Blog | Jen Fleming RMT | Hamilton, ON

Stressed out? Relaaax.

I recently returned from a vacation and it was quite honestly the first time I had actually relaxed on vacation. I typically worry (hello...

Anatomy of a Cancellation Policy

Jen Fleming RMT's Cancellation Policy as at the end of this post. Cancellation policies. Those things you quickly read over when booking...

Massage the Trauma Out of My Body!

"I store my stress in my neck and shoulders." "My trauma is stored in my hips." "Can you find the trauma in my body and massage it out?"...

Fascia! Fascia! Fascia!

In late March I attended a workshop on fascial work lead by Tracie Skolny RMT, founder of On Point Seminars. For the last few weeks I...

A Wondering on Neurodivergence and Persistent Pain

I feel I should start by saying I am not an expert on either of these subjects. I'm a layperson when it comes to neurodivergence, and...

Let me check my schedule...

When should I come back for my next massage? Many people ask this question and the answer is sometimes tricky to articulate. Usually I...

Are Trauma-Informed Care services the same as trauma recovery services?

Short answer? No. One is a means of doing something -- pretty much anything -- and one is a service with a specific end goal, recovery...

Hello 2024, Please be gentle!

Today is January 1, 2024. I just got some finishing touches put on my office space (as much as I could, I still need to get a piece or...

TMJD and Anxiety: Is there a link?

Back in November I saw a meme that stated something like “the psoas muscle is the first muscle to respond in the startle reflex.” I...