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General information

3/12/2004  Quick Poll
1/10/2004  My Philosophy of Massage Therapy
1/10/2004  Qualifications of a Massage Therapist
1/10/2004  How Massage Therapy can benefit you
1/10/2004  Your role in your own health care
1/10/2004  What is Massage Therapy?
1/10/2004  How this service works?
1/10/2004  How this service is delivered?
12/5/2003  Price list
10/7/2003  Hours of Operation
10/7/2003  Maps
10/7/2003  Payment options
10/7/2003  Office Policies


Wellness Tips

7/15/2004  How to keep your children active and healthy
7/15/2004  Preventing falls can protect your good health
4/23/2004  Sleep Tips
2/28/2004  Blood Pressure Measurement
2/1/2004  Seasonal Affective Disorder


Services

12/6/2004  Aurora Village Co-op Photo Gallery
12/6/2004  Diva Hair Spa & Supply Photo Gallery
8/1/2004  LA Beaute Spa and Clinic Photo Gallery
7/22/2004  Infant Massage
7/7/2004  Massage > Reflexology
7/6/2004  Massage > Massage and Yoga
5/25/2004  Massage > Cellulite
11/25/2003  Body wraps > Detoxifying
11/25/2003  Body wraps > Toning
11/25/2003  Body wraps > Dry wrap
11/25/2003  Body wraps > Spirulina Algae
11/25/2003  Body wrap > Moor Mud
11/25/2003  Body scrubs > Loofah Scrub
11/25/2003  Body scrubs > Sea Salt
11/25/2003  Massage > Relaxing
11/25/2003  Massage > Therapeutic
11/25/2003  Massage > Stimulating
11/25/2003  Massage > Holistic
11/25/2003  Massage > Partial
11/25/2003  Massage > Local
11/25/2003  Massage > Swedish
11/25/2003  Massage > Aromatherapy
11/25/2003  Massage > Hot Stone
11/25/2003  Massage > Sport
11/25/2003  Massage > Pregnancy
11/25/2003  Massage > Postpardum
11/25/2003  Massage > Lymphatic
11/25/2003  Massage > Corporate
11/25/2003  Massage > Seated


FAQ's

7/6/2004  Glossary of Spa Terms
12/11/2003  What is a massage like?
12/11/2003  What are some types of massage?
12/11/2003  What is a massage therapist?
12/11/2003  What is the first appointment like?
12/11/2003  What should I do during a massage?
12/11/2003  How will a massage feel?
12/11/2003  How long is a session?
12/11/2003  What should I expect afterwords?
12/11/2003  Is massage always appropriate?
12/11/2003  Your personalized plan...
12/11/2003  How does massage work with health insurance?
12/11/2003  Self care techniques...
12/11/2003  How can massage help with stress?
12/11/2003  How can massage help with painful or tight muscle?
12/11/2003  How can massage help with pain or tingling in your arms or legs?
12/11/2003  How can massage help with injuries?
12/11/2003  How can massage help with secondary pain?
12/11/2003  How can massage help with prevention of new injuries?
12/11/2003  How can massage help with pain or restriction in joints?
12/11/2003  How can massage help with the effects of forced inactivity?
12/11/2003  How can massage help with fluid retention?
12/11/2003  Do I have to undress during the massage?
12/11/2003  Do I need to bring special cloths or towels to my appointments?
12/11/2003  Does massage have to hurt to be beneficial?
12/11/2003  Can massage be done with older people?
12/11/2003  Can pregnant women have a massage?
12/10/2003  What is a massage like?
12/10/2003  What are some types of massage?
12/10/2003  Why don't all injuries cause pain?


