Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is the most common cause of acute paralysis in North America and Europe being diagnosed 80-120 times per week in Canada and the United States.  Registered massage therapy may now be able to assist with patient comfort during illness and recovery from GBS... Read more

Originally printed in IT e-Xtra June 2010 Issue

Another therapist - who I was treating for stiff shoulders and low back pain - recently asked me, ‘why do you use pillows in your treatment?’ Although not a new concept, I believe pillows can prove invaluable tools if used in conjunction with the client’s needs and the treatment objectives. 

Pillowing and bolstering can provide comfort and support to both the therapist and the client throughout a number of treatments, with the client in a variety of positions such as prone, supine, side lying, and 3/4 prone. They can provide extra support to a pregnant client, aid the treatment of tight hip flexors, or help provide relief for clients with low back discomfort during a therapy session.

“The Massage School Makeover” is an extraordinary first-time event combining the generosity of business professionals and educators to emphasize the necessity of using only professional grade products and equipment in our schools and in our practices... Read more