Panacea Massage and Wellness
1822 Comox Ave. Suite B V9M3M7 Comox, BC, Canada

IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) I had a few minutes between patients today for a little forearm self-care. If you are a manual therapist (chiro, massage, osteo, physio etc) you likely can relate to the need for some forearm self care. These tools allow me to protect my body from injury! Learn more at Professional Health Systems, they have an amazing online resource section on their site. If you'd like to take an in person course from me, please let me know and I'll add your name to my list when we can safely offer this again! All of our therapists at Panacea Massage and Wellness are certified in IASTM full body. If this juicy arm treatment looks like something you could benefit from please let your therapist know or give us a call or msg for more information

I had a couple minutes to do a little self care for my forearms today between patients. IASTM (instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) is a great way to help save your body from injury as a manual therapist such as chiropractic, massage therapist, physio, osteopaths. Please check out Professional Health Systems for resources or if you are interested in an in-person training please let me know and we'll contact you when I'm able to offer courses in person again All of our RMTs at Panacea Massage and Wellness are certified in Professional Health Systems IASTM. If you would like more information contact us. Or if this juicy arm treatment would benefit you too, let your therapist know

We are looking to grow our team this Fall. Comox Valley is a small growing community. We are lucky enough to live on the ocean but also have a ski mountain and lakes and rivers within 20 mins. Work and play in the Comox Valley with our wonderful outdoorsy way of life! We have our little clinic has 3 lovely treatment rooms, centrally located in beautiful downtown Comox. We are seeking another Massage Therapist, Acupuncturist or other wellness/health regulated professional to ...join our team. We are very busy and need more skilled hands. Included in your rent: Janeapp scheduling, charting and billing software In clinic laundry, linens and blankets Weekly cleaning Sanitation and Covid-19 supplies (masks are the therapists responsibility) Furnished rooms, treatment tables (2 electric tables, one portable) Oil/gel Office supplies Marketing and promotion Mentorship, group learning Supportive work family Monthly rental or % with min/max Please contact Cleo for more information [email protected]

Watching you grow has been an honour @wellbeingbritt It has been so lovely working along side you this past year and watching you grow as both a therapist and woman If you have had the joy of having a treatment from Brittany Nutt, RMT you know how talented she is. We are sad to see her go onto her next adventure closer to her new home in Cumberland but we are truely grateful to have had her on our team Wishing you all the best love

These are the ways we are evolving and have evolved to keep our team and patients safe from the spread of Covid-19 -masks have been mandatory at Panacea since our reopen in May 2020 -In the facedown position on the table we will be using a pillowcase for protection of droplets and air particles. -We have become janitors with massage duties We clean 30 mins between every patient to ensure the rooms, treatment space and washroom are sanitized ... -We ask that you use sanitizer or wash your hands when entering our space. -Our covid-19 pre-screen is sent to you 48 hours before your appointment and second screening at your appointment -We take your temperature as you enter the clinic -additional air purifiers will be added to each treatment room for further ventilation in the upcoming weeks Here is what we need from you, our amazing patient and clinic community: -Please inform us if you or a loved one is feeling unwell and we will cancel your appointment no charge. -Be kind... We are all doing our best to navigate this new normal. Our availability is less because we are in our busiest season. We have a cancellation list and we try and get people in as quickly as possible. Please be patient with us in this process. We want to keep our doors open and keep providing our patients with great service. Please help us help you

Did you know we are skilled in abdominal massage? As RMTs we are trained in many releases of the abdominal region. Why do we work in this region? *Constapation ... We are trained in how to assist your body with digestion issues. We strongly recommend consulting your doc to make sure you do not have any reasons for blockages in the intestinal tract. *Diaphragmatic release Our diaphragm is a very important muscle and if it is not working properly for us it can really affect our breathing and intake of air *Secondary muscles of respiration Did you know you have little muscles between each rib that help elevate our rib cage to take in air to our lungs? If that is restricted again we are not optimally breathing. *Baby bump massage Our talented RMT Jody Smith has additional training in prenatal and postnatal care and we can work on your beautiful baby bellies and also your baby's bellies to help with their digestion. Sometimes they get backed up too when they switch to solid foods etc *Abdominal release Our core is our foundation of our body. If we are not moving well through this part of our body it can throw off the upper and lower part of our movement patterns. We don't just work on backs...life's too short for short poops : Amy Shaw Photography

