WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY?
Massage Therapy is natural way to aid the body both physically and mentally. We are trained to assess the soft tissues and joints of the body and to treat and prevent any physical dysfunction and pain. It is a clinically proven health option that produces undeniable results to an variety of discomforts from stress, muscular over use, chronic pain and injury.
WHAT IS REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY?
Registered Massage Therapy is regulated health care profession and massage therapists have completed a 2200 hour diploma program from a recognized college. Only members of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario are permitted to use the title Massage Therapist or Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Massage Therapists training consists of health science, pathology, nutrition, orthopedic testing, therapeutic massage and remedial exercise training. Registered Massage Therapy is covered by most health insurance benefit plans, with a receipt, which is issued at the time of your treatment.
The benefits of massage therapy Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:
- Preventing injuries
- Increasing your range of motion
- Increasing your joint flexibility
- Reducing anxiety and stress
- Reducing muscular tension
- Correcting muscle imbalances
- Increasing circulation
- Increasing relaxation
- Reducing or eliminating pain
- Improving immune system functioning
- Increasing lymphatic drainage
- Enhancing overall sense of emotional and physical well-being
Conditions that Massage Therapy is proven beneficial for:
- Chronic pain
- Low Back, back, leg, and neck pain
- Muscle tension and spasm
- Repetitive strain injuries/sports injuries
- Headaches/migraines
- Anxiety and depression
- Insomnia
- TMJ dysfunction (jaw pain)
- Multiple sclerosis
- Sciatica-hip/leg pain
- Whiplash
- Stress and stress-related conditions
- Tendinitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis
- Scoliosis and Kyphosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Pregnancy and labour support
- Strains and sprains
- Dislocations
- Fractures and edema
- Asthma and Emphysema
- Parkinson’s disease
- Stroke