Archstone Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre
70B Hampton Road E2E 5Y2 Rothesay, NB, Canada

Self Care is no longer optional at age 59. Who says it can't be fun!

Sometimes a girl just has to have fun....

Sunshine and Rockwood Park!

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HCR Fit to Run/Walk - For when it is time to build the deepest foundation for your running and walking habit that truly supports your pelvic and global health for life! 6 week program starts Thursday Feb 4 https://archstonephysio.janeapp.com/

Our Certified Hand Therapist, Sue Kean, often recommends these Edema Compression Gloves for her patients with hand and wrist osteoarthritis. At $18 these are great gift for someone who wakes up everyday with stiff, sore hands. Feel free to ask us if these would work for you.

Christmas will look very different for many of us this year, but one thing that will stay the same is people's generosity and support. At Archstone we treat many women who struggle with pelvic pain and dysfunction, so we are aware that many, many women in our community struggle to access basic hygiene products. We will have a box set up in our reception area if anyone would like to contribute feminine hygiene products(pads, tampons, undies, and socks) We will be matching any donations and will distribute them to high schools in our region. Nobody should be worried about going to school because they are menstruating, ever, Period.

This is one of our most recommended brands of lubricant. Slippery Stuff (who doesn't love the name?) is a water based lubricant, paraben and glycerin free. It's perfect for sensitive skin, at a price that doesn't break Santa's pocket book!

Please help us welcome the newest member of the Archstone team, Andrea Tilley! We are thrilled to have Andrea join us. Andrea has dedicated her physiotherapy career to delivering edema care and has helped countless people regain their physical potential during and following their cancer treatment. She is a perfect fit for Archstone with her pursuit of excellence and her heart for caring. We are accepting referrals to Andrea for: ... Chronic edema and lymphedema management, Cancer recovery for all phases of recovery, Compression garment prescription and custom fitting. See more

So thankful to have Darlene Mapp and Sharon Messer as part of the Archstone Team.

We are loving these Rad Rounds from Rad Roller for our patients with plantar fasciitis. We have a few sets in stock, so if you are looking for a great stocking stuffer, stop by the clinic and let us help Santa out!

Even as physiotherapists, we are not immune to injury. Here is our physiotherapist, Denise Hollway's story about her recent challenge overcoming hip pain. "This summer when my hip started hurting when on my bike I started stretching it with minimal success. Now that the cold weather is here I have switched to daily walking and my hip has really started barking especially at night. I have stopped stretching and started paying attention to how I am treating my hip muscles an...d tendons. The tendons were not happy with the compressive load of the stretching I was doing. As a 59 year old woman, my hip muscles and tendons are affected by the hormonal changes of aging and they need to be strengthened to allow me to remain active and comfortable. Happy to report that I am in week two of a structured hip muscles /tendon loading program and my hip muscles are starting to thank me by not complaining when I go for a walk. Which means I sleep better and walking is so much more fun. If you are experiencing hip pain with your activity or with sleep, consider a physiotherapy assessment to determine how best to approach your situation. Your hips will thank you!

Looking for more detail on our Everywoman Holistic Core Restore Program? Have quick 2 minute listen to Denise explaining a bit more about the program. https://youtu.be/oHpR73Bkl4Y

Happy Feet are Healthy Feet! We are loving our new Rad Roller balls to stimulate the nervous system and activate and support the muscles in the feet. If you are struggling with plantar fasciitis, check out the link in the comments for a great video on how to use these great little balls. If you are interested to know more about how menopause and your changing hormone levels affect your muscles and tendons, reach out to us. We'd be happy to set up a session to discuss your concerns.

Starting OCTOBER 2020 our pelvic floor physiotherapist, Denise Hollway, will be offering this 'WHOLE BODY’ customized Pelvic Floor and Core Program. To decide if the Holistic Core Restore EveryWoman Program is right for you, you will first have an individual assessment with Denise. From there you can choose choice to continue with individual sessions, small group sessions, online, or in person. Call soon to find out more about the HCR EveryWoman Program and book your app...ointment with Denise. https://vimeo.com/363325849 See more

If you are a woman who wants to know more about her Pelvic Floor, Inner Core and has a desire to take control of your overall health, we now have this effective and easy to perform program for you. To ensure this program is right for you, here are some questions to consider: Have you experienced leaking when jumping, running, laughing or sneezing and wonder if that is a sign that you need to pay attention to your Pelvic Health?... Have you seen a clinician about a Pelvic Organ Prolapse and been told to ‘do your Pelvic Floor exercises’ as part of your management strategy? Do you have ‘lower back pain’ issues that you’ve been told is due to a ‘weak Core’? Do you have a small Diastasis Recti (Tummy Gap) that you want to heal? If you’ve answered YES to the above questions..Take the next step and contact us at Archstone to make an appointment with Denise Hollway, PT. There is a prescreen assessment for this program. Denise will be offering the Everywoman Program this Fall - either 1:1 or in a small group ( online or in person). These program is provided by a physiotherapist and may be covered by extended health care benefits such as Blue Cross, Sunlife, etc.

Great event for new Mom's!

I am thrilled to be able to offer The Holistic Core Restore Program ( HCR). This is a weekly, focused exercise program, along with structured health content around topics such as sleep and diet, individualized for the unique needs of each woman. Stay tuned for more details.....

Check out this great interview with our pelvic floor physiotherapist, Denise Hollway! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2187122464764887&id=100004014641557

Not sure who has missed this more, you or us! We made some changes to the way we scheduled patients following COVID, but we are getting used to our new world and we are happy to announce: Online booking is back! Or, as always, if you prefer to talk to a real person, our wonderful front desk staff are always happy to hear from you, 847 2037.

Seeking volunteers for a research project on labor pain. The purpose of this study is to better understand the role of brain training strategies, inclusive of pain neuroscience education, mindfulness-based and mind body techniques, on labour and birth experiences as well as on birth outcomes. Participants will be asked to use a mobile health application designed to educate and empower you through your pregnancy and birth. No in person contact is required for this study. All aspects of the study are completed virtually.

Hypospressives for prolapse

Did you know that a sippy cup can adversely affect feeding development? #speechhearbc #slpeeps

As pelvic floor physiotherapists, we love to be able to support women through their pregnancies, providing information and strategies as their bodies change. Our "Well Pregnancy" program includes: 1. A visit with the pelvic floor physiotherapist to discuss pelvic floor strengthening, exercise guidelines in pregnancy, positions, and activities to deal with back pain, pelvic pain etc.... 2. An hour long visit with mom and her birth support partner to practice comfort measures in labour including breathing strategies, positions, acupressure, and other techniques. 3. A visit at 6-8 weeks pst partum to assess the pelvic floor and core muscles and discuss healthy strategies to return to activity, exercise, and intercourse. These visits are provided by a physiotherapist and can be covered by extended health care benefits such as Blue Cross, Sunlife, etc.

Welcome back Sharon Messer and Darlene Mapp! All geared up and ready to go!!

Beautiful quote from Brene Brown and I couldn't agree more. As allied health professionals we have worked with many amazing nurses over the years. Happy Nurses week!! Thanks for all you do.