If you’re getting back into exercise after an injury, illness, or a long break, it’s a great idea to start by filling out the PAR-Q Physical Activity Readiness questionnaire to make sure it’s safe for you to begin. If anything flags on the questionnaire, check in with your doctor before jumping into a new routine.

Once you’re cleared, start slow and stay consistent. Your lungs may bounce back quickly, but your joints and tendons often need more time to adapt. Building the habit is far more important than chasing big goals right away. Try to focus on how movement makes you feel rather than just the end result.

Choose activities you actually enjoy and that align with your goals, and lean into the social side of exercise by finding a workout buddy, joining a team, or taking a class. And most importantly, setbacks are normal. Exercise is never all or nothing. You can always slow down, take a break, and start again. You’ve got this!

We are excited to announce Caitlin Price (Romaniw’s) return from parental leave. She will be back January 5th in Hamilton Mondays (9-12pm), Wednesdays (2-5pm) and Fridays (9-12pm). Caitlin is a seasoned Physiotherapist who is fully ART certified, she’s been with the clinic since 2012. We are very excited to welcome her back and we know her patients will be happy to hear of her return. Previous patients of Caitlin’s can contact the Hamilton office to book with her in the New Year. Caitlin is also accepting new patients.

Join us in welcoming our newest team member, Chris Romaniw RMT to both the Hamilton and Hagersville clinics. Chris holds a Bachelor of Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia, a Diploma in Massage Therapy, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. He grew up in Hamilton playing competitive hockey and soccer before running track at UBC, and has spent over a decade working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with both professional and youth athletes. Chris is passionate about helping clients return to the activities they love, whether that means training for competition, exercising recreationally, recovering from injury, or reducing pain and improving daily function. Outside of work, he enjoys strength training, trail running, coaching youth sports, and spending time with his wife and kids. Chris has been with us for the last 2 months and he is booking traditional massage appointments while developing his assessment and ART skills.