LA Beaute Spa

2/23/2005  Service Descriptions


Massage Therapy Treatments

12/10/2003  Loss of Movement
12/10/2003  Repair of Injured Tissue
12/10/2003  Strain
12/10/2003  Sprain
12/10/2003  Bruises
12/10/2003  Overuse Syndrome
12/10/2003  Stress Syndrome
12/10/2003  Muscle Spasm
12/10/2003  Acute
12/10/2003  Subacute
12/10/2003  Chronic
12/10/2003  Inflammation
12/10/2003  Edema
12/10/2003  How a Scar is Formed
12/10/2003  Spasm


Aims of Treatment

12/11/2003  Spasm
12/11/2003  Pain
12/11/2003  Growth of New Structures


Post Traumatic Conditions

12/11/2003  Fuction Loss During the Healing Phase
12/11/2003  Massage Goals
12/11/2003  How does massage help with swelling?


Methods of Treatment

12/11/2003  Types of Hydrotherapy Treatments
12/11/2003  Effects of Ice Massage
12/11/2003  Uses of Ice Massage
12/11/2003  Contraindications of Ice Massage


Hydrotherapy

11/15/2004  How to make your own aromatherapy bath salts
2/17/2004  Definition of Body Scrub
2/17/2004  Effects of Body Scrubs
2/17/2004  Technique for Applying a Body Scrub
2/17/2004  Advice about applying a Body Scrub
1/10/2004  What is Hydrotherapy?


Massage Therapy

12/23/2003  Pressure of Origin and Insertion
12/23/2003  Muscle Tightness, Tension and Stiffness
12/23/2003  Calcium Deposits, Adhesions and Fibrostic Deposits
12/23/2003  Description of Friction Therapy
12/23/2003  Functions of Friction Therapy
12/23/2003  Uses of Friction Therapy
12/23/2003  Frequency of Friction Therapy
12/23/2003  Friction Massage for Muscular Lesion
12/23/2003  Friction Massage for Ligamentous Lesions
12/23/2003  Friction Massage for Tendinous Lesions
12/11/2003  Types of Massage Therapy
12/11/2003  Acute Stage
12/11/2003  Chronic Stage
12/11/2003  Visible Swelling or Congestion
12/11/2003  Swelling Technique
12/11/2003  Non-Visible Inflammation or Congestion
12/11/2003  Localized Pain
12/11/2003  Spasm
12/11/2003  Origin and Insertion Technique
12/11/2003  Description of Origin and Insertion
12/11/2003  Technique of Origin and Technique
12/10/2003  Subacute Stage


Remedial Exercise Therapy

11/17/2004  Neck routine
5/15/2004  How to Stretch
2/20/2004  Backs
2/20/2004  Backs-Remedial Exercises
2/20/2004  Scoliosis-Remedial Exercise
2/20/2004  Kyphosis-Exercise Therapy
2/20/2004  Kyphosis-Remedial Exercise
2/20/2004  Lordosis-Remedial Exercise
2/20/2004  Osteoarthritis-(Hypertonic)-degenerative disc disease
2/20/2004  Back Exercises
2/20/2004  The Active Pregnant Woman
2/20/2004  The Active Pregnant Woman-Key Exercises
2/20/2004  Pregnancy Precautionary Exercises
2/20/2004  Post Partum Exercise
2/18/2004  Lying Neck Stretch
2/18/2004  Arm and Chest Exercises
2/18/2004  Shoulder Shrug
2/18/2004  Arm Across Body Stretch
2/18/2004  Biceps Stretch
2/18/2004  Triceps Stretch
2/18/2004  Shoulder Shrug
2/17/2004  Head Press
2/17/2004  Head Rest Arm Stretch
2/17/2004  One Arm Seat Stretch
2/17/2004  Shoulder Press
2/17/2004  Steering Wheel Twist
2/17/2004  Torticollis - Remedial Exercise
2/17/2004  Backs
2/16/2004  Torticollis (Wry Neck)
2/16/2004  Torticollis-Stretching
2/16/2004  Torticollis- Active Exercise for Infants
2/16/2004  Beach Workout-Exercise 1
2/16/2004  Beach Workout-Exercise 2
2/16/2004  Beach Workout-Exercise 3
2/16/2004  Beach Workout-Exercise 4
2/16/2004  Beach Workout-Exercise 5
2/16/2004  Beach Workout-Exercise 6
2/16/2004  Beach Workout-Exercise 7
12/23/2003  Definition
12/23/2003  Classifications
12/23/2003  Definition of Passive Relaxed
12/23/2003  Technique for Passive Relaxed
12/23/2003  Effects of Passive Relaxed
12/23/2003  Uses of Passive Relaxed
12/23/2003  Defintion of Passive Forced
12/23/2003  Gradual Stretching
12/23/2003  Technique A for Passive Forced
12/23/2003  Technique B for Passive Forced
12/23/2003  Effects of Active Assisted
12/23/2003  Uses of Active Assisted
12/23/2003  Definition of Active Free
12/23/2003  Technique for Active Free
12/23/2003  Effects of Active Free
12/23/2003  Uses of Active Free
12/23/2003  Contraindications of Active Free
12/23/2003  Definition of Active Resisted
12/23/2003  Technique for Active Resisted
12/23/2003  Effects of Active Resisted
12/23/2003  Uses of Active Resisted


