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PHYSIO FACTS
PHYSIO NO HEALTH WITHOUT FACT
MENTAL HEALTH
At the mention of the term “physiotherapy”, what is the first image that comes to your mind? Maybe the term conjures thoughts of people engaging in exercise? Perhaps it crafts images of individuals plagued with complaints looking for pain management? Indisputably, physiotherapy is in the front-line answer to these physical health scenarios. However, what may be not so generally known is the benefits of physiotherapy in the realm of mental health.
The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being1. But the relationship between mental health and physical health is often misunderstood. The disconnection between “mind” and “body” creates the misconception that mental health is not connected with physical ailments and on the flip side, that a physical disease is not connected with mental health related symptoms. The reality is that both are intricately woven.
An investigation of published statistics validates this statement. In fact:
• Canadians who report symptoms of depression also report experiencing three times as many chronic physical conditions as the general population.2 • Canadians with chronic physical conditions have twice the likelihood of also experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder when compared to those without a chronic physical condition.3 • One out of every two Canadians with major depression and a co-existing chronic physical condition report limitation in their day-to-day activities.4
So, if the relationship exists – what role does physiotherapy play?
PHYSIOTHERAPY ENCOURAGES MOVEMENT.
Studies have shown that people with diminished mental health are more susceptible to inactivity and are at risk of a sedentary lifestyle. Additionally, prescribed medications to treat different mental health conditions can have side effects which result in the development of metabolic syndrome, obesity, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease5 . Engagement in movement can help reduce these effects! With physiotherapy being a profession rooted in the encouragement of activity – it is a brilliant fit!
PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN IMPROVE MOOD AND STRESS MANAGEMENT.
The physical activity associated with physiotherapy releases mood-regulating chemicals. What do these chemicals do? Endorphins are chemicals which act as the body’s natural pain reliever. Serotonin is a “feel-good” chemical that helps regulate mood and enhance feelings of happiness and positivity. Norepinephrine helps regulate stress and provides the brain with motivation during and after engaging in physical activity! What an amazing recipe physiotherapy can help facilitate!
PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN ASSIST IN THE REDUCTION OF PAIN.
Researchers once thought pain, anxiety and depression resulted from psychological rather than biological factors. The experience of pain is depressing and likewise depression may feel physically painful. But researchers have learned more about how the brain works and how the nervous system interacts with other parts of the body. They have discovered that pain shares some common biological mechanisms with anxiety and depression. The positive news is physiotherapy can greatly reduce or eliminate physical pain, which in turn can decrease emotional duress.
PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN INCREASE CONFIDENCE AND SELF ESTEEM.
Low self-confidence is often closely tied to reduced mental health. Therefore, building this is crucial. Physiotherapists can assist by creating plans that set achievable goals, helping and encouraging the reaching of these goals and aiding in seeing results. The research has shown that this formula has been proven to boost morale and self-esteem!
As outlined above, physiotherapy can be used as an integral part of a healthcare plan designed to heal the whole person. It has been said – there is ‘no health without mental health’. So, take a step forward. Consider adding a physiotherapist to your team of healthcare providers; these professionals will treat you holistically, body and mind.
References: 1. World Health Organization. Promoting mental health: concepts, emerging evidence, practice: a report of the World Health Organization, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse in collaboration with the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation and the University of Melbourne. World Health Organization, 2005. 2. Canadian Institute for Health Information, A Framework for Health Outcomes Analysis: Diabetes and Depression Case Studies. Ottawa: CIHI, 2008. 3. Evans, Dwight L., Dennis S. Charney, Lydia Lewis, Robert N. Golden, Jack M. Gorman, K. Ranga Rama Krishnan, Charles B. Nemeroff et al. “Mood disorders in the medically ill: scientific review and recommendations.” Biological psychiatry 58, no. 3 (2005): 175-189. 4. Patten, Scott B. “Long-term medical conditions and major depression in the Canadian population.” The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry 44, no. 2 (1999): 151-157. 5. Probst, Michel. “Physiotherapy and mental health.” Clinical physical therapy 230 (2017).
