Massage therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body. The purpose of massage therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991). It is a clinically-oriented health option that achieves undeniable results in the relief of an array of discomforts stemming from stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes.
The therapeutic process is a partnership between client and therapist, working together towards common and realistic goals. Join us in this partnership and we’ll help you realize your goals.
Therapeutic Massage
60 Minute Massage Therapy – $125, plus HST
Therapeutic Massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; and, to promote health and wellness.
Deep Tissue Massage
60 Minute Massage Therapy – $125, plus HST
Deep Tissue Massage focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. The goals are to balance and decrease muscle tone, address postural concerns, and release chronic pain from muscles.
Relaxation Massage
60 Minute Massage Therapy – $125, plus HST
Relaxation Massage is essentially the same as a gentle Swedish Massage. Swedish Massage uses a variety of smooth, gliding strokes, with some kneading or compression techniques, designed to ease muscle aches and tension.
Breast Massage
60 Minute Massage Therapy – $125, plus HST
Breast Massage therapy has been proven to assist in promoting healthy breast tissue. A breast treatment increases circulation and lymphatic drainage, which may relieve the pain and discomfort associated with PMS (hormonal changes), pregnancy, nursing, or the compression of most bras.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
60 Minute MLD – $135, plus HST
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle style of massage therapy used to promote the flow of fluid under the skin, known as lymph, back into blood circulation. MLD is a specialized technique that is clinically recognized by organizations around the world, such as the Lymphedema Association of Ontario and the Canadian Lymphedema Framework.
Pregnancy and Infant Massage
60 Minute Pregnancy Massage – $125, plus HST
Pregnancy is a time of both physical and emotional change for a woman’s body. Massage therapy during pregnancy can help relieve many of the discomforts experienced all through pregnancy. In addition to increasing relaxation and improving circulation, Therapeutic Massage addresses many of the aches and pains a woman experiences.
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)
60 Minute TMJ Massage Therapy – $125, plus HST
TMJ disorder is a family of conditions that involve the jaw joints, the surrounding muscles, and connective tissue of the jaw. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint and is the name given to the joints that connect your jaw to your skull.
Aromatherapy Massage
60 Minute Massage with Aromatherapy – $135, plus HST
Aromatherapy is the art and science of using essential oils to enhance the well-being of body, mind and spirit. The essential oil of each plant is its life force containing both medicinal and aromatic characteristics.
Hot Stone Massage
60 Minute Massage with Hot Stones – $135, plus HST
Hot Stone Massage is a specialty massage using smooth, heated stones, most commonly basalt lava stones, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. The water-heated stones come in various shapes and sizes, from tiny little stones that are placed between your toes to larger stones the therapist uses to massage your body.
Sports Massage
60 Minute Massage Therapy – $125, plus HST
Massage therapy has become an integral part of the athletic regime. Massage therapy can add that extra edge to high performance athletes. But you don’t have to be a professional athlete to benefit from massage therapy.
Thai Massage
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Thai Massage is an ancient form of bodywork that incorporates gentle yoga-like poses and stretches. The therapist assists the client into certain postures and applies pressure to specific areas using their arms, hands, legs, or feet.
Fascial Stretch Therapy
60 Minute Fascial Stretch Therapy – $135, plus HST
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a gentle table assisted stretching technique that is designed to help improve flexibility and mobility through passive movement. It is a specialized technique that addresses fascial restrictions and imbalances in the body.
Laser Therapy
60 Minute Massage with Laser – $135, plus HST
BioFlex Laser technology uses red and infrared light rays to treat many discomforts stemming from stress, injury, and chronic conditions. Red light emissions help bring down inflammation and promote circulation to a specific area of the body while infrared light stimulates the healing potential of the area.
Cupping
60 Minute Cupping – $135, plus HST
This therapy involves briefly heating glass cups and applying them to the skin to create suction. It promotes blood circulation by drawing blood to the surface of the skin, which facilitates the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues and promote the removal of waste products.