by Jamie Lavallee | Conditions
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel to the brain stops. Blood flow to the brain is disrupted, causing oxygen and blood supply to be compromised and brain cells die within minutes resulting in a medical emergency. Symptoms: the most common include: headache, numbness... 
by Jamie Lavallee | Conditions
Sports massage therapy has been a time-honoured practice dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Sports massage therapy can be included in a training program as a pre-event warm up or post-event cool down to aid performance and assist in injury prevention. Current... 
by Jamie Lavallee | Conditions, For Women
A woman’s body undergoes major physiological, structural and emotional changes during pregnancy. Some women experience muscle and joint pain. Stress, anxiety, depression and fatigue can also be problematic for pregnant women. Pregnancy-related low back and pelvic pain... 
by Jamie Lavallee | Conditions
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the plantar fascia (connective tissue that creates the arch of the foot). It is the most common cause of localized heel pain in adults. Symptoms: pain in the heel (especially during the initial steps of the day or... 
by Jamie Lavallee | Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that effects the immune system and central nervous system (composed of the brain and spinal cord). MS can occur at any age but is usually diagnosed between the ages of 15-40. Symptoms: most common symptoms are inflammation of...