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Prioritizing your well-being shouldn’t have to mean compromising your monthly budget! Dive into our latest article to discover five incredible, completely free digital tools—from expert-backed workout guides to supportive wellness communities—designed to help you smash your health goals without spending a single dime.

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What is your May long weekend vibe?
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The James Bay and Esquimalt clinics will be closed Saturday through Monday and our all-star practitioners and admin team will return Tuesday.
Appointments can always be booked or modified online by clicking the link below and logging into your client profile 👇
https://labhealth.janeapp.com/
Phone messages and emails will be answered on Tuesday.

From our LAB Health Family to yours, Happy May Long Weekend!
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Calling all 🎾Picklers🥒
Here are 5 simple tests you can do at home to check whether your body is ready for the court — and what to do if it isn't.
Test 1: One-Leg Balance
Stand near your kitchen counter for safety. Lift one foot slightly and try to balance for 30 seconds without grabbing on. Repeat on the other side.
Aim for: 30 seconds each side with eyes open, 10 seconds with eyes closed.
🎾Almost every movement in pickleball — stepping sideways, reaching for a shot, pivoting — requires momentary single-leg balance. Shaky balance is the number one fall risk on the court.
Test 2: Chair Stand
Sit in a firm chair with arms crossed over your chest. Stand up and sit back down as many times as you can in 30 seconds — no hands.
Aim for: At least 10–12 times depending on your age.
🎾Strong legs help you crouch for low shots, change direction quickly, and stop safely without stumbling.
Test 3: Trunk Rotation
Sit upright in a chair with feet flat on the floor and arms crossed over your chest. Gently twist your upper body to the right, then to the left.
Aim for: A comfortable quarter-turn in each direction, without pain or a big difference between sides.
🎾Every swing in pickleball involves your core rotating. Stiffness here leads to compensations — and usually back or shoulder pain.
Test 4: Walk, Turn, and Sit (Timed Up and Go)
Sit in a chair. When ready, stand up, walk forward about 10 feet, turn around, walk back, and sit down. Time yourself.
Aim for: 12 seconds or less.
🎾Pickleball involves constant changes of direction. Research shows that players who take longer on this test are at significantly higher risk of falling on the court.
Test 5: Knee to Wall (Ankle Mobility)
Stand facing a wall, about a hand's length away. Keeping your heel flat on the floor, bend your knee forward and try to touch the wall. Notice if your heel lifts before your knee reaches the wall, and whether both sides feel equal.
Aim for: Your toes roughly 9–10 centimetres from the wall, heel flat, both sides similar.
🎾Stiff ankles change the way your whole body moves and increase your fall risk, especially during lunges and quick stops.
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From the very first kicks to those rapid adolescent growth spurts, our Esquimalt clinic is here to support your family’s wellness journey! We are thrilled to offer focused Perinatal and Paediatric Massage Therapy—because everyone in the family deserves to feel their best.
For the Mamas-to-Be & New Moms 🤰
Whether you are navigating the physical shifts of pregnancy or the "new parent" hustle, RMT is a game-changer. It helps reduce swelling, eases lower back and pelvic discomfort, and provides that much-needed moment of calm.
Mother’s Day Hint: With Mother's Day just around the corner, why not give an expecting or new mom the gift of relief? A massage treatment is the ultimate way to say, "You’re doing amazing, Mama." 💐
For the Little Ones & Growing Teens 👶✨
Massage isn't just for adults!
Infants: Can benefit from improved sleep patterns, eased digestion (colic/gas relief), and healthy circulatory development.
Kids & Adolescents: Helps manage "growing pains," reduces sports-related tension, and offers a healthy way to manage stress and anxiety in a busy world.
Ready to Book? 🤝
Take a proactive step for your family’s health today. Our warm and welcoming RMT, Sean in Esquimalt, is ready to help you and your little ones thrive.
https://labhealth.janeapp.com/locations/lab-health-physio-esquimalt/book #/discipline/3/treatment/31

April is cancer awareness month. For those facing a cancer diagnosis, it can be an overwhelming journey into the unknown, but tools like Lancaster University’s "metaphor menu" can provide vital perspective and mental clarity. Establishing a strong support system is essential, particularly through physical activity which helps manage treatment fatigue and significantly improves recovery outcomes.

Lab Health’s cancer rehab physio, Nadine Stunzi, is available to help you navigate these physical challenges by creating a tailored plan that treats exercise as medicine.
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To learn more about navigating your journey with metaphors and professional physical support, we invite you to click below and read the whole blog.
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Exercise and the "C" Word Cancer is a scary word. Most of us have been touched by cancer, whether in a family member, friend, or personal experience. It is made more terrifying because after a diagnosis, outcomes are measured in probabilities and statistics. Facing the unknown puts us out of balance, making it difficult to p...