Phil is qualified in Swedish massage, remedial exercise stretching, joint play techniques, trigger point therapy, and hydrotherapy and has attended the 2008 Terry Fox Run in Burlington and the 2008 Regatta in St. Catharines, performing massages on the participating athletes.

Lily is happy and very grateful to be part of the Total Balance team. She not only has met so many wonderful people over the years, but has learned so much about the body and how to help it become “totally balanced”.

By the way, for those who don’t know, Lily is Paul’s mother and claims she taught him everything he knows. No she has not climbed any mountains…yet, but has climbed the CN Tower twice!

The private Pilates equipment was in the hallway in place of the office, the 11 spin bikes were in the main studio and had to be moved between classes to make space for the Pilates group. Paul had to mop the floor after each class and Christine wiped away the finger marks on the mirrors.

Since then, the space has expanded, the number of bikes has more than doubled, the equipment has multiplied and so has the number of clients. What has remained the same is the spirit of the place and dedication of the owners.

Happy 9th Birthday Total Balance.

And thank you for being a part of our success.

Kim was raised in Oakville, spent four years in Vancouver, and then lived in Dallas and other US cities for nine years before returning to Oakville. After all that moving around, she says it’s great to be home in Oakville most of the time, winters excepted.

Besides the front desk, you can often find her in Spinning and Pilates classes. A perk of working at Total Balance, Kim says, is getting into shape.

The challenge of aiding in the recovery of MVA victims and others suffering from a wide variety of injuries and musculoskeletal conditions led Mark to become a RMT.  Mark is a firm believer that massage therapy can help almost everybody in one form or another. Whether it’s preparing for an upcoming sporting event, helping alleviate back and neck pain, or simply easing everyday stress, massage can help.

Mark is excited to be in Oakville as part of the Total Balance team and is looking forward to meeting all of you.

Maria is fascinated by how a person walks, their personal alignments and helping release the potential that can be can be blocked by a misalignment or repetitive stress injuries caused by poor posture while typing or lack of proper breathing!

It has taken Maria years to discover and pursue this path, and she believes that it is truly her path in life.

Marc is a deeply dedicated and passionate osteopath. He considers osteopathy not only a profession, but also a path, an integral part of his life. He is continually attending courses and conferences, furthering his interests and skills, and finds that being an osteopath is a very fulfilling profession and life. Marc is excited to be part of the growth of this profession in Canada, one of the only developed countries where osteopathy is still a rare and relatively unknown field.

I guess you could call Jana a spinning “fanatic”. Jana took up spinning after 10 years of running which had led to chronic knee and lower back pains. “Spinning was the first exercise that I found which seemed to duplicate the intensity and benefits of running —but without the high impact to my joints.” Jana moved to Oakville from Seattle, Washington last year, with her husband and two daughters, and really enjoys Canadian winters. Jana’s other passions (besides spinning) are music, travel, the outdoors, the ocean, nutrition, hiking and red wine.

What does Jana want every one to know about spinning?

• ANYONE can spin.  Any age, gender, weight or fitness level.  All you have to do is sit on the bike and turn your legs in circles.
• It’s a wonderfully intense short workout with the best cardio I’ve ever found!
• Yes, I play loud and motivating music (if it’s too loud…just ask me to turn it down!) and night classes are in the dark (with a small spotlight on the instructor bike) while you listen to my voice guiding you on your “journey”.
• Riders of all ages can participate (I’ve taught to men and women  from ages 16 to 60+!).
• The low-impact nature of spinning means:  No foot pain, no knee pain —it’s easy to work hard!
• You’ll build your cardiovascular capacity, strength, flexibility and lifelong fitness.
• A spinning class burns from 600 to 800 calories.
• Spinning classes allow individuals to go at their own pace (you control your bike resistance and speed!).
• Spinning is user-friendly, especially for those who have a hard time with choreography.
• PLEASE ask me about proper bike setup.  That is what I’m here for. Proper bike setup will help you avoid potential injuries.
• Whether you want to lose weight, tone up, improve your cardio or just have fun while you work out, spinning is the answer for you.  Give it a try!

Points on the body that may be chosen are usually central points of pain, muscle tension or inflammation. Moxibustion is often used for nerve pain, muscle spasm, internal organ or muscle weakness and joint stiffness. In most cases relief is instant as the heat penetrates the area, although the effects of this treatment can last for up to 7 days.

Moxibustion is common to traditional Oriental medicine and is often used in conjunction with an acupuncture or shiatsu treatment.

Eva Krechowicz
Shiatsu Therapist