Dr. Victoria McArthur (Dr. Vic) has a passion for exercise. Dr. Vic works with many seniors with the GLA:D program for knee and hip arthritis and chronic pain.
Art Therapy for Healing
Art therapy gives voice to the parts of us that are most in need of healing. Heidi Pedersen, Registered Canadian Art Therapist, DKATI, BA Psych, CCPA, CATA explores how chronic pain, anxiety, and loss can be addressed through art therapy…
Pain, sleep and mood & how to live well when they don’t make life easy.
Unfortunately, we were not able to record this presentation, however, we were able to take some notes. Please be aware these are provided as a best effort. Also this is in bullet form providing the points captured. Anyone who would…
10 Things for More Energy & Flare Ups
Do you need 10 simple things to help your neuropathy symptoms? Someone diagnosed with neuropathy quickly learns their doctor’s ability to help is limited. Fortunately, most people with neuropathy are able to find some levels of pain and fatigue relief,…
#71 Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Stimulation of our biggest nerves Neuropathic pain presents itself in a variety of ways making it hard to pinpoint its source. As our parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) integrates with our central nervous system (CNS), there are methods that help these…
Massage Therapy – Part 1
Massage Therapy & Neuropathy Jessica Villeneuve, RMT, CPMT explores how regular massage can help decrease pain, numbness and other neuropathic symptoms, while also allowing for both better mobility and sleep post treatment. Topic Timings: 00:00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:06:21 What is…
Massage Therapy – Part 2
Massage Therapy & Mental Health Jessica Villeneuve, RMT, CPMT discusses how massage therapy can benefits our mental health. Topic Timings: 00:00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:04:00 How Massage Therapy can help with… 00:13:13 Validation of your concerns 00:13:43 Pricing, Benefits Coverage, AISH…
#68 Ketamine
What is Ketamine? Ketamine is a drug that started as an anesthetic used on battlefields and in operating rooms2. In recent years, ketamine has evolved from being used as an anesthetic to treat depression and can even help dull the…
#65 Is PEA a Pain Option?
It is always advised to talk with your health care provider before starting any new supplement. Herbs and supplements may interfere with each other and with medications. You can also call your provincial Drug Interactions/Poison Control to see if there are…
#63 Meditation for Skeptics
MEDITATION FOR SKEPTICS Has a well-meaning friend ever said “you should try meditation” to help relieve your pain? It’s understandable that you may be skeptical of this advice. Meditation is not a cure-all. However, recent scientific evidence suggests that it…