Kelly Barnes BFA, RMT
90 O’Leary Ave A1B 2C7 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

Back to Work! One year at Core Physiotherapy under my belt and bringing back a retro look from last year to start out this Level 4 re-emergence! Looking forward to seeing you this week! Sorry if I sound a little like Darth Vader ... . . . . #registeredmassagetherapist #registeredmassagetherapy #rmt #facemask #facesheild #yyt #stjohnsnl #stjohns See more

Reopening March 15th! Can’t wait to see you! Please take a moment to review these reminders before arriving at the clinic for your appointment! See you soon!! ... . . . . . . #registeredmassagetherapy #registeredmassagetherapist #rmt #yyt #stjohnsnl #stjohns #newfoundland See more

Snow Day! Stay safe a warm out there!! We are shutting it down for the day. All clients booked today have been contacted.

Are you dealing with pelvic girdle pain/low back pain in pregnancy with sleeping or turning in bed? In today’s NEW To Birth & Beyond podcast I talk you ...through a way to turn in bed and options for sleeping in pregnancy with less pain. Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) is pain anywhere in the front, side or back of the pelvis including pubic symphysis, tailbone, hip and SIJ/sacro-iliac pain). Often we’re told to keep our legs together to turn in bed if you have PPGP however I find this technique from Dutch Physiotherapist Cecile Rost, better at decreasing pain for my physiotherapy clients and Bump to Birth course members. *Bonus - if you’re pregnant without pain this technique helps make turning in bed easier especially in the third trimester instead of doing an 8-point turn to turn in bed. Turn in bed technique: Sit at side of bed Use arms to lower on side at the same time as your bent legs swing up onto bed Keeping knees bent, open top knee and allow it to guide you onto your back To turn to side from back: Straighten leg of direction you want to turn to Press into the bent leg’s heel, gently squeeze that bum cheek and your hip will start to lift of the same leg. *Key step* Keep bent knee open and use your bum muscle and hip to turn you onto your side Go into sleep position or to get up, bend both knees Use upper body to push you up to sitting as you swing your legs together off the bed Sleep positions: 1 lie on side and stack 2 pillow between both knees / shins with legs bent ( if using a pregnancy pillow add another pillow on top. Adjust as needed. If 1 feels best - go for it 2 lie on side and stack 2 pillows to rest top leg bent on. Bottom leg straight. Let me know below if you plan to try out these techniques It’s helpful to know there’s help for pelvic/back pain in pregnancy. If accessible to you, see a pelvic health physiotherapist (virtual or in-person) for an individual assessment and guidance for your symptoms and goals. Listen to episode 159 of To Birth & Beyond podcast on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify or podcast website link in comments See more

Winter Fun! After shovelling out on Friday, did you get out and enjoy the snow this weekend? I went for my first snow shoe on a gorgeous trail. It was just what my mental and physical health needed! 10/10 would recommend! . .... . . . . #registeredmassagetherapy #registeredmassagetherapist #snowshoeing #rmt #yyt #stjohnsnl #stjohns #winterfun See more

Snow Day ! I have rescheduled everyone and am shutting it down due to impending weather. Keep warm and stay safe!

Massage therapy can help reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches. Search RMTFind.com to find an RMT near you that can help! #rmtfind

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Have I ever mentioned I Love Fall ? I hope you were able to get outside this Weekend and enjoy this beautiful season . .... . . #ilovefall #yyt #stjohns #newfoundland #massagetherapy #rmt #registeredmassagetherapist #registeredmassagetherapy See more

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