Cupping Therapy Add-On is a unique enhancement to your treatment, utilizing suction cups to create a gentle pulling effect on the skin. This method helps to release muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote healing by drawing fresh blood to the affected areas. Cupping can also aid in detoxification and provide relief from chronic pain. Experience the rejuvenating benefits of cupping as part of your massage session for a deeper level of relaxation and recovery.

Dry brushing is a technique that exfoliates the skin, boosts circulation, and supports lymphatic drainage using a firm-bristled brush on dry skin. Done 2–3 times a week for 5–10 minutes , it helps remove dead skin cells and promote detoxification. Avoid overdoing it to prevent irritation, and always moisturize after for best results.

When working the rib cage through manual therapy or massage techniques, therapists focus on the intercostal muscles (between the ribs) and the fascia surrounding the rib cage. These muscles help facilitate breathing, stabilize posture, and contribute to upper body movement. Benefits: Improved Breathing: Releasing tension in the rib cage muscles can enhance lung capacity and ease of breathing, particularly beneficial for those with respiratory issues or stress-related tightness. Postural Support: Tension around the rib cage can cause slouched posture and limited mobility. Addressing this area improves alignment and balance in the upper body. Pain Relief: By releasing tight muscles in the rib cage, discomfort or pain associated with poor posture, injury, or conditions like costochondritis (inflammation of cartilage) can be alleviated. Better Mobility: Techniques to release the fascia around the ribs enhance flexibility and range of motion in the torso, allowing for smoother upper body movement. Techniques: Massage therapists may use gentle stretching, myofascial release, or deep tissue techniques to target the rib cage, often combined with breathwork to support the client’s relaxation and engagement. This work is particularly useful for athletes, individuals with chronic pain, or those experiencing restrictions in their thoracic region.

This session uses the Pin and Roll technique combined with tuning forks and cups to lift and stretch the fascia away from the muscle, fixing chronic 'stuck' feelings and back pain. The session focuses on key spinal segments and fascia to address chronic tension patterns and improve mobility. The use of vibrational tools helps soften restrictions, increase circulation, and enhance the effectiveness of the manual work—while tuning forks promote calm and reset the body’s natural rhythms. Ideal for those dealing with long-standing pain, tension, or structural imbalances.

Description: Deep-penetrating sound waves used to treat stubborn scar tissue, tendonitis, and joint inflammation. This clinical tool accelerates tissue repair at a cellular level.

Support your recovery from pain with this 30-minute clinical hydrotherapy add-on at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy. Dedicated exclusively to the Face and Head, this treatment uses warm water therapy and remedial techniques to help you recover from chronic tension and neurological stress. How this helps your recovery: By integrating thermal therapy to soften tissues before manual work, this session allows for a deeper release of the scalp and facial muscles. It is specifically designed to help you find relief from: TMJ & Jaw Pain: Targeted release of the masseter and temporalis muscles to reduce pain from grinding and clenching. Migraines & Headaches: Improving circulation to the cranium to help reduce the frequency of tension-based headaches. Vagus Nerve Reset: Triggering a "Rest and Digest" response to help the body recover from systemic stress. Sinus & Winter Tension: Soothing facial pressure common during Winnipeg seasonal transitions. Clinical Focus in St. James & Silver Heights: This results-driven 30-minute session focuses on the epicranial aponeurosis and delicate facial muscles often overlooked in full-body sessions. Note: This is an add-on service. Please book alongside a Therapeutic or Myofascial treatment.

This specialized Head, Neck, and TMJ Massage 45/75 Min available uses soothing warm water therapy (hydrotherapy) and targeted intra-oral techniques to release deep tension. Whether you need relief from tension headaches, ear fullness, or neck stiffness, this treatment helps "reset" your nervous system and restore mobility.Winnipeg/Silver Heights/St James Therapeutic hydrotherapy combined with detailed jaw, facial, neck and shoulder massage. Helps with: TMJ discomfort, jaw clenching, migraines, tension headaches, facial tightness.

