Embody Health Centre
354 King Street N Unit 1C N2J 2Z2 Waterloo, ON, Canada

Appointments for the reminder of the year With the end of the year upon us, some of our Practitioners have availability left before and during the Holidays Assessments and treatments are still available with our Physiotherapists, our Osteopath and Dietitian. ... If you don’t feel comfortable coming in for in-person sessions and/or are high risk for COVID, virtual sessions are available with our Physiotherapists and our Dietitian. Head to our website to check availability of our practitioners or give us a call! #physiotherapy #osteopathy #dietitian

Happy 10th Anniversary Natasha!! Yesterday marked Natasha’s 10th anniversary of becoming a Registered Massage Therapist! Natasha is an amazing Massage Therapist and we are privileged to have her as a Practitioner at our clinic. Natasha has continued her education since graduating by taking post graduate courses, such as facial stretch therapy and thai yoga massage. Please join us in congratulating Natasha on 10 amazing years!

Recovering from a C-section Did you know that Pelvic Health Physiotherapists can help you recover from a c-section delivery? Our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Jessica recently furthered her education by taking a course on helping women prepare and recover from a c-section delivery. ... A c-section is a major abdominal surgery, and your body needs time to heal afterwards. Pelvic floor Physiotherapists are trained in providing you education and exercises to aid in relieving pain in the low and mid back, core strengthening exercises, scar massage and pelvic floor relaxation to help in recovery post-partum. To book an appointment with our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book

We have Osteopathy and Physiotherapy assessments available this week!! Our Osteopathic Manual Therapist Stefan is available Wednesday at 4:00 pm and Thursday at 4:30 pm or 6:30 pm Our Physiotherapist Jessica is available Thursday at 6:00 pm and Friday at 11:30 am.... Appointments can be booked online or give us a call at the clinic - 519-208-0333

Reasons to see a Registered Dietitian: A Registered Dietitian works with you to create a safe and realistic eating plan to suit your lifestyle needs. Some of the common reasons patients will reach out to a Dietitian:... 1. Digestive problems 2. To gain or lose weight 3. Women who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or are a new mom 4. To help manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure 5. Overcoming an eating disorder 6. Tips on eating healthier meals 7. To improve their performance in sports Interested in booking an appointment with our Dietitian Lisa? https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book

Our Commitment to the Community At Embody Health Centre, our staff members are consistently following health and safety protocols to ensure the safety of our patients, staff and community. Our clinic services are still open with Waterloo Region being in the red zone. We continue to implement the following procedures:... 1. Digital and verbal screenings - COVID screens are sent out 2 hours before appointment time. As well as patient’s are verbally screened when they arrive. 2. Temperature checks - on all staff and patients upon entry to the clinic. 3. Wearing a mask - face masks are mandatory for all staff members and patients. Therapists are mandated to wear a medical grade mask. 4. Hand sanitizing - all staff and patients must hand sanitize upon entry and when leaving the clinic. All therapists are thoroughly washing their hands between each patient. 5. Physical Distancing - our waiting area is spread out throughout the clinic to ensure all patients are more than 6 ft apart. 6. Limited Capacity - there are no more than 10 people in our clinic at a time. 7. Cleaning - all beds, handles, chairs and work spaces are thoroughly cleaned between each patient See more

Osteo That’s to do with bones right? Osteo- refers to bones but can also refer to structure and -pathy refers to suffering or disease. In the context of Osteopathy as a therapeutic system of healing, it doesn’t just consider the bones but includes the suffering of all structures in the body. While an emphasis is placed upon the alignment of your bones, treatment takes into account vascular, neural, lymphatic, muscular, visceral, and connective tissue structures as... well. By doing so, Osteopathy aims to treat the whole body as a mechanically complex and unified system to facilitate the natural ability that it has to heal and regulate itself. Interested in learning more about Osteopathy? https://www.embodycentre.com/services

At Embody Health Centre, our Practitioners are consistently following health and safety protocols, to ensure the safety of our patients, staff and community. All beds and surfaces are cleaned and disinfected between each patient. All patients and staff are screened with a COVID questionnaire before entering the clinic.... Temperatures are checked as patients and staff walk in. All staff members are wearing masks. All patients must be wearing a mask, and must sanitize their hands when arriving and leaving the clinic. All practitioners are thoroughly washing their hands between clients. Waiting area is spread out around the clinic to ensure patients are more than 6 ft apart. If you have any questions or concerns on our health and safety protocols, please e-mail the clinic at [email protected]

