Registered Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy involves hands-on techniques to manipulate the soft tissues of the body, which include muscles, tendons, connective tissue, ligaments and joints, to optimize health. Massage Therapy can benefit people of all ages. It helps to reduce tension, decrease pain, improve joint mobility, reduce stress and anxiety, increase circulation, and improve immune system functioning. Massage Therapy at Integrated Health is provided by Massage Therapists who are registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.
Hot Stone Massage
Provided By Hannah Sukkau
Hot stone massage incorporates the use of smooth, heated basalt stones during your massage treatment. The heat of the stones will be tailored to your comfort level to help relax muscles, relieve pain, increase circulation and calm the nervous system.
Indie Head Massage
Provided By Lisa Ferguson, Dana Vitone, Hannah Sukkau and Katarina Tonolo
Indie Head Massage is a form of massage therapy that stems from the ancient healing practices of Ayurveda. This treatment helps relieve stress, muscle tension, headaches, and sinusitis; it can ease eye strain and jaw ache and alleviate insomnia and mental tiredness. During the 45 minute treatment, warm oil is applied to the scalp and hair, and combined with deep therapeutic massage to the face, scalp, neck and shoulders. Your hair will get oily so bring a hair tie or hat for your trip home.
Cupping
Provided By Dana Vitone, Lisa Ferguson, Hannah Sukkau and Katarina Tonolo
Cupping is a unique therapy that uses negative pressure, rather than tissue compression as you would experience in regular massage. Cupping is an ancient treatment that remains popular today because it's safe, comfortable, and effective for treatment of many conditions. By creating suction and negative pressure, this therapy releases rigid soft tissue, drains excess fluid and toxins, loosens adhesions, lifts connective tissue, and brings Myofascial release is direct, and correct and stubborn, conditions. The pulling action engages the parasympathetic nervous system allowing for deep relaxation to move through the body.
TMJ Massage
Provided By Lisa Ferguson
Massage Therapy for TMJ disorders can provide relief from many of the following symptoms:
- Clicking, popping or grating sounds when opening or closing the jaw
- Biting or chewing discomfort or difficulty
- Dull, aching pain or tenderness in the face or jaw
- Reduced ability to open or close the mouth
- Headaches, earaches or tinnitus
- Neck and shoulder pain
After a health history discussion and assessment to determine your treatment goals, you will lie partially elevated on your back and we will focus on reducing tension in the muscles of the head, neck and jaw. Treating some of these muscles will involve working inside the mouth with a nitrile glove, alternating between left and right sides. Communication will be constant, ensuring your comfort at all times. Depending on severity, 3-8 sessions may be required to rectify any existing issues, and we will do a reassessment along the way to mark your progress.
Prenatal Massage
