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Best of Kelowna 2019

Ross — Mon, 27 May 2019 16:15:52 +0000

We are honored to be nominated for Best of Kelowna
Be sure to vote for your favorite local business
FYI – Body-Wize has been nominated for Best Health Practitioner

#vote #supportlocal #kelowna

www.bestof.kelowna.com

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Introduction to Hellerwork Structural Integration

Ross — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:36:28 +0000

Hellerwork Structural Integration is the most “evolved” form of the original “Rolfing Recipe”.

This workshop introduces the first session of the 11 session Hellerwork Series to Bodyworkers of all modalities.

The intention is to encourage students to pursue Hellerwork as an occupation. Learn more or sign up on our courses page

Introduction to Hellerwork Structural Integration #1 (April 27-28)

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Golf Season is Almost Here! Are YOU Ready?

Ross — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:48:57 +0000

It might feel like this winter won’t end, but we are just a few weeks from golf season!

Are you ready to have your best season ever?

Most committed golfers are so anxious for the season to start that at the first opportunity we head out to the driving range, hit a few buckets of balls and then book the first tee time that we can. I don’t think there is any better way to enjoy spring in the Okanagan than by taking in an early round of golf. However, it seems that every year I talk to a lot of golfers who have missed part of a season due to an injury, or find that they are tiring easily or finding golf painful. This great sport should be fun and relaxing, not stressful or painful.

What is going wrong?

An important question to ask is “How did your last season end?” Were you finding yourself stiff and sore after a round, or did you miss part of the season due to an injury or pain? Did you find yourself tiring earlier than usual during a round or while swinging at the range? Did your handicap end up where you wanted it to?

Another common complaint I hear from golfers is that they spend a lot of time practicing and playing but aren’t seeing the improvement that they want. Hours of practice should translate into a better score, not frustration and sore joints.

The answer to both of these issues – pain and fatigue or slow improvement lies in HOW you are practicing and playing. As with so many things in life,

THE ISSUE IS IN THE TISSUE!

The secret to pain free golf and a better score is in your body’s postural alignment. With the correct balance, alignment and core strength, you can improve your game, reduce pain and free from your Kelowna old injury. This alignment is the key to long-term success in golf.

Spending time at the driving range is important, but it only helps your game if you are practicing the right strokes with the right balance and alignment. If your body’s skeletal and muscular systems are not correctly aligned, you will simply reinforce bad swing habits, tire quickly and increase your risk of Kelowna old injury. By correcting your posture, creating a balanced and aligned body system, and improving your core strength, you can begin working on your swing in a way that will allow you to golf pain free, avoid Kelowna old injury and improve your handicap.

Unique system of total body health

Body-Wize is a unique system of total body health that focuses on balance, alignment and posture. By aligning your body first, you will be able to practice pain and injury free and improve your game much more quickly. BEFORE you head to the range, make an appointment with Body-Wize. Over the next six to eight weeks focus on your core and balance and 2017 will be your best golf season yet!

Call today (250-717-3553) to book an appointment and discuss how Body-Wize can reduce or eliminate your pain and lower your handicap.

Looking for some tools or exercises that you can do at home now to get ready for the season? You can download my ebook, The Core of Golf containing exercises that you can start now. I also have a durable hardcover exercise book that fits in your golf bag. Both are available through the Body-Wize website.

If you are in the Okanagan or Kelowna feeling ‘rundown’ looking to restore your energy, reduce pain and build your ideal health, book an appointment with Body-Wize. At your initial consultation Ross will examine the causes of imbalance and misalignment and work with you to build a customized plan that takes into account your unique situation. You owe it to your mind and body to live the best, healthiest life that you can!

Contact Ross Today

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You Can’t Separate Mind and Body

Ross — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:30:37 +0000

Suffering from chronic low energy and fatigue? In Kelowna feeling ‘rundown’ constantly like your body is not performing the way that it should be? Having difficulty sleeping? All of these issues may be connected to both imbalance in the body and to your state of mind.

In our current culture we push our bodies as hard as we can, treating them like machines that we can work relentlessly. We are under-slept, over-tired, stressed and yet we expect our bodies to keep performing at a high level. We ignore signals are bodies give out that we are suffering. The result is often illness, soreness, fatigue or even more serious health ailments.

