| BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY | |
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Massage Therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the body's soft tissues, specifically the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. |
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Massage Therapy has a therapeutic effect on the entire body and improves health and well being by acting on the muscular, nervous, immune (lymphatics) and circulatory systems. |
Aims of Treatment include: |
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Develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function. |  |
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Relieve or prevent physical dysfunction and pain. | |
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Relax tight and tense muscles. | |
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Improve circulation, recovery time and immune system functioning. | |
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Reduce overall stress. | |
| Massage Therapy is also effective in the control of chronic or acute pain, in stress reduction, and in creating a sense of relaxation and well-being. | ||
| FEELING STRESSED? | |
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Massage Therapy is one of the best remedies for stress, it helps boost the body's immune system, deliver much needed nutrient rich blood to tense muscles, increase removal of metabolic wastes, and help combat fatigue. By helping to reduce stress, Massage Therapy helps to reduce the incidence of stress related health conditions including cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders and decreased immune function. |
| WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW... |
| Massage Therapy in Ontario is a regulated health profession, and can only be performed by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who has completed comprehensive training at a recognized institution before going on to complete competitive written and clinical examinations and registering with the College of Massage Therapist of Ontario. |
| MASSAGE THERAPISTS TREAT: | ||||
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Chronic Neck and Back Pain | |
Arthritis | |
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Repetitive Strain Injuries | |
Tendonitis | |
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Carpel Tunnel Syndrome | |
Headaches | |
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Whiplash | |
Hypertension | |
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Fibromyalgia | |
Stress relief | |
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Constipation | |
Tight muscles | |
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Swelling / Edema | |
Sports Injuries | |
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Strain and Sprains | |
Scoliosis | |
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Breast Congestion | |
... and much more! | |