Movement Therapy

12/23/2003  Movement Therapy
12/23/2003  Acute
12/23/2003  Subacute
12/23/2003  Signs of Overtreatment
12/23/2003  Chronic


Effects of Massage on the Major Systems of the Body

12/23/2003  Definition
12/23/2003  Effects on the Circulatory System
12/23/2003  Effects on the Respiratory System
12/23/2003  Effects on Healthy Bone and Joint Structures
12/23/2003  Effects on Strong and Supple Soft Tissues
12/23/2003  Effects on Well Functioning Central and Peripheral Nervous System


Symptoms - Pain -

2/17/2004  Neck and Shoulder Pain-Driving
2/17/2004  Neck and Shoulder Pain-Lifting
2/17/2004  Neck and Shoulder Pain-Reaching
2/17/2004  Neck and Shoulder Sleeping
2/17/2004  Neck and Shoulder Pain-Tension
2/17/2004  Neck and Shoulders Pain-Sitting
12/19/2003  Abdominal
12/19/2003  Back
12/19/2003  Foot


Resources

10/8/2004  Business Websites
10/7/2004  Health Websites


Fibrositic (Tension) Headache

12/26/2003  Description
12/26/2003  Causes
12/26/2003  Structures Involved
12/26/2003  Signs and Symptoms
12/26/2003  Aims
12/26/2003  Hydrotherapy
12/26/2003  Massage
12/26/2003  Remedial Exercise
12/26/2003  Homecare
12/26/2003  Prognosis
12/26/2003  Other Considerations


Lumbago-Low Back Pain

11/17/2004  Low Back & Hip Treatments
11/17/2004  Low back sprain & strain
12/26/2003  Description
12/26/2003  Causes of Low Back Pain
12/26/2003  Structures Involved
12/26/2003  Signs and Symptoms
12/26/2003  Aims
12/26/2003  Hydrotherapy
12/26/2003  Massage
12/26/2003  Remedial Exercise
12/26/2003  Homecare
12/26/2003  Prognosis


Strains & Sprains

12/29/2003  Stuctures Involved
12/28/2003  Causes
12/28/2003  Common varieties
12/28/2003  Signs and Symptoms
12/28/2003  Aim
12/28/2003  Hydrotherapy
12/28/2003  Massage
12/28/2003  Remedial Exercise
12/28/2003  Homecare
12/28/2003  Prognosis
12/28/2003  Other Considerations
12/28/2003  Description


Dislocations

12/28/2003  Description
12/28/2003  Structures Involved
12/28/2003  Other Types
12/28/2003  Complications
12/28/2003  Causes
12/28/2003  Symptoms
12/28/2003  Aims
12/28/2003  Hydrotherapy
12/28/2003  Remedial Exercises
12/28/2003  Homecare
12/28/2003  Prognosis
12/28/2003  Clinical Observations
12/21/2003  Massage


