Do
you have chronic pain or discomfort resulting from exercise or injury? Are you an athlete
or does your career involve a lot of heavy lifting? A Deep Tissue Massage from a Ste. Anne’s Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
may be just the thing to give you some relief.
Deep
tissue massage involves using Swedish techniques to address tension and pain in
the many layers of soft tissue including muscle, tendons and fascia from
overuse or injury. The pressure used by your Massage Therapist is customized
to your tolerance and needs at that time.
All
RMT's in Ontario are trained in Swedish massage, as this is the most
common type of massage. Ste. Anne's massages are therapeutic in nature
and are performed according to your individual needs. Your RMT will
begin by discussing your health history with you in order to customize
the treatment to your specific needs. An essential oil of pure plant and
flower extracts is then chosen by you to use during the massage. Once
you are on the massage table, your therapist will drape the area of your
body that is to be treated next, in a professional and discreet manner.
Modifications can be made at any time to ensure your comfort throughout
the treatment. Your RMT will then massage the areas that you have given
consent to treat, with a pressure with which you are comfortable. The
Massage Therapist gears the treatment to your preference so your
feedback is important. Muscle tension, pain and stress are then reduced
by the skilled hands of your therapist.
Deep Tissue Massage Benefits:
Stimulation, blood and lymphatic circulation
Decreased muscle pain and tension
Increased mobility and flexibility of the joints and muscles
Relaxation and stress reduction
An overall feeling of well-being
You should try our Deep Tissue Massage if:
You have poor circulation, flexibility or mobility
You have muscle/joint pain and tension
You have tension headaches
You need some stress relief
You have injuries that need extra attention
*Please
note: This treatment is not ideal for those with un-medicated high
blood pressure and/or other specific health issues that may be
identified through a health history form. Your health history will be
discussed with your RMT prior to your massage to determine the best
treatment for you.
What to bring/prepare:
You will want to wear your robe to the treatment
Please remove all jewellery and bring a hair tie for long hair
How
much clothing you wear during the treatment will be discussed with your
Registered Massage Therapist according to your specific treatment and
comfort level
We
also offer Prenatal, Couples Massage and Athlete’s Relief Sports massage
which are Swedish massages performed by Registered Massage Therapists. Your RMT will discuss your specific needs at the start of your treatment.
The
only treatments that are eligible for a receipt for insurance purposes
at Ste. Anne's Family of Spas are the Swedish Massage, Prenatal Massage, Deep
Tissue Massage and Athlete’s Relief Sport Massage. The receipt will be
issued by the RMT for pick-up upon check-out.
Lisa Ferguson is a Registered Massage Therapist; she
graduated from The D'Arcy Lane Institute of Massage Therapy in London,
Ontario. Lisa has been an employee of Ste. Anne's Spa since 1997. Her
other modalities include Thai massage, Lymphatic Drainage and
Reflexology.
Ste. Anne's Spa,
voted Canada's favourite spa 5 years in a row, by SpaFinder Magazine
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