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Local Fix is looking for a part-time RMT.
If you are seeking for an opportunity to build a new RMT practice, or interested in a shared space to expand your current RMT offerings in the downtown core, I am in the process of hiring a part-time RMT. With a busy summer schedule and design business outside of the clinic, I am now needing the extra set of hands to take on some client overflow, as well as someone to take advantage of a full established clinic space on days when I am not available to see clients. All standard clinic supplies are offered as part of the split fee arrangement, and I am happy to say we are now accepting all forms of contactless payments through Square. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact me directly through email at colin@localfixclinic.ca.
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Attention All Clients
If you have at least one of the following symptoms:
OR At least two of the following symptoms:
please delay your visit AND contact your health care provider, or Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000) I am happy to announce that the Ontario Government has approved a gradual restart of massage therapy services.
I know that a lot of you have been struggling with our new working from home, and self-isolation measures. It has taken a toll on all of us, both physically and emotionally, and massage is of course a great way to help with both of these challenges. Although we are all excited to get back to our normal routines, including regular massage, it is important to note that due to the CMTO and our Government's recommendations, this will not be business as usual. As per their guidelines, this gradual restart of services will need to be carried out with adherence to guidance from our governing body, the CMTO. They are recommending that RMTs resume practice gradually so as to limit the number of in-person visits for the safety of healthcare providers and their patients/clients. This will allow me to properly sanitize the clinic and all common surfaces before and after each treatment, as well as to welcome you in with the appropriate protective equipment for both your and my safety. Obviously because of the close proximity I need to work in with each person I treat, I will be enforcing that all massage clients wear a face mask while at the clinic. If you can provide one for yourself excellent, otherwise I will have masks available when you arrive. For the time being, I will also be avoiding all contact with clients hands and face. Please refer to the government's notice about COVID-19 signs and symptoms (link on main page and on updates tab) before your treatment. PLEASE NOTE I am waiving my cancellation policy for the time being, however, if a client fails to report any signs and/or symptoms prior to their treatment, I reserve the right to refuse massage and they will be responsible for the full treatment fee. I will continually update the website as I learn new information. Please check here regularly, and before each appointment, as our guidelines and policies will change as the situation evolves. Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing all of your faces in the clinic soon! In health, Colin There are two important changes happening at the Local Fix clinic this fall:
First, Saturdays I am available again between 10am and 3pm downtown. It is approaching year end for benefits so spaces are filling up fast. Don’t forget to look into your own benefits plan and book in those last minute treatments before time runs out!! Second, Local Fix will be adopting a slight increase in its treatment fees. You can see the new pricing under my booking tab. Local Fix will be adopting this new fee schedule starting November 15th for all new clients, however as a thank you to all my long standing clients, I want to offer our current treatment fee to you for the remainder of the 2018 year. Thank you for your ongoing support over the last five years! Colin Baird, RMT The Local Fix Clinic I am currently on the hunt for a motivated and friendly RMT to join the LOCAL FIX team!
This is an excellent opportunity to grow or expand an existing practice within an established massage therapy practice downtown. I am open to all applicants but prefer a RMT who has a sports or Kinesiology background and that works well with deep tissue focused client care. For more information email me directly at colin@localfixclinic.ca. Almost four years to the date, Colin Baird RMT - now known as the Local Fix Clinic - is taking on a second location under its new name.
After a successful beginning at our Carlton Street location, I am happy to say we are now working out of a second wellness clinic in the Summerhill area of Toronto called the Optimum Health Centre. It is located at 1246 Yonge street in suite 303, and similar in its routes to the Zentai Wellness Clinic, the OHC is a multidisciplinary space geared toward encouraging health and wellness through many types of therapy. With this new expansion the schedule at my downtown location will be a bit tighter but I thank you in advance for your patience and I encourage clients to start booking in advance. My new schedule will be Wednesdays and Fridays as usual, as well as Saturdays until 3pm. We are also in the process of hiring a second RMT for the downtown location so stay tuned for an introduction coming shortly! Thank you to all my loyal clients for your business over the last four years. We wouldn't be here without your support and friendship. Recently my friend Laura Losos, who is also the Director of Health Education at the Springboard Clinic here in Toronto, had the chance to sit down to discuss an article she was writing for Village Living Magazine‘s online publication. Her goal was to educate people on ways to be more mindful in their massage therapy experiences. From talking to people about what I do, I already knew that people just aren’t as familiar with the massage therapy experience as you would think, and still associate it with a “spa type” of treatment. What we wanted to do is to help people realize that like any other manual therapy, massage can cater to many of our healthcare needs. This includes treating symptoms of ADHD, something the Springboard clinic specializes in. By coming up with 10 “tips” to help people get more out of their massage, we hope that everyone can be more mindful in their massage experiences.
Mindfulness and Massage – Getting the Most Out of Your Massage 1. Ankle Mobility
2. Back Pain Relief 3. Hip Strengthening 4. Glute Strengthening 5. Posture Correction Check out their website for more information on the squat and it’s full body benefits! The general consensus among most professionals is that stretching is good for prevention of injuries, and will help with a person’s performance. For me, I typically prescribe stretching to my clients as a form of self-care to extend the benefits of a massage treatment.
Although the benefits are obvious, most people are not stretching as much as they should be. Studies have shown that muscle that is stretched 30seconds per day over the course of a month, have actually resulted in muscle hypertrophy, or an increase in its size. What does this mean? It means there is a corresponding increase in the contraction force and contraction speed of that muscle. But are all stretches the same? No. All stretching is not one and the same and it is important to know what you are doing in order to ensure you avoid injury or over-stretching. Here are a few important parameters to keep in mind: 1) Make it a routine – stretching once or twice a week “when you have time” isn’t going to cut it! It needs to be consistent and a part of your regular training program in order to see the benefits. 2) 30 seconds is key – studies have shown that at 30 seconds is the optimal length of time to hold a stretch. Any less will result in a smaller increase to your ROM, and on the flip side, any longer will not elicit any greater improvements in ROM. 3) One time is enough – studies suggest that there are no advantages to stretching 3x per day as apposed to 1x per day, if done on a regular (daily) basis. So don’t worry about stretching 10 times on a given day. Do it once, do it right, and do it daily. 4) Don’t stretch prior to your activity – stretching will strain the muscle fibers involved and actually weaken them if done prior to your activity. Plan to stretch after your workout or activity to ensure your best performance. 5) Warm your body up with functional movement – well if you can’t stretch how do you prep before a workout? The key to “warming up” is to increase the temperature of your muscles and tissue to a sufficient level without causing fatigue. Try walking, light jogging, swinging your limbs, skipping, or stairs to increase your body temperature. 5minutes should be adequate in most cases. Massage therapy has been shown to reduce our body’s level of cortisol – the stress hormone – by almost half. Why is that important? In today’s high-stress culture, our body’s level of cortisol tends to be higher than ideal causing impacts on everything from blood pressure, to immune system health, to blood sugar regulation. In addition to helping to reduce cortisol levels, massage also helps to elevate our body’s levels of serotonin and dopamine which are key in regulating mood levels.
So there you have it, massage = happy Email me to start booking in for the fall and winter season before your benefits run out! |
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Colin Baird is the owner and principal RMT at Local Fix Toronto. Archives
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