Registered Massage Therapy

Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body; specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints for the purpose of optimizing health.  Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved; and physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through the use of Massage Therapy.  (CMTO website)

Benefits of Registered Massage Therapy

There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist.  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. 
Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by: 

• Reducing or eliminating pain.
• Improving joint mobility. 
• Improving circulation. 
• Improving lymphatic drainage. 
• Reducing muscular tension. 

Massage therapy can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a wide variety of patients, of all ages, in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability.

Massage Therapists today use their knowledge of physiology and anatomy to combine traditional Swedish and modern massage therapy techniques with other therapies to treat their clients. There has been a wide variety of research published in peer reviewed journals, proving the benefits of massage therapy for various conditions.   (RMTAO website)