Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) is a syndrome of multiple pathologies affecting the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) and related structures. It is estimated that TMD affects more than 25% of the general population. Symptoms: jaw pain,...
What is Registered Massage Therapy (RMT)?
What is an RMT?and what is it that we can do for you!Massage therapy treatments provided by a Registered Massage Therapist can offer significant benefits for a variety of conditions and for diverse patient populations.Whether you need to have a moment of relaxation,...
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that effects the immune system and central nervous system (composed of the brain and spinal cord). MS can occur at any age but is usually diagnosed between the ages of 15-40. Symptoms: most common symptoms are inflammation of...
Lower Back Pain
Low back pain is very common, but a precise cause is often not found. Researchers found that 60-80% of people will experience uncomplicated back pain at some time in their life. Non-specific low back pain accounts for over 90% of patients presenting for care and...
Sports & Fitness Lifestyle
Sports massage therapy has been a time-honoured practice dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Sports massage therapy can be included in a training program as a pre-event warm up or post-event cool down to aid performance and assist in injury prevention. Current...
Benefits of Massage
Massage therapy treatments provided by a Registered Massage Therapist 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...
Plantar Fascitis
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the plantar fascia (connective tissue that creates the arch of the foot). It is the most common cause of localized heel pain in adults. Symptoms: pain in the heel (especially during the initial steps of the day or...
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common, disabling condition that affects the median nerve by impairing wrist and hand function. Symptoms: pain (localized and surrounding), paresthesia in the hand and fingers, weakness, numbness, loss of coordination, limited...
Deep Tissue Massage
Even before Covid-19 there was a large demand for massage services, but now with all the work from home setups, sitting for long work sessions in the one spot, our bodies have had to adjust just as much as our normal habbits have had too. This has put alot of strain...
Relaxation & Pain Relief
With everything happening in our busy lives , making time for our own self-care can be at the end of our long to do lists. Your body will always send clues when it’s time to listen. Tension, pain, aches, anxiety and stress are all reminders, letting you know it’s time...
Neuromuscular Technique
Neuromuscular Technique treats “trigger points” or specific areas of neural activity to break cycles of spasm and pain. The goal is balance between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system through treatment of dysfunctional biomechanics, postural distortion,...
Swedish Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage is a system of long strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of muscles, combined with active and passive movements of joints to increase general body awareness, relaxation, and blood circulation. It is often used...