Elysian Massage Therapy
3606 Aldercrest Drive V7G 0A3 North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Therapist Holiday Humour! Happy holidays everyone!

Good luck to all those riding in the RBC GranFondo Whistler on Saturday!! Enjoy the ride!!!

On Sunday August 25th going to be at Deep Cove Daze at Panorama park with a few others from North Shore Sports Medicine. So if your looking for something to do come down and say hi and of course get a free massage http://www.musart.ca/index.php

Want to thank the Anarchy Angels Roller Derby Team for a great weekend, the card and gift. Both Tara and I had fun working with all of you and watching you battle it out on the track. Now it's time to rest and recover. Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions, you make my job easier if you do. Can't wait for the next game!!!

Adding to the work that I do at North Shore Sports Medicine I will now be working with the Anarchy Angels Roller Derby Team helping them stay healthy so they can continue to play the sport they love. For those interested, there is a great opportunity to watch 4 top roller derby teams play 6 games over 2 days at the West Coast Dust Up. Here is the link to the event page https://www.facebook.com/events/399432733511059/

With the Vancouver Sun Run coming up I thought I would share some tips for an area that is sometimes over looked in trainingBreathing. I know easy rightair in, air out and repeat. For some not so easy or they don’t realize how important breathing properly real is. This article gives 5 great tips on how to breathe properly.

I've been asked recently what is with the colorful tape that some of the atheltes of the 2012 Olympics have been seen using. It's called Kinesio Tape and this article explains a little about it and why it's used.

Today I was finally motivated to hike the Grouse Grind, first time this year. Time was 1:04. Now my goal is to get the time closer to 50 minutes. What activities are you doing this summer? What are your goals? For trail facts about the Grouse Grind visit the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/grousegrind)

Looking for something to do the weekend of June 8 - June 10? Come join me at MEC Bikefest. I'll be there late Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Hope to see you there!! For more information about the event visit MEC website. http://blog.mec.ca//mec-Bike/mec-bikefest-north-vancouver/

Some of my clients ask why do joints crack, creak, or snap and should they be concerned. Here is some great insight into how joints work and when to be concerned. If you're unsure about your joints or have any questions please call or message me or come see me at my clinic.

Massages are more than just indulgences. They are health treatments!

Ever been told that you have tendinosis but didn't know what that actually is. Here's a straight forward explanation from Anatomy in Motion.

What are some of the benefits of walking? When is running better then walking? This article answers these questions and more.

Grand Opening party at the new brooksbank clinic. Come down and meet everyone.

Great information for new moms or soon to be moms from a co-worker who specializes in women's health.

New research shows possible diagnosis for depression with blood tests. This could mean earlier detection and better care for those with depression. Click the link within the article for more info.

Most people know about high blood pressure (hypertension) and it's issues but not a lot about low blood pressure (hypotension).