Massage therapists are primary healthcare providers in Ontario. Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints.
Massage therapists understand how all the moving parts of your body work together are able to alleviate discomfort associated with every day stresses, injury and many chronic pain conditions. Treatment can be targeted towards relaxation, acute care or chronic conditions. Massage therapists work with patients of all ages in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability. The first session with your massage therapist will include a complete health history, an assessment of your individual needs and other factors that may be contributing to your injury or condition.
Your massage therapist will develop a treatment plan specific to your individual needs. You will then receive treatment once you consented to the proposed treatment. Deep tissue massage applies sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This helps to break up scar tissue that forms following an injury, and reduce muscle tension from sore and tight muscles. Basalt stones are placed on precise points along the body to create soothing pressure.
Hot Stone Massage benefits include relaxation, stress release, help with back pain, and improvements to depression or anxiety. Prenatal massage helps relieve the strains and pains caused by pregnancy. Usually, the massage focuses on the areas of the body that are most affected by pregnancy. This includes the lower back, the mid-back, the calves, the feet, and even the stomach. It can help relieve pain naturally, improve sleep, reduce swelling, and help prepare your body for labour and birth.
Postnatal massage relaxes muscles, increases circulation, and lowers stress hormones, bringing both physical and emotional relief. Some women prefer a light-touch massage, while others opt for a deeper massage that reaches further into the muscles and soft tissues of the body for more complete healing. Silicone cups can help improve circulation, release fascia and relax muscles. Lymphatic drainage massage helps relieve swelling and any other illnesses impacting your lymphatic system.
