Oakville Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy | Infant/Child Massage | Prenatal Massage
Shiatsu Massage

Registered Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapists specialize in treating and providing relief for a wide range of conditions related to soft tissue and joint dysfunction, pain management and rehabilitation.

The Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy addresses a variety of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress-related tension, which experts believe, accounts for 80-90% of disease.

Massage therapy has many physiological effects, including:
• Increased circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs
• Stimulation of the lymph system, helping the body to release stored toxins, acting as a natural defense
• Relaxing and softening injured and overused muscles
• Reduced spasms and cramping
• Increased joint flexibility
• The releasing of endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller
• Improvement of the appearance of cellulite
• Reduction of post-surgery adhesions and edema and reduction and realignment of scar tissue after healing has occurred
• Improved range of motion and decreased low back pain and discomfort
• Relief of pain for arthritis, tendonitis, and migraine sufferers
• Shorter labor and reduced tearing for expectant mothers
• Potential improvement of digestive disorders

How Often Should I Receive a Massage
Ideally once a month for personal well being would be best. For athletic and active individuals, more frequent visits are recommended. Injuries or problems areas should be addressed on an individual basis.

Infant and Child Massage Therapy
Infant and child massage is relatively new to the Western world. It helps improve immune systems, stimulate relaxation, and promotes better sleeping patterns. Infant massage can also help to relieve constipation, reduce colic, congestion and teething. Using soft, gentle touches, the infant massage starts on the head, then the face, shoulders, arms, chest, stomach and the legs. Overall, infant massage touches are basically soft and nonmechanical.

During each session techniques are shown to the parents for at home daily use. For instance, incorporating a few minutes of massage during bath time is simple and effective. Massage is also a great way to strengthen the bond between parent and child.

Benefits of infant and child massage include:
• Relief of discomfort: Massage releases both oxytocin and endorphins and therefore can assist in relieving discomfort from teething, congestion, colic and emotional stress
• Skin stimulation speeds the process of myelination of the brain and nervous system therefore improving brain-body communication and enhancing neural-cell firing
• Relaxation and enhancement of neurological development: Massage provides both stress and relaxation for an infant, both being components of optimum learning conditions
• Sleep: Some infants and children sleep for longer periods following massage and appear to have longer periods of deep sleep
• Strengthens the immune system
• Increases oxygen and nutrient flow to the cells
• Relieves constipation

Prenatal Massage Therapy
Massage during pregnancy is therapeutic bodywork focusing on the special needs of the mother-to-be, which in turn nurtures the new life that grows within her. Taking time for yourself during pregnancy can be uplifting emotionally. The soothing essence of massage allows pregnant moms to unwind and feel serene, healthy, and comforted during a period of added physical and emotional stress.

Benefits of prenatal massage include:
• Emotional support and nurturing touch
• Relaxation and decreased insomnia
• Increased comfort levels and sense of well-being
• Stress relief on weight-bearing joints, such as ankles, lower back and pelvis
• Neck and back pain relief caused by muscle imbalance and weakness
• Assistance in maintaining proper posture
• Preparing the muscles used during childbirth
• Reduced swelling in hands and feet
• Lessened sciatic pain
• Fewer calf cramps
• Headache and sinus congestion relief
• Promotes relaxation and deep breathing
• Helps stabilize hormone levels by lessening anxiety

Common spellings:
r.m.t. | rmt | oakville spa | prenatal | prenatal care
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