Amy Sprague - Registered Massage Therapist

Running with Massage!

amyspraguermt — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:15:36 +0000

I’m in the process of training for a half marathon and my mind is focused on running so…

Here are a couple of great articles on the subject of Massage Therapy for runners, focusing on preventing injury and treating injury.

The Lowdowns on Rubdowns (source: Runners World)

Massage for Runners (source: HowToBeFit.com)

Biofreeze® Pain Reliever Shown to be More Effective Than Ice for Neck Pain

amyspraguermt — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:00:39 +0000

An article on Massage Today states that when both an ice compress and Biofreeze® were applied to the neck of the same client, these results were shown:

“The study showed that both modalities reduced pain significantly, but patients preferred the Biofreeze application 8 to 1 compared to ice. The Biofreeze treatment lasted longer in 9 out of 10 patients with twice as much pain reduction compared to ice. The research abstract can be viewed at http://info.thera-bandacademy.com/BiofreezeNeckPain.”

Great news for clients who really dislike ice treatments.

My sample packs of Biofreeze® just ran out… better pick up a bottle!

Fall Back (On Preventative Healthcare)!

amyspraguermt — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:49:16 +0000

Back to school time is a crazy time for parents and teachers but it’s also a time for everyone to settle into the Fall and Winter and get back to a regular schedule. Why not start this time with a cleared mind and a rejuvenated body? Taking control of your healthcare and embracing preventative therapies, like massage, is a great way to keep your mind and body on track for busy times ahead. Make massage therapy a part of your healthcare and fitness regime and you can help avoid injury, stress and pain.

Book a treatment today to reduce your stress levels, eliminate everyday aches and pains, increase your physical endurance, and give a little boost to your immune system before the colds and flus of the school year start lurking in the shadows!

Book now and start your healthy preparations for the season ahead!

July: The New Flu Season?

amyspraguermt — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:16:02 +0000

Apparently this year’s big flu month (so far) is July, and I have succumbed. My Dr. says it is everywhere and that I should be grateful to have it now so as to strengthen my immune system and avoid catching it in the Fall/Winter. That’s all well and good but dealing with the flu during the hottest week of the Summer is no cup-o-tea. I can’t even tell if I have a fever or not! But it does give me reason to eat as many fudgesicles as I feel like!

Due to this untimely/unwelcome illness, I am out of the office until Tuesday, August 4. My return date is well past the onset of my flu symptoms and my Dr. tells me that there should be no threat of spreading the flu virus to the public at that time.

Hope you are all healthy and enjoying the lovely weather!

Massage.ca

amyspraguermt — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:19:42 +0000

New business listing on Massage.ca!

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Business Listing

Metro – Halifax: Top Spot in Top 5 MTs!

amyspraguermt — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:14:50 +0000

I was lucky enough to get featured today in Metro – Halifax in the top spot in a list of the Top 5 Massage Therapists in Halifax (as recommended by Metro readers)!

You can see the paper edition HERE!

Thank-you to everyone who took time out to recommend me, I’d be nowhere without my loyal clients!

More Than Pampering…

amyspraguermt — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:00:35 +0000

Massage Therapy Research Fact Sheet

Check it out for brief explanations of research results on a variety of conditions.

New Website!

amyspraguermt — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:04:18 +0000

My new website is up today!

Check it out here…

Happy Canada Day!

amyspraguermt — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:50:09 +0000

Twitter!

amyspraguermt — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:45:47 +0000

I’m now posting on Twitter.

Follow me there for news, updates, info and more!

Amy on Twitter!