We hope you are enjoying the soothing sounds of summer as much as we are...the joyful sounds of the birds, hum of the cicadas, the rustle of the wind in the leaves, buzz of lawnmowers, lap of the waves, crackle of the campfire, call of the loon and the sound of contentment.

In this newsletter...

This is What 81 Looks Like!

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Yin Yoga - Richard Hudspith

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Hatha Yoga - Leyette Ross

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Stress Redux - Richard Hudspith

Th is summer, invite your friends, family or out-of-town guests 

to join you at Beyond...

Winter Sloth to Summer Roadrunner

With summer in full swing have you noticed your movement has increased compared to the spring and winter months? With the nice weather and longer daylight hours, you might notice that you're taking more hikes or strolls especially in the evening. It may not seem like much added activity but with extra walking and/or longer walking periods your muscles are building and tightening up with all the extra use! This means that stretching is even more important as you take on more physical summer activities. Stretches that should be incorporated daily include the glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductors and calves. At your next massage ask your therapist for any advice or for demonstrations of proper alignment for any of these stretches.

 

Yours in health,

Erin, Karen, Carol, Valéria & Shannon

Therapeutic Effects Team

 

Welcome to Shannon Douglas!

Shannon is the newest RMT of the Therapeutic Effects Team but also the most experienced with 16 years of experience under her belt! Shannon is a busy mom to 3 beautiful girls and knows how important it is for self care, which is why her attentiveness in treatments meets the needs of her clients. Shannon offers various massage modalities including Swedish massage, prenatal massage, deep tissue massage, Hot Stone massage and Indie Head massage to name a few. Book an appointment with Shannon to feel the therapeutic effects of her treatments! 

Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach & Feta Flatbreads

These toasty flatbreads create a super lunch - a little like pizza with a twist!

4 servings  / 23 min -  Prep 15  min / Cook 8 min

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250 mL) unsalted cooked or drained rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) baby spinach leaves, divided
• 1 small clove garlic
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) tahini or other nut or seed butter
• Pepper
• 1 roasted sweet red pepper (about 3/4 cup/175 mL strips)
• 4 6- to 8-inch (15 to 20 cm) whole wheat pita breads
• 4 oz (120 g) lower fat feta cheese, crumbled or 3 1/2 oz (100 g) regular feta cheese, crumbled

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, 1 cup (250 mL) of the spinach, garlic, lemon juice and tahini. Process until fairly smooth, adding 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 mL) water, if necessary, to make a spreadable hummus. Season to taste with pepper.
3. Pat roasted red pepper strips dry. Arrange pita breads on a large baking sheet or 2 sheets, as necessary. Spread with hummus, dividing equally. Arrange strips of roasted red pepper on top; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake for about 8 minutes or until pitas are toasted and toppings are hot.
   Remove pitas from oven and sprinkle with remaining spinach.

Nutritional information and recipe can be viewed at: