Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being as well as your quality of life.

 

Massage is beneficial to help you recover from injuries or stress but the real strength of massage therapy lies in prevention.

Make massage an important part of your health maintenance plan.

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Manual Osteopathic Treatment

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The biggest question is what is it?   With a Manual Osteopathic treatment you are getting a more tailored treatment that is detailed to exactly what your body needs.  It is a blend of four specialties Muscle Energy, Cranial Sacral, Visceral Manipulation, and Advanced Myofascial.  Your assesment determines what your treatment will be. This is the treatment that

you want if you have had long standing issues that haven't cleared up with previous treatments. It is a blend of treatments Myofascial and Cranial can be part of a regular massage if your therapist has trained in these modalities and Muscle Energy

has some stretching elements to it hence the need to wear loose clothing to your Manual Osteopathic treatment.

It is a gentle treatment safe for children and elderly or anyone with physical limitations due to an injury, illness or pregnancy.

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Facial Stretching

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Fascial Stretching is similar to some aspects of Muscle Energy Techniques but it is all strtetching.  An hour treatment

focusing on getting your body to be looser, taller, stronger with more freedom to move your joints.  This treatment is

beneficial for everyone not just athletes it is the treatment of choice though of olympic athletes, and top elite athletes in all sports.  Fascial stretching is a very effective treatment for anyone suffering from anxiety and ptsd as it helps to disarm your nervous system. As this treatment is 100% stretching it does not for insurance purposes fall under Manual Osteopathic or Massage benefits as it is considered a fitness program.  If you want to try this treatment you would need to pay for it yourself or try a blend of Manual Osteopathic treatment with some fascial stretches as it is closer to this modality.

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Direct billing

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Direct billing is available for massage through most insurance providers.  Manual Osteopathic is able to be direct billed through Green shield and can be submitted by yourself for payment through other insurance providers (unfortunately Canada Life does not cover Manual Osteopathic treatments at this time)  Fascial stretching is not able to be reimbursed through insurance at this time.

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Which treatment is the one that you need?

Massage is great for releasing lactic acid buildup in muscles that are sore from overuse or intense exercise or if you need to destress/relax

Stretching is better for increasing flexibility and range of motion. 

Manual Ostepathic treatment detects treats and prevents problems by moving stretching and manipulating muscles and joints.  Treatment is directed to the whole body with the goal to have the body to heal itself. 

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With a variety of treatments to choose from, you'll be feeling happy, healthy and ready to enjoy life to its fullest.

 

 

Look around the website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact Terry.