Jody Smith, RMT will be returning from mat-leave in January 2021! Jody enjoys working with prenatal and postnatal patients and has done additional training training in the field of pregnancy. If you'd like to book in with Jody or any of our amazing therapists for Massage Therapy our schedules are now available for Janaury- March 2021, see link in bio . . #welcomehome #pregnancymassage #bookahead #prenatal #postpartum #postnatal #schedulesopen #healthandwellness

Happy Black Friday - We have gift certificates available again this year. Give that hard to buy for person in your world a gift of health and wellness and self care We accept email transfer and can arrange a contact-less pick up at Panacea Massage and Wellness Please support local and shop local this holiday season

Updates to our Covid-19 protocols for Fall 2020 We just received updates from our college about our new requirements for screening. We will be sending your Covid-19 pre-screen questionnaire 48 hours before your appointment time. This must be completed in order to proceed with your treatment as scheduled. We also require at least 24 hours screen for last minute bookings. So whenever possible please give us as much notice as possible if you plan to cancel your appointment so, t...hat we can properly screen and fill that appointment spot. If you or a loved one in your household have a cold or flu or any of the symptoms associated with Covid-19, colds or flus we ask that you please reschedule your appointment. We are trying to do our part to keep our community and team healthy and we appreciate your cooperation in doing this. We are so happy to be open and providing you healing services. Please help us help you See more

Panacea Wellness Fall Updates - We have lots going on at Panacea Wellness this Fall. Check out our Fall Updates email for more information. We are working hard to make sure we keep our community as safe as possible this Fall learn about our health and safety measures. We would also like to wish Megan Pocock, RMT and Stephanie Grozell, R.Ac. the best of luck on their next journeys, thank you for being a part of our wellness team. And a warm welcome back to Jody Smith, RMT who will be back to practice after her maternity leave in January 2021 https://mailchi.mp/656f8fd2f2/panacea-wellness-fall-updates

This smoke can have many affects on our overall health - if you are feeling tired, short of breath, sore throat, watery eyes this past week stay indoors. Be safe my friends! https://globalnews.ca//smoky-skies-b-c-interior-air-quali/

We are ready for you! All of our schedules are now available for online booking until the end of this crazy year 2020. Dont leave your self care all to December, we have 4 Massage Therapists and an Acupuncturist to help you reach your healing and wellness goals. https://panaceamassage.janeapp.com

What do you need in this time of change? Tune into yourself, your needs and wellness. With all the busyness of our lives sometimes we lose ourselves and wellbeing in the process of caring for everyone around us. Tune in today to your needs for your wellness. What do you need to be able to be the best person to those around you? We are here for you in this time of change and chaos . . #selfcare #bookahead #wearehereforyou #fall #change #mindset #wellness #healthandwellness #loveyourselffirst #seasonchanges #watchuschange #wegotyou

Has the stress, and fun, of summer left you feeling toxic? In Chinese Medicine this late summer time is the earth season where we find ourselves becoming more grounded, after the yang energy of summer, and we begin to focus on our routines and health once again. You may be starting back to your fitness routines, scheduling appointments with your practitioners again, or organizing life for a new season. ...Continue reading

