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Great Pause: Mood, Mind & Menopause

2026-04-27T19:58:13+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 & Menopause2026-04-27T19:58:13+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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