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About Massage Therapy
In British Columbia, Registered Massage Therapists (RMT’s) must complete a 3000 hour program. This
makes us some of the highest trained Massage Therapists in North America. The program includes
courses on human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology and pathology and gives us a great base
knowledge in connective tissue including muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, joints and boney
structures.
Massage Therapy can be a healthy addition to a balanced lifestyle.
Types of Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage
The type of movements typically thought of as massage; long sweeping strokes, wringing, kneading and
tapotement or percussion, designed to increase circulation, decrease muscle tension and interrupt the
pain/tension cycle. Depth of pressure may vary from light to deeper, depending on tissues
requirements.
Sports Massage
A variety of techniques used not only to encourage the healing process post injury, but also to optimize
training by decreasing muscle recovery time. Together we can help identify problem areas to prevent
further injury and maintain healthy muscle tissue.
Pregnancy Massage
Pre or post -natal massage can help balance the compensatory changes occurring in your body during
pregnancy. You will have the option of being treated face down (using a pregnancy pillow) or side-lying,
depending which you find more comfortable.
Fascial Release
Fascia or connective tissue makes up the framework of our bodies structure. Damage to this tissue can
result in adhesions and scar tissue limiting range of movement, affecting function. Treatment is
targeted to mobilizing the fascia.
Trigger Point Release
A hyperirritable spot in a tight muscle band that may refer pain outside of the immediate area. An
example would be neck tension leading to headaches.
Joint Mobility
Gentle repetitive movement within a joint normal pattern. This helps to increase circulation of joint’s
fluid resulting in better function and decreased pain.
Craniosacral Therapy ( colleen )
Cranial Sacral Therapy is a connective tissue technique that utilizes the rhythm of the cerebrospinal
fluid as an indicator of restriction in the tissues of the cranium (head), spinal cord, sacrum (tailbone), as
well as the rest of the body.
This method of treatment is subtle, very relaxing, and can be very effective in treating headaches, facial
pain, jaw pain, low back/tailbone pain, and joint dysfunction.
The client remains clothed, normally lying on their back in a comfortable position, often falling asleep.
Conditions we treat (included, but not exclusive to )
Asthma
Facet Lock
Parkinson's Disease
Athletic Injuries
Fibromyalgia
Pes Planus
Arthritis
Fibrositis and Fibrosis
Plantar Fasciitis
Bronchitis
Fractures
Poliomyelitis & Post Polio Syndrome
Buergers' Disease
Frozen Shoulder
Postural Deformities
Bursitis
Gout
Raynaud's Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Headaches
Scars
Cerebral Palsy
Hemiplegia
Sciatica
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Herniated back (disc)
Scoliosis
Chronic Pain
Iliotibial Band Contracture
Spastic Paralysis
Constipation
Impingement Syndrome
Sports Injuries
Contractures
Insomnia
Sprains
Contusions
Knee injury
Strains
Cramps
Low Back Pain
Stress-related disorders
Degenerative Disc Disease
Migraine
Synovitis
Digestive Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Dislocations
Muscle Tension / Spasm
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Dupuytrens' Contracture
Muscular Dystrophy
Tendinitis
Dysmennorhea
Neuralgia / Neuritis
Tenosynovitis
Edema
Osteoporosis
TMJ Dysfunction
Emphysema
Osteoarthritis
Varicose Veins
Entrapments & Compression
Paralysis
Whiplash
Syndromes
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