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…
#55 Evening Primrose Oil – for pain relief
Have you ever heard of the Evening Primrose? It is a biennial plant, meaning it takes two years to complete its biological life cycle, and it is characterized by it’s beautiful yellow flowers. Its name stems (no pun intended) from…
#54 Lidocaine – Numbing the Pain
What is Lidocaine? Lidocaine is a type of anesthetic, a substance which numbs tissues to block pain perception. Lidocaine is often used as a topical anesthetic in forms such as gels, liquids, or creams, but is also available via injections.…
Pain Management with Donna Piercy – Part 3
Donna Piercy spoke at the CNA September 2017 meeting., “I’d rather have a vet for a doctor, they know more about chronic pain!” Watch the lecture below. For more of our videos, click here. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel.…
Pain Management with Donna Piercy – Part 2
Donna Piercy spoke at the CNA September 2017 meeting. A chronic pain sufferer herself, she provides helpful insights into the importance of self-management and ways exercise and other self care activities can help both the mind and body when dealing…
Pain Management with Donna Piercy – Part 1
Donna Piercy spoke at the CNA September 2017 meeting. A chronic pain sufferer herself, she provides helpful insights into the importance of self-management and ways exercise and other self care activities can help both the mind and body when dealing…
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