Learn more about Karen Kingsley, Registered Massage Therapist at ALPHA! Why did you pursue a career in massage therapy? In 2012 I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Once I was through all of my surgeries and treatments I was trying to figure out what...
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Post Surgical Patients – Massage Therapy can help!
Manual Lymphatic Massage Post Surgery When you think of someone who’s just had surgery, what do you think are the symptoms they typically experience? Maybe you have first hand experience of what it feels like to come out of surgery. I know I do. You have pain, and...
Get to know Karen Kingsley- Registered Massage Therapist and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist at Yonge and Eglinton
Meet Karen Kingsley, registered massage therapist at ALPHA Health Services. Karen brings a wealth of experience, and specialization in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Read on to learn a bit more about Karen and her practice! Why did you become a Registered Massage...
Plantar Fasciitis Rehabilitation – What can massage therapy do?
Many of you are aware of, suffer, or have suffered through plantar fasciitis at some point in your life. This heel pain can manifest as pain at the bottom of your feet that's worse in the morning, limited range of motion in your feet, or discomfort with walking....
Am I suitable for Massage Therapy?
YES! Massage from a Registered Massage Therapist is beneficial for everyone! Regardless of your age, sex, activity level, pain, presenting symptoms… massage can and will help you! Massagecan be used for relaxation, to reduce muscle tension, or to...
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At ALPHA Health Services, we strive to offer the best care, advice, and treatment to enable you to be as physical as you want to be, to get you living an active life, to allow you to reach your peak performance in sports, hobbies or regular life, and to encourage healthy aging. We believe in a holistic approach to rehabilitation and strive to get you back safely and as quickly as possible.