Deep Tissue & Swedish Massage techniques can vary in touch. With a deep tissue massage treatment, the therapist aims to release the deeper layers of fascia and muscle by applying more pressure with a focus on trigger point areas. A deep tissue massage helps break down adhesions (feels like knots) and "sticky" spots within your tissues and can ultimately reduce inflammation, pain or discomfort, and improve your range of motion. Swedish massage techniques can be a relaxing lighter touch compared to a deep tissue massage. Swedish techniques is ideal for individuals looking for more of a soothing touch to release muscle tension, reduce stress, improve mood, blood circulation, and sleeping habits. Therapists will align the treatment to your preferences and work within your tolerance.

Dry cupping uses either plastic, silicone, or glass cups with a suction pump to lift soft tissue in an upwards direction. Your skin will rise and redden as blood vessels expand and may result in yellow-red-dark purple marks on your skin. It is believed that the darker the mark, the more toxins are being pulled from deeper muscles and that the blood was more stagnant there. Cupping allows more blood flow to the area, thus, increasing blood to that specific cupping area, which in turn, can help reduce inflammation in another area by pulling more blood and fluid there. Great to use for stiff or weak muscles, also to help areas that are congested, and areas that simply have poor blood circulation.

FST consists of techniques that assist in stretching, PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) which is a combination of muscle contraction, relaxation, and joint traction. Think of doing yoga on a treatment table, without putting in the effort. This would ideally be used for individuals who lack range of motion due to muscle/fascia tightness and locked up body segments. FST helps with body alignment and loosening up fascia lines & joints by creating space for movement. If you're limited in specific movements or lack flexibility, this treatment would be ideal for you.

All FST Treatments are provided by MTC's Registered Massage Therapists and done within our scope of practice. Please note: we are still able to bill this treatment to your insurer under Registered Massage Therapy since it's provided by RMTs.

A woman's body undergoes many transformations during pregnancy. Some of these changes are visible, such as an expanding belly and weight gain, while others are well known, such as widening pelvis, low back pain, sciatica, and tension headaches. Prenatal Massage Therapy aims to help pregnant women find relief and finally get a chance to relax during a massage. The therapist will accommodate and position you comfortably on a special pregnancy pillow. Post natal Massage Therapy is believed to help mother’s find relief from all the pain, stress, anxiety, headaches, backache, inflammation and fatigue. Postnatal massage treatment is meant to give both mental and physical relief.

Therapists will use IASTM(instrumented assisted soft tissue mobilization) tools such as medical grade stainless steel, jade, Gratson, HawkGrips, RockTape tools or any blade like tools, to break up adhesions, reduce scar tissue associated with trauma (strained muscles, tendons, pulled ligaments, fascia contractures, etc). These are all hand-held tools used to apply pressure on soft tissue to relieve pain and tension by “scraping” in a multi-direction method. This is an effective technique for those with acute or chronic injury that has stubborn fascia restriction. This technique can help break up those adhesions and improve your range of motion, blood circulation to stimulate healing and help manage muscle/fascia pain. Please note that this technique may cause redness and red marks that will eventually fade.

This would be ideal for athletes who are focusing on pre-event preparations or post event recovery. Sports Massage Therapy can be used to help enhance performance, recovery and injury prevention. As a competitor or athlete, you put your body through repetitive and vigorous stress. A sports massage treatment aims to help reduce joint pain, release muscle tension, reduce lactic acid build up and inflammation. The bodywork used in SMT are usually sport specific and geared towards the athletes deficits. If you are looking for a pre-event treatment, techniques are more stimulating and fast paced compared to a post event treatment.

Mastectomy is a surgical procedure in which one or both breasts are removed. This procedure is often used to treat or prevent breast cancer. In a simple or total mastectomy, the entire breast is removed, while in a modified radical mastectomy, both the breast and the underarm lymph nodes are removed. In a radical mastectomy, the breast, underarm lymph nodes, and chest muscles are removed.

Massage therapy promotes proper healing and recovery following surgery. The benefits of a post-masectomy massage therapy treatment can include: pain relief, improve range of motion, reduce swelling(lymphedema), scar tissue management, and promote muscle relaxation. It is recommended to wait about 4-6 weeks after surgery before your first massage. However, this may vary depending on doctor's advice and it is important to obtain medical clearance from your healthcare provider before receiving massage therapy after masectomy. MTC Therapist below that are able to provide post-masectomy/breast massage therapy, have taken specific education courses and training.

Bamboo Massage involves using several warmed pieces of rolled bamboo stalks, of varying lengths and diameters, to knead muscle tissue. Similar to deep tissue massage, bamboo massage has the ability to release tension in major muscles through intensive kneading. The heated bamboo is kneaded and rolled across tissue to target different muscle groups. This wonderful and unique massage technique is known for promoting your body's healing process, decreasing muscle tension, and increasing relaxation. Combining bamboo with a regular deep tissue massage/swedish massage can also be booked under this discipline, please book a longer duration to factor in additional time if you would like to.