What is the answer to poor health or chronic pain?

Fortunately, there is an answer! Our bodies contain the wisdom to heal themselves, we just need to work with them to do it. Our minds and bodies are completely interconnected. By working on the whole being you can restore health and eliminate pain.

The secret lies in balance, alignment and a whole body approach to treatment, which takes time, focus and work. There are no quick fixes. You may be able to find short term relief from some treatments or drugs, but the key to repairing our bodies for the long-term and reducing or eliminating pain is creating balance.

The stress and tension that we carry with us can lead to physical imbalance, holding tissue and muscles in the wrong positions. This imbalance leads to pain, soreness and injury. Restoring overall balance can eliminate this pain.

To treat his own chronic pain issues, Ross Short of Body-Wize explored many different therapies and created a powerful combination of techniques that work together to restore the body’s alignment. In Kelowna feeling ‘rundown’, the techniques he practices – Hellerwork Structural Integration, Pilates, Reiki and Whole Body Vibration – address balance in the whole body. While each of these proven therapies can be effective on its own, by using them in combination Ross is able to reduce or eliminate pain for the long term, and restore vitality for his clients.

Mind, Body and Emotion

Through his work, Ross is able to address the mental, physical and emotional issues that lead to poor health. Integrating the emotions into the overall therapeutic process can reduce stress and tension, leading to better sleep, increased energy and better health.

Your body is not a machine, it is part of a complete mind body system. By working them together you can create your own ideal health. The secret lies in understanding that we cannot separate our minds from our bodies. Your body is NOT a machine, it is part of a complete system of who you are that can lead to ideal health if properly treated and managed.

Contact Ross Today

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Unlock Your Body’s Wisdom

Ross — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 17:12:04 +0000

Tired, sore, injured? Suffering from stress and fatigue? We all spend so much time pushing our bodies to perform – over working them, poor sleep habits, poor training habits – and become frustrated and upset when we end up sick, sore or injured. There is an answer! Your body already has the wisdom that leads to better health.

The secret lies in understanding that we cannot separate our minds from our bodies. Your body is NOT a machine, it is part of a complete system of who you are that can lead to ideal health if properly treated and managed.

Ross Short created the unique Body-Wize system to deal with his own chronic pain and health issues. He now has a success rate of 93% in eliminating or significantly reducing the pain his clients experience. This is not a quick fix or miracle cure. It is a system of understanding and working with the body’s key systems to eliminate chronic pain Kelowna, to undo poor habits and restore optimal health.

Join Ross for a free one hour seminar to learn about this incredible system to eliminate chronic pain Kelowna and how it can reduce your pain and fatigue and restore your health. In this one hour seminar you will learn:

How the proven Body-Wize system can reduce or eliminate your pain;
Ross personal story and how he came to create this system;
How Body-Wize has worked for many people like you to restore their health;
How the proven Body-Wize system can work for you.

Unlock your body’s wisdom now!

This unique, free seminar takes place from 7pm to 8pm on November 8^th, 2016.

The seminar will be held in the Body-Wize Studio 925 Tronson Drive, Kelowna

There are very limited spaces remaining

Reserve your seat today at 250-717-3553 or email Ross.Short@shaw.ca

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Your Inner Cyclist

Ross — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:30:14 +0000

Have you been cycling and training hard this summer? Are you noticing more fatigue, aches and pains? Has your performance increased less than you wanted it to, or decreased? Do your long rides result in back pain and soreness?

In any sport it is essential to have a properly aligned spine, but it is particularly important in cycling. An improperly fitted bike, or the wrong posture while cycling can result in tremendous strain on the spine as well neck pain and lower back pain. Without the proper curve of the spine, all of the hours on your bike can be doing more harm than good. Prolonged training can actually accentuate improper alignment, leading to injury, strain and fatigue. By learning about proper alignment you can ensure your exercise is leading to positive results.

Join me for a free one hour seminar to learn about the value of correct posture while cycling. The correct spine position and alignment will lead to reduced pain and fatigue and increased cycling performance. In this one hour seminar you will learn:

The importance of pelvic position and how to create a “neutral” spine;
How proper alignment can improve your cycling performance;
How to ensure that the time on your bike is increasing endurance;
How the proven Body-Wize system can reduce the risk of injury;
How to effectively heal past cycling injuries;
How you can reduce or eliminate pain caused by prolonged cycling.

