Registered Massage Therapy

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Whether it is a Relaxation Massage, Sports Massage or Prenatal Massage, you will experience the therapeutic benefits of increased circulation, decreased muscle tension, and decreased stress. We promise you won't leave feeling like you have paid to have you skin moisturized, although that is an added bonus!

Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress. This type of session may include a relaxation element to it but advanced techniques such as hydrotherapy, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, joint play and trigger point therapy are likely to be used for pain and chronic health issues. Depending on your condition and treatment goals, your Massage Therapist may want to see you frequently for the first few sessions.

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Each Hot Stone session features the placement and massage of smooth, water-heated stones at key points on the body to allow for deeper relaxation of the muscles. Our therapists then incorporate a customized massage which can include Swedish massage and Trigger Point Therapy to create a healing and relaxing experience.

The benefits of Hot Stone Therapy have been used in the treatment of insomnia, depression, stress, anxiety, muscle tension, back pain, poor circulation, arthritis, fibromyalgia, detoxification, pregnancy related discomforts and lymphatic drainage.

Enhance your experience even further by combining an Essential Oil Application along with the Hot Stone Massage. Clients are raving about this combination.

Because this service is proved by a Registered Massage Therapist it can be claimed under your insurance benefit plan.

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These techniques include:

Effleurage – gentle gliding technique used on superficial muscles Petrissage – kneading and squeezing of the deeper muscles and tissues Tapotement – rhythmical movements and tapping performed with the edge of the hand or heel of the palm Stroking – a very gentle gliding technique with only minimal pressure applied to the skin

Swedish techniques also increase local venous and lymphatic return. This increase in circulation helps supply the skin and organs with more oxygen creating a relaxing effect on the body leading to improved sleep and digestion.A Relaxation Massage is generally a full body treatment which is 60, 75 or 90 Minutes in duration and includes the back, neck, shoulders, legs, hips, feet, arms, hands face and scalp. Relaxation/Swedish techniques can also be integrated into a Therapeutic Massage or Pregnancy Massage. Add Essential Oils or Hot Stones to help deepen the experience.

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The Dry Cupping Approach targets deeper structures and aids in releasing fascial restrictions around muscles, tendons, and joints which helps to increase range of motion and decrease pain.

Cupping is recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective treatment. With modern understanding of microbiology and pathology, blood-letting techniques have been mostly abandoned. When no bleeding is involved it is called dry cupping, which is practiced in western society today.

Cupping is effective because of the suction action which draws new blood to the skin in a process called neovascularization. This process often leaves the patient with ecchymosis (blood between skin layers) and bruising, caused by ruptured blood vessels. Cupping increases extra-cellular fluid and ground substance between layers of fascia which allows for better slide and glide of tissue layers over one another (mutual allowance). Your therapist will gage how much suction is necessary and will customize treatments depending on tolerance, resilience, and tissue integrity.

Movement is advised after a cupping treatment to encourage blood flow in and out of the area treated. Movement with range can be extremely beneficial for the promotion of new ground substance and how the fibrous materials settle. The goal is to establish a more adaptive pattern which will reduce pain and increase range of motion.

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Our signature essential oil treatments combine several holistic techniques to create a synergistic effect on the body. These techniques can be incorporated into any of our Massage Therapy Treatments and can include the application of the oils along the base of the neck and along the spine to support alignment, to reflex points on the feet, to muscles and joints, and to create an aromatic experience to improve mood, reduce stress and alleviate congestion.

Choose from 1 of 3 customized essential oil applications to enhance the therapeutic benefits of your Massage

1. Restore: [tension-headaches-stress-anxiety-sleep-relaxation-mood]

2. Rebuild and Repair: [muscle and joint pain, arthritis, chronic & acute injuries-sciatica-overuse]

3. Recover: [immune support-digestive support-low energy-congestion-colds]

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But you don’t have to be a professional athlete to benefit from massage. Anyone who routinely stretches their physical limits through movement such as running, cycling, hiking, swimming, dancing, racquet sports, strength training and aerobics can benefit from regular massage therapy treatments.

Sports massage can be performed before, during, or after an event. It focuses on preparing the muscle tissue, relieving fatigue and flushing out toxins that build in the muscles after prolonged use. It also increases recovery time after heavy workouts and relieves muscle tension and joint pain which can lead to injury.

