What Is
Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy is an ancient therapeutic technique considered
to be one of the oldest forms of treatment known to man. Massage
therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body to
gain a therapeutic effect. Soft tissues include muscles, skin,
connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and membranes.
How Does Massage Therapy Help?
Therapeutic Massage is a unique form of treatment for coping
with stress in the high powered world of today. Many of today's
health problems arise from stress. Because stress upsets the
integral balance of your body's functions, regaining this
balance requires a holistic approach.
Massage Therapy not only treats those parts of you which are
the problem, but also affects the whole of your metabolism
through normalizing your circulatory, muscular and nervous
systems and their interdependent function.
Massage Therapy is widely used
to help patients obtain relief from many specific problems
including:
Headaches/Migraines
Post Injury Rehabilitation
Whiplash
Back, Shoulder and Neck Pain
Muscle spasm/strains/sprains
Stress and Tension
Nerve Compression Syndromes
Tendonitis
Pregnancy Related Discomfort
Improve Circulation/Lymph Drainage
General Relaxation
What Should I Expect On My First
Visit?
On your first visit you will be asked to fill out a confidential
health history form which will help your therapist form your
assessment and treatment plan. Massage Therapy should take
place in an atmosphere of safety and confidence. You will
be asked to undress for therapy but only to your comfort level.
Your comfort and welfare are respected at all times. You will
be covered at all times except for the area that the therapist
is working on.
How Do I Pay for Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy is not covered by OHIP, but is covered by
most extended health care plans. Be sure to check your plan.
Many companies require a referral from your physician. Please
be aware that Massage Therapy is ONLY covered when provided
by a Registered Massage Therapist.
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