Hanna Trigger Point Therapy
201 2nd Ave. W., #5 T0J 1P0 Hanna, AB, Canada

In celebrating the 10th anniversary of beginning work in Hanna I am offering my original, introductory -- (3 treatments for $160 for adults, $130 for seniors and youth). I look back & am astounded with all that has transpired: all the people and experiences which turned a town into my community. From Gayle Smigg introducing me to the Hanna history-book committee to Sheila Taylor having me choose the 3 cakes at Centennial to Mr. Patzer and the Hanna Museum...to having the love of a family together here with Kerry, Hailey and Jasper...all the way to becoming involved in the Business Hub with Tammy MacMillan and Candice Rohrbach. 403.435.0125

I am remaining, as planned, closed 'til January 18th to err on the side of caution with the number of infection cases and deaths in flux and rising, & schools being a primary vector of community spread

Music makes a post

Music makes the post

: Thank you to Katherine and Mitchell at the Brick for a new purchase for work: a mini-freezer. (A needed, quick break from physical distancing. Ahhhh...the old normal.) - : stay tuned for upcoming details about this integrated, adjunct therapy, something I used to practise back in Toronto from the late 1990s. A variation of Dr. Travells spray-and-stretch technique I had studied.

Canadian-made for Canadians:

, With the prairie sun and rains the plants outside of work are thriving. My goal was to have a prairie theme this year so there are several varieties of Miscanthus Sinensis as well as liatris spicata Floristan White and other some blooms and pot-fillers. It took a while to track down a supplier; however, Blue Grass Garden Centre in Red Deer had everything. The only one I could not find there was "Maiden Grass" but the arrangements are still complet...e. Doreen with the centre is brilliantly helpful and generous: in the midst of the pandemic they had everything ready for curb pick-up and payment was simple through e-transfer. While I wanted to keep it local with our providers, knowing I would be at work under pandemic, phase-2 conditions, I needed to be able to look out and walk outside and see ornamental grasses I love for my own sanity. I know Angie, Calvin and Don all helped to provide for gardens throughout town. If you want to mix things up, I highly recommend Blue Grass Garden Centre too as an additional supplier. See more

It has been a month since being able to reopen the practise under new conditions, something none of us likely ever thought would be the case. Face shield. Face masks. Hand sanitizer. Examination gloves. Temperature check. Routine COVID-19 questions. In a word, "vigilance," but one which extends throughout each of our lives throughout each day. I am acutely aware of the stress (subconscious or otherwise) which this is causing each of you in its subtle expressions: not... seeing each other smile; a muffled voice under fabric and behind plastic; the texture of a glove with a barrier of a fraction of an inch, nevertheless keenly felt. In working through these challenges and others, and by making these emotional sacrifices, I am ever-grateful for the part you play in caring for others in my practise or elsewhere, something which I feel throughout each day. See more

In advance of reopening the practise on Monday, 22 June, here are Dr. Hinshaws two guidance videos on hand-sanitizing, and donning and removing masks for your review in advance: https://youtu.be/6MojzHFStNs https://youtu.be/J_hds5pOdyU

The following is a supplementary consent-to-treat form, which can be printed off here; which I can email to clients prior to treattment; or which can be read and signed in the practise at the time of treatment. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to message me.

Here is the AHS "Guidance for Welness Services," published on 9 June 2020, which will be posted also on the front window of the practise and can be read from the exterior:

It is confirmed that Phase 2 of the relaunching of the economy resumes a week earlier than initially planned. While it will begin on 12 June, rather than 19 June, I am still reopening on 22 June, as this will give enough time for the rest of supplies to help safeguard your safety in the face of possible spread of SARS-CoV-2. I have an additional 400 ASTM Level 3 face-masks arriving this week or early next week.

With a tentative date for Phase 2 reopening being 19 June and all of my supplies having arrived this week, I am now accepting treatments, which you can book here through this FB page "Book Now" option, as of 22 June 2020. Please read through previous posts on relaunch procedures as well as the two accompanying this post. Fingers crossed it will be a go! All treatments remain 1hr15min at the regular rate to address two concerns in one shot. ... If the date is changed, then all treatments will be rescheduled to meet government guidelines with all procedures in sync with its recommendations. Currently, Health Canada, Alberta Health, the CDC, and the WHO recommendations are being used as a foundation.