Various techniques are used including fascial release (targets the connective tissue surrounding muscles), deep tissue massage, advanced stretches, and other Swedish techniques.

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MLD is a gentle, non-invasive technique that helps to stimulate the lymphatic system and improve lymphatic fluid flow. MLD is proven to be effective in re-directing the fluid to alternate (unaffected) lymphatic pathways resulting in a reduction of swelling.

Common conditions that benefit from MLD are:

Joint swelling and muscle pain from acute and chronic injuries

Arthritis

Migraines and headaches

Fluid retention Stress

General immune health and overall wellness

Breast health

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Cranial-Sacral Therapy does not involve any spinal manipulations or adjustments but focuses on the use of gentle, light-touch therapies to align the structural integrity of the body. Restrictions can be detected and corrected using simple methods of touch.

The CST practitioner uses his or her hands to evaluate the cranial-sacral system by gently feeling various locations of the body to test for and release restrictions in any tissues influencing the craniosacral system.

By normalizing the environment around the brain and spinal cord and enhancing the body's ability to self-correct, Cranial-Sacral Therapy is able to alleviate a wide variety of dysfunctions, from chronic pain and sports injuries to stroke and neurological impairment.

Cranial-Sacral Therapy is beneficial for all ages:

Recurrent ear infections

Facial asymmetries and eye motor problems

Learning disabilities, A.D.D., A.D.H.D

Developmental delays, autism

Headaches

Concussion, and post concussion symptoms

Tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo

TMJ syndrome

Stress disorders and insomnia

Muscle and joint pain or injury

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All of our therapists are trained in pregnancy massage and will modify treatment techniques and positioning depending on the presenting trimester. Our therapists focus on meeting the therapeutic needs of the client as she goes through the physical and emotional changes related pregnancy. We offer various positioning and pillowing options to ensure client comfort including angled pillow support while laying supine, pillows for side-lying, and body cushion systems to allow pregnant clients in the first and second trimester to lay face down without causing strain to the abdomen or low back. You can discuss these options with your therapist to choose which one is right for you.

During the first and second trimester of pregnancy, massage therapy treatments are generally recommended once a month. As the third trimester approaches, treatments can be increased to twice a month to address aches and pains related to postural and hormonal changes. Closer to the due date treatments can be booked weekly to prepare the body and mind for labour.

Benefits of Massage Therapy during Pregnancy

Relieves stress and promotes relaxation Relieves muscle tension, spasms and cramping Relieves sciatic nerve and joint pain Relieves headache discomfort Increases circulation of blood and lymph Decreases swelling in arms and legs Relieves stress on weight-bearing joints Provides emotional support and a nurturing touch

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Massage Can Help In The Following Areas:

Improves circulation and skin nutrition, stimulates growth, eases aches and pains, increases flexibility and function of muscles and joints. Great for youth who play sports, instruments, or video games. Supports and increases thinking and verbal skills. Helps children relax and learn to calm themselves and be better able to manage stress. Helps relieve depression and anxiety. Increases speech and language skills and helps to build trust, friendship and respect.

What to expect:

Before the massage, the therapist conducts a thorough assessment to determine the needs of the child and to confirm that there are no reasons the child should not be massaged. Appropriate dress is always discussed and modesty is always respected. Some children prefer to have their clothes on, while others enjoy being covered with a sheet and blankets. Parents can wait in the reception area, leave to have a coffee, or remain in the treatment room, but should be prepared to sit quietly during the session. Massage techniques are applied for varying lengths of time: 30 minutes to an hour, depending on age and needs of the child/youth/teen. Some therapists work on a therapeutic/medical/condition-based model while other therapists work on the whole child, paying attention to the connection between mind, body and spirit, and focusing upon respect, self-worth and communication. Email us to learn more.

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Deep pressure should result in what we like to call “sweet pain”. If the pressure causes pain that becomes uncomfortable or causes you to hold your breath, it is most likely too much pressure. Our therapists will check in with you throughout the treatment but you should always feel free to speak up if you would like the pressure adjusted.

Undoing chronic knots and tension built up over time is best achieved with an integrated program that includes exercise, posture analysis, relaxation techniques and a regular program of massage. So it is important to remember that increasing the pressure and pain will not necessarily lead to eliminating knots in one treatment.

Deep Tissue Massage works well with Myofascial and Trigger Point Release Techniques and can also be added into a Relaxation Massage, Pregnancy Massage or Sports Massage.