Balanced Body Therapy

Balanced Body Therapy Fascia & Head/Brain Injury Therapist
Manual Osteopath, RMT
https://balancedbodytherapy.janeapp.com/ From head to toe, there's something for you!

Balanced Body Therapy incorporates several modalities to identify & resolve the root cause of what is holding your body back from being pain free & fully mobile. Vertigo & head injuries, carpel tunnel, range of motion, digestive or sleep issues, alignment of the spine and hips, etc. Some of the basics of each modality provided at Balanced Body Therapy are:

Manual Osteopathy: a gentle, non-invas

ive, holistic approach to restoring balance and mobility to all aspects of the body. Includes structural alignment of the hips, spine and other joints gently and painlessly, mobilization of the organs, Cranial Osteopathy (corrective craniosacral work) and fascial manipulation. Massage Therapy (Osteopathic Massage): helps improve circulation and reduce overall tension, wonderful for general aches and pains, relaxation. Typically includes aspects of osteopathic work relevant to your specific needs. Movement Therapy/Hanna Somatics: muscles do not hold tension without signals being sent from the brain. Hanna Somatic Movements allow you to sense the tension your muscles are holding onto and teaches you how to release this tension. The movements are painless and often the hidden element that's been missing from your treatments. Equine and Canine Hanna Somatics: mobile work is provided for working with horses and dogs! Lameness, general health, lead issues, and more are addressed with these treatments

Monday reminder: what you repeat, you become 🩵
08/31/2026

Monday reminder: what you repeat, you become 🩵

The choices you make in your 30s, 40s and 50s quietly shape the decades that follow.We're living longer than ever before...
08/28/2026

The choices you make in your 30s, 40s and 50s quietly shape the decades that follow.

We're living longer than ever before. The question isn't just how long you'll live.
It's how well you'll live.

Can you get up off the floor without using your hands?
Carry your own groceries?
Travel without your back limiting you?
Keep up with your kids... or one day, your grandkids?

Ride your horse. Climb a mountain. Play pickleball. Garden all afternoon.

These things don't happen by accident.

They happen because you invested in your body long before you "needed" to.

💪 Build muscle. (It naturally begins declining around age 30 and accelerates after 60.)
🦴 Protect your joints by moving them often.
⚖️ Train your balance before balance becomes an issue.
🥩 Prioritize protein to support muscle, recovery, and healthy aging.
🚶‍♀️ Walk daily.
🏋️ Lift something heavy a few times a week.
😴 Respect sleep.
🧠 Keep your brain challenged.

Don't ignore the little aches and movement restrictions that slowly become your "normal."

One of my favourite parts of this job is helping people realize they're capable of moving better than they thought they could.

Your future self is counting on the choices you make today.

📍Balanced Body Therapy | Manual Osteopathy • Hanna Somatics • Concussion Care • Calgary

08/27/2026

She was so great! 💕🥹

Your diaphragm is part of your:✔️ Core✔️ Posture✔️ Balance✔️ Rib mobility✔️ Nervous system regulation✔️ Pressure managem...
08/26/2026

Your diaphragm is part of your:
✔️ Core
✔️ Posture
✔️ Balance
✔️ Rib mobility
✔️ Nervous system regulation
✔️ Pressure management

So when someone asks why I spent time working on their ribs, now you know. 😉

Inflammation gets a bad reputation. But inflammation itself isn't bad.It's how your body heals!The problem is when infla...
08/24/2026

Inflammation gets a bad reputation. But inflammation itself isn't bad.
It's how your body heals!

The problem is when inflammation sticks around longer than it's supposed to.
That's where ingredients like curcumin come in.

💛Curcumin, the active compound found in turmeric, has been extensively researched for supporting:

✔️ Healthy inflammatory response
✔️ Joint comfort
✔️ Exercise recovery
✔️ Brain health
✔️ Healthy aging

I carry Curcumin Supreme™ by Designs for Health because it uses highly bioavailable forms designed for better absorption than standard turmeric supplements.

📍Available through my Designs for Health dispensary and group orders.

No. In fact...Some of my favourite appointments are with people who aren't in pain.They're moving well.Sleeping well.Tra...
08/21/2026

No. In fact...

Some of my favourite appointments are with people who aren't in pain.

