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Great Pause: Tired, Wired & Wide Awake

2026-04-21T20:51:58+00:00

Struggling with sleep in perimenopause and menopause? You’re not alone, and it’s not “just hormones.” Solving Perimenopause Sleep Struggling with sleep in perimenopause and menopause? You’re not alone, and it’s not “just hormones.” In [...]

Great Pause: Tired, Wired & Wide Awake2026-04-21T20:51:58+00:00

Great Pause: Mood, Mind & Menopause

2026-04-21T21:24:34+00:00

The Mental Health Journey Perimenopause and menopause can bring a wave of unexpected changes—many of them invisible and often misunderstood. Mood shifts. Poor sleep. Increased anxiety. Feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or simply “not like yourself.” [...]

Great Pause: Mood, Mind & Menopause2026-04-21T21:24:34+00:00

Part 4: Why You Feel Tight — And Who MAT Is Really For

2026-04-13T18:24:27+00:00

Let’s clear up one of the biggest misconceptions in the fitness and rehab world: Tightness is not the problem. It’s the symptom. Most people feel tight and immediately think: “I need to stretch more.” So [...]

Part 4: Why You Feel Tight — And Who MAT Is Really For2026-04-13T18:24:27+00:00

Part 3: Why MAT and Training Matter — Building a Strong, Resilient Body

2026-04-07T21:50:18+00:00

Let’s get one thing straight: MAT is not the finish line. It’s the starting point. MAT restores function. It turns muscles back on. But if you stop there, you’re leaving your potential on the table. [...]

Part 3: Why MAT and Training Matter — Building a Strong, Resilient Body2026-04-07T21:50:18+00:00

Part 2: What Happens During a MAT Session — From Assessment to Activation

2026-03-31T18:11:23+00:00

If you’ve never experienced Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT), you’re probably wondering what actually happens in a session. One of the most common questions I hear is: “Is this like massage?” Short answer—no. In fact, it’s [...]

Part 2: What Happens During a MAT Session — From Assessment to Activation2026-03-31T18:11:23+00:00

Part 1: Why Your Body Isn’t Responding — and What Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) Does Differently

2026-03-31T17:27:47+00:00

Welcome. I’m Stewart, founder of The Musclesmith, my health and performance service company. I’ve been a certified Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) Specialist since 2013, and my work focuses on helping people build strong, resilient bodies [...]

Part 1: Why Your Body Isn’t Responding — and What Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) Does Differently2026-03-31T17:27:47+00:00

Strong Women, Healthy Kids: The Foothills Health Expo

2026-03-17T18:42:19+00:00

Information coming soon for the first annual... Strong Women, Healthy Kids: The Foothills Health Expo Active Balance Health Centre so excited to work with Local.Love.Co.  Together, we are bringing you the first annual Strong Women, [...]

Strong Women, Healthy Kids: The Foothills Health Expo2026-03-17T18:42:19+00:00

Mid-Life Weight Gain – It’s not your will power!

2026-03-23T20:22:38+00:00

** SOLD OUT **  To WAIT LIST, please email: naturopath@activebalancehealth.ca   Why Weight Gain Happens in Menopause — And What Actually Works for Weight Loss   If you’ve hit your 40s or 50s and suddenly [...]

Mid-Life Weight Gain – It’s not your will power!2026-03-23T20:22:38+00:00
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