Registered Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body.

WHAT DOES MASSAGE THERAPY DO?

Massage Therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body. (Massage Therapy Act, 1991).

  • Increases and improves circulation throughout the body, which enables better delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and cells.
  • Removes waste materials, such as lactic acids, lymph drainage and scar tissue, from muscles and cells.
  • Stimulates healthy separation and realignment of injured fibers.
  • Helps to decrease pain and inflammation.
  • Helps to loosen contracted muscles and stimulate weak muscles to help balance the body.
  • Increases mobility in joints.
  • Affects internal organs through direct or indirect stimulation of the nerves supplying the organ.