Registered Massage Therapy by Healthy Choice Massage Therapy Clinic
Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including, muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage Therapy is a great option that can help you overcome various acute or chronic conditions associated with everyday stress or a muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions.
Overall Wellness and Relaxation
Massage Therapy is the assessment and treatment of soft tissue and joint dysfunction and pain. It can help restore flexibility and range of motion and increase overall wellness and relaxation.
All types of Massage Therapies
Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, relaxation, myofascial release, sports, hydrotherapy applications, therapeutic exercise, pregnancy & post-natal, children, Thai massage, joint mobilization, and hot stone.
Treatment Focused Massage Therapy
Treatment-focused Massage Therapy involves various techniques and styles, such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and facial work, which focus on treating specific injuries and repairing the damage.
What to expect?
Treatment-focused massage therapy will often involve an assessment of the client to isolate the muscles that are functioning incorrectly and identify muscle and postural imbalances. Visit the What to Expect page to learn more.
Whether you are coming for a treatment or a preventative reasons, massage is a great solution to keep your body healthy and well-balanced.
Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
Deep tissue massage is a firmer pressure massage that works on specific muscles and tighter areas. It helps relieve muscle spasms and related pain while improving flexibility and posture. Deep tissue massage is intended to alleviate firm tension in the muscle and connective tissue.
Swedish Massage Therapy
Swedish massage was developed in the 1700s by Swedish physician Per Henrik Ling. It uses six different strokes: effleurage (gliding/sliding), petrissage (kneading), vibration, friction, tapotement (percussion or tapping), and traction. The purpose of Swedish massage is to increase blood oxygen flow and help remove toxins from the muscles.
Trigger Point Massage Therapy
It deactivates trigger points that cause pain. Pressure is applied to relieve the pain and release a trigger point. This therapy method is recognized as an effective treatment for pain and is very useful in relieving back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, sciatica, headaches, muscle pain, and joint pain.
Myofascial Release Therapy
It is an alternative medicine therapy that focuses on releasing muscular shortness and tightness by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.
Prenatal Massage Therapy
It aims to relieve the physical discomforts associated with pregnancy, especially in the lower back, neck and hips. Remember to check with your doctor before booking an appointment to ensure that massage therapy is right for you.
Graston Technique Therapy
It is a unique, evidence-based instrument for soft tissue mobilization that enables the therapist to effectively and efficiently address soft tissue lesions and fascial restrictions, restoring pain-free movement and function.
Postpartum Massage Therapy
It has been shown to be effective for quicker recovery and better overall health. Postpartum massage is also important and beneficial for hormone regulation, reduced swelling, better sleep, and improved breastfeeding.
Pediatric Massage Therapy
It promotes relaxation, improves sleep, and positively impacts growth and brainwave activity in growing bodies. It can also help reduce the discomfort of colic and gas. Pediatric massage therapy considers each child's individual physical development, cognitive development, and health care needs.
Sport Injury Massage Therapy
It uses various massage techniques to improve recovery and performance and reduce the pain in muscles, joints, and tendons due to sporting activity.
Relaxation Massage Therapy
It is a special procedure that helps a person relax, attain a state of increased calmness, or otherwise reduce levels of anxiety, stress, or anger. It is often employed as one element of a wider stress management program and can decrease muscle tension, lower blood pressure, and slow heart and breath rates.