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| REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage therapy involves the manipulation of the muscles and soft tissue to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, stress and to promote health and wellness. Massage therapy may also be used to help treat numerous musculoskeletal and acute and chronic conditions. Registered Massage therapy is covered by most extended health care plans.
Prior to arrival at our clinic for your first appointment our receptionist will ask you to complete a health history form. This will then be reviewed with the massage therapist during your visit to help her better understand your Michelle Hnilica, RMT offering massage at our open house
current state of health and work
with you to develop goals of therapy. Included in your first visit is a postural assessment and possibly muscle and range of motion testing and observation. This will help to pinpoint the cause of any chronic pain and also identify areas that could be troublesome in the future. For this reason its best to come dressed in loose comfortable clothing such as shorts and a tank top. What to expect during a massage:
- You will be covered with a sheet at all times during the massage. Only the body part being worked on is uncovered.
- Massage works best when the therapist's hands contact the skin. Most people will leave their underwear on. However, you may remain dressed if you feel more comfortable that way.
- You are the client--you are in charge. Massage therapists are trained to provide client-centred therapy. Your consent is central to the experience. You can stop or change the treatment at any time.
- Like other health professionals, your massage therapist is bound by provincial privacy regulations. It is important for your therapist to know your health information, but be assured that it will be kept confidential with provincial norms and standards.
Massage can also be a valuable supportive and adjunctive therapy for many of the following conditions: - Pregnancy and labour
- Women's health
- Post-surgical care
- Cancer treatment
- Stroke
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Asthma And Respiratory Ailments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Frozen Shoulder
- Headaches
- Joint and Muscle Pain
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Rheumatism
- Sciatica and Back Pain
- Stress, Depression, Anxiety
- Tennis/Golfers Elbow
- Chronic stress or fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Insomnia
- Injuries from sports or automobile accidents
- Repetitive strain injuries
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