Jacqueline Nugent RMT N.D.

Jackie Nugent, RMT, ND

The feet are a primary weight-bearing structure and play a key role in balance, gait, and overall biomechanics. Restrictions or dysfunction within the foot can contribute to compensatory patterns affecting the ankles, knees, hips, and lumbar spine.

A therapeutic foot massage is a focused, clinically-informed treatment designed to address both local tissue concerns and broader musculoskeletal function.

Clinical benefits may include:
• Reduction of muscular tension in intrinsic and extrinsic foot musculature
• Improved circulation and lymphatic drainage
• Decreased pain associated with conditions such as plantar fasciitis and overuse injuries
• Increased joint mobility within the foot and ankle complex
• Nervous system regulation, supporting a shift toward parasympathetic activity
• Improved postural alignment and gait mechanics

By addressing soft tissue restrictions and enhancing tissue function, this treatment can help reduce compensatory strain and support more efficient movement patterns.

This service is appropriate for individuals experiencing foot discomfort, those with high physical demands, and anyone seeking targeted, therapeutic care.

It may not exactly feel like it yet but winter is slowly beginning to soften here in Newfoundland, we are arrive at that quiet moment before things begin to bloom. The earth is still, but beneath the surface something is already shifting.
This March gathering is an invitation to step into that same space within yourself. Through breathwork, spinal energetics, Reiki support, meditation, and sound, we create the conditions for the body to unwind and for what has been held inside to begin opening.
Join Leslie and I in the Sun Room at Nova Yoga as we move through this gentle threshold toward spring.
Spaces are limited to keep this setting intimate💙✨️

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Just finished this amazing lymph flow qigong exercise on YouTube! Highly recommend

https://youtu.be/0gTJ_eBZy7g?si=wraYyH-TSvs3Z9p

*always check with health care provider before starting any physical routine

MORNING LYMPHATIC FLOW Come practice with me LIVE on Zoom! Let’s grow and stay healthy together—join our community at qiyogawithluchin.com Want the perfect outfit for QiGong or H...

Sore from shoveling? I have some 45 mins apts available this week, click the link below to see what is available
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Cupping therapy works by using suction to pull the skin, underlying tissue, and muscles into a cup, which expands blood vessels and significantly increases blood flow to the treated area.
This process is believed to trigger the body's natural healing responses and offers several physiological effects, although the exact mechanisms are not fully understood by Western medicine.

Key Mechanisms and Effects

Increased Circulation: The primary effect is boosting local blood circulation. This delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, aiding cell repair and healing, and helping to remove metabolic waste products.

Muscle and Fascia Release: The negative pressure helps decompress and lift layers of muscle and fascia (connective tissue), which can release tightness, reduce muscle tension and spasms, and improve flexibility and range of motion.

Pain Modulation: Cupping is thought to reduce pain through neurophysiological effects. The sensory input from the suction may activate large nerve fibers, which can help block pain signals from reaching the brain (Pain-Gate Theory) or stimulate the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals called endorphins.

Inflammation Reduction: By causing a micro-trauma and an intentional, localized inflammatory response, cupping prompts the body to send white blood cells and healing factors to the area, which can ultimately reduce overall inflammation.

Toxin Removal: Proponents believe cupping helps stimulate the lymphatic system, which is involved in waste elimination. This is thought to help draw out toxins, stagnant blood, and other waste products to the surface of the skin where they can be more easily processed and removed by the body.

Please note that my schedule is currently booked through mid-November.
However, cancellations occur frequently due to changing schedules.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact the clinic and Madonna will be happy to add you to our cancellation list.
709-229-7447

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