Your Inner Cyclist – increasing your performance

This unique, free seminar takes place from 7 to 8pm

on September 6th, 2016.

The seminar will be held in the Body-Wize Studio 925 Tronson Drive, Kelowna

Reserve your seat at 250-717-3553 or email Ross.Short@shaw.ca

Cycling is a fabulous exercise, but only if it is working to build a strong, aligned, fit body.

Reserve your seat today!

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Working Hard or Hardly Working?

Ross — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:06:38 +0000

How Postural Alignment Improves Your Game

Are you working hard at your golf game but not taking strokes off? Do you feel stiff or sore after a round? Are you having to miss games or cut time at the range short because you are too tired or sore to play? Have you lost part of a season due to an injury? You might know the game and be putting in the time, but without proper postural alignment you might be harming your body and reinforcing bad habits rather than improving your swing. Golf should be fun and healthy, but you need to do it right!

The key to lowering your score and staying healthy is postural alignment. With balance and alignment you can improve your game and golf injury free. It is the key to long-term success in golf.

Join me for a free one hour seminar to learn about the value of balance and alignment. Proper set-up and alignment will reduce your risk of injury and soreness and improve your golf game. In this one hour seminar you will learn:

The importance of alignment and posture to successful swinging;
How proper alignment can improve your game;
How to ensure that your range time is improving your swing rather than repeating old habits;
How the proven Body-Wize system can improve your game and reduce the risk of injury;
How to effectively heal injuries;
How you can reduce or eliminate pain caused by repetitive golf practice.

Cover your Score and Don’t Get Sore

This unique, free seminar is being offered three times this summer.

All take place from 7 to 8pm on

July 12th

August 2nd & 30th

The seminars are held in the Body-Wize Studio 925 Tronson Drive, Kelowna, BC

Reserve your seat at 250-717-3553 or email Ross.Short@shaw.ca

Make this your best golf season ever. Reserve your seat today!

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Running a Mile in Your Shoes

Ross — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:27:18 +0000

Are you training for a marathon? Proper alignment is critical to safe and effective training. Many athletes injure themselves during training, preventing them from reaching their goal and potentially leading to long term issues. By understanding balance and alignment you can avoid injury and improve your time and performance.

Join me for a free one hour seminar to learn about the value of balance and alignment. Proper technique can ensure that your training is the healthiest and most effective possible.

In this one hour seminar you will learn:

That the ankle is the most weight bearing joint in the human body;
How proper alignment can improve your training;
How to ensure that your training is improving your physical performance rather than hindering it;
How the proven Body-Wize system can improve your marathon training and increase your safety;
How to effectively heal injuries;
How you can reduce or eliminate pain caused by a running injury.

The seminar is taught by Ross Short, who has worked with many athletes to improve their performance. Ross uses a unique combination of four proven modalities to bring your body back into alignment and eliminate pain – Hellerwork Structural Integration, Pilates, Reiki, and Whole Body Vibration. Using this unique combination of techniques to address balance in the whole body, Ross has a 93% success rate in reducing or eliminating chronic pain in his clients and can set you up for training success.

Postural alignment is critical to our long term health and to reducing or eliminating pain.

When the body is in alignment, we almost float when we run. We are aligned with gravity and our joints and muscles move fluidly and painlessly. When we are out of alignment, our bodies – tissues, joints, muscles and bones – are fighting gravity and each other, leading to short term pain and longer term health issues. This lack of alignment can be due to injury, poor posture, or how each of us has integrated stress and tension. Over time, tension, stress and injury aggravate poor posture leading to increased misalignment. By getting your body back into alignment you can train without injury and increase your running performance.

What sets many runners apart from the crowd is their desire and the ability to push the limits of physical performance. In order to outdistance the rest, many top athletes train themselves to work through the discomfort and pain that causes the less determined to drop out of the race. It’s mind over matter. In their quest to ‘be the best’, they ignore muscle fatigue, aches, pains and uncomfortable twinges. In fact they expect pain and see it as something to be overcome by sheer force of will. This is not ideal. There is a better way. In this seminar you will earn how to train without pain and prevent long term injury.

