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Sports Massage Therapist and Movement specialists

August 14, 2023 l by Mike McAleese

  As Sports Massage Therapist and Movement coaches we hold a crucial responsibility in shaping the trajectory of our athletes/ clients performance journey. One paramount aspect often overlooked is the significance of proper movement mechanics in thwarting sports-related injuries. Athletes might possess incredible strength and endurance, but without sound /optimal movement patt ...Read More

Tire alignment and Joints in Our Bodies

June 8, 2023 l by Mike McAleese

Did you know that getting your tires aligned has similar benefits to the joints of your body being in good alignment? It's true. The benefits of getting your tires aligned include: Less stress on your suspension and decreased wear and tear on your tires. Increased fuel efficiency. Wheels are much safer.   Compare that when your joints are aligned (Which are ...Read More

To understand our Clients in pain We need to Lean in to Listen and Learn

May 30, 2023 l by Mike McAleese

Chronic pain is only incomprehensible if… …the wrong model is being used. The biomedical model does not explain chronic pain—the variety of expressions people describe. And that’s many people; millions across the globe. Each has their own experience of a painful moment, generated top-down as a best guess to explain ...Read More

Its not Magic

April 13, 2023 l by Mike McAleese

Clients often say, "I'm not sure what we just did, but it was like magic my legs feel so much lighter or my neck is moving so much better".  Well, we are hardly magicians. We don't wear magic hats and pull rabbits from them. What we do is not magic, but the magic feeling happens in the details and you too can experience the magic. Getting your body to move and feel better ...Read More

You have to do the homework

May 26, 2021 l by Mike McAleese

Do you remember when your teacher would say keep your eyes on your own paper! Often, it was because they did not want you to copy someone else's work or, well, cheat to get the answer.   This example applies to health and fitness as well. There are ways to 'cheat' and just like cheating, the results are not the best assessment of you and ultimately will lead to failure and f ...Read More

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