Massage Therapy Massage is the systematic and scientific manipulation of soft body tissue. It has been used for thousands of years for relaxation and to restore and promote the good health of both mind and body. Massage reduces stress, relieves physical tension, improves mental response and productivity, aids in the prevention of repetitive stress syndrome (RSS), increases cardiovascular efficiency, enhances the immune system and reduces injury recovery time.
When you choose a registered massage therapist, you are choosing a qualified, skilled, and highly educated health care specialist. Primarily all the staff of Family Center Massage Therapy have training in swedish massage, deep tissue massage, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial technique, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, remedial exercise, anatomy, physiology and pathologies. Some of our staff also have advanced training in manual lymph damage, visceral manipulation, muscle energy technique and craniosacral therapy.
We recommend the first visit to be 1 hour to have thorough health history taken and treatment. We will be able to provide you the best choices of massage therapy management. We take pride in our patient care. You can feel confident that the team at Family Center Massage Therapy have excellent hands on skills and will apply the techniques that will best suit you.
We are pleased to offer the following types of massage therapy:
Rehabilitative MT – Focuses on specific musculoskeletal dysfunction and systemic conditions. This includes but is not limited to injuries/pain, musculoskeletal injuries, sports massage, musculoskeletal injuries and acute and chronic disease processes.
Relaxation – Massage helps our body and mind to refocus and relax. Squeezing, stretching and kneading, releases tight muscles and natural endorphins. This results in decreased pain, decreased heart rate, increased self awareness and a sense of calm.
Pediatric – We can provide treatment for youth with special needs (physical and mental) and for a sense of health and well being. We can offer professional healthy touch when healthy touch is indicated. We are flexible and have many tools for treating the child and youth patients. Parental consent must be given before treatment can commence. We may ask for a doctor’s referral depending on the condition.
Pregnancy (pre and post partum) – Women in their childbearing year have a host of unique physical challenges. The staff at Family Center Massage Therapy are educated and experienced in providing treatment during pregnancy, labour, delivery and post-partum. We want to contribute to your optimal health and function.
Massage Therapy Fees:
30 mins – $35.00
45 mins – $45.00
60 mins – $65.00
90 mins – $100.00
Corporate Massage
Corporate massage is offered in a portable, comfortable and ergonomically designed massage chair. Massage appointments are booked in 15-30 minute intervals. The treatments are performed with the patient fully clothed or partially draped, depending on the treatment required. Chair massage can reduce stress and tension, increase morale, increase circulation, improve mental response and alertness, decrease repetitive stress injuries and increase productivity.
Fees dependent on location. Please ask for more details.