Feeling hot? Some hot flashes can feel overwhelming, others are more of a nuisance multiple times a day. Some disrupt your sleep, others make you crazy! They are a symptom of hormonal imbalances in your body. Yes the body starts to reduce some hormone production as we make the transition through menopause. ... But that is what it is meant to be, a transition! If you are experiencing menopausal symptoms then your body is overwhelmed and can benefit from balancing with acupuncture. Acupuncture helps to mitigate, alleviate, or prevent symptom by nourishing the yin energy within you. This helps to regulate your hormones and allows you to transition through menopause with ease and comfort. Many women have noticed great benefits and it can be applied at the early stages or even during post-menopause if symptoms persist. Think of all the fun you will have, how you will once again feel yourself, once those symptoms that make you feel like a wild woman come into balance! You can book in for Acupuncture with Stephanie anytime! She will work with you both to improve your diet, lifestyle and utilize acupuncture sessions to give you the most benefit possible. Feeling hot? Cool down with some balancing this late summer season and roll into fall cool as a cucumber.

Thank you for your nomination again this year for Best RMT - Voting is now open for the Comox Valley Record readers choice awards. I was honoured to be a top 3 finalists last year. Please visit the link below to vote for me or any of my amazing Massage Therapists ( Brittany Nutt, Megan Meridian and Jody Smith) at Panacea Massage and Wellness for best Registered Massage Therapist and Stephanie Ann Grozell for best Acupuncturist

Okay ladies, we know all too well how easy it is to set the schedule full steam ahead and push on until you bust or break. But as women we are designed to have cycles. Monthly, annually, and throughout our lives. When we miss out on tapping into our own natural cycles we also miss out on optimizing and benefiting from them. Due to a number of factors including stress, sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, and all of the toxins and unnecessary hormones we are exposed to throughou...t each day and the cumulation of our lives, we are out of sync with out natural cycles. Our menstrual cycles in particular often feel like a chore, something we dont want, we battle against, and we suffer with. But it doesnt have to be this way. In fact it shouldnt! To begin the process of embracing this cycle within cycles. Consider, and then adjust, how you eat during the week leading up to your period. Clean eating during this time along with proper hydration can help stimulate and support the bodies natural cleansing processes. This helps support the cleansing process of our periods. Eating plenty of lightly cooked veg, easily digested foods, and removing processed options during this week can set us up for success during out period both mentally and physically. Cravings, PMS, fatigue, breast tenderness, insomnia, migraines, pain, bloating, and spotting are all signs that our period is not occurring in a happy balanced body. You can help support your body by adjusting how you eat during the final week of your cycle. For extra support or more specific guidance on how you can eat for your body connect with out Acupuncturist. Today is a new day, one where you learn that embracing your own cycles is possible, thats right you can have a happy period. It takes some effort and some support but it can be done. And oh what a day it is!

Comox Valley Record readers choice awards are now open for voting. We are lucky enough to be one of the top 3 finalists last year as a clinic. If you love your treatments for Massage and Acupuncture and feel like nominating your therapist here is the link! https://northisland.secondstreetapp.com/CVR-2020-R/gallery

Yay! Congrats Dawn

This study was completed with 60 participants and a distinct improvement for patients coming into emergency with vertigo or dizziness when using Acupuncture. If two points can have such an impact in an emergent situation just think of how a few acupuncture sessions could benefit if you! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4459064/

Are you suffering with vertigo? This diagnosis, whether newly onset or chronic, can be daunting for those who have experienced it. Often western medicine does not have the answers to support our recovery.... Chinese Medicine does have some solutions and benefits it can offer. We have even had a client in our clinic improve fully within only a few treatments! Dont suffer with such a debilitating condition. Give acupuncture a try and just see how much it benefits you You can book in with Stephanie for acupuncture online!

We are so excited to be working next to with Emilie Haynes, of Full Moon Physiotherapy. You can find Emilie at @comoxwellnesscollective

