Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the body's soft tissues in order to achieve a soothing and restorative response.
Stress disrupts the fine equilibrium of all normal bodily functions, and is one of the most common health problems that people experience today. Massage therapy can help reduce the discomfort caused by painful muscular patterning due to personal and/or occupational stress. The "hands on" approach of massage therapy not only affects the body part with the problem, but it also has a direct effect on your metabolism, which in turn, improves your circulatory, muscular and nervous systems.
How can massage help you?
In addition, massage therapy is a safe and effective means for helping patients gain relief from common injuries such as migraines; tendonities/bursitis; low back pain; arthritis; neck and shoulder pain; whiplash; and repetitive strain injuries. People of all ages and ailments can benefit from this type of therapy.
Are you overly stressed or suffering from muscle pain? A Massage Therapists can help.
Our Massage Therapists provides high quality, personalized care. Massage Therapists offer a variety of services to meet the general public’s ever-expanding need for alternative healthcare. Our Centres offer flexible appointment times in a variety of settings.
Common injuries that can be relieved by massage therapy include:
- Sports injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis/bursitis
- Whiplash, and much more.
Who is Qualified to Provide Massage Therapy?
Registered Massage Therapists are professional healthcare providers specifically educated and trained to provide massage therapy. Training as a massage therapist involves in-depth studies in anatomical, physiological and clinical studies, including practical instruction.
- In order to be called a Registered Massage Therapist, one must hold the appropriate diploma, certificate, or equivalent from an accredited vocational massage therapy school. To ensure that your services are provided by a qualified therapist, you may, at any time, request to view their registration.