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Massage Therapy |
| What is Massage Therapy? |
| Massage is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body,
including muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy treatment aims to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or
augment physical functioning, relieve or prevent physical dysfunction
and pain as well as enhance the well being of the client.
Massage treatments have a direct therapeutic effect and improve the
health by acting directly on the muscular, nervous and circulatory
systems.
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Massage is something we do instinctively whenever we injure ourselves.
It began with the cave dwellers who, like us, rubbed their bruises. It
can be traced through many ancient cultures including those of Cina,
Greece, Egypt and Italy, where various forms of massage were used
before the time of Christ.
Present day massage therapy began in the late 1700's in Sweden, when
Henrik Ling developed the systematic method of therapeutic massage
based on physiology. Swedish massage is the basis for most treatments
which are given today.
Massage is not only medically sound but beneficial to both mind and
body. It is widely prescribed by physicians and chiropractors who have
become aware of the tremendous potential that it provides to promote
healing and create an overall sense of well being in their patients. |
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| Who Can Benefit From Massage Therapy? |
| Basically everyone... It is recommended for: |
- Relief of pain
- Improved circulation/lymph drainage
- Muscle rehabilitation and improved joint mobility
- Increased body awareness
- General relaxation
- Pregnancy
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| Massage is effective in the treatment of: |
- Headaches, including migraines
- Back and neck pain
- Strains/sprains/muscle spasms
- Athletic injuries
- Bursitis
- Sciatica
- Neuritis/neuralgia
- Arthritis
- Constipation
- Discomforts of menstruation
- Frozen Shoulder
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| What To Expect |
The practice of massage therapy involves the assessment & treatment of
soft tissue and joints of the body by means of:
- range of motion testing
- muscle testing
- soft tissue manipulating
(which involves massage, trigger point
therapy, myofascial release, etc.)
- hydrotherapy
- remedial exercise program
- client self-help programs
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A treatment plan based on the client's individual assessment & health
history will be proposed by the therapist prior to treatment. Client
information, both written and verbal, is completely confidential and
will be safeguarded by the therapist unless the client's consent to
release the records is obtained.
The therapist must obtain the client's consent to work on any part of
the body, regardless of whether the client is fully clothed or fully
or partially draped (any part of the body that is not being treated
must be properly covered). The client has the right to withdraw their
consent at ant time. The therapist will assure the privacy and respect
of the client at all times. The fee structure and method of payment
will be agreed upon prior to the beginning of treatment. |
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| Are There Different Types of Massage? |
| Yes, there are 3 major types of massage: Therapeutic,
Relaxation and Sports Massage. The difference between them would be
in the speed & depth that the various techniques are applied.
Besides the basic Swedish techniques, the therapist has other
modalities that can be combined to maximize the results during one
session. |
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| Verifying Credentials Of An RMT. |
| All Registered Massage Therapists (RMT's) have completed at least 2200
hours of studies, passed provincial exams set by the College of
Massage Therapists of Ontario, and been issued both a photo ID card
and Certification of Registration. You have the right to ask to see
either of these pieces of identification in order to be assured that
your therapist is registered. |
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| Who Pays for Massage Therapy? |
| Many private insurance companies and most extended health care plans
provide full or partial coverage for massage therapy. It is always
best to check your plan first to see how much is covered and under
what conditions. Many plans require a physician's prescription before
treatments begin. Insurance coverage is usually provided for injuries
sustained in a traffic accident or while working. |
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| Fee Schedule |
Because we provide a wide range of massage services, we break the Fee
Schedule down into 4 different areas: (1) Clinic Fees' (2) In-Home
Visit Fees' (3) On-Site Massage Fees' (4) Lypossage Fees. We have both
regular massage table and massage chair services to offer and can
therefore provide massage for virtually all situations.
Clinic Fees
- 1 hour $70.00
- 1/2 hour $40.00
- 1 1/2 hour $100.00
In-Home Visit Fees
- Within K-W City Limits: Increase of $10.00 added on to the hour
rate
- Outside the K-W City Limits but within Region of Waterloo, $20.00
added unto the hour rate.
- Outside Region of Waterloo, fees negotiated individually.
On-Site Massage Fees: The basic fees is $1.00/min, with each appointment lasting
approximately 20 minutes. There should be a minimum of 3 hours work (9
clients) guaranteed (i.e. already signed up on the Sign-Up Sheets
provided). There is also a set-up fee, but this is negotiable. |
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| Contact Information |
| For more information or to arrange an appointment please contact Mr.
Brian Sklar, RMT, BTh, BES, BEd |
Relax & Restore Massage Services
27 Erb Street East, Waterloo, ON. N2J 1L5
Brian Sklar, BTh, BES, BEd
Registered Massage Therapist
(519) 884-9174 |
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