Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is among the oldest of all treatments used by man. A hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and connective tissue, Massage Therapy is an accepted and effective part of many physical rehabilitation programs and has proven beneficial to many chronic conditions such as low back pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, arthritis and bursitis. As well as rehabilitation, Massage Therapy may improve physical condition, relieve pain, facilitate relaxation, reduce stress, improve mental acuity and promote health.

British Columbia's Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are among the highest trained in the world with 3000 hours of training. Many people are not aware that BC's RMTs are trained in a diverse range of modalities including therapeutic exercise and hydrotherapy.

Chair Massage is an effective
way bring massage into the
workplace

Injury Prevention

		For athletes and workers with physically demanding jobs, massage therapy can help reduce muscle and tendon injuries. It stimulates circulation, aids in the removal of waste products from the blood stream, and helps relieve soreness. Recent studies also show Massage Therapy can reduce anxiety and enhance alertness.
Rehabilitation and Recovery

		Massage Therapy can help speed recovery from a myofascial or musculoskeletal injury or simply relieve the pain from muscular over-use. When you've been injured you naturally protect yourself. If this muscular patterning continues harm and pain can result. Massage therapy can reduce this painful muscular patterning.