Joints and Bones

8/11/2006  Heel Spurs
1/14/2004  Back Strain


Art Gallery

2/14/2004  Joe Lorincz


General

12/8/2004  Appointment Booking System - FAQ's
7/8/2004  La Beaute Price List > Laser Hair Removal


Spiritual Meditations

11/27/2005  Defined Into Existence
11/27/2005  Veils of Death
1/24/2005  The Pale Rider
11/15/2004  Thoughts and their Orgins
5/24/2004  Than there is I, the I in search of the I
4/22/2004  Poems
12/17/2003  The Setting Sun


Fun

12/22/2005  Inner Strength
1/24/2005  Bonnechere Caves
12/2/2004  Book Review: Hole in the Sky
12/2/2004  How to make your own aromatherapy candles
11/24/2004  The Outer's Club
11/24/2004  Algonquin Park
10/7/2004  Cullen Gardens
10/7/2004  Cedar Beach
10/7/2004  Paramount Canada's Wonderland
10/7/2004  York-Durham Heritage Railway
10/7/2004  Mc Michael Canadian Art Collection
7/6/2004  Hey this is fun (test)
4/22/2004  Right/Left Brain Conflict


Newsletter Articles

7/11/2006  Newsletter - January 2004
7/11/2006  Newsletter - February 2004
7/11/2006  Newsletter - March 2004
5/24/2004  Spiritual Spring Cleaning
5/1/2004  Get Ready for the Beach


Cellulite

5/25/2004  What is Cellulite?
5/25/2004  Cellulite Massage Treatment
5/25/2004  Recipe for Cellulite Massage Oil
5/25/2004  Directions for Cellulite Massage - Homecare
5/25/2004  Herbal Supplements for Cellulite Treatment


Fitness

1/15/2005  Lunges
11/15/2004  Tips for Walking
8/16/2004  Gaiam's A.M and P.M Yoga


Links

9/27/2005  Go Transit
10/20/2004  Joe's Favorite Links


Shoulder injuries

11/17/2004  Dislocations
11/17/2004  Frozen shoulder
11/17/2004  Bursitis
11/17/2004  General tendonitis
11/17/2004  General Tenosynovitis
11/17/2004  Short head of biceps tendonitis
11/17/2004  Supraspinatus Tendenitis Treatment (Acute)
11/17/2004  Surpraspinatus Tendonitis
11/17/2004  Tenosynovotis of long head of biceps
11/17/2004  Treatment notes for synovitis


Upper back, chest, neck & face treatments

11/17/2004  Brachial plexus neurlagia / neuritis thoracic
11/17/2004  Cervical fibrositis
11/17/2004  Degenerative cervical disc disease
11/17/2004  Headaches
11/17/2004  Intercostal neuralgia/neuritis
11/17/2004  Pleurodynia
11/17/2004  Prolapsed cervical disc
11/17/2004  Pseudo-angina
11/17/2004  Thoracic outlet syndrome
11/17/2004  Torticollis
11/17/2004  Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)
11/17/2004  Whiplash


Wrist, hand & elbow treatments

11/17/2004  Carpal tunnel syndrome
11/17/2004  Colles fracture
11/17/2004  Dequesvains tenosynovitis treatments
11/17/2004  Duputrens contracture
11/17/2004  Fractures
11/17/2004  Stiff joints
11/17/2004  Tennis elbow
11/17/2004  Wrist sprain/strain


Rehabilitation

3/30/2005  What is rehabilitation?
3/30/2005  Who may need rehabilitation?
3/30/2005  Why is rehabilitation important?
3/30/2005  Who directs or coordinates rehabilitation?
3/30/2005  How does the rehabilitation process work?


Stroke

3/31/2005  What are the effects of a stroke?
3/30/2005  Is a stroke dangerous?
3/30/2005  How is a stroke treated?


Sciatica

5/9/2005  Sciatica

 

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