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Crystal therapy is a form of vibration therapy. It involves the application of crystals or gemstones to facilitate healing. Gemstones are known to house spiritual and healing properties and can be used as healing tools – in a variety of ways. Each type of stone has its own unique talent. Colors, shapes, and textures all have special meanings. During a crystal therapy session, you can let the therapist chose the stones or intuitively choose which…

The work chakra is sanskrit for “spinning wheel” – today termed as “wheel of light” and signifies one of the seven major energy centers in the body. Each energy center has its own living pulse. Chakras are associated with our physical, mental, and emotional states. The entire body and its functions are connected to our chakras by the nerves which generate out from them and by the endocrine glands associated with them. When energy does…

Spirituality is as unique as each person. Your “spirit” – often referred to as “your deepest part of you” provides you with the sense of who you are, why you are here, and what your purpose for living is. It can also be that innermost part of you which helps you to gain strength, wisdom, and hope. Clarity Garden Wellness Clinic delivers ethical, spiritual care through a variety of services and is a strong promoter…

Feeling stress and tension in your mind, body, heart and/or spirit? Well, Reiki is universal life force energy that surrounds us all and this Japanese technique helps relieve stress, increase relaxation and promote healing on the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. A Reiki session will help you to let go of the tension in your back, neck, mind or heart and feel rejuvenation and freedom to be You. Helps conditions such as: Benefits of…

Switching between cold and hot stone applications causes blood vessels to alternatively dilate and constrict – leading to increased movement of fluids within the body, and increased movement of toxins and healing from muscles tissue strain and repetitive use. This type of treatment can be used as a means of prevention and therapeutic care. Chilled stones provide an excellent way to increase circulation and act as a powerful body decongestant. Cold therapy helps to ease…

Do you have a history of dental work, clicking, locking or popping sounds of the jaw? Each TMJ case will present with a different combination of signs and symptoms. There is never a recipe for massage therapy treatments, there are however, principles that provide a foundation to critical thinking. Therapist, Heather MacCormac has been developing mastery in intra-oral techniques and applications for several years. Her interest began with her studies in Cranio-Sacral Therapy. In the…

Cupping Therapy is quickly becoming “a favourite” at Clarity Garden Wellness Clinic – mostly because this therapy has an incredible speedy way of relieving muscle tension, and stimulating increased blood flow, lymph, and Qi to affected muscle tissue and throughout other areas of the body. This therapy is highly effective in increasing tissue health, and is popular with patients who have dense, tight, taut muscles from repetitive/over use. Cupping Therapy is an effective remedy commonly…

Changing the way soft tissue injuries are treated. Getting certified in Graston Technique® was a big deal for Heather as a therapist – not only because it would prove to be a “game changer” technique to add to her already staked list of skills – but because she is the only RMT in Atlantic Canada with this designation. Graston Technique® is an innovative, evidence-based form of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to…

What is Hot Stone Therapy? Looking for a great way to warm the body and soothe the soul? Heated smooth stones are glided over your body to help melt away any stress or tension in your muscles. This is a wonderful relaxing treatment. It can also be incorporated with a therapeutic massage or you can choose an essential oil to enhance your desired effect. Hot Stone Therapy has grown in popularity over the past several…