Testimonial Thursday

If you were receiving physiotherapy treatment before the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to remember to keep up your exercises. Schedule a virtual "telehealth" appointment and continue to make progress on your injury recovery. Book an appointment https://embody.janeapp.com/

Basket Giveaway! Embody Health Centre is giving away a basket containing a Starbucks gift card, Lindt chocolates, Kalaya lotion, hand sanitizer, therabands, pens, pop socket, massage ball and a jar opener! For a chance to win our giveaway prize, head to our Instagram account (embodyhealthcentre) and follow the rules to earn a ballot!... Bonus Ballots! Write a Google review for our clinic to receive 3 extra ballots! This will only apply to clients who have been to our clinic. The draw for the basket will be on Monday November 30th! * Stay tuned for more prizes added to the basket!

At Embody Health Centre, our practitioners are continuously enhancing their practice. This past weekend, our Physiotherapist, Jessica, attended an online course focusing on assessing and treating patients with a rectus diastasis. A rectus diastasis is a separation in the midline of the rectus abdominis muscle. At 6 months post-partum, 35-40% of women have a diastasis rectus abdominis.... Do you notice a separation in your abdominal muscle, or concerned you might have one? To book an appointment with our Physiotherapist Jessica https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book

Testimonial Thursday We greatly appreciate our amazing clients for leaving us a google review!

New moms are starting to open up about their experiences with pain and incontinence following childbirth The pelvic floor muscle group is part of the body that many people do not think about, or maybe even know it exists. After giving birth many women start to experience issues involving their pelvic floor. Whether it's pain, incontinence, or a pressure/heaviness sensation.... There’s often a taboo that exists about pelvic floor and many women are afraid to discuss it. When your pelvic floor muscles become too weak or stretched, patients can suffer from urinary or fecal incontinence or a condition known as organ prolapse, when the organs held up by the pelvic floor drop. Women should never be afraid to talk about these issues or be afraid to seek out information or help when experiencing these issues, during or after pregnancy To book a pelvic health appointment https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book

Staff Spotlight: Caroline Denomme, Administrative Assistant Caroline joined the team in 2019 while completing her diploma in Medical Office Administration. Working at Embody as an Administrative Assistant for the past year has given her so much confidence in her new career! She appreciates meeting new experiences with positivity and enjoys assisting her colleagues to make it a beautiful day for all. Outside of Embody, Caroline is passionate about travel, trying new adventures and definitely trying new food! During this time, travelling has been limited but she stays positive by planning road trips, supporting "local", and began collecting indoor plants.

Thank you to everyone who voted us into the top 10! Our clinic was voted in the top 10 for Physiotherapy Clinic, and Natasha for top Massage Therapists! Voting continues until September 27th. To vote https://www.therecord.com/readerscho//embody-health-centre

Embody Health Centre is excited to announce a new service to the clinic, Osteopathic Manual Therapy! What is Osteopathic Manual Therapy? Osteopathic Manual Therapy is a form of therapy that involves hands-on treatment much like other forms of manual therapy (physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic). The goal of treatment is to correct the structures of your body through intentional, gentle movement to reintegrate all systems in your body.... Stefan will be working at Embody Health Centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To book with Stefan https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book

Testimonial Thursday

Have you heard about Rehabilitative Manual Therapy!? Rehabilitative Manual Therapy is a structural science with the therapeutic goal of correcting the motion of your body. This will allow for better function and synergy between the various systems of your body ensuring it can heal and regulate the way it should. Rehabilitative Manual Therapy is hands-on and does not involve any sudden or aggressive motions ensuring your comfort at all times. The goals in a course of treatmen...t are not only therapeutic but also aim to educate patients about the hows and whys your body might be doing what it is doing. The journey to recovery is an active one and having a view of that journey is important to allow you to navigate it successfully. Book in for an assessment or schedule a time to meet with Stefan to learn more. To book https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book

Did you know that during pregnancy, 46% of women in their last trimester will experience incontinence during the first pregnancy, and 66.6% in multiparous women? Incontinence during pregnancy is predictive of urinary incontinence later in life. 1 in 3 women will experience incontinence in the first 3 months post-partum.... 92% of those still incontinent at 12 weeks will still be incontinent at 5 years. Success rate of treating urinary incontinence is high with pelvic floor physiotherapy. To learn more about pelvic health physiotherapy https://www.embodycentre.com/pelvic-health

