Barefoot Running with Dr. Chad Shank

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011, from 7-8pm

by donation, 10$ suggested

Join us at Sage Massage Therapy on Tuesday, November 8th from 7-8pm for a practical and informative session looking at the topic of barefoot and minimalist running with Dr. Chad Shank. Over the hour you will learn the science behind it, look at footwear options, participate in some form drills and leave with an understanding of how to transition to barefoot or minimalist running injury-free.

Click here to read Chad’s bio.

Natural Cold & Flu Treatment & Prevention with Heather Eggleston

Tuesday, December 13, 2011, from 7-8 pm

by donation, 10$ suggested

Join at Sage Massage Therapy on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 from 7-8pm for a workshop on   


Natural Cold & Flu Treatment & Prevention with Dr. Heather Eggleston. Dr. Heather Eggleston is a Doctor of Naturopathy. This workshop will provide tools, tips and techniques to stay flu and cold free over the cold winter months, plus some yummy extras.

 Dr. Heather Eggleston’s bio coming soon

10 Simple Steps Towards Your Healthiest Year Yet! With Kathy Smart

Tuesday, January 10, 2012, from 7-8pm

by donation, 10$ suggested

Join Kathy Smart at Sage Massage Therapy on Tuesday, January 19 from 7-8pm for a workshop  that will provide you with the inspiration to lead the healthiest and most active lifestyle this new year. What a better time to start your New Years’ Resolutions! Kathy Smart is a registered nutritional consultant with the Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners, a Registered Sports Nutrition Advisor, and Holistic Teaching Chef with the Holistic Cooking Academy of Canada and a Registered Personal Fitness Trainer with the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals.

Click here to read Kathy’s bio

Therapeutic Massage (Partner) with Andrea Gomes

Tuesday, February 14^th, 2012, from 7-8pm

by donation, $10 suggested

Join Andrea Gomes this valentine's day, Tuesday, February 14th from 7-8pm for a workshop that will teach you and your partner or friend therapeutic massage techniques to use at home. Enjoy this workshop as a couple or friends, a great way to connect this holiday!

Andrea has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2008 and has clinical experience in both Ontario and British Columbia. Recently she has focused her practice on orthopedic and postural dysfunction as well as pre and post natal treatments. Andrea uses a variety of therapeutic modalities in each massage including swedish massage, hydrotherapy, myo-fascial release techniques, muscle energy technique, myo-fascial trigger point release and manual lymph drainage.

Click here to read Andrea’s bio.

Therabands & Shoulder Strengthening with Karen Raddon

Tuesday, March 13, 2012, from 7-8pm  

by donation, 10$ suggested

Join Karen Raddon at Sage Massage Therapy on Tuesday, March 13th from 7-8pm for a workshop on Therabands and shoulder strengthening. Theraband's offer a replacement to traditional stretching. They can be used dynamically by contracting and relaxing muscles in stretches to help improve flexibility and range of motion. Not only do they support and complement classic stretching techniques, but also produce more effective dynamic stretching! With varied sizes to suit each individual and body, therabands are an easy and effective tool to improve your overall flexibility, strength and stability.

Click here to read Karen’s Bio.

Headache Relief (Meditation and EFT) with Enrique Astorga

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011, from 7-8pm

Massage your headaches away

by donation, 10$ suggested

During her second massage treatment to reduce stress, one of my clients commented that for the first time in years her headaches were almost gone. As I reviewed her intake chart, I noticed that there was no mention of headaches. So I asked her why she hadn't mentioned this in her health history. As with most of my clients, her response was that she had learned to live with headaches, since no one had been able to help her get rid of them.
Studies have shown that up to 90% of headaches are caused by muscular tension, which originates from stress, allergies, toxins, skeletal anomalies or trigger points (hypersensitive muscular spots). Muscular imbalances around the upper back, shoulder and neck regions can cause pain patterns that directly affect the head region, resulting in the common headache.
As massage therapists, we are well trained to release muscular tension and imbalances. If you suffer from recurring headaches and would prefer not to use painkillers to mask the pain symptoms, talk to your massage therapist. We may be able to help relieve your headaches by treating the underlying cause of your pain.

This upcoming workshop will teach you the techniques to massage and meditate your headache tension away!

Click here to read Enrique’s bio.

Sage has accepted the challenge to be part of a green team with Ecology Ottawa.  This means that we will be actively adapting our workplace practices to become more environmentally friendly and contributing to the health of our community.

For more information on the Green Buildings and Workplace Challenge visit Ecology Ottawa's website.

Goals:

To create green space and promote environmentally friendly community relations and healthy local food through the development of a local community garden.

To decrease our energy use by adapting our electricity use and heating practices.

To decrease our paper use. 

Accomplishments:

• Turning down thermostat when clinic is not in use.
• Reducing phantom load through use of power bars.
• Switching to compact flourescent light bulbs.
• Using 100% recycled paper
• Switched to half sized receipts
• All natural laundry soap on towels and blankets
• Composting and recycling
• Using environmentally friendly cleaning agents

Future Goals:

• Start a local community garden
• Look into possibility of rooftop garden at Sage
• Ensure any services outsourced use sustainable practices

If you have suggestions on other ways SAGE can go green please contact us. We welcome your suggestions!