Karen George on the left, and Glenda Barber, Registered Massage Therapists who own and operate the Hanmer Massage Therapy Clinic in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, invite you to visit their new clinic located next to Mayfair Office Supplies. Both Karen and Glenda are now available full-time Monday to Friday to meet the increasing demand for their services. To add flexibility early morning and evening hours are available by appointment.

More and more people are coming to realize that massage therapy provides an alternative health option to help alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndrome.

As awareness of the benefits of massage therapy increases there is a growing need for trained and registered therapist to provide this health care.

Registered Massage Therapists are regulated under the Health Practitioners Act (RHPA) which also includes doctors, physio therapists, nurses etc. and as such are concerned with a persons overall health.

Preventative practices and treatments are first and foremost in the minds of both Karen and Glenda when they consider the needs of their patients. Their clinic is mandated towards treatment oriented massage in congunction with remedial exercise and hydrotherapy.

As Registered Massage Therapist, they can help individuals of motor vehicle accidents, specifically whiplash patients to facilitate the reduction of inflammation and to help restore a pain free range of motion. Massage therapy is beneficial for persons coping with repetitive stress injuries such as; tendinitis, sprain/strains, and muscle spasms. Therapeutic massage is also beneficial in reducing the symptoms of back and neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, arthritis, circulatory disorders, chronic pain and more.

Many extended health care plans cover massage therapy expenses, but all patients generally agree that the benefit of a 30 minute treatment far outweigh the relatively low cost.

Gift certificates are also available from the Hanmer Massage Therapy Clinic and make an excellent gift for someone you love. Karen and Glenda look forward to welcoming you and discussing your particular needs. Drop in and find out for yourself why Massage Therapy is becoming the alternative health care choice of so many of your friends and neighbours.