Bloom Family Wellness Centre

BLOOM NEWS

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WHAT’S NEW?

We are ready for summer and are really looking forward to the warmer weather! We hope you have at least one summer get-away planned with your family and friends! We also know you will be busy training for your summer triathlons, road races, and adventure races! Bloom is here to help you perform at your best and of course to cheer you on!

June 1, 2010 – MORE AVAILABILITY FOR ACUPUNCTURE! Our registered acupuncturist Roxanne Waite is now available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday each week. Call the office to book an appointment or to talk to Roxanne and learn more about what Acupuncture can do for you!

June 1, 2010 – WELCOME! We are pleased to welcome Mariette Janisse to the Bloom team! Mariette comes to us with passion and extensive experience in both sports massage and pre and post natal care! She is available on Wednesdays and Sundays. Call today to book an appointment and meet Mariette!

June 1, 2010 – WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Is Sunday your day of rest OR perhaps a massage is just what you need after your long run or ride? We are pleased to announce that we now have Mariette Janisse providing massage therapy on Sundays . We can’t think of anything better to do on a Sunday so call today to book an appointment!

A Friendly Reminder! Your phone calls and your business is very important to us! The staff at Bloom share the duties of receptionist, so often when you call you will get our answering machine. Please leave us a message and we will aim to return your call within 1-2 business hours. Thanks!

ARCHIVE NEWS

January 27, 2010 - THANK YOU (again)! We were thrilled to find out that we were named a finalist in the North Shore News’ Readers Choice Awards. Thanks again for voting for us and choosing us as one of your favourite alternative healthcare facilities on the North Shore for the 2^nd year in a row. We promise to continue to strive to provide you with quality service and healthcare in every single treatment we deliver!

Nov. 1, 2009 – GREAT NEWS! We are pleased to inform you that our acupuncturist Roxanne Waite will now be seeing clients on Thursdays in addition to her Tuesdays! Take Advantage of the benefits of acupuncture and call our office today!

March 10, 2009 - THANK YOU! We would like to thank our loyal clients here at Bloom for nominating us as one of their favourite alternative health care facilities in the North Shore News' Readers Choice Awards! We apprectiate your patronage and we are happy that you love what we do!

Massage Sessions

30 minutes - $52

45 minutes - $78

60 minutes - $95

90 minutes - $140

All prices include HST.

Registered Massage Therapists

In the province of British Columbia, therapists are required to have 3000 hours of education from an accredited school in order to challenge the provincial board exams.ÿ These requirements are governed by the College of Massage Therapists of B.C.ÿ To maintain in good standing with the College, RMT's must participate in post- graduate courses. This education enables therapists to develop safe and appropriate rehabilitation and/or self care programs.

Why Use Massage Therapy?

RMT's use effective assessment and treatment skills from their background in clinical and health sciences.ÿ Their education enables therapists to develop safe and appropriate rehabilitation and/or self care programs.

Some Conditions Treated with Massage Therapy:

Headaches
Tendonitis
Bursitis
Ligament sprains
Muscle strains/sprains/spasms
Stress reduction
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Arthritis
Edema
Scoliosis
Disc herniations
Sciatica
Posturalÿimbalances
Whiplash
Asthma symptoms
Pregnancy pre/post –partum
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Stress reduction.ÿ Massage decreases the heart rate & improves circulation.
Increased recovery rate.
Massage can decrease muscle soreness by flushing away built up metabolites, such as lactic acid.
Increased flexibility.
Patient education on stretching techniques or by decreasing tissue adhesions.
Postural awareness
Reduction of disease reinforcing behaviors by patient education.
Prevention of new injuries
Decreased fluid retention

Massage Techniques

There are many techniques that can be used to massage.ÿ RMT's learn a variety of approaches to treatments.ÿ Assessments and special tests allow the therapist to choose the appropriate technique based on each individual case.

Massage Therapy and Chiropractic- Complementary Health Care

Back pain, neck pain and headaches are just a few of the painful and distressing conditions that affect most of us at some time. Chiropractic and massage therapy, used in combination, form a powerful healing approach that addresses your pain on many levels. Whether your pain is the result of traumatic injury, overuse or stress, chiropractic and massage combined can greatly speed your return to a pain-free, productive life.

Chiropractic Supports Massage

If you are seeking massage therapy for pain but find your pain persists, recurs or even worsens after your massage, chiropractic could help in these ways:

· if your pain involves a joint restriction(s), chiropractic adjustment may give immediate relief as your joint is restored to alignment and mobility

· you may find that surrounding soft tissue heals quickly once it is no longer subjected to the stress of misaligned joints

· the joint movement in chiropractic adjustments can sometimes relax deep layers of soft tissue that can be difficult to reach with massage.

For information on chiropractic treatment, please select the Chiropractic heading in the main menu to the left.

Additional Massage Therapy Information

Extended Health Care Plan Coverage

If you have an EHCP, please check if they require a MD referral in order for reimbursement. Your plan should cover more per visit this year. EHCP are not limited to what they can pay for the first 12 visits, as MSP doesn't supplement part of the cost. There are many EHCP so please check how yours works.

Medical Service Plan Coverage

Due to the health care cuts as of January 2002, MSP no longer covers a portion of massage therapy fees unless you are under premium assistance (annual income under $20,000).

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Coverage

As a registered massage therapist we can treat patients with approved ICBC claims. If your claim has been accepted by ICBC, they should reimburse you $23 per visit. You are allowed a maximum of 12 visits in 8 weeks. We require your care card, a doctor's referral, the adjuster's name and your claim number.