They're moving well.
Sleeping well.
Training well.

And they'd like to keep it that way.

Think about it this way: You don't wait until your engine explodes to change the oil.

Your body deserves the same kind of maintenance.

Performance.
Longevity.
Prevention.

Those are just as important as pain relief.

If every squat hurts...If every ride leaves you sore...If every run aggravates the same knee...The answer probably isn't...
08/19/2026

If every squat hurts...

If every ride leaves you sore...

If every run aggravates the same knee...

The answer probably isn't to stop moving.
It's to understand why your body is moving the way it is.

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Here's something fascinating...🧠Your brain has an internal map of your body.🗺️Every joint.Every muscle.Every movement.It...
08/17/2026

Here's something fascinating...

🧠Your brain has an internal map of your body.🗺️

Every joint.
Every muscle.
Every movement.

It's constantly updating that map based on the information it receives.

After an injury, concussion, chronic pain, surgery, or even years of compensation, that map can become blurry.

Sometimes the problem isn't that a muscle is weak.

It's that the brain has forgotten how to coordinate it efficiently.

This is one of the reasons Hanna Somatics can feel so different from stretching or strengthening.

We're helping improve the quality of information between the brain and body.

🩵Better information.
🩵Better movement.
🩵Better function.

It's neuroscience in motion.

If we've never met before, welcome! I'm Michelle, the owner of Balanced Body Therapy.For more than 15 years, I've had th...
08/14/2026

If we've never met before, welcome! I'm Michelle, the owner of Balanced Body Therapy.

For more than 15 years, I've had the privilege of helping people move through pain, recover from injury, improve performance, and reconnect with their bodies. But if you ask me what I'm most passionate about...

It's understanding why the body isn't functioning the way it should.

My clinical focus has evolved over the years to include Manual Osteopathy, Hanna Somatics, fascia, concussion recovery, brain health, and nervous system regulation. Every course I take and every technique I learn has the same purpose: helping my clients get lasting results, not just temporary relief.

Many people come to me because they're dealing with:

🧠 Concussion symptoms or brain fog
💥 Chronic pain that just won't go away
😵 Headaches or dizziness
💪 Movement restrictions
🐎 Performance goals, both in and out of the saddle

I look at the body as an integrated system, because muscles, fascia, joints, nerves, movement, and the nervous system all influence one another. When we identify the key restriction and restore movement, the entire body has an opportunity to function more efficiently.

One of my favourite things to hear is:
"I didn't realize how much better I could feel."

Whether you're recovering from a concussion, training for your next competition, managing chronic pain, or simply want to keep doing the things you love for years to come, I'd love to help.

📍 Balanced Body Therapy
Inside Evolve Strength, Royal Oak | Calgary, AB

Unless you've been living under a rock lately, you've probably heard people talking about **berberine**.Some call it *"N...
08/12/2026

Unless you've been living under a rock lately, you've probably heard people talking about **berberine**.

Some call it *"Nature's Ozempic."* Others swear it's the next big thing for weight management.

The truth? Like most things in health, it's a little more nuanced than that.

Berberine is a naturally occurring plant compound that has been extensively studied for its role in supporting **healthy blood sugar metabolism, insulin function, cholesterol metabolism, cardiovascular health, and metabolic wellness.** Research also suggests it may support your body's natural **GLP-1 secretion**, which is one of the reasons it's become such a hot topic in conversations around healthy weight management.

One important thing to know is that **quality matters.** Berberine isn't absorbed particularly well on its own, which is why I recommend **Berberine-Evail™ by Designs for Health.** Their proprietary **Evail™ technology** is designed to enhance absorption, helping your body make better use of the ingredient.

As always, supplements aren't a substitute for healthy habits. They're one piece of the puzzle alongside movement, strength training, quality nutrition, good sleep, and stress management.

If you're curious whether Berberine-Evail™ might be a good fit for your health goals, I'd be happy to chat.

You can order it directly through my Designs for Health dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.ca/u/michellew/products/berb-evail-cn/ -CN

*If you have diabetes or take medication to manage your blood sugar, it's important to speak with your healthcare provider before starting berberine, as your medication may need adjustment.*

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600, 8888 Country Hills Boulevard NW
Calgary, AB
T3R0K4

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8pm - 2pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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