TMJ massage therapy targets the muscles and fascia involved in jaw tension, clenching, grinding, and jaw misalignment. This focused treatment helps reduce pain, improve jaw mobility, ease headaches, and relieve pressure in the neck and face. Techniques may include intraoral work (with gloves), myofascial release, and cranial base decompression, tailored to your individual needs. Ideal for those living with TMJ dysfunction, stress-related clenching, or post-dental trauma

Cupping therapy is an ancient healing practice used in traditional Chinese medicine, now integrated into modern therapeutic treatments. It involves placing special cups on the skin to create a vacuum or suction, which helps in promoting blood flow, relieving muscle tension, and improving overall healing processes. How Cupping Works: Suction Mechanism: The cups used in cupping therapy can be made of glass, silicone, or plastic. Suction is created by either using heat (fire cupping) or a mechanical pump (dry cupping). The vacuum lifts the skin, pulling blood to the area and increasing circulation. Types of Cupping: Dry Cupping: The cups are placed on the skin, and suction is maintained without moving the cups. This creates a pulling effect that helps release tight fascia and muscles. Wet Cupping: Also known as "Hijama," small incisions are made in the skin before suction, allowing for the removal of a small amount of blood to detoxify the area. Gliding Cupping: The therapist moves the cups across the skin, combining the benefits of cupping with a massage-like effect to stretch and release tension over a larger area. Benefits of Cupping: Pain Relief: Particularly effective for chronic back pain, neck pain, and muscle tension. Improved Blood Circulation: By drawing blood to the area, it promotes healing of deep tissues and muscle recovery. Reduction in Inflammation: The increased circulation also helps to reduce swelling and inflammation. Relaxation: The therapy induces a calming effect, reducing stress and anxiety. Detoxification: Wet cupping, specifically, is used to remove toxins from the body by drawing out stagnant blood. Common Uses: Cupping is used to treat conditions such as: Chronic pain Muscle tension Joint pain (arthritis) Migraines Respiratory conditions (such as asthma and colds) Anxiety and stress What to Expect: During a cupping session, expect slight pulling or pressure on the skin where the cups are applied. It’s usually painless, though some individuals may experience discomfort if they have tight muscles or sensitive skin. After the treatment, you might see circular marks (often called "cup kisses") on your skin, which are temporary and typically fade in a few days. Cupping therapy is often combined with other treatments, such as acupuncture, massage therapy, or myofascial release, to enhance its benefits.

A sauna blanket provides deep heat therapy, promoting relaxation, improved circulation, and detoxification through sweating. It can also help relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. Sessions are 15-20 minutes the ones after or before treatments and the ones during treatments will be as long as the treatment goes on. This service can be requested as an add-on before or after a massage. It can also be combined with the neck, scalp, and face treatment for a deeply relaxing experience. Additionally, it pairs well with the complimentary dry brushing to enhance circulation and exfoliation before the session.

Are you struggling with shallow breathing or tightness in your chest? Our Diaphragm Therapeutic Massage (sometimes known as Visceral therapy) is designed to release deep-seated tension in the core. By focusing on the diaphragm and surrounding fascia, this treatment helps improve breathing capacity, supports better posture, and reduces stress. Experience a total 'breath reset' at our Winnipeg clinic

This advanced massage therapy treatment targets spinal nerve segments (metamers) that correlate with both muscular tension and internal organ function. By gently releasing soft tissue around key paravertebral zones, this method may help reduce chronic pain, restore nervous system balance, and support emotional well-being through physical change. This approach is in the science of spinal segmental anatomy and integrates fascial, neural, and visceral reflex pathways. It's particularly helpful for clients dealing with persistent stress, digestive tension, or chronic back discomfort and to release the tension—quickly and effectively—so both the physical symptoms and the underlying emotional strain are eased.