The “skinny” on summer cocktails
Summer has arrived! We hope you are enjoying the sunshine, cooling off by crystal blue pools or glistening lakes, all of it complete with a wonderful cocktail in your hand. Summer cocktails have become increasingly popular. They are creative and beautiful,...
Stay Hydrated
This summer promises to be a hot and humid one. Here are some tips to keep you healthy and hydrated while you beat the heat.Drink up. Drinking regularly is key to staying well hydrated. Aim for a minimum of 8 glasses of fluids each day, even more if...
COVID-19 Protocols
In the face of this unprecedented event, Cappino remains committed to doing what is necessary to keep our employees and our clients safe. Telehealth has become the lifeline for most patients and clinics. Cappino has been servicing many clients through...
Virtual appointments now available
While our physical clinics remain temporarily closed, we are still assessing and treating clients through telehealth.The concept of telehealth is simple.It involves using technology, such as computers and mobile devices, to communicate with you in order...
How to talk to kids about COVID-19
Just as I continue to advocate about the need to talk with children about death and dying, given the experience we are currently living through, I thought it might be helpful to provide some clear suggestions about how to navigate some conversations related to COVID...
Cappino Physio Shoulder Pain Treatment
If you notice that you’re suffering from shoulder pain, there are couple of things you should try at home before seeing your doctor. You may use cold compresses to reduce the swelling, apply heat in order to relax the muscles, and pay attention to your daily...
Where does cupping come from, and what are the benefits?
Where does Cupping come from? Cupping therapy has been around for over 3 thousand years. The first record of this form of alternative medicine dates from 1,550 B.C. in Egypt. It was used as a method to purify the body. This therapy technique has been used by many...
Why you shouldn’t wait to seek treatment
TMJ It could start as a mild irritation when biting down, or a faint popping noise when chewing. Don’t ignore them as they could be the early indicators of instability in the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). Problems in the TMJ, or jaw joint, can lead to serious...
Tips for safer shoveling
The snow has arrived! Tips from Cappino physiotherapist Monica Trozzo on safer shoveling: Have a good technique Bend your knees and lift the snow using your knees not your back. Slightly arch your back and keep it arched while you lift the snow. Grab the shovel lower...
Preventing back pain at the office
If you are spending long days at your desk, it can become very uncomfortable for your back and shoulders. Cappino physiotherapist Monica Trozzo provides some tips to combat back pain at your desk: 1. Sit like a stickman! Back straight, ears over shoulders, hips at 90...