This post marks the launch of an evidence-based, 4-page weekly for the lay person on the current medical and scientific research into and findings on SARS-CoV-2 and Covid-19. It is being written for both clients of Hanna Trigger Point Therapy and those in Hanna and the area in the hope that the information contained therein will be of importance to you and your loved ones. You are also welcome to sign up to receive it to your inbox in the form of an interactive PDF with embedded links as well. Simply message me here on FB with your email address.

. : With the goal of phased re-launching being for the public to re-enter social and economic life while ensuring the health of others and ourselves by minimizing the possibility of community-spread of SARS-CoV-2, the general recommendation for the public is to wear a homemade, cloth mask (Health Canada, WHO, CDC). " - / ... - , , : , , ." (Health Canada) N95 masks of medical grade are needed for frontline workers in medical settings. https://www.canada.ca//about-non-medical-masks-face-coveri http://www.phn-rsp.ca/sac-c/wearing-masks-community-eng.php https://www.cdc.gov//prevent/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html https://www.who.int//advice-for-/when-and-how-to-use-masks

With tentative steps being taken provincially to relaunch our economy and society while ensuring the safety of each other I have prepared the following best practises to which I will be adhering to help ensure that treatments will be provided in the safest environment I can while not causing unnecessary inconvenience. I want to make sure we all take care of each other the best we can. I have also been taking courses in immunology and virology approved by the American Medical Association and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (amongst other organizations) and participating in live, weekly Covid-19 lectures, reviewing current research and best practises.

Re. Reopening When it is safe and advised by Dr. Hinshaw to reopen, I will be getting a haircut first. You dont need to be treated by the ghost in the forest from Kurosawas "Throne of Blood."

Message about Hanna Trigger Point Therapy reopening: Treatments have been classed as "stage two" of the reopening; however, from that which I have been reading about concerns from epidemiologists in the United States and Germany, my decision to reopen will be depend upon how the state one goes. Stage 1 begins on 14 May. There is a justified concern that there will be another spike as people begin interacting, even with physical-distancing in place, and with some people unde...rstandably needing to end this sooner than others, there is a chance that not all protocols will be followed as well. We may end up finding that we are closed again and giving this another try in a while, if another wave of infections and hospitalizations follows. I will definitely be keeping everyone in the loop on this at my end. Wishing everyone good health and safety including for your families, Andrew.

In catching up on the status of Covid-19 mitigation actions I have closed the practise until future notice. I wish everyone and their families the best of health.

I wanted to let people know I am taking a 2-week break from doing txs while recovering from a heart attack on Saturday and a stent put in today. Wishing all well!!!I wanted to let people know I am taking a 2-week break from doing txs while recovering from a heart attack on Saturday and a stent put in today. Wishing all well!!!

Treatments as early as 6:30am or 7:45am are also available for the duration of shutdown upon request. Current booking availability can be seen through the "Book Now" button on the Facebook page.

- - For the duration of shutdown I will have extended hours in the morning and evening for additional appointments for your convenience. Simply call 403.435.0125 or book online through the Hanna Trigger Point Therapy Facebook page.

: As of this week, now you can not only pay with Visa or Mastercard for appointments. You can securely and easily do it through your online booking, or also use Paypal or Google Pay, in addition to regular payments at the time of treatment. Click the video below for a demo.

With Kerrys and my visit to my family in Kelowna for the holidays now finished, I am back to work full-time as of this week. If you would ilke to book an appointment, please feel free to book online through my professional FB page or message me but most importantly: All the best in the coming year to you and your families.

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If you are considering a gift for Christmas or New Year, cards are currently available with envelopes. Why not start 2020 feeling like a new person? Share in FB and receive $5 off.

- With the already-evident popularity of being able to immediately book your treatment here in FB, to express my gratitude, if you would care to comment on your timeline while checking in at "Hanna Trigger Point Therapy", you will receive $ . Please feel free to have a look too on the page sidebar for the post," ." ... Like the page to stay tuned for some other upcoming notifications, including the ability to pay through your booking option with , - as well as the with individually written content for clients, the public and fellow therapists on a regular basis. (I am currently working on the coding for the latter.)