Staff Spotlight: Jessica Pollice, Physiotherapist Jessica has been a Registered Physiotherapist for 4 years, treating orthopedic and pelvic floor conditions. She completed her Master of Science, Physiotherapy degree at McMaster University, and a Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of Guelph. Since graduating, Jessica has furthered her Physiotherapy education by completing post-graduate courses, which include:... - Level 1, 2 and 3 Manual Therapy Levels - Pelvic Health Courses: pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy and pelvic girdle pain - Soft Tissue Release - Concussion Management - Acupuncture Outside of the clinic, her interests include playing soccer, running, playing with her puppy, and cheering on the Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs.

Welcome to the team, Crystal! Crystal is a Registered Massage Therapist and an Acupuncturist, with over 14 years of clinical experience. Crystal is available at the clinic on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.... To book https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book

Keeping the tissues of the lower back hydrated and mobile is key in Lower Back Health. Rolling the lower back and sacrum area with myofascial release balls is a great way to do this! Rolling this area also helps to release the thoracolumbar fascia, which tends to get tight from assisting in supporting the vertebral column. Learn comprehensive rolling techniques with our Yoga & Movement Therapist, Iysha Nobes. She is offering a PROMO of $50 for a $45min private session, from NOW until the end of September! Spots are limited, call or book online today!

Thank you for nominating us as one of the top ten Physiotherapy clinics in the region! The next round of voting is open. To vote for us as your favourite Physiotherapy clinic https://www.therecord.com/readerscho//embody-health-centre

Cervicogenic headaches are referred pain to the head, from sources in the neck. The cause of the pain can be bone, disc or soft tissue such as muscles. Characteristics of a cervicogenic headache include reduced range of motion of the neck, and headaches worsen with certain movements or pressure points on the neck. Headaches are often one sided, but may be both, and may radiate from the back of the neck/head, to the front of the head, or behind the eye. Physiotherapy treatmen...ts and exercises are commonly used to treat cervicogenic headaches, and often produce the best outcomes. The exercises shown above are commonly given to improve strength of the deep neck flexors, and reduce muscle tension. - DNF strengthening - CV flexion and extension - Neck flexor curls

Did you know Embody Health Centre offers 10 different services!? Services offered at Embody Health Centre: - Physiotherapy - Pelvic Health Physiotherapy... - Massage Therapy - Fascial Stretch Therapy - Yoga Classes - Private Yoga Sessions - Dietetics - Rehabilitative Manual Therapy - Acupuncture - Thai Yoga Therapy To find out more about our services https://www.embodycentre.com/services

Staff Spotlight: Stefan Rogalla, Rehabilitative Manual Therapist Stefan Rogalla has been working in the fitness and wellness industry for the last 9 years in many roles leading to a diverse perspective on rehabilitation. As a graduate from Conestoga College’s Fitness and Health Promotion program and Kinesiology at the University of Guelph-Humber, Stefan has been pursuing further education in Osteopathy to employ his understanding of the human body as a Rehabilitative Manual ...Therapist. There are many factors that play a part in injuries and recovery; understanding the pieces that are necessary for success in rehabilitation is something that Stefan strives to achieve with all of his patients, as each path to recovery is unique. The goals in a course of treatment are not only therapeutic but also aim to educate patients about the hows and whys your body might be doing what it is doing. The journey to recovery is an active one and having a view of that journey is important to allow you to navigate it successfully. Stefan will be back at the clinic Tuesday September 8th.

Improved flexibility, increasing muscle strength, and decreasing stress are 3 of MANY various benefits of yoga There are many different types of yoga styles but all can have a very positive and healthy influence on your life and well being Embody Health Centre offers both weekly classes, as well as private yoga sessions. Katie is offering a slow flow yoga class Tuesdays 9:00-10:15am, and a Vinyasa Flow class Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm.... Iysha is offering private yoga sessions. Click the link in bio to book a private yoga session with Iysha, or call the clinic at 519-208-0333 to sign up for our yoga classes! See more

Staff Spotlight - Sherri Flegel, Registered Massage Therapist Sherri has been providing registered massage therapy treatments in the Kitchener-Waterloo area since 2009. Prior to joining the Embody Health Centre team, she provided RMT treatments at Waterloo Sports Medicine Centres and Come Alive Fitness. She is registered and in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) regulatory body and a member of the Registered Massage Therapist Association of... Ontario (RMTAO)the RMT professional association. Sherri obtained her Massage Therapy Diploma from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Cambridge, where she graduated with honours in 2009. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo.

