Lisa Lanthier, RMT

June is National Indigenous History Month, today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and settlers, we have got some work to do. ⁣
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How are you actively working toward truth and reconciliation? What are some assumptions about Indigenous Peoples you’ve made that you are challenging?⁣
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Did you know that right outside where I live (what is sometimes called London) is actually Treaty 6 territory of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples? ⁣
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Did you know that there are currently 28 long term boil water advisories in place in Canada that have been in place for OVER 25 YEARS?! Imagine not being able to turn on your tap and have a drink, or take a shower without first boiling that water. For 25 years. And there are so many shorter term boil water advisories in place as well. ⁣
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A great resource to check out is www.homeonnativeland.com to learn more about whose land you’re on, what’s really going on in this country in relation to First Nations peoples, and what you can do to help. ⁣
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Let’s also celebrate Indigenous leadership and excellence, today and every day! Who are your favourite Indigenous leaders/ social media personalities/ every day people doing amazing things?! ⁣
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Come along with me as we celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day and month, and learn more in order to help become facilitators in decolonizing this land and our own minds. ⁣
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Happy Pride month everyone!! We’ve come so far, but still have so far to go. Join me in celebrating the entire Q***r spectrum 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 ⁣
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Never forget that Pride started with a riot ✊ because of rampant and ongoing police brutality and was championed by Trans people of colour. Without folks like Marsha P. Johnson, we would not be where we are today! ⁣
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Today is the international day of Trans visibility. Why does this matter? Trans folks continue to experience higher su***de and trauma rates, continue to be invalidated in the medical profession, continue to be made invisible in society. All of this is, of course, unacceptable, and it is up to their cis allies to make sure we all do better. ⁣
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To my trans friends and to all trans people- I see you. You are valid. Your identity is real. You matter. You are loved. I will always fight for you. ⁣
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Yo! The school I teach at is offering an athletic focused massage therapy clinic- no cost to clients who want to come in and be treated by a student! So if that pickleball injury has been driving you bonkers or your persistent plantar fasciitis from running just won’t get lost, register for this clinic and get in the road to recovery!!

“Systems of oppression rely on severing the connection we innately have with our bodies.” Let that sink in for a moment. ⁣
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This is why it is so imperative that I work to liberate bodies, to reject arbitrary standards of beauty, to celebrate and exalt the bodies we live in. This is why I encourage you not to worry about shaving your legs before your appointment. Why I constantly talk about stretch marks, cellulite, rolls, etc being a regular everyday sight in my work. Why I Why I am always bringing the conversation back to different sizes and shapes of bodies still being okay, still being worthy. ⁣
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Because I REFUSE to be complicit in our continued oppression, and I celebrate and hold high what our bodies do every day. The liberation of our bodies requires a revolution, and I invite you to join me in it. ⁣
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Perfect “midnight snack” strain cherry tomatoes from my garden. The first of the season. And notice how they’re all different shapes and sizes and colours and they’re all still gorgeous? 😉 ⁣
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How are you spending your Friday night? My neurologist and I are hoping this MRI will help get to the bottom of the persistent I’ve been having for quite some time. ⁣
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The hospital was very persistent in asking for my weight. I was told to “just tell them something- they have to put a number in the system”. But honest to god, I cannot figure out what my weight has to do with an MRI of my head and neck. if you happen to know why this is necessary, please let me know. Because to me this is and entirely unnecessary 🙄🙄🙄 ⁣
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Fingers crossed this leads to some answers because dang, are no joke. ⁣
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Mask update! ⁣
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As of June 8th, masks are no longer required during your massage therapy appointment. I am also no longer required to wear one. ⁣
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If you want to keep wearing one during your appointment and/ or you want me to wear one, that’s totally fine! Please don’t be afraid to let me know if you want me to put one on- I want you to feel comfortable and safe during your time with me and this extends to masks too. ⁣
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Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!⁣
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Happy Pride month to all of my beautiful Q***r clients, friends, and family. This month, let’s remember how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go.

As Mama Lauper always says “I see your true colours, and that’s why I love you” 🎶

What will you do to celebrate Pride this year?

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