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Registered Massage Therapist
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy includes assessment and treatment of the soft tissues and joints through a range of hands on techniques, hydrotherapy, remedial exercises, stretching and client
self care programs.
When to get a Massage
Some scenarios reduction / prevention ofstress and tension, a reduction of discomfort from injuries or chronicconditions such as:
- Repetitive stress injuries (tendonitis, carpal tunnel)
- Whiplash
- Headaches
- Constipation
- Bursitis
- Arthritis
- Sciatica
- TMJ
- Pregnancy wellness
- General preventative health care
How can Massage help?
- Increase circulation and toxin removal
- Increase lymph drainage
- Increase nutrients to cells
- Increase relaxation and well being helps with breathing difficulties
- Increase range of motion
- Increases body awareness and self image
- Decrease heart rate
- Relaxes the nervous system
- Decrease muscle spasms
- Decrease adhesions
- Decrease tension
- Decrease pain
- Decrease swelling
What happens during a Massage treatment
- You will be asked to fill out a brief medical history form to ensure that your Therapist is aware of any existing medical conditions and can plan your treatment accordingly
- Your Therapist will discuss any concerns with you and answer any questions.
- You will then be left alone to disrobe and get onto the table under the sheet provided.
- Your Therapist will knock and re-enter the room. Only the body part being worked on ar the time will be undraped.
- During your treatment you are encouraged to give feedback regarding pressure, sore sports etc and ask qustions.
- This is your treatment and your input will only enhance your experience.
- After the session, your Therapist will leavethe room to allow you to dress. When ready, open the door. YourTherapist will then return and discuss home care follow up, demonstrate
relevant stretching techniques, etc.
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Fee Structure
- 30 minutes = $55.00 + GST
- 45 minutes = $67.50 + GST
- 60 minutes = $79.00 + GST
- 90 minutes = $114.00 + GST
- Gift cards available - 1 year expiry
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Call 780-460-9999 to make your appointment today!
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