Facts about Massage Therapy
Studies show:
  • Massage Therapy is the most frequently used therapy for musculoskeletal problems, and is especially useful in controlling pain.
  • Massage Therapy improves the immune systems of people with a variety of conditions, including HIV.
  • 95% of massage therapy patients surveyed said it improved their conditions.
  • 90% of back patients who received treatments said they felt dramatically better following treatment.
  • Premature babies who received daily treatments gain 47% more weight and go home an average of 6 days sooner, than babies who don't receive treatments.
  • Cancer patients who receive massage therapy experience less pain, less swelling, and improved mobility.
  • Massage therapy reduces the pain and stiffness in people with fibromyalgia.
  • People suffering from tension headaches who receive treatments experience significant long-term improvements.
  • Massage Therapy stimulates the brain to produce endorphins.
  • The oxygen capacity of the blood can increase up to 15% after a massage therapy session.
  • In burn patients, massage therapy can help reduce anxiety, tension, depression, pain and itching.
Facts about Massage Therapists
Massage Therapy is a regulated health profession in Ontario.
Registered Massage Therapists (RMT's):
  • complete competency-based education of two to three years at educational institutions recognized by the Government of Ontario
  • study anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, endocrinology, kinesiology, nutrition, microbiology, hydrotherapy, remedial exercises, pathological treatments, massage theory, ethics, law, and business
  • complete a minimum of 150 clinical hours at an accredited educational institution
  • are examined and registered by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and the Massage Therapy Act
  • Only members of the College are permitted to use the title Massage Therapist
  • Registered Massage Therapists are issued a registration number which is shown on their membership certificate and identification card.
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body (specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and joints) which improves health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems. This type of body work can produce a range of normal - and healthy - responses on both the physical and emotional level.
It can be preventative or restorative, helping to maintain, rehabilitate, augument physical function or relieve pain.
Massage Therapy has firmly established its role as a clinically-orientated health option used to relieve a variety of discomforts because it achieves undeniable results.
Massage can help alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes.
If employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury, massage therapy can greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning.
The therapeutic process is a partnership between client and therapist, working together towards common realistic goals.
Massage Techniques
A wide range of hands-on techniques are used during massage. These include effleurage (gliding strokes), petrissage (lifting and kneading), and percussion. These techniques stretch and loosen connective tissues and muscles, effect movements that assist the action of the joints, and combine to increase function and range of motion thereby reducing muscle tension.
Massage Therapy may include other modalities or specific techniques, such as:
  • Hydrotherapy (the use of heat or cold)
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Myofascial therapy (connective tissue work)
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Rhythmic mobilizations
  • Manual lymphatic drainage
  • Hot stone massage therapy
  • Thai massage therapy
  • Remedial exercises
What are the Benefits of Massage Therapy?
Massage can be used in the treatment of the acute and chronic stages of specific conditions. Treatment also enhances an individual's overall sense of emotional and physical well-being and quality of life.
Massage Therapy can help with a range of conditions. Some examples are:
  • Sports injuries
  • Strains / sprains
  • Muscle tension / spasm
  • Back / leg / neck pain
  • Fractures / edema
  • Dislocations
  • Inflammatory conditions (arthritis / bursitis)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain)
  • Tendinitis
  • Kyphosis / scoliosis
  • Asthma / emphysema
  • Headaches
  • Insomnia
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Stress and stress-related conditions
  • Stroke
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Cancer
  • Whiplash
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Pregnancy / labour support
  • Palliative care
Therapeutic massage is an important part of your health maintenace plan, by:
  • Reducing or eliminating pain
  • Improving joint mobility
  • Improving circulation
  • Improving immune system functioning
  • Increasing lymphatic drainage
  • Reducing depression and anxiety
  • Reducing tension within muscles
  • Increasing body awareness
Massage Therapy benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, the ill, and the stressed, the real strength of massage therapy... lies in prevention.
What to Expect When You Visit a Massage Therapist
Confidentiality
On your first visit to a Registered Massage Therapist, you will complete a medical case history form. This information, as well as any conversation between you and your therapist, will remain confidential.
Individualized Treatment Plan
Together, you and your therapist will develop a treatment plan based on your needs. The treatment plan can be changed any time you wish and will be reassessed at an appropriate, agreed upon time. You have no obligation to undergo any part of the treament. Only after you have given your informed consent will your treatment begin. Your consent involves setting realistic goals for treatment, discussing possible responses to treatment and being informed of alternative care options.
How often should you have Massage Therapy?
Some people believe that one treatment is enough. However, massage therapy is most beneficial in acute conditions when used over a series of treatments and then followed up with maintenance or preventative treatments.
Through mutual discussion, your massage therapist can help you establish a program which fits your physical needs and lifestyle.
What Are Our Office Rates?
Massage Therapy
½ hour $45.86 (excl. HST) $52 (incl. HST)
¾ hour $61.73 (excl. HST) $70 (incl. HST)
1 hour $71.43 (excl. HST) $81 (incl. HST)
75 minutes $86.42 (excl. HST) $98 (incl. HST)
1 ½ hour $106.70 (excl. HST) $121 (incl. HST)
Hot Stone Massage Therapy
1 hour $95.58 (excl. HST) $108 (incl. HST)
1 ½ hour $128.32 (excl. HST) $145 (incl. HST)
Lava Shell Massage Therapy
1 hour $84.07 (excl. HST) $95 (incl. HST)
1 ½ hour $115.05 (excl. HST) $130 (incl. HST)
Add Paraffin Wax To Any Treatment
Back: $10 Hands or feet: $15