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SHOULDER PAIN AND POSTURE…Therapeutic Insights to LOOK BETTER & FEEL BETTER

Apr 27, 2020Roxanne DerksonGeneral0 Comment

One of the most common upper body musculoskeletal complaints we see in our massage and acupuncture clinic is hands down: ​one sided shoulder problems.  Clients with shoulder and neck tension are very common at ViVi Therapy. People regularly seek massage therapy and acupuncture for one sided shoulder dysfunction.  This post will highlight some detail and […]

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An Acupuncturist View on Cold & Flu Prevention

Nov 6, 2019Ela AquinteyBlog0 Comment

The Ultimate Guide to Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for Colds and Flu’s Tips for Cold and Flu Prevention As the season has been shifting and the cold season starts, it’s important to keep our health in check to cope with the cold and flu season. Prevention is key.  Here are some tips to consider: –  […]

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What to Expect During Your First Massage

Mar 14, 2019Marissa HoenGeneral0 Comment

There are a lot of new clients, young and old, getting their first massage treatments here at ViVi Therapy. Some people new to massage can feel really uncomfortable with the thought of a stranger touching them—and that is totally understandable! For any of you who are slightly nervous about your first treatment, or just want […]

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Classic Strokes for Intro Folks Therapeutic Connection is on the Rise

Jun 19, 2018Roxanne DerksonBlog, General0 Comment

The popularity of my mini learn to massage workshop  “Classic Strokes for Intro Folks” is on the rise.  This past weekend we had 4 couples participating and each had their own massage interest story to tell.  Out of 4 couples here is what we had:  Two were studying acupuncture and other bodywork pursuits.  Two were […]

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Winter Colds Got You Blues? Acupuncture can Help!

Nov 18, 2017Roxanne DerksonBlog, General0 Comment

A big thank you to our exceptional Acupuncturist Jane Hsu for this insight into how colds and flu season can be rescued by skillful Acupuncture treatments, common sense and good advice.  Are you currently suffering from a cold or winter blues? The human body changes just as the seasons change but if your immune system […]

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Can Massage Help My Mother with Alzheimer’s

Nov 18, 2017Roxanne DerksonBlog, General0 Comment

Recently a potential client of ViVi Therapy requested via email if her mother would benefit from massage therapy.  Here is how I answered: Alzheimer’s is a neurological condition that would need exploring with each individual as to how they would respond to massage therapy. There is no question that Massage Therapy and Acupuncture would have […]

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Increase Shoulder Mobility & Reduce Shoulder Pain Easily

Mar 30, 2016Roxanne DerksonBlog0 Comment

Do you experience shoulder pain, back pain or neck pain when reaching, lifting, turning, pulling or pushing?   I see many clients with shoulder problems and pain. Many times these symptoms can be reduced greatly by doing some simple “Awareness Through Movement” exercises that I call shoulder optimizing exercises.  These exercises are based on the Feldenkrais […]

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What is effleurage?

Jan 22, 2016Roxanne DerksonBlog0 Comment

What is Effleurage? I would love for the word “Effleurage” to become a household name. Effleurage is a French word for a Swedish massage technique. This technique includes beautiful long and short strokes that can be applied to almost anywhere on the body. This stroke is easy to learn and is the first to be […]

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Workout your hamstrings and gluteal muscles at home.

Jan 4, 2016Roxanne DerksonBlog1 Comment

Workout your hamstrings and gluteal muscles at home.  This video workout routine is ViVi’s choice to exercise at home when going to the gym is inconvenient.  This is a great workout and I like it because most women need more strengthening in their workouts. I also like the warm up as a nice movement sequence […]

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Understanding Your Shoulder & Neck Pain

Aug 27, 2015Kirsten TrantBlog, General0 Comment

Four Muscles You Should Be Stretching To Avoid Neck Pain The most common area that I treat has to be the neck. Why does this happen so often? I believe that there are several reasons as to why, including poor posture, bad bio-mechanics and inactivity. Many of us now work in offices with nine-to-five jobs. […]

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The Iliotibial Band, Running, And Taking Care Of Yourself On The Road Or Trail

Aug 13, 2015Kirsten TrantBlog, General0 Comment

One of the great things about Victoria is that there are many excellent places to go running. There are good places to buy your shoes, a number of resources on how to get started and how to maintain your running style and many races to run throughout the year. Healthy and fun! However, one of […]

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Craniosacral Therapy and your Brain

May 22, 2015Roxanne DerksonBlog, General0 Comment

At this very moment your head is subtly changing shape in rhythm with your sacrum.  The Craniosacral system extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth, which make up the cranium, down to the sacrum which is the flat fused set of bones that makes up part of your pelvis at the base […]

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