Spa + Clinic Massage Therapy
Spa + Clinic Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy by Students
The student clinic allows Massage students to progressively learn to practice as professionals according to standards set by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Students are supervised at all times by experienced Massage Therapists and educators.
Conditions Benefitting from Massage
- Stress
- Tendinitis
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Orthopedic Injuries
- Muscle Tension
- Headaches
- Anxiety and Depression
- Sports Injuries
- Insomnia
- Whiplash
- Scars
- Surgery
- Edema
- Cancer
- Reduced Movement
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Pregnancy
- Stroke
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
75 Minute Massage - $35
Clients begin by filling in a health history form followed by an interview and assessment by students who develop a Care Plan that is appropriate. The initial evaluation takes between 15 to 60 minutes depending on the client’s issues. In subsequent sessions clients will receive about 60 minutes of massage and homecare instruction. Students perform ongoing re-assessment as required.
Massage Clinic Hours
Clients are permitted one appointment per day, with a maximum of two appointments per month. Payment by debit only.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I am uncomfortable with my body? Do I have to undress?
- Let your therapist know your comfort level. Most techniques are applied to the skin directly and use oil or lotion as lubricant. Your Student Therapist will only expose the area which they are working on. However it is possible to adapt all techniques to a client who is dressed.
- Am I expected to talk during the massage?
- If you wish to have silence, you should say so at the beginning of the treatment. The student therapist is required to check from time to time that you are comfortable. She will also ask for your feedback when working in areas that are potentially painful or sensitive.
- After my appointment, is there anything I need to have on hand or anything specific I should do?
- Plan for 30 minutes of quiet time right after your treatment. An Epsom salt bath is recommended to soothe and to calm muscles, and enhance the benefits of the massage. Make sure to drink water to keep your tissues hydrated. Student therapists will usually prescribe an exercise or two for you to perform daily between your sessions.
- How often should I have massage treatments?
- A mutual consultation with your Student Therapist can help you establish a treatment program which fits your lifestyle and physical requirements. Many clients come once a week or once a month until they reach their desired outcomes.
- Are massage treatments indicated for acute and chronic injuries?
- Yes, it is appropriate for recent injuries (sprains, strains, whiplash) and also chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Massage treatments can be safely adapted to almost all diseases and medical conditions.
- What outcomes can I expect from a massage treatment plan of care?
- Massage treatment can have positive effects on muscle tone, fluid flow, fascial mobility, posture, movement, breathing, and Central Nervous System function. Many clients report improved mood, better responses to stress, and a general sense of well-being after massage.