Gearing up for ski and snowboard season
The last day of summer just went by. As most of us Vancouverites mourn the end of the sunshine, we can also shift our focus on our upcoming winter season. Although there’s no guarantee that there’s going to be much snow this year, it does not hurt to get ourselves physically ready to enjoy the […]
Running in the rain
So the summer is over. Gone are the long and sunny days when it was so lovely to run on Vancouver’s amazing sea wall. Now we’re in it for 8-9 months of rainy grey weather. But is it really that bad? I had tons of fun running my first half marathon this past summer. While […]
Reflections on physiotherapy, motherhood & meaning
After taking six months off for maternity leave, I decided to come back to work. It was a conscious decision – no one was forcing me and it wasn’t an easy choice. I’ve really enjoyed being at home with my daughter, seeing her grow and develop, and rediscovering the joys of the ordinary with her. […]
Wishing for an endless summer
Labour Day has come and gone and we had our first taste of autumn weather recently. It’s dark when I wake up and I’ve had to wear my hoodie walking to work. For those unfamiliar with Canadian culture, weather is a major conversation piece especially when summer is ending and winter approaches. Clients always assume […]
Community and mental health
We just finished attending the Kits Picnic in the Park community event hosted by the Kitsilano Community Center! I have to admit it was a fun time. We have done it for a few years now are always quite happy with the outcome. We see friends and clients, old and new, and get a chance […]
How to survive a long haul:Physio advice for road trips and flights
Summer is a busy time of year for visiting friends, family abroad, and road-tripping across our beautiful province. Being sedentary for several hours in an often cramped and uncomfortable space can have its downfalls especially when it comes to neck and low back pain. Here are a few ways that you can mitigate the risk […]
Flip Flop Season
It’s officially summer, and although we haven’t had the warmest summer yet, we are starting to sport our sandals and flip flops a lot more these days. They definitely are more breathable and comfortable in the warmer weather, but when it comes to going for a long walk or standing all day in them, they […]
Idea’s for a healthy smoothie
Summer is here & is it smoothie season! Here are some recipe ideas.
Yoga Love
I thought I would share my new found activity with you and why I am loving it! It’s not new to most people in Kits who already strut around with their rolled up yoga mats and Lululemon wear but to me this is my first run at a regular yoga workout routine. I have dabbled […]
Injury Prevention for Cyclists
There has been a rapid increase in new cyclists hitting the road especially between the ages of 40-50 and is gaining even more popularity than golf, especially in the lower mainland. Former athletes with osteoarthritis and joint related conditions are turning to cycling as a means to keep fit without high impact. As the early […]