Contents tagged with benefits of massage therapy
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Massage Therapy for the Sitting Culture
The typical 9 to 5 office job involves a lot of sitting. Sure, everyone’s heard of standing or walking desks, but most people don’t have them. Even if you want to get up and walk around, or stretch … more
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Massage Therapy for Stress
Everyone feels stress from time to time, whether it’s personally, professionally, or as a response to specific events. Stress is not a pleasant feeling, and sometimes it lingers over several days, … more
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Massage Therapy for a Peaceful Night's Sleep
Insomnia is a common problem for people at all stages of life. In Canada, more than 50% of women and 43% of men have problems falling asleep or staying asleep, and about one-third of Canadians aren’t … more
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Massage Therapy for Pain-Free Chores
Nobody really likes doing chores, but they need to get done. Everyone has their own system for making their chores a little easier, or ways to cope with that chore they like the least, but chores can … more
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Video: What to Expect from Your First Appointment
This video outlines what you should expect from your first massage therapy treatment, from filling out a health history form before the treament to the assessment to the suggestion of home care. … more
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Video: What Your Massage Therapists Sees When They Look at You
Massage therapists are highly trained in anatomy and physiology, and this video outlines how an RMTs anatomy knowledge helps determine your treatment.
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Video: Orthopaedic Testing and RMTs
This video outlines the orthopaedic testing massage therapists perform to get to the root of the problem and get you back on track faster.
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Massage Therapy and Palliative Care
Palliative care is a multidisciplinary approach to care for people with life-threatening illnesses, no matter the prognosis, and focuses on improving the quality of life of both the patients and … more
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Massage Therapy in the Workplace
Sitting at a desk and looking at a computer all day can be a real pain in the neck – and a pain in many other parts of your body. Sitting, or even standing all day can be rough on the body, and … more
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Massage Therapy for Stress and Anxiety
Many people seek out massage therapy for the sense of relaxation it brings them. They feel a sense of calm and peace of mind from both the tranquil atmosphere and the treatment itself. However, if … more