Working with children, adults and youth that have developmental disabilities is rewarding and necessary. People interested in this field as a career need the right training so they can meet the challenges that can arise. A good understanding of family dynamics is a great tool to have, both to be successful in the field and as away to understand the way people relate to each other better. Here’s a quick overview to give you an idea of what … [Read more...]
Structural integration therapy is an intense form of therapeutic massage that takes a truly novel approach to healing. Essentially, it’s a way of resetting your body before moving on to treat specific problem areas. It is based on the idea that the body needs to be realigned and balanced. It helps greatly with posture and makes all of the body’s movements easier, more fluid and natural. At Therapeutic Massage Counsel in Brantford, … [Read more...]
Many think of therapeutic massage as a luxury, while often it’s a medical necessity. But one particular delivery option definitely ups the indulgence factor and that’s being able to receive treatment in the comfort of your own home. In-home massage therapy appeals to a number of clients for very different reasons. For some, they are incapacitated or have limited mobility, so getting out to a clinic for treatment just isn’t possible. … [Read more...]
We spend a lot of time at work, so it only makes sense we do everything we can to ensure our workplace environment is a healthy one. It’s easy to develop a bad habit or two that can carry long-term risks you might not even be aware of. Habits like poor posture or lack of ergonomics can lead to real, lasting health concerns. What better way, then, to deal with common workplace injuries like carpal tunnel or thoracic outlet syndrome – or to … [Read more...]
Like a few other occupations tied to an aging population, the position of pharmacy assistant is set to grow over the next few years as the Baby Boomer generation gets older and their need for prescription drugs increases. In fact, American numbers state the job will grow by 25% in the years leading up to 2018 and the numbers for Canada are expected to follow in a similar fashion. There’s also the thought that medical companies will see the … [Read more...]
The average person spends about a third of their life sleeping, but don’t be fooled into thinking this time is wasted. Sleeping is an absolutely necessary part of your life, so take a few minutes to understand what is happening between when you close your eyes and wake in the morning. The brain goes through cycles while you are asleep, each consisting of five stages. You go through each stage in sequence before repeating the whole thing over … [Read more...]
Massage therapy isn’t a hard sell to most. It comes stacked with a list of impressive benefits for the body. Some of the more commonly known ones include reduced heart rate, lowered blood pressure, increased blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxed muscles, improved range of motion and increased endorphins. Therapeutic massage is also known to decrease and relieve a number of different conditions. Clients often report lessened or … [Read more...]
Times are tough for people just starting out in the workforce but there are a few bright spots, which includes health care. A recent report from the prestigious Wall Street Journal has jobs in health care at the top of an otherwise bleak job market. The situation in Canada has the same demands put on the system. Statistics Canada reports that the percent of the population over the age of 65 is currently 14.1%, a figure that over next decade … [Read more...]
Trouble sleeping is a common problem for many people. Poor sleep and restless sleep is caused by a wide variety of factors but there are a few very common reasons you should know about. Stress or anxiety: This is the big one. Stress about work, stress about money, stress about relationships and even stress about not being able to sleep will keep you awake. Some stress is unavoidable, but avoid stressful activities before bed and keep them out … [Read more...]
There’s no doubt the job market has become tougher these days and the work that was waiting for people in other generations after they graduated high school and even university is no longer available. You need to be more specialized than ever before to start on a rewarding career path today. Here are a few interesting facts that should give you some focus when you’re thinking about a career move that starts with a private career … [Read more...]