New Parking Procedure
You may have noticed the signs and tablet at the front desk! In order for us to be able to keep our parking free for patients and clients, we have made some updates. If you are parking in a Glow parking spot, please register your license at the front desk tablet. This is important to avoid being ticketed. We thank you for your understanding as we make this shift.
Upcoming Holiday Closures and Modified Hours:
- November 11th (Remembrance Day) – CLOSED
- December 24th (Christmas Eve) – 8:00am – 12:00pm
- December 25th – January 1st – CLOSED
The clinic will be closed from Thursday, December 25th and will reopen on Friday, January 2nd, to give our team some well-deserved time with their family and friends during the holidays.
Welcome To The Team, Peter and Sara
We would like to welcome our newest Registered Massage Therapists, Peter and Sara!
Peter brings with him 20+ years of rehab therapy, a lifetime of martial arts, bodybuilding, strongman competitions and powerlifting.
Peter is continually learning, has studied MVA and stroke rehab therapy and his latest and greatest, Chirodontics! (Chirodontics can help with migraine/headache relief, TMJ issues, dental issues, face and skull reshaping & pain syndromes, whiplash/concussion symptoms, and more.)
Practicing massage has been a natural transition from the rehab and Personal Training role he’s been fulfilling for many years. Both modalities are very beneficial and add to his capabilities as a massage therapist.
Peter’s main style is Deep Tissue but has been known to give great facial, scalp, hand and foot massages. His continuing focus will be on headaches, concussions, and TMJD treatments through Chirodontics as above, and later, deep myofascial release.
Peter is at Glow on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Sara was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario until the age of 15.
After several moves with her family (Halifax, NS, Edmonton, AB & Beaumont, AB) she settled in Calgary Alberta. It was here in Calgary where she graduated from Mount Royal College with her certificate in Massage Therapy.
Sara brings with her over 17 years of experience as Registered Massage Therapist. Growing up, Sara was very active. She started with gymnastics, then into figure skating. With her family having a swimming pool, there was no keeping her inside during the summer. There’s nothing Sara loves more than spending quality time with her friends and family.
You can catch Sara at Glow on Monday and Wednesday afternoons!
We’ll Miss You, Katie!
In August we said goodbye to our wonderful craniosacral therapist, Katie.
Katie joined Glow in September of 2023 and has made a lasting impact on her clients and colleagues through her work and warm personality. Katie will always have a place to call home here at Glow, we wish her the best in her future endeavours.
Fall’n Arches: Orthotics Sale October 1st-31st:
Fall is coming and so is our Semi-Annual Orthotic Sale!
If you haven’t replaced your orthotics in a year or two, now might be the perfect time to do so!
Foot Levelers custom orthotics are individually designed for your feet – helping achieve a balanced foundation and stabilized pelvis.
These orthotics are custom made for your unique feet based on 3D scans and your doctor’s exam.
Get started with a FREE 15-minute orthotic assessment today and save $50 off ALL orthotics all month long.
Planning Ahead To Make The Most Of Your Benefits:
It’s coming to that time of year again where it may be a good idea to take a look at your remaining benefits! If you haven’t already, why not use them as an opportunity to try something new? Our Acupuncturist, Michaella offers acupuncture combos, where you can do an acupuncture treatment with some reflexology or shiatsu (a Japanese form of therapy and massage). Most of these sessions are eligible to be claimed back under your acupuncture benefits. We are currently taking bookings into the New Year for all providers, giving our patients and clients the option to pre-book appointments and ensure that they make the most out of their benefits before they renew.
If you’d like to know more about the treatments we offer, you can call the front desk at 587-353-4569 or take a peak at our website, LiveLifeBetter.ca!
Chiropractic Care: Changing the Brain on Back Pain
Here’s something cool: chiropractic adjustments don’t just change spines… they actually change the brain.
A recent fMRI study looked at people with chronic low back pain before and after spinal adjustments and what they found was fascinating.
Here’s the big picture:
Researchers scanned the brains of chronic low back pain patients before their first adjustment, after one session, and again after six sessions. They compared those scans to healthy controls who didn’t get adjusted.
What they saw:
After just one adjustment, patients had greater activity in areas like the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (big role in pain perception and decision-making).
After six adjustments, they saw increased activity in the posterior cingulate and inferior frontal gyrus—both connected to the brain’s “default mode network,” which is tied to pain processing and emotional regulation.
Brain Activity After SMT.
Why this matters for you:
This is evidence that adjustments don’t just reduce pain by “mechanics.” They literally rewire how the brain processes pain. That’s a powerful way to explain what we do beyond structure and posture—it’s neurology in action.
Take home message:
“Adjustments don’t just move bones; they help retrain the way your brain processes pain.”
“That’s why many people feel relief not just physically, but also in how their body responds to stress and discomfort.”
Click this is the link to the “study” above.
Monthly Self Care: Foot Reflexology
Taking time for yourself is important, and monthly self-care days can play a key role in supporting your overall well-being. Foot reflexology sessions with Michaella provide an opportunity to experience something new or to return to a comforting routine that prioritizes your health and relaxation.
Session lengths are available in 45-minute, 60-minute and 90-minute combo formats to suit your preference and schedule. These sessions focus on relaxation and rejuvenation, ensuring that you feel refreshed and cared for in a welcoming environment.
Recipe: Falafel and Naan Platter
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons water (more if needed)
- 14 oz can of chickpeas (drained)
- ¼ cup of sesame seeds
- 25 grams of red onion
- Spice blend*
- Flour blend**
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 6 grams of dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, add 3 tbsp. water, chickpeas, sesame seeds, red onion, and spice blend.
- Mash mixture with a potato masher or fork until broken apart and no whole chickpeas remain.
- Add flour blend, panko breadcrumbs and dill.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and combine thoroughly.
- Using clean hands, roll falafel mix into 12, 2-inch balls. Flatten into ¾ inch thick patties.
- If batter is dry and crumbly add 1–2 tbsp. water.
- Heat 1–2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium.
- Once hot, add falafel and fry 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
- If necessary, cook falafel in two batches and add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet between batches.
Serve with naan, hummus, and cucumber tomato salad with extra dill.
*Spice blend:
- 2 ½ tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
**Flour blend:
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder