Therapeutic Massage

 
Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in Ontario are healthcare professionals committed to restoring and maintaining optimal health and pain-free function of the body. They are educated and trained to accurately assess and treat clients with techniques that include massage and manual therapy, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy and rehabilitative exercises such as stretching, strengthening, and postural exercise. They also incorporate patient education into their practice. Massage Therapy is an effective approach to pain management and rehabilitation. It is highly successful in providing relief from daily stress or for treating physical conditions such as muscle tightness, poor circulation, musculoskeletal injuries and joint flexibility problems among others. Through non-invasive and safe techniques, massage therapy improves circulation to the cells and systems in the body, thereby improving the function of all organs.

An RMT can treat a wide range of conditions such as:
• - Anxiety and depression
• - Acute and chronic injuries
• - Back and neck pain
• - Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain)
• - Tennis and golfers' elbow
• - Chronic fatigue syndrome
• - Headaches and migraines
• - Inflammatory conditions such as: arthritis and bursitis
• - Insomnia
• - Kyphosis and Scoliosis
• - Muscle tension and spasm
• - Frozen shoulder
• - Pregnancy
• - Sports injuries, strains and sprains
• - Tendonitis
• - Whiplash
• - TMJ
• - As well as many other common conditions related to soft tissue and joint dysfunctions

Lori MacKay is a Registered Massage Therapist specializing in therapeutic massage for acute and chronic conditions.