MASSAGE THERAPY SUITE
Massage
therapy involves a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body
including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. It is
an irreplaceable therapy that helps to alleviate soft tissue discomfort from
muscle adhesion, occupational stress, muscular veruse, injuries, chronic
pain and motor vehicle injuries. Massage has a therapeutic effect to improve
and maintain health by acting directly on the muscular, nervous, and
circulatory systems.
Massage therapy is effective in the treatment of:
•Back Pain
•All Repetitive Strain
•Whiplash
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Stress
and tensions
•Sciatica
•Sluggish circulation
•Fractures
•Acute Pain Cyndrome
•Neck Pain
•Respiratory Conditions
•Insomnia
•Piriformis Syndreome
•Migraines
•Motor Vehicle Injuries
•Headaches
•Muscle Spasm
•TMJ (Jjaw Dysfunction)
•Constipation
•Neurological Conditions
•Chronic Pain Syndromes
•Sprain Injuries
•Arthritis/Joint Dysfunction
•Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, etc..
Advanced Techniques
Certain patients may require a variety of techniques
utilized together to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. This may
include incorporating massage techniques with lymphatic drainage, deep
tissue massage, Reiki and hydrotherapy applications.
Education of a Massage Therapist
Massage therapists in Ontario are required to complete a
minimum 2200 hours of intensive anatomical, physiological and clinical
studies, including extensive practical instruction at an accredited college.
Upon graduation, written and clinical examinations set by the College of
Massage Therapists of Ontario. Examinations must be successfully completed
in order to earn a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) title.
Our Massage Therapist..
Our massage therapist graduated from Kikkawa College. She
has established experience in the most advanced Swedish Massage techniques,
Motor vehicle whiplash injuries, adhesions and hydrotherapy applications.
Her
association with the Naturopathic and Allergy Clinic helps to provide
complete health care to our patients. It also helps to closely treat and
monitor our patient's program.
Martina "As an RMT, I feel that massage therapy is an effective
treatment for relieving and preventing physical dysfunction and pain as well
as enhancing the well being of an individual."
What Can I Expect...
On your first visit, your medical history form will be
reviewed. An initial assessment will be performed which may include;
muscular, neurological, range-of-motion testing and a postural evaluation.
This will help tailor a treatment plan according to your specific needs.
We offer a variety of massage treatments such as:
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Lymphatic drainage-effective for edema, mastectomy,
immune system, and detoxification & inflammation due to injuries.
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Motor Vehicle injuries-to treat muscle adhesions and
scar tissue in order to decrease pain and increase and normalize range
of motion.
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Stress & relaxation massage-entire body including feet
and hands.
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Sports massage-warm-up/ stimulating/ cool-down.
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Specific massage- for headaches, constipation, injuries
such as sprains, tendinitis, tennis/golfer's elbow, cellulite and
pathologies such as Bell's Palsy.
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Pregnancy massage to help to reduce stretch marks, tone
the muscles and relieve back pain.
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Infant massage promotes growth & sound sleep.
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Trigger point therapy- the cause of many chronic/
recurring muscular conditions.
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Deep tissue massage- to remove adhesions from injuries
and/or surgeries.
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Aroma therapy to compliment and enhance the massage
treatment.
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Reiki-Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing art. The word
"Reiki" means universal life energy.
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Reiki works with your will to heal on four levels;
physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
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Infant Massage: Infant massage has proven to be very
effective in promoting effective sleeping habits.
