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Important News from Dr. Blessyl: November edition
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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Wrist & Shoulder Warm Up for Hair Stylists
Stylists, it’s time you claimed self-care for yourself! This warm up at your station will keep your craft and YOU sustainable for your clients
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The Surprising Benefits of Magnesium Bisglycinate for Recovery and Health
Magnesium Supplementation is often recommended to my patients for self-care. In truth, we don’t get enough of this important mineral in our diets even if healthy and balanced. Here are the reasons why I recommend this important mineral.
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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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Resilience & Re-invention are required for growth.
Growth is a choice. Resilience and Re-invention are required for expansion.
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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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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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Video: Pilates Leg Pull Front with Loop Band
Pilates Leg Pull Front with a loop band around your forearms is an excellent way to prompt scapular stability during this complex core exercise. 🔊Turn the sound on, vibe with me and read the prompts and follow along! Let me know how you feel. I personally love how it adds a challenge and improves the…
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Demystifying Flexibility and Stability in Dance Training
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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