Registered Massage Therapy in Kanata

A Massage Therapist uses manual manipulation of the soft tissues (skin, muscles and fascia) and mobilizations of joints, along with applications of heat and cold to help the body and mind enter an improved state. Massage therapy is often associated with the relief of back pain and though it is a very effective tool in alleviating pain all over the body, it is also effective in reducing the symptoms of emotional stress and increasing a feeling of general well being. A client does not need to have a problem in order to see a massage therapist.

Here are some common conditions for which massage therapy is effective:

• Anxiety and depression
• Asthma and Emphysema
• Back, leg, arm and neck pain
• Cancer
• Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain)
• Chronic Fatigue syndrome
• Dislocations
• Fibromyalgia
• Fractures and edema
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Headaches
• Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis
• Insomnia
• Kyphosis and Scoliosis
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• Muscle tension and spasm
• Palliative care
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Pregnancy and Labor Support
• “Sciatica” related pain
• Sports injuries
• Strains and sprains
• Stress and stress related conditions
• Stroke
• Tendinitis
• Whiplash

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.

Regular therapeutic massage therapy has also been shown to help in:

• 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