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Massage Therapy |
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Massage therapy is a hands on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and improves health and well- being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved and physical dysfunction can be relieved or prevented through the use of massage therapy.
A massage therapist is a regulated health professional who has received two or three years of comprehensive training at a recognized school before completing written and clinical examinations and registering with the College of Massage Therapist of Ontario. |
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Benefits of Massage Therapy |
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There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist. Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being as well as your quality of life.
Massage therapy benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, the ill and the stressed, the strength of massage therapy in preventing illness and conditions before they develop cannot be overlooked. Massage therapy can be used in the treatment of both acute and chronic stages of conditions. |
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To find out whether massage therapy might help you, please contact us or ask your Physician, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, or Dietitian for a referral. |
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Massage Therapy as Part of your Health Maintenance Plan |
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Therapeutic massage is an important part of your health maintenance plan, by:
- Reducing or eliminating pain
- Improving joint mobility
- Improving circulation
- Improving immune system functioning
- Increasing lymphatic drainage
- Reducing depression and anxiety
- Reducing tension within muscles
- Increasing body awareness
Massage therapy benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, the ill and the stressed, the real strength of massage therapy lies in prevention.
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