This unique, free seminar is being offered three times this summer.

All take place from 7 to 8pm on

July 5 & 26, 2016

Aug. 16, 2016

The seminars are held in the Body-Wize Studio 925 Tronson Drive, Kelowna

Reserve your seat at 250-717-3553 or email Ross.Short@shaw.ca

Make this your best, safest summer for training. Reserve your seat today!

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Are you training for a marathon? What you should consider

Ross — Wed, 11 May 2016 16:00:16 +0000

Are you feeling a strong urge to run a marathon?

Have you given any thought to the commitment and sacrifices you need to endure?

Many get caught up in the excitement, the seduction watching a marathon run on television and in person. We find ourselves swept away in the moment and impulsively sign up for the next marathon. Suddenly, a daunting reality creeps in and we find ourselves screaming aloud, “what was I thinking?”

Not to worry. After reflecting with a good dose of self-examination, it is time to set out a plan. Your personal determination is leading the way.

“Plan the work and work your plan” Napolean Hill

Developing your marathon training program

Consider these elements

How committed are you?

Take ownership and be accountable for your success. While family members and friends are your cheerleaders, it needs to be ultimately your personal goal to achieve and complete the marathon. It is helpful to run with a training partner, a coach, or a team; you are responsible to yourself to push for that next mile. Make a plan and take the steps to complete your marathon to the finish line.

Are you honest with yourself?

The level of honesty you have committed towards your training will carry you through to the finish line. Less problems will arise, as you stay honest and realistic.

Do you know your fitness level?

Here is where you need to honest by avoiding over estimating your fitness and abilities. Injuries are caused by over extending personal limitations. Stick with your personal training plan and increase in small increments.

What is your availability to commit?

Create a realistic plan the amount of days and time factors you are able to commit to training for your marathon. Start slow and build up the days and times as the marathon day draws closer.

Body Wize can help you succeed complete your marathon. We ensure your postural alignment is coordinated to be flexible, balance, with a range of motion. Maximize these three areas the incidence of injury are greatly reduced; allowing more time to train and practice for your marathon.

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Health Benefits of Physical Activity

Ross — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:00:31 +0000

Physical activity is important to our well-being and quality of life at every stage of our lives. It is a recipe for living a more productive lifestyle with fewer illnesses and injuries. Studies have proven that daily physical activity is a direct contributor to an overall healthier lifestyle.

Every step counts towards creating a healthier lifestyle. While any amount of physical activity provides health benefits, you will feel better when you incorporate regular, physical activity into every day. It improves your mental health, your general fitness level, and your physical appearance. In addition , you will find that tasks can be accomplished with increase ease and comfort and with less fatigue.

The health benefits of physical activity are many. Daily physical activity helps:

Prevent chronic diseases from developing, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis
Keep us stronger
Increase energy
Decrease stress
Improve balance
Reduce falls and injuries
Extend our independence as we age

Tips for an Active Lifestyle

Find activities you like to do. Doing something you like greatly increases the chance that you will stick with it. The options are almost endless – take on swimming, cycling, hiking, walking or any other exercise that motivates you!
Increase your level of activity daily. Do a little more each day – walk a little further, swim another lap.
Fit in social activities. Join a group, take a class, or volunteer for a community event.
Stay active. Invite your family and friends to do physical activities with you. Go for a hike or a walk together.

Keep in mind that aerobic activity goes beyond the gym. There are a wide variety of physical activities to help improve muscle movement for increased blood flow and airflow through your body. Aerobic activity can be accomplished by doing housekeeping chores, cutting your grass, walking to the grocery store, biking instead of driving to your destination, or taking a dance class.

Get fit by incorporating strengthening activities into your daily schedule. Physical activities like weight lifting, yoga, reiki, or pilates build strength in your muscles and bones. Strengthening activities prevent bone loss, and improve postural alignment.

Physical Activity Check Up!

Before jumping into your favorite physcial activities, a check up from Ross at Body-Wize may be just what you need. Let Ross help open your joints and loosen your muscles to avoid injury and increase your performance.

Call Ross to book an appointment 250-717-3553

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