Dr. Blessyl
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New Resource to help dancers achieve goals.
After working with many dancers privately and in an group session over the years, it became evident that accountability is a huge determining factor on the success of the dancer. A major roadblock for the developing and professional dancer is comparison. This is not surprising since training hours are for the most part in front…
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The relationship between hip mobility and lumbopelvic stability in plie
What I’ve noticed with working with many dancers over the years is at times, ankle mobility, hip mobility or lumboplevic stability can negatively affect alignment during dance movement.
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What to expect at your first visit.
The history is where you tell your story. This is the part where you tell me where it hurts, when it started to hurt and what makes it worse. Then, I will ask you to go deeper.
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My favourite exercise that improves balance and strength while you dance.
This is one of my favorite dance conditioning sequences that I developed to challenge balance, core and coordination. Using a small pilates ball increases the level of difficulty to maintain the lines in the lower limb and spine. Breath control and ease of movement are all challenged here. This exercise prepares for choreography and provides…
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Video: Pilates Half Roll Back for Low Back Stiffness and Core Activation
The Pilates Half Roll Back with a flexband helps to promote the opening of the Lumbar Spine in flexion and the activation of core musculature.
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Top 5 Tips For Grounding & Gaining Clarity
Chronic pain, headaches, upper body tension, jaw pain and hand and wrist pain are physical manifestations of stress. In my practice, I prescribe the following grounding exercises to help my patients to find inner piece and to free their brains from the stress response. This in turn, promotes their power to heal.
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Canadian Olympic Committee Event Flash Mob: Nov 15, 2012
On November 15th, the Canadian Olympic Committee hosted an event at the Berkley Church Theatre in Toronto to celebrate the achievements of the Olympic Athletes and the corporate sponsors who supported them. I performed in a Flash Mob, choreographed by Janet L. Castillo. The choreography changed tempo often and portrayed the highs and lows of…
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Step Up Revolution Flash Mob: New Music Live, Much Music July 2012
Back in July, I danced with a group of talented Toronto dancers and the lovely Kathryn McCormick and Ryan Guzman (the leads of the movie, Step Up Revolution). It was a great experience. Here are the photos!
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Santa depends on a chiropractor. What about you?
Like Santa, we lift, stand for long periods of time and work around the clock. During this holiday season, ask yourself this: “Why am I so quick to invest in material things and not my own body?” Being young and full of vitality takes work. A healthy lifestyle trumps depending on “good genes”. (oh yes…
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