PROMO: $50 for 45min! Not feeling ready to join our Group Hip Health class? No problem. We have you covered with Private Hip Health Sessions! If you suffer from...... Chronic lower back SI Joint Issues Poor balance due to lack of Core Strength Tight hips Sciatica pain Osteoarthritis in the hips then these sessions are for you! We are offering these sessions at the discounted promo rate only from now until the end of September, so be sure to book in soon!

Katie is offering 2 classes a week! Slow flow: Tuesdays 9:00-10:15am: - This class is a very slow and deliberate yoga class. Perfect for beginners and those who wish to move in a very slow & mindful manner. This class typically starts on the back or seated, although we do practice some standing postures this class is designed to be low and slow. The class is often focused on one of the following: hips, back, hamstrings, chest or shoulders. After several warm up poses are offe...red, we move into deeper openings and hold a series of postures. In this class we use many props including bolsters, blocks, blankets, sand bags and straps. This class is a level 1 and is accompanied with music. Vinyasa Flow - Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm - Classes are often designed to bring the student into a deeper understanding and connection to specific body parts such as the hips, hamstrings, pelvis, chest, shoulders and arms. The classes always begin with a steady warm up and prepare the student to dive deeper into layers within their body. Classes are designed to have a peak pose, with many alternatives, so every student finds their potential within a class. Her flow classes are creative, playful and are offered with music. This particular class is either a level 1/2 or level 2. Please email the clinic at [email protected] or call us at 519-208-0333 to sign up for a class! Space is limited in order to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Staff Spotlight - Kailey Reinhart, Office Manager Kailey started working at Embody in 2016 as an Office Administrator. She has seen and been a part of many growths throughout the clinic. With a growing team, Kailey has grown as an employee and a person. She is now our Office Manager and loves taking care of the clinic, and working alongside her fellow team members. When Kailey is not managing the clinic, she is loving on her puppies, enjoying the outdoors and pursuing her love of art.

We are excited to announce that we will be running our popular Hip Health class again! The first 6-week session will start September 1st! Please call the clinic (519-208-0333) or email [email protected] for more details, or to sign up.

Staff Spotlight - Anita Venugopal, Owner and Physiotherapist Anita is the owner of Embody Health Centre, and has been a licenced Physiotherapist for 20-plus years. Over her career, she has taken extensive continuing education courses to improve her skills and help her practice. Anita has achieved internationally recognized qualifications in hands-on manual and manipulative therapy by becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). She has al...so participated in extensive post-graduate education in the area of orthopaedics. In addition, Anita has obtained her acupuncture certification through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada, and completed the Integrated Dry Needling Program. She is a Stott trained Pilates instructor, and a 200RYT Yoga Instructor. Outside of the clinic, Anita is a busy soccer mom and on the Board of Directors for Waterloo Minor Soccer.

Physiotherapy assessments are still available this week for virtual or in-person appointments! Jessica - Wednesday at 11:30am or Thursday at 4:00pm. Anita - Thursday at 7:00am or Friday at 9:30am or 10:30am.... To book call the clinic at 519-208-0333 or book online https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book #physiotherapy #waterloo

Congratulations to our Office Manager, Kailey, on her new fur addition to the family!

Staff Spotlight - Natasha Opperman-Verlegh, Registered Massage Therapist Natasha is passionate about massage therapy and the benefits it can render for all ages, health and fitness levels. She has been practicing for over 9 years since receiving an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy from Centennial College. Natasha's holistic philosophy of care guides her approach, working with you towards your individual goals and outcomes through a combination of massage and manual thera...py techniques. Appointments can include massage and myofascial techniques, joint play/manipulation, basic neuromuscular integration & structural alignment, pre-/post-natal massage, remedial exercise guidance, thai yoga massage techniques, and more. Natasha’s years of practice within fitness-based clinics has driven her passion for movement as a key part of your daily and long-term health. Natasha believes pain does not always mean we need to stop moving, but that we must start moving differently.

Congratulations to our Physiotherapist, Jessica, on her new addition to the family!