The heat of the Summer can have a taxing affect on our physical and emotional states. In Chinese Medicine this time of year would be considered our peak Yang time of year. Some of us do thrive in this season, others work hard to create balance, but many of us begin to feel depleted by the heat and the energy of the summer. If this is the case for you pushing onward without finding balance can leave you depleted and opens you up to the risk of bottoming out. ... Acupuncture and the lifestyle suggestions that our Acupuncturist will provide you, can help to facilitate that balance your body needs. If you are experiencing: Feeling hot all the time, getting hot flushes, or night sweats Feeling run down, low energy, low mood, apathy or lethargy - especially mid day Dryness in your body, dry mouth, eyes, nose, or even tight and brittle muscles. Getting headaches Digestive issues such as IBS, Diarrhea, or Heart burn Dream distrubed sleep or insomnia Feeling irritable or easily moody Acupuncture can work to support you through the transition of this peak energetic season so that you come into fall with vitality and balance. Working to balance yourself now, to sustain your energy and momentum, and to support your body to avoid depletion are the best ways to work with preventative medicine. Book in for your Acupuncture session with Stephanie to start supporting your body in a new way today!

For August and September we will have a donation can at our clinic for cash donations for YANA. We are proud to support this amazing charity that helps so many families in our community. If you are not a big cyclist but still want to show your support please consider a cash or online donation to YANA. Every penny counts! Thank you YANA for all your amazing work! https://www.yanacomoxvalley.com/donate/

Have you downloaded the new Covid-19 app for notification of exposure? This app will let you know when there are confirmed cases that you may have been exposed to. Its so important that we all continue to be diligent in our efforts to keep ourselves and community healthy and safe. The fight isnt over yet my friends https://www.ctvnews.ca//covid-19-exposure-notification-app

We are so proud to sponsor the Comox Bike Company YANA Ride again this year. We are sad to not be at this event offering services in person but have given treatments for prizes! Have you heard about the exciting new format? For the first time ever you can ride WHEN, WHERE and WHAT you like! Registration is by donation and all funds raised help YANA offer help to Comox Valley families who need to travel for medical treatment for a child or pregnant mother. We will also hav...e a YANA donation can at @panaceawellness Until the end of September for cash donations. To register, make a pledge to a rider or for more event info, go to @YANAComoxValley and click the link in their bio.

May your heart be full of light We heal better when we have a positive attitude and happy heart. What would make your heart happy today? Do that. #selfcare #loveyourself #heartfull #heartoflight #letthelightin #happyheart

Ive opened a few spots in my schedule in the next week 1 hour Massage with Cleo - July 31 9am - July 31 10:30am -Aug 8 2:30pm... Book online, send us a msg, comment or call us See more

Cancellation with Cleo for 1 hour massage August 4 at 4:30pm Who needs some self care?Cancellation with Cleo for 1 hour massage August 4 at 4:30pm Who needs some self care?

Beginning August 1st I will be going live every morning at 7am for 30 minutes of daily practice. If you have been curious about yoga but apprehensive about sta...rting in class this is a great option for you to get to know the expression of yoga and the impact it can have on your life in the comfort of your own space at home. Each day join me live or watch the recording which will be available for 24 hours. My goal is to encourage you to join me on the mat and create consistent connection to practice and to your self. Comment Cant Wait below if this is something you want to attend!

Cold water hydrotherapy - "Humans used to spend a lot more time outsideand we were continually exposed to great variations in climate, humidity, and weather. And, there were occasions we would be submerged in different waters of various temperatures too. Old-time naturopathy finds some of its healing roots here. Hydrotherapy has actually been in use since ancient times as a way to balance the body and mind. According to Hippocrates, water therapy "allays lassitude" (physical or mental weakness)." @psych_today Some of the many benefits of cold water hydrotherapy include reducing inflammation, heart health and circulation, lymphatic drainage, increasing skin and hair health and mood boosting. New research has linked cold water therapy to decreasing anxiety and depression! So jump right in the water is..chilly

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Megan Pocock! We are so lucky to have you on our @panaceawellness team Meg Meg is a very talented Massage Therapist. She loves helping people reach their health goals. Her treatments are both physically and mentally healing as she likes treating conditions of stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD. Shes also just in general a badass woman and enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking and anything outdoors when shes not in the clinic with us. Thanks for being awesome Meg we love you

