Massage Therapy
ABOUT MASSAGE THERAPY
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is a regulated health profession in Ontario involving the manipulation of the body’s soft tissues using different pressures, movements, and techniques. Whether you are seeking to alleviate a current health condition, enhance wellness or simply enjoy some self-care after a long day, massage therapy is the perfect tool to promote relaxation and pain relief.
Massage therapy techniques yield many benefits, including but not limited to:
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Reducing stress and anxiety on both the mind and body
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Alleviating short-term and chronic pain
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Increasing flexibility and mobility
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Reducing muscle soreness and tension
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Improving immune function
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Increasing circulation
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Decreasing joint inflammation
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Enhancing immune response
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Producing faster recovery between workouts
An important tool to promote physical and mental health, make regular massage therapy an integral part of your health promotion routine.
MODALITIES
Which Modalities Do We Offer at Annex RMT?
There are many different massage therapy modalities to reduce stress, pain and muscle tension. Some of the modalities and/or techniques that we offer at our clinic include:
Swedish
Hotstone
Medical Acupuncture
Trigger Point
Reflexology
Remedial Exercise
Deep Tissue / Sports
Myo-fascial Release
Intraoral Massage for TMJ
Prenatal
Cupping Therapy
Red/NIR Light Therapy
Cupping and medical acupuncture are offered by some of our RMTs. Check out the individual team bios to learn more.
BENEFITS
What is Massage Therapy Good For?
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Anxiety and Depression
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Arthritis
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Asthma and Emphysema
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Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Dislocations
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Edema
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Fibromyalgia
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Headaches
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Inflammatory Conditions
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Insomnia
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Lymphoedema
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Muscle Tension and Spasm
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Parkinson’s Disease
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Pregnancy and Labor Support
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Sciatica
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Scoliosis
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Sports Injuries
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Strains and Sprains
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Stress and Stress-Related Conditions
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Stroke
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Tendinitis
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Whiplash
EXPECTATIONS
What to Expect During Your Visit
Your appointment begins with a short assessment to understand your current issues and to determine the most appropriate treatment based on your needs. The therapist may review your health history, perform some tests of your range of motion, and look for postural imbalances. Once a treatment plan has been confirmed, the therapist will leave the room and allow you to strip down to your level of comfort. Your treatment might end a few minutes early to allow time for prescription of remedial exercises and to provide advice for self-care.
