Highly successful and popular techniques, especially with people with Chronic pain and noticing restrictions in their muscles that are affecting their muscles’ ability to stretch and strengthen.  “Fascia” is the connective tissue lying over top of the muscle, bone, nerves and tendons, when under stress postural tension, stiffness, pain and reduced muscle strength can occur. Myofascial Restrictions develop in the body as a result of poor posture, dehydration, stress, trauma or injury that has caused scarring. This technique slowly yet effectively release adhesions by using firm pressure with little or no lotion/oil. The result is reduced pain, tension and an increase in the muscles’ ability to stretch and strengthen.

Sports Massage can serve three distinct purposes:

1. Preparing for/recovering after an event
2. Preventative maintenance
3. Recovery from an injury.

A Pre-event massage can heat up the muscles, reduce excess muscle tension and create psychological readiness.

Post-event massage can help lessen the effects of physical trauma by enhancing blood flow to the muscles which in turn removes toxins such as lactic acid and delivers oxygen and nutrients helping speed the recovery time.

Preventative maintenance massage if scheduled regularly during training relaxes and prepares the muscles for hard effort, the massage will help repair small tears (microtraumas) which occur after strenuous activity and heal fascial restrictions and trigger points that cause muscle fatigue, spasm, and soreness leading to an eventual injury.

 RAPID is a short active technique used to remove pain, increase Strength and increase mobility, the therapist holds or pins the fascia as the client actively move the joint triggering the nerve to fire and “release” the tissue causing discomfort. No more then a 30 minute appointment is needed for results. 

PNF  is a technique using a combination of static passive stretching and isometric stretching. This technique is also referred to as the Contract-Relax Method.  RMT’s work with you to actively resist and relax so they will passively stretch the muscle, creating an increase in Range of Motion and mobility.  Both of these techniques can be combined in a regular appointment.

The Craniosacral system is made up of the cranium (skull), the spinal cord, and the sacrum (tailbone), and the membrane that envelops the brain and the spinal cord (the dura). This system influences the development and functioning of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it could cause various sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. This very gentle osteopathic technique involving the gentle holds of the cranium, the dural membrane, as well as the deep layers of myofascial connective tissue of the body where restrictions are held. The therapist uses a very light touch which allows the body to self-correct and restore balance thereby relieving pain and increasing mobility. It is a very effective treatment for sinusitis, headaches/migraines as well as long-standing pain syndromes, fibromyalgia, motor coordination impairments, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, concussions, TMJ, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic fatigue, immune disorders. Book with Amanda for this Treatment.

A specific release of the Tempomandibular joint (Jaw) and symptoms associated with its dysfunction..  Treatment involves, manual techniques to the head and face, interoral release focusing on the soft tissue affecting the area.  If you ever experience a sore jaw, chronic headaches, sinus pressure, grinding teeth, difficulty with speech and swollowing this treatment maybe needed, a 45 minute treatment is recommended for your first visit. Chiropractic or Acupuncture may also be recommended.  When booking notify reception of this request.

This Treatment consists of movements that are used to lightly push lymph through the system, helping it to drain excess fluid out of the tissues and move throughout the body. This treatment is commonly used to help with lymphedema, which can be caused by heart conditions, Diabetes, Post surgery, various cancers such as Breast, Colon, Ovarian or prostate, endometriosis, after plastic surgery, and injuries like sprains and fractures.  During an LDT session, a massage therapist slowly, gently presses and moves his or her hands repetitively along the body in specified directions.  Johann Unterganschnigg is a Certified Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner

A type of massage that involves the use of smooth, heated stones that the massage therapist places on your body. The therapist also uses the stones in the palms of his or her hands to massage the body.  This is a 90 minute Treatment…Book with Julie Tessier-Woodcock RMT.

The penetrating heat and weight of the stones warm and relax tense muscles so the therapist can work deeper, more quickly.  made of basalt, the iron-rich stones retain heat. River rocks are typically used because they have become smooth over time from the river’s current.

To prepare for the treatment, the therapist heats the stones in water, using an electric heater, until they are within a precise temperature range (typically between 120 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit). He or she places the stones on specific points on the back. While the points may vary depending on areas of muscle tension and the client’s health history, they are generally placed along both sides of the spine, in the palms of the hand, on the legs. or between the toes.

The localized heat warms and relax the muscles, allowing the massage therapist to apply deeper pressure.

While many therapists use anatomy to guide the placement of the stones, some massage therapists will also place stones on points thought to energetically balance the mind and body.

The use of hot stones for healing dates back to when Native Americans warmed stones by fire to ease muscle aches and pains.