There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist. Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being.

 

Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:

 

Reducing or eliminating pain

Improving joint mobility

Improving lymphatic drainage

Reducing muscular tension

 

Massage therapy can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a wide variety of patients, of all ages, in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability.

 

Massage Therapists today use their knowledge of physiology and anatomy to combine traditional Swedish and modern massage therapy techniques with other therapies to treat their clients. There has been a wide variety of research, published in peer reviewed journals, proving the benefits of massage therapy for various conditions.

 

The following is a list of conditions for which massage therapy, when provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, can prove beneficial. This list is not exhaustive but covers many common conditions.

Anxiety and depression

Asthma and Emphysema

Back, leg, and neck pain

Cancer symptoms

Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain)

Chronic Fatigue syndrome

Dislocations

Fibromyalgia

Fractures and edema

Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis

Headaches

Kyphosis and Scoliosis

Insomnia

Parkinson’s disease

Multiple sclerosis

Palliative care

Muscle tension and spasm

Pregnancy and labour support

Post-surgical rehabilitation

Strains and sprains

Sports injuries

Stroke

Stress and stress related conditions

Temporomandibular Disorders

Tendinitis

Whiplash

 

Massage Therapy can also be used as part of a preventative care program. This includes sports training, injury prevention, ongoing stress management, and more! Together, you and your therapist will develop a treatment plan based on your needs. The treatment plan can be changed at any time and you have no obligation to undergo any part of treatment. Your treatment begins after you've given your informed consent.

 

Registered Massage Therapy is often covered by extended health insurance, and we are even able to direct bill to some insurance companies. Book with us now, and see what Massage Therapy can do for you!