Stacey Braun (Physiotherapist, MPT, B.Sc, ASc)
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She grew up hearing that she would become a tattoo artist. It became a running joke that followed Clorissa after she constantly found herself filling up her friend’s arms with pictures and artwork during breaks at school or throughout time at summer camp. Fast forward a couple of decades, which included her becoming a wife and a mom of two kids, and the fate spoken over Clorissa turned out to be accurate, as she is now the proud owner of Body Art by Clorissa Penner. Here, she provides a variety of services, including Tattoos, Piercings, Permanent Makeup, Micropigmentation and Paramedic Micropigmentation. These are performed in a clean and welcoming environment, which helps clients relax and enjoy the creative experience.
While she has always been artistic, becoming a tattoo artist was never a serious thought for the longest time. It wasn’t until a local tattoo artist, a friend of a friend, offered to take Clorissa under his wing and give her an opportunity to learn the trade and test out her abilities. It all looked really promising, until after six months when he would move away, taking her opportunity with him.
It was sometime later, while at home after the birth of her second child, that Clorissa began to intentionally decide on what she wanted her future to look like. “I started to stir the pot on the idea of either going back to school for something or taking some courses to get out of the regular nine to five.” She followed her passions and became certified in Permanent Makeup, Micropigmentation and Body Piercing, with the hope to be her own boss in the industry. “It just so happened that as I was doing this, an old classmate of mine was starting up a space for her business, and was looking for renters” said Clorissa. She was able to get a spot right away at Nikki’s Beauty Bar and built up a clientele quite quickly through referrals and support from Nikki and her community at the salon.
After a few months of working under a commission based agreement, Clorissa felt ready to commit to operating her own business within the salon. “With each service completed I felt more and more comfortable and confident” said Clorissa on the process of building her business and developing her own identity as a body artist. “It also helps having a graphic designer as a husband” she said, as Clorissa and Ed run the business as a team, with him taking the lead in social media, photography and helping with other components related to the business side of things.
The start-up date was set for January 2020, with all the preparation and hard work culminating to fulfill her dream. While everything appeared to be right on track, incredible adversity would immediately hit their infant business when Covid 19 forced her to shut it down completely. “This was not the typical business start-up” said Clorissa, “we faced difficulties that
even well established businesses struggled to navigate.” It was an incredibly unnerving time, hoping and waiting for even a glimmer of good news that might give them clarity about their future. “It was a time of constant questioning” said Clorissa, “will people even have money to spend on luxuries or will I just have to quit?” After lots of questioning and pursuing creative ways to keep her business alive, they got the green light they had been waiting for. “When we finally re-opened, it was exactly the opposite of what I was afraid of” as she booked up immediately and saw the support of her community like never before.
Social Media was able to play a huge role in bringing in clients, as the business has been able to showcase their greater focus on piercings and tattoos. “I think the tattooing part has really shined lately” said Clorissa who has continually grown in confidence and skill while gaining the trust of clients, many who have come back for additional projects. “I focus on black and shading, while also having a real attraction to thin lines and delicate work such as floral and script” said Clorissa, with memorials and family representation also being very popular. “It definitely makes a person emotional” said Clorissa about her work, “it’s amazing how from start to finish, you really get to know a client.” The story behind a project is always intertwined with the piece of art, and the relationship that is created helps to add depth and emotion to the tattoo itself. “When someone opens up I can get a feel for what needs to be included in the piece” said Clorissa, “we can really work together in designing it.” While starting off by creating smaller and simpler pieces, Clorissa’s projects have quickly grown as she has even started sleeves for some of her clients. Building this trust has been an incredibly rewarding and exciting journey, involving the development of further technique and doing the research to keep honing her craft. This includes a mentorship under her own personal tattoo artist which has proven to be incredibly helpful.
