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Dance to Embody Resilience

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June 3, 2020

TRAUMA is EMBODIED.⁣ ⁣Generations of traumatic memory is⁣ ⁣stored in the fascia.⁣

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Important News from Dr. Blessyl: November edition

drblessyl

November 25, 2019

In this month’s edition of news, learn important information of changes that will be implemented starting December 1st: Recap: Location change for MWF clinic hours. I’m headed to Metro MovementNew Tuesday hours as I joint Proactive Pelvic Health CentreJumps & Turns Workshop at Joy Booth School of DanceNew Video on How to get rid of…

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The relationship between hip mobility and lumbopelvic stability in plie

drblessyl

July 20, 2019

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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Demystifying Flexibility and Stability in Dance Training

drblessyl

January 13, 2013

On February 16-17, the Performing Arts & Medicine Association are hosting “When the Artist’s Body Says No” at the Toronto Regional Meeting. I will be presenting “Demystifying Flexibility and Stability in Dance Training” Check out the brochure below for more info and to register!

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Dance trains you to listen to your body

drblessyl

December 4, 2012

Dance inherently trains the body about spatial awareness, balance and the emotional connection to music. It is the simplest way to develop your ability to listen to your body’s internal cues. Many of my patients are disconnected to their bodies. The onset of injuries shock them, their strain is annoying and pain is an inconvenient…

Dr. Blessyl, Health and Wellness, Pain Management, Stress Management

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Dance is an extension of your heart

drblessyl

November 8, 2012

As a practitioner, I can truly empathize with the dancer’s desire to be injury free and the anxieties they experience when they are working or in between contracts. It’s a skill that I gained from being a professional dancer. I am very fortunate to juggle both. Never in my wildest dreams would I think that…

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Work Vs. Passion

drblessyl

June 8, 2012

Tonight, I watched a childhood friend of mine dance in Geometrix’s show called ” Work Vs. Passion: The Dynamic Struggle between necessity and desire”. And the theme of the show was loaded with the message: “listen to your heart “. It featured a student and a doctor who repressed their desire to dance because of the practical…

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