Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. It helps to alleviate soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stressors, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions. If employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury, massage therapy can greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning.
A Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) can help relieve:
Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis
Stress relief and associated conditions
Headaches and migraines
Muscular and tendon conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains
Back pain
Repetitive strain injury
Circulatory and Respiratory problems
Pre-natal and labor discomfort
Post-injury and post surgical rehabilitation
and many other conditions.
After a session, most people feel extremely relaxed and may feel a little fatigued. Many experience freedom from aches and pains that have built up over weeks and months from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of relaxation, clients often experience an increase in energy that can last for several days.
What should I expect afterward?
How long is a session?
An hour is the usual length of your treatment. This gives time for a deep, relaxing full body massage, or more in-depth work on a particular area, for example back, neck and shoulders.
You can also choose 30 min, 45, min, 60 min or 90 min massage session.
Reflexology
Reflexology is an ancient practice that was used in ancient Egypt, India and China. Reflexology involves the treatment of the body by pressing on "reflex" areas on the hands and feet. These areas correspond to specific organs, glands and other parts of the body. Reflexology is suitable for those with high blood pressure, diabetes, poor circulation and poor sleep.
Reflexology is also used for post-operative or palliative care. A study in the American Cancer Society journal found that one-third of cancer patients used reflexology as a complementary therapy.
Benefits:
Reduces pain
Helps with headache
Improves blood flow
Promotes relaxation
Soothes tired feet
What is a typical Reflexology Treatment Like?
A typical treatment is 45 minutes for the feet and 30 minutes for the hands.
What conditions can Reflexology help with?
Chronic Pain for Unknown Cause
Prenatal – Postnatal
Children
Mental Health
Anxiety
Addictions - Substance abuse
Insomnia
Weight Loss
Constipation