even shoes on their feet.The devestating fire has left them with nothing, so in an effort to help them, I have set up this page to help the cost of of basic nessesities and for t...

Sneaky referral patterns can be deceptive. Sometimes we feel pain in a completely different area then the issue is residing. Better to be safe and just get a massage ;)

Mid back pain around the shoulder can be coming from the cervical spine. This is an older study but a goody. Make sure that if you are getting treatment or doing exercises for this, you are doing the right things for the right anatomical structure. Where the pain is coming from can be deceiving. An anatomy lesson on referred pain. :)

Watch this clip with an open heart and mind! This is an interesting, and deep, look into how our thoughts and actions effect everyone around us, particularly in utero and in our young children. Dr. Gabor Mate emphasizes how "you cannot separate the mind from the body, what ever happens to you emotionally will actually have an impact on your physiology [...]. You also cannot separate [your] physiology from your relationships." What we manifest in our minds and thus behaviours affects everyone around us. Bring pure positivity into your life! Learn to truly love yourself, let go of what doesn't serve you, and you will change the mindset and even physiology of those surround you for optimal health

Trauma, Healing and The Brain: Community Learning Event, Dr. Gabor Mate Gabor Maté is a medical doctor recently retired from active practice. He was a family physician for two decades and for seven years he served as Medical Coor...

I LOVEEEE my morning (and sometimes afternoon ;) ) coffee, but it can become more of a comforting go-to than a necessity! A warm cup of your favourite herbal tea & some extra movement to increase blood flow to your brain can be an effective substitute that will give you energy without affecting those imperative zzzzzzzzs :)

Yoga Is Better Than Caffeine: 5 Yoga Exercises for Energy Caffeine might be your favorite way to start the day, but too much can lead to sleepless nights, anxiety, and even anger. Try these five energy-boosting yoga exercises instead.

We all need a little reminder from time to time to redirect our actions & thoughts. Build a life & attitude that you adore :) Happy Friday everyone!!!

33 Simple Ways To Fall Back In Love With Your Life Train yourself to start seeing the best in people.

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Congratulations Jerome! Have you seen these incredible spine models in Dr. Fryer's office at Pure Body Balance?! They are intricate replications of the human spine (discs, nerves, vertebrae, vascularity). It's pretty amazing to be able to see AND manipulate a structure so intricate as the spine in a 3D model with our hands :)

I recently had the privilege of attending one of Deepak Chopra's seminars with my dad. What a powerful experience! The most continual concept Deepak, yogic practice, eastern & even western health sciences continually address is the importance of meditation. As Deepak instills, only 5 % of gene mutation are fully penetrant. The rest are due to stress!

Take the time in your day to be mindful of your health & try a little meditation. A little bit of presence toward your wellbeing goes a long way :)

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Chopra Center Meditation Join me, Oprah, and Deepak for Manifesting Grace through Gratitude, to discover a new life of joy, meaning, and fulfillment!

Give it a try! You may be pleasantly surprised :)

Can you do it? What will happen? :)

Good read!

You snooze you win A patient in her late 50s presented with back and left leg pain.

The Pure Body Balance 'Boobyliscious' team was in full force today at the Run for the Cure! Thanks to every one that came out today

Today is bake sale day! Stop by Pure Body Balance Health and Fitness to try some sweet treats for an amazing cause!! See you there :)