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MASSAGE IS MORE
THAN A LUXURY |
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Massage therapy involves the manipulation of the soft
tissue of the body for therapeutic effect. An RMT employs a range of
hands-on techniques which help to reduce and prevent stress and tension,
as well as the discomfort of injuries and chronic conditions. Overall,
this will lead to improved health and quality of life.
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| Insurance
Coverage |
Fees |
| The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) does not
include massage therapy, however, patients may obtain
reimbursement from other non-government extended health care
plans. Many local companies now have coverage for massage
therapy |
| 30 minutes |
$35.00 |
| 45 minutes |
$45.00 |
| 60 minutes |
$60.00 |
| Students & Seniors 15%
discount |
| Fees include GST |
| Cash and Personal Cheques
accepted |
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Therapeutic Massage is recommended for:
- chronic stress/tension relief
- relief of acute and chronic pain
- improved circulation
- improved joint mobility
- increased body awareness
- general relaxation
- pregnancy
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Therapeutic Massage is effective for:
- tension/migraine headaches
- head and neck pain (whiplash)
- strain/sprain/muscle spasm
- athletic injuries (tendinitis/bursitis)
- arthritis, constipation, TMJ pain
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Who can benefit from a massage?
- EXECUTIVES - under constant stress
- PHYSICAL WORKERS - who lift, stretch, and bend repetitively
- SECRETARIES & COMPUTER USERS - who sit and type in one
position for hours
- ATHLETES - to improve performance and prevent injury
- PREGNANT WOMEN - to relieve lower back pain, swollen legs and
other related problems
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Shiatsu and Accupressure
These are Oriental-based systems of
finger-pressure massage. It treats special points along
Accupressure zones or 'meridians' - invisible channels of energy
flow in the body. If energy is blocked along these
meridians, physical discomfort and pain can result. The
technique releases the blocks and re-balances the energy flow.
Shiatsu and Accupressure can be used for specific points or the
full body. |
Reflexology
Reflexology uses deep pressure on specific
points of the hands and feet. These points are thought to
correspond or "reflex" all areas of the body.
Usually this is done for specific areas but whole body work can
be done. |
Swedish Massage
The name does not imply the country but a
specific type ofd massage that uses long strokes, kneading and
friction on the superficial layers of muscles, combined with
both active and passive joint movements. This system is
used primarily for full body massage. It promotes
relaxation, circulation, range of motion and relieves muscle
tension. |
Deep Muscle/Connective Tissue Massage
As the name implies, this technique is used to
relieve chronic tension patterns throughout the body. It
also uses long strokes but combines it with deep pressure
finger-pressure on areas that are contracted. This
technique works with muscles, tendons, and fascia. Both
full body and specific area work is done with this technique. |
Cranio-Sacral Massage
Finding and correcting cerebral and spinal
imbalances or blockages to sensory, motor, or intellectual
function is the role of this technique. |
Trigger Point (a.k.a. Myotherapy or Neuromuscular Therapy)
Often used to deal with pain, this technique
uses concentrated finger pressure to areas or "trigger
points" that are painful or irritated areas in muscles.
This breaks the cycle of spasm and pain caused by contracted
muscles. |
Sports Massage
Two categories are found in Sports Massage
Therapy: Maintenance and Event. Maintenance is on-going
massage that is used to help the athlete reach optimal
performance by keeping her/him injury-free during training.
Event takes place before, during and after a competition
This massage allows warm-up of muscles, keeping muscles supple
and pliant during events, and cooling down or massaging the
muscles used in the event to help repair small damages that can
occur. |
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Health Benefits
Of Massage Therapy |
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EMOTIONAL
- Connection of the Mind and Body is increased.
- Creates a general feeling of well-being.
- Emotional expression becomes easier.
- Enhances self-image.
- Reduces anxiety.
- Satisfies the need for the human nurturing touch.
- Self-image is enhanced.
MENTAL
- Enhances calm thinking and creativity.
- Improves the ability to notice stress signals and respond
appropriately.
- Induces a relaxed state of alertness.
- Reduces mental stress.
PHYSICAL
- Aids in re-education of muscles.
- Promotes deeper breathing.
- Promotes Deep relaxation and stress reduction.
- Relieves muscle tension and stiffness and reduces muscle
spasm.
- Increases ease and efficiency of movement by providing
greater joint flexibility and range of motion.
- Improves circulation of blood and lymph fluids.
- Assists with removal of metabolic wastes.
- Reduces blood pressure.
- Relieves tension related headaches and eye-strain.
- Enhances and promotes faster healing time from pulled
muscles and sprained ligaments: reduces pain and swelling;
reduces formation of excessive scar tissue.
- Improves skin nourishment.
- Improves posture.
- Strengthens the immune system by increasing circulation
and disposal of wastes.
- Improves the ability to notice stress signals and respond
appropriately.
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