We Can Do it! .....Do what? BOOK ONLINE We have finally caught up with our rescheduling and are ready for you to book online. And we are happy to welcome new patients for both Massage Therapy and Acupuncture. Thank you for your patience #wecandoit #strongertogether #onlinebooking #maskedfaces #massage #acupuncture #mycomoxvalley #strength #healthylifestyle #wellness #newpatientswelcome

Touch deprivation is a thing and most of us probably have felt that over the past couple of months. Skin Hunger our need for touch and connection and how the lack of that leads to mental health issues and depression. We are here for you

The whole team is back together! We look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you for your patience with our rescheduling we will let you know when we have opened our online booking again

Welcome to Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Emilie Haynes! We are delighted to have you at Comox Wellness Collective Emilie To book in with Emilie visit www.fullmoonphysio.ca

The wait is over! Our Acupuncturist Stephanie Grozell is back in the clinic and taking appointments. As our online booking is not yet available please contact the clinic to schedule an appointment. She will be in the office Wednesday evenings, Thursdays, and every other Saturday. Feel free to let us know a good time of day for you if you need to leave us a voicemail. ... We look forward to having you into the clinic for a safe and beneficial treatment!

! We are happy to announce that we will be gradually returning to practice over the next couple of weeks. We have been diligently working on our restart plan (find link in bio). We ask for your and as we navigate rescheduling cancelled appointments from March, April and May. Our online booking will remain closed until we have caught up.... Our protocol and procedures have changed for your safety and ours and we ask that you be of our new normal as we try and figure it out too. Please refer to our restart plan on our website for all the details of how we have adapted based on our PHO, college and associations requirements and recommendations. We are so looking forward to seeing your lovely masked faces soon

Thanks for this Rachel Bood of Aligned Movement Studio

Update: we are doing some changes to adapt to these changing times. Panacea is still going to be a welcoming space, just a bit different than you remember it. We are patiently waiting for more guidance from our prospective colleges and PHO before we can set a start date but wanted to let all of you know we are thinking of your safety and how we can open to be of service to you soon - Panacea Massage and Wellness Team

We are excited that Massage Therapy will be included in Phase 2. There are still many details that we are waiting on and will open the online booking once these have been finalized! We do not have an open date for the clinic at this time and are waiting for more direction from our colleges and regulating bodies.Thank you for your patience and please stay tuned

We have a unique opportunity right now to hold ourselves accountable. What does that look like? In a way we have been given the gift of time. Something that normally is so hard to find. Its most often the biggest excuse when it comes to our fitness and health. So what can you do with more time? What does it mean to be accountable to your health and wellness? As manual therapists and wellness practitioners we have some clients that rely heavily on our treatment...s to "fix" them. But this is not our job.. our job is to assist in your healing process, to be a tool for your recovery and to guide you. We are here to support, empower you and listen to you. In the end though its , its always ! So what can do to help yourself heal and grow? . . . #selfcare #selflove #loveyourselffirst #rehab #prehab #massagetherapist #rmt #masssge #accupuncture #athomeworkouts #accountability #stayhome #exercise #healthandwellness

Cleo Tetraults chat with Aligned Movement Studios on ways we can pivot the way we help people and how we can all be more hands on in our own health and wellness Check out Aligned Movement Studios

Check out Stephanie Ann Grozells interview with our lovely friend Rachel Bood of Aligned Movement Studios on everything wellness and adapting to these changing times

Dont worry my demanding patient will not let my hands get rusty... Song Cleopatra- Lumineers

Daily movement is vital for your health and wellness. Motion is lotion for your muscles, joints, nervous system and mental health. How are you staying active? Comment below and let us know what youve been up to to keep those bodies happy

During this difficult time I saw a need in our community to create a better way to access local food and support other local business. Id like to introduce you to Love Local Food Co. that myself and a friend have started. This is a weekly food box full of amazing products from Comox Valley farmers and vendors. Dont worry I am not leaving Massage Therapy and will be available for appointments as soon as we open our doors again

Thank you to our wonderful clients! We miss you too , Stay moving with these great community resources!