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Benefits of Registered Massage Therapy

“Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain.”

(Massage Therapy Act, 1991)

 

Some benefits of massage therapy can include (but are not limited to):

 

  • Pain Management for chronic pain, muscle tension and injuries

  • Lower cortisol levels: therapeutic touch and a calming environment helps to promote relaxation, reduce stress and improve mental well-being

  • Improved Circulation

  • Enhanced Range of Motion: for those looking to recover from an injury or for those looking to enhance their physical performance

  • Injury Rehabilitation: Massage can help to accelerate the healing process, reduce inflammation, and prevent the formation of scar tissue

  • Immune System Support: Some studies suggest that massage therapy may boost the immune system by reducing stress and promoting relaxation.

 

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Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

There are a multitude of benefits to receiving massage therapy throughout your entire pregnancy. Your RMT can help you to prepare for birth and to heal after baby arrives.

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Prenatal Massage can help to:

 

  • correct postural imbalances

  • decrease muscle and joint pain

  • decrease low back pain

  • alleviate pregnancy related carpal tunnel

  • reduce breast tenderness

  • decrease pressure and pain in the abdomen

  • reduce stress

  • induce relaxation

  • improve the quality of your sleep

 

Postpartum massage can help you to:

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  • recover faster after birth

  • address postural changes that have occured throughout the pregnancy

  • aid with pelvic floor conditions

  • reduce cesarean scar restrictions

  • aid with breast feeding

  • improve sleep quality

  • treat diastasis rectus abdominis

  • lower stress

  • increase circulation and relax your muscles​

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Your RMT is trained to modify treatment based on your own personal health history and your current stage of pregnancy to ensure the safety of you and your baby. Treatments are generally performed in sidelying, semi-reclined or seated positions past the first trimester.

 

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Benefits of Infant Massage

Infant massage can have many benefits for your baby including:

  • Longer and deeper sleep

  • Improves digestion and relief of symptoms of "colic" or gas

  • Decrease pain related to teething

  • Relieves constipation

  • Improves circulation

  • Improves baby’s muscular coordination and flexibility

  • Reduces cortisol (stress hormone)

  • Stimulates endorphins/oxytocin (reduces stress/pain and induces a sense of wellbeing)

  • Aids in recovery from intrauterine or birth trauma

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Note: Extra time is scheduled surrounding infant massage bookings to allow for moments for feeding, diaper changes, or to take a brief break if baby is not feeling up for the massage (we want massage to be associated as a positive experience!).

 

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