Permanent Makeup is another one of the popular services done by Clorissa, which is done through injecting pigment into the most superficial layers of the skin, enhancing the natural beauty of the client. The pigment is made of iron oxide which is a hypo allergenic ingredient and proven to be safe. For brows there is the option of Microblading, a natural look made up of individual hair strokes, Powderbrows which is a more filled in makeup look, and finally Clorissa’s favourite, a Hybridbrow, which is a combination of both. Permanent Eyeliner is available from a full, thick line to a more subtle enhancement which takes away the worry of smudging or fading throughout the day. There are many different options for lips, from a lip liner, to a full 3D or a blush finish. Permanent Makeup is a solid investment as
Paramedic Micropigmentation has become somewhat of a passion project for Clorissa after seeing people in her life go through cancer treatments. It is an amazing way to help people feel good about themselves and rebuild self-confidence by either camouflaging scars, blending skin spots caused by Vitiligo or helping to restore the appearance of breasts that have been operated on. Work can also be done on the scalp to make thinning hair appear fuller and thicker and give balding heads the appearance of having a shaved haircut.
One of the more important reasons for visiting a certified body artist is the peace of mind in knowing that the environment and equipment being used is safe and sterile. One of the main areas it is noticed and appreciated is in Body Piercing, where the use of a hollow needle is much safer than a piercing gun. “Piercing guns use blunt force to push the jewelry through the ear” explains Clorissa, “this makes jagged edges in the ear and creates a place for bacteria to accumulate.” The method also takes longer to heal, making it overall more susceptible to infection, especially considering the piercing gun is not able to be sterilized. The hollow needle used by professionals is discarded after each use and creates space for the jewelry to sit. This method results in smooth edges in the skin and an overall quicker healing time.
Clorissa’s journey to becoming a body artist and business owner may look different than some and has definitely had its challenges; but it is one that she has no regrets taking and has come to absolutely love the career she has pursued. “I love that my job is consistently inconsistent” she said in describing her day to day work, which is made up of a variety of projects with every day being different from the previous. “The number one thing about my job is getting to know my clients and building relationships with them” said Clorissa, “being able to hear the stories behind the artwork and build connections is the most important thing for me.”
It took a final leap of faith in the face of fear and second guessing to go back to school and then again to create her own business. Clorissa credit’s the overwhelming support she has received from her family at Nikki’s Beauty Bar as well as the incredible support from her parents in getting her to where she is today and doing what she loves to do.
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Morden Trail around the Lake - Great Canadian Trail (Photo and content credit to Carman Faulkner)
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The Discovery Nature Sanctuary is a hidden refuge for nature, tucked away amongst the busy industrial community that surrounds it. The sanctuary provides people with easy walking trails that access 32 acres of natural habitat, including 7 acres of wetlands. Come take a stroll and enjoy the beautiful Discovery Nature Sanctuary.
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With entertainment options available for all age levels, VB’s is the perfect entertainment facility for your next outing! Between bowling, mini golf, the indoor play structures, virtual golf…this place has it all! And don’t forget to grab a bite to eat from their delicious King Pinz Pub & Grill! They won Explore Morden Winkler’s Burger Week Challenge in 2020! Check them out!
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Sharptooth Adventures is a dinosaur themed indoor play centre. We feature an enormous play centre, Giant Bouncy Castle, and a fossil design climbing wall. We take pride in minimizing our carbon footprint, soooo... all of our products are served on reusable, compostable or recyclable dishes. Stop in and play anytime or book a birthday party.
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Winkler Centennial Golf Course is a public course that offers 18 beautiful holes, a full practice facility and a fantastic restaurant. Their brand new club house includes the beautiful Mulligans Restaurant with a large patio overlooking the course as well as our Pro Shop which is fully stocked. They suggest tee time booking prior to arriving for your convenience.
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The Minnewasta Golf and Country Club is located in Morden, Manitoba on the edge of the beautiful Pembina escarpment. It features naturally hilly terrain with various types of trees bordering the fairways. The Dead Horse Creek, which winds its way throughout the golf course, is a challenging and attractive feature of the area. Wildlife, which can be spotted throughout the course, add to the golf experience.
