Massage Therapy Helps:
Make work, parenting, and recreation easier by improving mobility and feeling lighter
Boost sleep quality and mental clarity for improved focus
Improve chronic sensations related to desk work, aging, injury, or repetitive stress
Positively affect mood and reduce the symptoms of anxiety by decreasing sympathetic nervous system overload
Alleviate post-workout inflammation and delayed onset muscle soreness
Massage Therapy Description + Rates
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Classic Swedish Therapy
60 minutes: 120 + HST
90 minutes: 170 + HST
Maintain tissue health, treat a specific concern, or simply decompress. This full-body treatment engages the tissues with a focused, intuitive approach based in a balance of holistic and clinical foundations. I honour simple relaxation and consider it as important as any other health objective. Techniques may involve stretching, neuromuscular techniques, deep diaphragmic breathing, and moderate to moderate-deep pressure. This Swedish experience is a flowing, engaged treatment customized according to your needs, as discussed in the intake portion of your appointment.
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Signature Face Series
60 minutes: 145 + HST
*currently downtown location only
A customized experience blending the best of Swedish, lymphatic, and deep tissue massage for the face, head, and neck. Deeply de-stressing and expansive, this treatment can include a skilled intra-oral massage that benefits local bloodflow, decreases tension, and relieves “knots,” aches, and pains in the jaw, head, and face.
My clients report that this treatment leaves them in a state of resonant wellbeing with remarkably decreased tension - and a bonus facial “lift” effect accompanied by a rosy glow. The beautifying effects are lovely, but the lasting beauty of this treatment truly lays in its therapeutic qualities:
:: increased local blood flow supporting tissue health
:: myofascial release easing face, head, neck and shoulder tension
:: management of jaw pain, headaches, inflammation, bruxism and clenching, sinusitis, post-operative symptoms, torticollis, and other conditions of the head, face, and neck
:: de-puffing and decongestion through lymphatic pathways
:: an effortless smile
Heated compresses, essential oils, and excellent quality tonics (included) round out the experience and are chosen according to your skin type, condition, and individual health history. Please note: certain temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions or history may need a more focused, clinical approach; this can be discussed on an individual basis.
Gloves and mask are worn by therapist during the intra-oral portion of treatment.
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Pre + Postnatal Massage
60 minutes: 120 + HST
90 minutes: 170 + HST
Positioning and techniques may be modified according to your trimester and comfort, and customized to your needs as discussed in the intake portion of your appointment. Treatment can address:
:: swollen ankles or carpal tunnels, using lymphatic drainage
:: general tension and stress
:: tight or painful hips, lower back, etc. using modified deep tissue
:: your particular symptoms or concerns
Please note: Side-lying position is used, along with pillowing techniques that support and stabilize for a cozy and secure experience.
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Neck, Shoulders, Cranial
60 minutes: 120 + HST
A deeply restorative rest, this treatment uniquely addresses the nervous system and overall sense of wellbeing. Focusing on the neck, upper back, upper chest wall, arms, and cranial muscles including scalp, there is added comfort in remaining supine (facing up, laying on the back) for the entirety of the session if preferred. Pressure and technique is customized according to your needs as discussed in the intake portion of your appointment.
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Rehabilitation + Clinical Therapy
60 minutes: 120 + HST
90 minutes: 170 + HST
A targeted, specific approach that could include 5-15 minutes of orthopaedic assessment, a short- to mid-term treatment plan, or both depending on the nature and extent of condition. Techniques may involve specific deep tissue, lymphatic and neuromuscular techniques, triggerpoint therapy, and more. This treatment is customized according to your needs as discussed in the intake portion of your appointment. I would be glad to work with you as part of your rehabilitation team, and I welcome pertinent findings, diagnoses, and suggestions from other practitioners who may be treating your area(s) of concern.
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Sports Massage 60 minutes: $125 + HST
60 minutes: 120 + HST
Focusing on recovery or pre-event for weekend warriors and amateur or professional athletes. Blends well with elements of Swedish , Clinical, Rehab, or Deep Tissue. A variety of manual techniques can be used to decrease delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and can also help you:
:: Recover from training, marathon, or competition
:: Increase flexibility and mobility
:: Maintain tissue health and local blood flow
The sports massage is customized according to your needs, as discussed in the intake portion of your appointment. Please note: If you prefer a clothed treatment, wear a comfortable set of clothes - loose tee, shorts, tank, sports bra, etc.