Where Cosmetic Acupuncture & Gua Sha Fit Cosmetic acupuncture and facial Gua Sha don’t try to override the system. They work with it. Acupuncture creates a small, targeted stimulus—encouraging circulation, repair, and collagen activity Gua Sha works more mechanically—improving tissue glide, reducing tension, and supporting lymphatic flow Research suggests Gua Sha can influence microcirculation, muscle tone, and fascial properties, helping tissues move and adapt mor

These small-group training sessions are designed specifically for women rebuilding strength after pregnancy and birth. Led by a personal trainer with 25+ years of experience

The Therapeutic Art Club is a supportive space for creative self-expression, personal exploration, and community connection.

Struggling to return to exercise after having a baby? Learn practical, realistic ways to reintroduce movement postpartum with patience, flexibility, and support.

What Is a “Pinched Nerve”? The term pinched nerve is commonly used to describe nerve irritation or compression, often referred to medically as radiculopathy when it involves the spine. This can occur when:

If you think about a hockey player, their game involves continuous skating, long strides, crossovers, passing, shooting, and contact. Now think about a goalie. Goalies don’t skate the length of the ice. They don’t take slapshots. They don’t battle in corners. Instead, goalies move explosively in short, powerful bursts—lateral pushes, dropping into and recovering from the butterfly, tracking pucks through traffic, and reacting in milliseconds. In reality, goalies possess a com

Living with chronic health conditions can be challenging, but managing them holistically offers a path to improved well-being and quality of life. Holistic management means addressing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - rather than just focusing on symptoms. This approach combines medical treatment with lifestyle changes, emotional support, and natural therapies to create a balanced and sustainable health plan. Understanding Chronic Health Management Chronic health ma

There’s a strange feeling that lives in the days between Christmas and New Year’s. Relief. Fatigue. A quiet pressure to “get ready” for January. And, if we’re honest, a bit of self-judgment about how the year went. But your body isn’t asking for a new version of you. It’s asking for a chance to feel like yourself again.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qi is the vital life force that animates everything, the energy that moves our body, digests our food, and gives us vitality. We often speak of two types of Qi: Pre-Heaven Qi and Post-Heaven Qi. Pre-Heaven Qi  is the essence we inherit from our parents. It is the deep constitutional energy that shapes our core vitality and tendencies. It’s like the savings account we’re born with. Post-Heaven Qi , on the other hand, is the energy we gene

Living with a chronic illness or persistent pain can be profoundly challenging, but adopting a whole-person approach, rooted in the idea that everything is connected, makes it possible to maintain a good quality of life. This philosophy recognizes that managing long-term health conditions requires more than just treating a single symptom; it demands a comprehensive plan addressing the interconnected physical, emotional, and social aspects of health. By treating each part, we

Mindset cue: movement snacks beat motivation Motivation dips when it’s cold or dark out. So rely less on “feel like it” and more on “just do two minutes.” Set a cue: brew your coffee, walk for two minutes. Drop your shoes by the door. Keep a resistance band next to your keys. The friction to start is minimal—and the win is real.

What to Do After a Car Accident: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide: ep 1: Stop, Breathe, and Check for Safety Accidents Happen: Take a deep breath. Stop your vehicle — leaving the scene is a serious offence. Check for injuries — if anyone is hurt, call 911 immediately. Move vehicles (if drivable) out of traffic; if not, turn on hazards and stay safe.

“TRX is all about meeting your body where it’s at,” says Naissa Preston, Personal Trainer and TRX Instructor at 4Points.“You don’t have to be super fit to start — it’s adjustable, safe, and incredibly effective for building total-body strength.”

Why You Might Not Feel It Right Away Immediately after an accident, adrenaline and stress hormones flood the body. They help you stay alert and focused — but they also mask pain. Once those chemicals start to settle (usually over the next 24–72 hours), stiffness, soreness, and even headaches can start to show up. This delay is completely normal and part of how your nervous system and immune system respond to injury.

Everyone should get checked by a health professional. Even if injuries seem minor, symptoms like headaches, neck pain, or stiffness often appear later.➡ Tip: Did you know you don't need to see a doctor to have your first assessment? It can sometimes be challenging to see a doctor quickly. In Alberta, you can also see a chiropractor or physiotherapist for your initial assessment — no doctor’s referral required.

In addition to needling, acupuncture often incorporates a range of complementary techniques, including cupping, gua sha (scraping therapy), auricular therapy, electro-acupuncture, acupressure and moxibustion. These modalities enhance and tailor the treatment to meet each individual’s unique needs, providing a holistic and integrated approach to healing.

When most people think about exercise, they picture muscles getting stronger, calories being burned, or lungs working harder. But there’s something happening deep inside your body that often gets overlooked—your muscles are actually talking to the rest of your body.

Stress is a common part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can seriously affect your health, especially your head. Many people...

Experiencing an auto accident can be a traumatic event that affects your physical health, emotional well-being, and daily life. Recovery...

As the office manager and benefits coordinator at 4 Points Health and Wellness, one of the most common questions I hear is: “How do I make the most of my extended health benefits?” It’s an important question—especially as we head into the last four months of the year. In Alberta, most benefit plans operate on a “use it or lose it” system.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at 4 Points Health & Wellness, I’ve seen firsthand how IV therapy can make a real difference for clients — whether they’re recovering from illness, training hard, managing stress, or just feeling a little run-down.

For so long, the options for these kinds of chronic injuries seemed limited. But in the ever-evolving world of recovery, innovative and more accessible therapies are emerging that can help us finally turn the corner. One of the most promising is shockwave therapy.

If you've got pain in your elbow, you might be wondering if you have tennis elbow or golfer's elbow. Let's take a quick look at what...

Did you know there's a special energy channel in your body that quietly supports your strength, clarity, and vitality every day? It’s called the Governing Vessel, or Du Mai—a key meridian in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that runs along your spine and all the way up to your brain.