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Our hope is that the Meridian Exhibition Centre is a place where our community and visitors can thrive, grow, and succeed. The MEC was designed to be a gathering place for families, communities, organizations and corporations. Come enjoy the free indoor walking track, the fieldhouse, the playroom and the arena! You ALL belong at the MEC!
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Winkler Arts and Culture, Inc. is a volunteer organization whose mission is focused on providing opportunities to share art in its various forms while celebrating the culture that brings art alive. Winkler Arts and Culture is dedicated to providing opportunities to teach, share and celebrate artistic and cultural expression, through education, programs and a community space. Come check out a local artist and don’t worry about any admission fee!
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Explore ‘Life in the Past Lane’ at the Pembina Threshermen’s Museum in Southern Manitoba (Hwy #3 between Winkler & Morden). Five designated heritage buildings plus many others await your arrival and provide acres of old-fashioned fun as you step back in history and experience life as it was in a pioneer prairie town.
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Restaurants with Patios for Summer dining: Mr Mikes BPs Ck’s Lounge Charley Bs Iceburgs Rocks Bar & Grill Georges Twisters Mulligans The Oaks The Burrito Place Dairy Queen Winkler Dairy Queen Morden McDonalds Winkler McDonalds Morden Ichkaben Doner Kabab Restaurant Kitchen of Spices WangDao Bistro A & W Rendezvous Brewery Bella’s Castle Tea House Coffee Culture Morden Coffee Culture Winkler Tim Hortons Winkler Tim Hortons Morden Dimi’s Doner Kebabs & Gyros Whitecap Kings Deli
CK’s Lounge
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The CFDC is home to thousands of marine fossil specimens representing more than 20,000 fossils, including Bruce, the Guinness Records holder as the largest exhibited Mosasaur in the world! In 1974 Bruce was discovered north of Thornhill within the Pembina Member of the Pierre Shale Formation. A summer is not complete without a selfie with Bruce!
CFDC (Photo credit to Carmen Faulkner)
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Situated in the clock tower building at 352 Stephen Street, Pembina Hills Art Museum’s gift shop and art gallery display a wide selection of original arts and crafts, gifts, and local souvenirs. They feature a variety of oil, acrylic, and watercolour paintings, drawings, photographs, wood turned bowls, stained glass windows, books, candles, prints, pottery, cards, jewellery, organic food products, and wooden pens.
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A Paint Your Own Pottery Studio & Boutique located at 1027 Mountain Avenue in Winkler, Clay Owl provides everything needed to create unique & personalized works of art. Appointments or reservations are only needed for larger groups or parties to ensure space is available. Perfect for birthday parties, bridal or baby showers, girls night, date night, office parties.
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Did you know that you can rent a paddleboard locally? It’s true. You can rent paddleboards (as well as canoes and kayaks), from the Morden Paddle Club, which is located right on Lake Minnewasta. For more information on board rental, visit the Morden Paddle Clubs website at mpa.mb.ca. You can also rent canoes and kayaks, or join in the next event!
Paddleboarding (Photo Credit for the photos in this blog is given to @desirae201, who is an avid paddleboarder & mountain biker/sports enthusiast who lives in Morden, MB)
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Forget peeling off barcodes, stickers, labels, from other provinces, countries, forget scrubbing off wax coatings. Come to Winkler and Morden to meet the people who worked the land and grew the food that makes ‘farm-to-table,’ a reality. Winkler’s Market runs 4-6pm every Tuesday through October 5th. www.facebook.com/WinklerFarmersMarket
Morden’s Farmers’ Market is 4-6pm every Thursday through the end of the season. For information, visit their facebook, or the Morden Chamber of Commerce Site. www.facebook.com/MordenMarket
Farmers Markets (Winkler and Morden) (Write up credit to Carmen Faulkner)
