Category Archives: Blog

  • 02 Aug 2018
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    Candida Overgrowth

    Candida Overgrowth: Getting your gut flora back on track By Dr. Hilary Chambers, ND   Candida is a type of yeast that is part of a normal gut flora. However, it is a fungus, meaning that it can easily overgrow if given the opportunity. An overgrowth of yeast causes an imbalance of the types of…

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  • 20 Apr 2018
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    The Gut-Brain Relationship

    THE GUT-BRAIN RELATIONSHIP By Dr. Hilary Chambers, ND   Many of us are painfully aware of the feeling of a “gut-wrenching” experience, or having “butterflies in your stomach”, so it comes as no surprise that our emotions and thoughts affect our digestion. Interestingly though, the gut has a larger role to play in our mental-emotional…

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  • 22 Feb 2018
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    Food Intolerances

    Food Intolerances Written by Dr. Hilary Chambers, ND Many of us are familiar with that post-meal feeling of “that food didn’t agree with me” but most food intolerance symptoms are much less obvious and can be difficult to pinpoint without the proper tools. Food intolerances can cause a vast range of symptoms, from skin issues,…

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  • 13 Feb 2016
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    Valentines and Family Day Special

    Book a massage with us and mention this Newsletter promotion and get a $10 gift card! Do it on Valentine’s Day or Family Day and get a $20 gift card! Full Details: Call in the clinic or book on-line before Tuesday February the 16th; book a massage for the month of February; and mention the…

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  • 13 Feb 2016
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    Food Collection Box

    We realized that families need help throughout the year. Hunger does not begin or end with the holidays but it is a constant need.  Therefore we are collecting items for those that may need a little help with food or household items. Starting February and going throughout March we will be collecting items. Please bring…

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  • 07 Oct 2015
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    New Affiliate: Margaret Russ

    Margaret Russ, MSW, RSW is a Registered Social Worker and has practiced Psychotherapy and Counselling for individuals and couples for over 15 years. She guides her clients through difficult times with expertise, wisdom and compassion. Her support and training helps clients to proceed, at their own pace, toward new opportunities for personal growth and professional…

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  • 24 Sep 2015
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    Taste of the Kingsway

    A couple weekends ago Royal York Massage Therapy attended the Taste of the Kingsway street festival on Bloor offering ten minute massages for $10; which could later be used towards an appointment at the clinic. Although the weather did not cooperate, we still enjoyed the festival by meeting many new friendly faces and by sharing…

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  • 02 Apr 2015
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    Massage Benefits Beyond the Physical

    Massage therapy is beneficial in a number of different ways. The experience sometimes speaks for itself because the client can feel the changes that occur when they are getting massaged. People often use the terms refreshed, lighter, greater flexibility or less pain to describe their massage experience. The effects on the muscles are only one…

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  • 03 Feb 2015
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    Massaging Children

    When the topic of massaging children comes up I find that people ask, “Do children need a massage?”  I understand why this is asked because the reason for getting a massage is usually because of stress relief or to resolve aches and pains. Stress is a large factor for health issues because it is a contributing factor in…

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  • 28 Jan 2015
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    Reflexology

    One of the advantages of Royal York Massage Therapy is the diversity of modalities that the therapists offer. The modalities vary from deep tissue massage to hot stone massage. One lesser known modality that is offered at the clinic is Reflexology. Two therapists, Cassandra and Vanessa, practice reflexology. Vanessa has been practicing reflexology for about a…

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