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Oct. 24, 2018
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Caring for athletes' mental health

Athletes at all levels are pressured to be physically superior, which can cause many to overlook their mental health needs.


Not every mental health concern requires a doctor

Improving thoughts, feelings and behaviour are the only direct purposes of mental health interventions. Everyone with a mental health issue wants to feel better, behave differently or think in different ways.


Growing body of research shows massage therapy benefits to mental health

More and more people are incorporating massage therapy into their regular health and wellness regimens to assist with medical conditions.


Massage therapy treatment for post-traumatic stress recovery

PTSD is no longer a condition specific to war veterans or those who have had major trauma in their lives. It is now widely accepted that any person who has suffered any kind of trauma can experience PTSD symptoms – and its effects can be overwhelming.
 
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Osteopathy for the Over 50s

This book is intended to provide a study of the biomechanics and physiology of somatic dysfunction as it relates to individuals over the age of 50.

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Massage Practice

Trusting touch: Exploring massage therapy’s role in mental health promotion

As more and more patients turn to complementary approaches and look beyond traditional medicine to help them deal with health issues, the question about whether massage therapy can be part of the mental health toolbox is increasingly being asked. » Learn more
 
Events 
 

INCAM Research Symposium

November 9-10
Montreal, Que.
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Marijuana in the Workplace

November 14
Vancouver, B.C.
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