About Massage Therapy

R.M.T.

Registered Massage Therapist

In the province of Ontario a person who holds an R.M.T. license has completed a minimum of 2,200 hours training in the areas of anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, hydrotherapy, remedial exercises, treatment of medically related conditions. Upon graduation from a massage therapy college, approved by the Ministry of Education and Training, students are examined and licensed by College of Massage Therapists of Ontario under the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Massage Therapy Act.

About Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy- An Alternative Health Care

Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissue aimed to produce therapeutic results. Beyond "feeling good", massage therapy has a wide range of therapeutic values and effects.

It is an effective treatment modality to reduce stress and tension,to enhance tissue elasticity and joint mobility, to relieve discomfort of injuries and traumas and to alleviate discomfort associated with chronic pain syndromes. Massage helps people to understand and prevent their acute and chronic pains, discomforts and disabilities. Massage improves blood and lymph circulation, enhances release of natural body painkillers (endorphins), can alleviate anxiety and depression.

Beyond manual treatments, massage therapy places an important role in the Healing Arts by PREVENTION and EDUCATION. Encourages mindfulness and self awareness,boosts body immune system, encourages bodys own natural healing.

It provides the most powerful tool that humans have - TOUCH.

Overall it has a tonic and restorative effect on the body and promotes a general feeling of well-being.