This technique focuses on increasing your relaxation. It is considered a more superficial technique that helps to promote circulation. The skills used in this type of massage are; Diaphragmatic Breathing, Stroking Technique, Effleurage, Origin, and Insertion of muscles.

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MASSAGE THERAPY OTTAWA ON

Britannia Chiropractic Clinic

The practice of massage therapy in Ottawa ON is the assessment and manipulation of the soft tissue and joints of the body, done with a knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the structures, applied through hands-on techniques for therapeutic results. The effects of massage therapy reach beyond that of just relaxation. Decreasing tension does help the body to do its work more effectively.

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Our clinic is located in West Ottawa at 1315 Richmond Road, Suite 11. We are across the street from Lincoln Fields Mall and conveniently located near the 417. We’re easily accessible from nearby suburbs including Westboro, Barrhaven, Nepean, and Kanata. There is plenty of free parking directly in front of the clinic and we are wheelchair accessible.

MASSAGE THERAPY MAY HELP

Massage influences the body as a whole with the following physiological effects:

Increases circulation throughout the body thus enabling better delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscles and cells and removal of waste materials
Improves circulation within the muscles and stimulates healthy separation and realignment of injured fibres
Helps to decrease pain and inflammation
Gentle stretching to muscles and connective tissues that surround and support the body
Helps to loosen contracted muscles and stimulate weak muscles to help balance the body
Increases mobility in joints
Affects internal organs through direct or indirect stimulation of the nerves supplying the organ

Therapeutic massage is a natural healing tool and helps tune the body by using the body’s own processes.

MASSAGE THERAPY IS RECOMMENDED FOR:

Relief of chronic stress/tension improved circulation pain relief
Lymphatic drainage of neck, jaw, and back pain chronic fatigue
Fibromyalgia tendonitis bursitis
Carpal tunnel syndrome pregnancy discomforts muscle spasms Sprains/strains osteoarthritis sciatica
Thoracic outlet syndrome rheumatoid arthritis whiplash

THERAPEUTIC/SWEDISH

This technique is deep and focuses on healing the muscle tissue that can be causing health problems. The therapist will evaluate the muscle tissue status and will then determine which technique to use. These are the ones most commonly used: Trigger point release, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Deep Tissue Work, Scar Tissue Work, Hydrotherapy techniques, Remedial Exercises, and Myofascial Release.

RELAXATION

ABOUT REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS

Massage Therapy falls under the Regulated Health Professions Act 1994. It has a governing body and a Quality Assurance Programme with a Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics guideline for massage therapists. Massage Therapists practicing in Ontario must be members of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and only these members are permitted to use the title Registered Massage Therapist or Massage Therapist and the letters RMT or MT with their names. There is a minimum of 2200 hours of training required and these strict regulations and certification programs allow massage therapists in Ontario to maintain high professional standards and quality care for their clients.

TYPES OF MASSAGE

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