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.