Massage Therapy
Our massage therapists provide therapeutic massage, which not only provides relaxation but also aids in deep tissue healing. Your massage therapist will employ techniques such as traditional Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, cupping, stretching and mobilization.
Massage therapy can offer significant benefits for a variety of conditions and for diverse patient populations. Whether you need to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, massage therapy can enhance your overall well-being.
Massage therapy can help alleviate musculoskeletal disorders associated with everyday stress, muscular overuse, physical manifestation of mental distress and many persistent pain syndromes.
Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:
- Improving relaxation
- Reducing muscle tension
- Reducing muscle soreness
- Improving circulation
- Improving lymphatic drainage
- Reducing stress
- Improving flexibility
- Improving sleep and reducing fatigue
- Reducing depression and anxiety
- Reducing post-surgical and post-injury swelling
Massage therapy can prove beneficial to many conditions, including but not limited to the following:
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Edema
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Inflammatory Conditions
- Lymphoedema
- Muscle Tension and Spasms
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pregnancy and Labor Support
- Sciatica
- Sports Injuries
- Strains and Sprains
- Stress and Stress-Related Conditions
- Tendinitis
- Whiplash
Your massage therapist will require an overall picture of your current health and a detailed health history in order to design a treatment plan that’s right for you. If a massage therapist determines that your condition would be better treated by another healthcare professional, they will make the appropriate referral.