Jen Langlois, RMT
I’ve always been a hugger. Through high school, though I had no knowledge of massage,
I was the one people went to when they’d been kicked playing soccer, twisted their
ankle running, or kinked their neck in rugby. I never played the sports, but I loved
being the ‘go-to-girl’ for making people feel better.
The trend continued after high school when I attended university and decided to
become a personal trainer. Now I was working out, getting in shape, and experiencing
first hand the injuries and tweaks that come with physical exertion. My knowledge
increased, and I began to crave more information about anatomy, injury, and rehabilitation.
University, meanwhile, was not my cup of tea. I craved hands-on learning (literally!)
and decided to apply at Algonquin College in the Massage Therapy Program. I graduated
in June, 2006, and have been massaging people since. A problem solver by nature,
I gravitated towards athletes, gym-goers, and motor vehicle accident clients, who
need more than just a back rub.
I love the challenge of different injuries and ailments – in the last few years
I have dealt with numerous cases of whiplash, paralysis, tendonitis, fibromyalgia,
and everything from carpal tunnel to migraines to marathon injuries.
My philosophy of wellness revolves around awareness and activity. Pain is never
normal! The more aware we are of ourselves and what our bodies are trying to tell
us, the further we can get from pain. And the more we move – in the gym, playing
a sport, taking the dog for a walk – the more we can move, in a pain-free, functional
way.
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