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How heavy has your head become?

As a massage therapist one of the most common dysfunctions I see walk through my door is pain/tension in the upper back and/or neck. There can be many causes ranging from sitting for work 40 +/- hrs/wk, looking down at your cell phone consistently throughout the day, propping your head up while watching tv/reading and more severe cases due to motor...

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Drink More Water

If you have ever had a massage, there is a great chance you have heard your therapist say at the end, "REMEMBER TO DRINK A LOT OF WATER…" and then any other following homework they have for you. Now, let's be honest here. How many of you are actually listening to our recommendations when we tell you to drink water? How many of you are having less t...

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A rainy day is the perfect opportunity for a massage

The RAINY SEASON... good for the gardens – not so good for the spirit. While one or two rainstorms can be calming and peaceful, more than that and it can feel like the skies will never be blue again. A rainy day is the perfect opportunity for a massage. Take advantage of the rainy day! Here is why you should book yourself a massage session the next...

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To Epsom or Not?

​At the end of my treatments, I always tell my patients that an Epsom salt bath is part of their home care for that evening. For the most part I get a look of response that says, "Meh, who has baths?" or the best one, "I am a man, I am not going to have a bath." So here is the reasoning behind my home care suggestion. Epsom salts are actually not a...

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We are so pleased to WELCOME our NEWEST RMT to Nalu!

Kerry has had the pleasure to practice Massage Therapy for over five years. She graduated the from 3000hr program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2011. She has practiced in both Vancouver and Kamloops and is now very excited to start her practice in the wonderful community of Lake Country. Her wide range of experience and commitment...

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