Katie is offering a 45 minute Thai yoga massage for $40 to the first 10 people who book an appointment! Thai yoga massage is a combination of yoga and massage therapy. It is used as a method to relieve stress and tension from your mind and body. It is a beautiful exchange of energy as the practitioner moves you through gentle stretches otherwise known as passive assisted yoga. It is practiced fully clothed on a Thai massage mat. To book https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book

Staff Spotlight - Iysha Nobes, Yoga Therapist Iysha is a compassionate Yoga Therapist who is committed to teaching empowering and transformative group yoga classes, private yoga therapy sessions and mindful meditation classes. Offering therapeutic yoga workshops and retreats all across the globe, Iysha works with a wide variety of clients to create long-lasting healing in the body and mind.... After receiving her 200 hour certification at an Ashram in Bali, she went on to obtain her 500 hour certification as an Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga with the Kripalu School of Yoga in Massachusetts. She has also completed training with Integrative Yoga Therapy and Yandara Yoga Institute. Iysha now has over 800 hours of accredited yoga and somatic training. She uses her knowledge and skills to help improve the health & wellbeing of people worldwide. Iysha is currently in Massage Therapy school, and enrolled in McMaster’s medical acupuncture course!

Staff Spotlight - Lisa Behnke, Dietitian Lisa completed her Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Food & Nutrition at Ryerson University in 2011, and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition at McGill University in 2014. Since graduating, she has worked at many large hospitals providing client-centred nutrition counselling, specializing in chronic disease management. She has been on several committees advocating for increased awareness of malnutrition in hospitals and in t...he community. Lisa has extensive clinical knowledge and wide range of experience creating nutrition programs that are flexible and focus on sustainable change. During your personal counselling session, Lisa will be able to provide you with support for your general wellbeing or a variety of medical conditions. Together, you will create a realistic plan that focuses on healthy habits and enjoying your favourite foods. To book with Lisa https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book

Have a new or chronic injury that needs to be treated? Physiotherapy appointments are available this week for virtual or in-person assessments and treatments! To book https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book

Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults Adults 18 years and older, should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic activity each week, with strengthening exercises performed at least 2 days/week. Examples of moderate intensity (sweat a little and breathe harder) exercise includes brisk walking and biking. Vigorous intensity (to sweat and be ‘out of breath’) activities include jogging and cross country skiing.... Being active for 150 mins/week has the following benefits for adults 18-65 years old: - Improves strength, fitness and mental health - Reduces the risk of stroke, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, certain types of cancer, premature death, high blood pressure, and obesity. Physical activity of 150 mins/week has the following benefits for older adults 65 years and older: - Reduces the risk of chronic diseases (high blood pressure and heart disease), premature death - Improves fitness, maintains mobility, functional independence, bone health, mental health and body weight.

Embody Health Centre and our practitioners (Anita Venugopal, Jessica Pollice, Natasha Opperman-Verlegh, and Sherri Flegel) have been nominated for the Waterloo Region Readers' Choice Awards. Please take the time to vote for us! Thank you for your support To vote https://www.therecord.com/readerscho//embody-health-centre

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Physical Activity Guidelines for Children and Teens: Children 5-11 years old: Should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity each day. Vigorous intensity and strengthening activities are encouraged at least 3 days per week. Examples of moderate intensity (sweat a little and breathe harder) include bike riding and playground activities. Vigorous intensity (to sweat and be ‘out of breath’) exercise such as running and swimming.... Youth 12 - 17 years old: Should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity daily. Moderate intensity activities include skating and bike riding, vigorous intensity exercise includes running and rollerblading. Being active for 60 minutes a day can help children and teens: - improve their health, grow stronger, feel happier, maintain a healthy body weight, increase fitness, learn new skills, and have fun while playing with friends.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing office manager, Kailey, for making our new protocols and procedures a smooth transition over the past 4 weeks. She consistently checks that all patients are wearing masks, have filled out the COVID screening questionnaire, and hand sanitize upon arrival, while greeting patients with a smile behind her mask! Our clinic is always clean and spotless thanks to her amazing work, ensuring the safety of all staff and patients! #thankyou

Appointments available this week for Massage Therapy and in-person/virtual Physiotherapy! To book: call the clinic at 519-208-0333, or visit https://embody.janeapp.com/

Our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Jessica, is available for virtual and in-person assessments and treatments. To book https://embody.janeapp.com/locati/embody-health-centre/book