Welcome to the Blog
TWO SECTIONS. ONE PURPOSE: BETTER UNDERSTANDING.This blog is designed to educate, inspire, and broaden awareness of how integrative orthopaedic medical massage therapy can influence recovery, resilience, and quality of life.
Ask the Expert
Adapted from my long-standing column in the Okotoks Western Wheel since 2004, these updated articles tackle common concerns, frequently misunderstood pathologies, and treatment strategies that often get overlooked in traditional healthcare.
Each entry begins with a client-style question and ends with an evidence-informed, experience-based response — like a “Dear Abby,” but for therapeutic bodywork.
Case Studies
With over two decades in clinical practice, I’ve seen more clients than I can count — each with a story worth telling. These selected case studies highlight memorable recoveries, unusual presentations, and real-world results. They are written to share insights with fellow practitioners & healthcare collaborators, and to offer hope to those navigating complex or unresolved physical challenges.
IT-Band Symptoms
Think foam rolling your IT Band is helping? Think again. ITB pain is often a symptom of deeper postural and muscular dysfunction — and rolling it may be making things worse. Learn what to do instead to find real relief.
Chronic Foot Pain May Not Be Plantar Fasciitis
Still struggling with foot or heel pain despite months of treatment for Plantar Fasciitis? The problem might not be your fascia — but referral pain from overlooked muscles in your lower leg. Learn what could really be causing your symptoms and how to resolve them with a smarter, assessment-driven approach.
Persistent Eye & Sinus Headache Without Congestion
Experiencing sinus pressure or eye pain with no congestion? The cause may be trigger points in your sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle. Here’s how to find relief but not how you think.
Ear Clicking, Popping, or Ringing — Muscle-Based Tinnitus
Ear symptoms like ringing, popping, or fullness with no ear damage may stem from your neck or jaw. Discover how muscle referral patterns and myofascial therapy can help relieve tinnitus.
Chronic Back Pain After Abdominal Surgery
Back pain following a C-section or other abdominal surgery is more common than you think. Scar tissue and fascial adhesions can cause deep tension and postural compensation. Learn how myofascial release, visceral manipulation, and targeted strengthening can help you restore balance and relieve pain.
