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FAQ

Information about Massage Therapy

Massage therapy treatments provided by a Registered Massage Therapist can offer significant benefits for a variety of conditions and for diverse patient populations. Whether you need to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, massage therapy can enhance your overall well-being. Massage therapy can help alleviate musculoskeletal disorders associated with everyday stress, muscular overuse, physical manifestation of mental distress and many persistent pain syndromes.
Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:
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  • Reducing or eliminating pain

  • Improving joint mobility

  • Improving lymphatic drainage

  • Reducing muscular tension

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Massage therapy can treat both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs work with a wide variety of patients in the treatment of illness, injury, rehabilitation and disability.
Massage therapy can prove beneficial to many conditions, including but not limited to the following:

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Arthritis

  • Asthma and Emphysema

  • Cancer

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • Constapation

  • Dislocations

  • Edema

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Headaches

  • Inflammatory Conditions

  • Insomnia

  • Lymphoedema

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Muscle Tension and Spasm

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Pregnancy and Labor Support

  • Sciatica

  • Scoliosis

  • Sports Injuries

  • Strains and Sprains

  • Stress and Stress-Related Conditions

  • Stroke

  • Tendinitis

  • Whiplash

Massage therapy can also be used as part of a preventative care program. This includes sports training, injury prevention, ongoing stress management and more!
Your massage therapist will require an overall picture of your current health and a detailed health history in order to design a treatment plan that’s right for you. If a massage therapist determines that your condition would be better treated by another healthcare professional, they will make the appropriate referral.

Contact

Feel free to email me at thebennefitsofmasssage@gmail.com or send me a message on Instagram @thebennefitsofmassage

Common Questions

Accessibility:

  • Treatment room is located in the basement. If mobility issues make this difficult, feel free to reach out and we can make some accommodations.

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How does it work with personal insurance?

  • All services are billed under RMT.  As long as your plan offers coverage for RMT services, you will be reimbursed.

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Payment​

  • While direct billing is currently being arranged, etransfer or cash is accepted at this time. A detailed emailed reciept will be sent for you to claim at your convenience. 

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What type of massage is best for me?

  • While there are many different types of massage, it is important to select the best option for you. If you don't yet know what works best for your body, don't worry - we can figure it out together based on your concerns and expectations for the treatment. 

Assistance

We are here to assist you with any questions you have.

Which Massage is right for you?

Guidance on choosing the right massage therapy treatment for you.

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