Contents tagged with benefits of massage therapy

  • Sam's Story

    As an industrial climber (think rock climbing but in an industrial setting), Sam puts a lot of strain on different parts of his body. At work, the weight of his climbing harness puts a lot of strain … more

  • Tammy's Story

    After 61-year-old retired Registered Nurse Tammy heard about the potential benefits of massage therapy for her osteoarthritis from a coworker, she never looked back! She has been receiving regular … more

  • Colleen's Story

    Colleen had hip and lower back pain for almost two years, and the discomfort and worry it was causing began to wreak havoc on her mental health. It also meant that she was not able to be as active … more

  • LeeAnn's Story

    LeeAnn first began receiving massage therapy treatment over 25 years ago. She was a new wheelchair user, and as a result was experiencing pain and overuse injuries.

    Although massage therapy offered … more

  • Patti's Story

    After a severe car accident in 2003, Patti tried physiotherapy and several other different options to help manage the chronic pain she began to experience as a result. It was only massage therapy … more

  • Leah's Story

    Leah was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and she’s non-ambulatory (unable to walk without assistance), spending much of her time in a wheelchair.

    Because she spends so much time in her … more

  • Massage Therapy for Shoulder Pain

    Massage Therapy for Shoulder Pain

    Shoulder pain is common and can have many causes. Whether you injured your shoulder in a fall or while playing sports, or hurt your shoulder overdoing it on a home … more

  • Get Gardening Without Causing Pain

    As the weather warms up, more people want to spend more time working in their garden. There’s a lot to do when setting up your garden – digging, raking, planting, pruning, lifting and moving – and it’ … more

  • Massage Therapy for Foot and Ankle Pain

    Whether from plantar fasciitis, an ankle sprain, another injury, or a job that requires prolonged standing, all Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are likely to treat many people suffering from … more