Massage Therapy
Revitalize Your Body with Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are many types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities). People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons; for example, to reduce stress and anxiety, to relax muscles, to rehabilitate injuries, to reduce pain and to promote overall health and wellness.
Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Pain & stiffness relief associated with stress, tension, injury, and other conditions
- Helps muscles, connective tissues, tendons & ligaments in managing pain, injury, anxiety and tension levels
- Improves circulation
- Ease breathing difficulties
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduce headaches
- Improve mobility
- Promote sleep
- Manage anxiety and depression
OUR REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Krista Veryzer, RMT
Modalities:
Deep Tissue Massage
This treatment uses various types of massage including Swedish and Trigger Point release. Heat and hydrotherapy are used to heat and relieve tension in the body and aids in relaxation. Pressure and focus are geared to each client and remedial exercises and stretches are provided post treatment.
Hot Stone Massage
I use volcanic stones in various sizes and weights heated to each client’s preference to apply pressure and tension relief to the body. The heat of the stones increases blood flow, and the unique texture of the hot stones soothes and decreases tension in the body. Pressure and heat are modified to each individual.
TMJ – Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Treatment
This treatment is to treat muscles of the jaw, neck, scalp and face. With TMJ issues a client may be suffering from tension in all of these areas including headaches and neck and shoulder pain as well as muscles around the jaw including inside the mouth. Intra oral massage is a technique I provide using gloves to safely treat muscles inside the mouth as well as outside of the jaw. This treatment ends with a soothing scalp massage and focus to the temporal region to address any tension headache issues. All pressure and modifications are geared to the clients consent and full treatment details will be explained prior to the treatment.
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage massage relieves swelling that occurs when illness or medical treatment clogs your lymphatic system. Lymphatic massage involves gently manipulating specific areas of your body to move excess fluid buildup away from your tissues and toward working lymph vessels and lymph nodes so they can get rid of toxins in your body.
Prenatal Massage
Pregnancy massage, also known as prenatal massage, is a type of therapy specifically tailored to the needs of pregnant women. It uses gentle techniques to help alleviate common pregnancy discomforts, such as back pain, leg cramps, and swelling. But it’s not just about physical relief. Pregnancy massage also aims to create a sense of relaxation and calm, helping to reduce stress and anxiety during this often-emotional time.
This specialized form of massage is performed with the woman in a side-lying position or using specially designed pillows to ensure comfort and safety for both mother and baby. The techniques used in pregnancy massage are designed to nurture and support the expectant mother, helping her to prepare her body for the changes that occur during this exciting time.
What to Expect:
If this is your first time seeing me, please come 15 minutes early as there will be some health forms to complete after being greeted at Reception. These forms are updated annually and help provide me with the information to best and most safely create a treatment plan with you.
Within my treatment room, we can discuss areas of focus or intentions whether it be a relaxing treatment or a treatment-based massage to aid you in pain management or mobility issues.
Orthopaedic assessments are simple, hands-on tests that can aid me in determining what may be the root of the issue. Pressure and focus of each treatment is guided by the clients wishes and is tailored to each.
I use heat and hydrotherapy as a relieving method to increase blood flow to areas of the body and relieve tension. After the treatment I will be happy to share some stretching and exercise that will compliment the treatment and aid you with your health goals at home.