ᚹ About Services ᚠ
INSURANCE-Oᛟthala Remedial Massage Therapy is registered with Telus Health eClaims and works with participating insurers under their network, including:
Sun Life, Manitoba Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, and Green Shield Canada.
Please note that we do not offer direct billing at this time. Instead, a detailed receipt will be provided after your session, which you can submit to your insurance provider. Reimbursements are made through direct deposit to you, depending on your coverage
Massage Termination!!!
Only professional massage and bodywork services for relaxation or therapeutic purposes are offered at this massage practice. Massage services will be terminated immediately in the event of inappropriate conduct of any kind. This includes harassment, threatening speech or behavior, sexual advances or requests, or disrespectful actions or language. A session will not be conducted if the client is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If the massage is terminated for any of these reasons, full payment for the scheduled session is still required.
Draping Policy
Clients will be appropriately draped with a sheet and/or towel at all times during their massage. Only areas of the body that are currently being treated will be exposed. The breast and genital areas will always remain draped and are never massaged.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage is a specialized form of massage therapy aimed at addressing specific health concerns, such as chronic pain, muscle tension, and injury recovery. It involves a combination of techniques designed to manipulate the body’s soft tissues—muscles, tendons, and ligaments—to promote healing, improve circulation, and relieve discomfort.
This treatment is tailored to each individual’s needs, whether you're seeking relief from back pain, tension headaches, or muscle stiffness. Pressure can range from light to deep, depending on your comfort level and the areas being worked on. Therapeutic massage also helps in reducing stress, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall well-being.
Chair Massage
Chair Massage at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy offers a convenient and effective way to provide therapeutic relief in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, corporate offices, birthdays, and weddings. This seated massage is designed to ease tension and promote relaxation without the need for disrobing, making it accessible for individuals and groups alike.
Benefits:
Convenient and Quick: Chair massage sessions typically last 15-30 minutes, allowing for quick relief during busy days, making it ideal for events or corporate settings.
Reduces Stress: Focused on the neck, shoulders, back, and arms, chair massage helps alleviate stress and tension, promoting a sense of well-being.
Enhances Focus and Productivity: In corporate environments, chair massage can boost morale, increase productivity, and improve employee satisfaction by reducing work-related stress.
Promotes Community and Connection: Providing chair massage at events such as birthdays and weddings fosters a sense of community and connection, allowing guests to unwind and enjoy the moment together.
Chair massage is perfect for any occasion, as it can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals or groups. Whether you’re looking to provide relaxation for your employees, enhance a celebration, or promote wellness in schools or hospitals, chair massage is an excellent choice for accessible, therapeutic relief that benefits everyone involved.
Prenatal Massage Therapeutic
Prenatal Massage at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy is a safe, nurturing experience designed specifically for expectant mothers. I understand the unique changes your body goes through during pregnancy and aim to provide relief from discomfort while promoting relaxation and well-being for both you and your baby.
Why Choose PrenatalMassage?
Pregnancy can bring physical and emotional challenges, but a prenatal massage can help you feel more comfortable and relaxed. Benefits include:
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Relief from Muscle and Joint Pain: Especially in the lower back, hips, and legs, where extra weight and changes in posture create tension.
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Reduced Swelling: Gentle massage strokes can help reduce swelling in the hands and feet.
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Improved Sleep: The relaxation achieved through massage can promote better sleep.
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Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Prenatal massage helps lower stress hormones, creating a calm and peaceful state of mind.
What to Expect:
I use gentle, soothing techniques that are safe for all stages of pregnancy. During your session:
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Comfortable Positioning: You will be positioned on your side with supportive pillows, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the massage.
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Tailored Pressure: Light, soothing pressure is applied to relieve tension, especially in the back, hips, and legs. I avoid areas that could potentially trigger contractions.
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Focused on Your Needs: Whether you’re experiencing back pain, leg cramps, or general discomfort, I will tailor the session to meet your individual needs.
Important Considerations:
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First Trimester Massage: Some moms prefer to wait until the second trimester for massage. If you’re early in your pregnancy, I may ask for a note from your doctor, as the first trimester is a sensitive period.
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Doctor’s Approval: If you have any high-risk conditions, such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, or if you’ve had complications during your pregnancy, I’ll need a doctor’s note to ensure it's safe to proceed with massage.
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Safe and Gentle Techniques: I avoid deep pressure and the use of heat, such as hot stones, to ensure both you and your baby remain safe and comfortable.
At Othala, I am committed to making your pregnancy journey as smooth and comfortable as possible. Your well-being is my top priority, and I am here to provide the care and support you need during this special time.
Cupping Massage
Cupping Therapy at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy is a powerful technique that uses suction to create a vacuum effect on the skin, helping to relieve muscle tension, promote blood flow, and encourage healing. It’s an ancient practice that has been modernized for use in massage therapy, providing both therapeutic and relaxing benefits.
Benefits of Cupping Therapy:
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Relieves Muscle Tension: Cupping helps to stretch the fascia and muscles, easing tightness and reducing pain, particularly in areas like the back, shoulders, and neck.
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Promotes Circulation: By drawing blood to the surface, cupping increases circulation, which can aid in the healing of muscle tissues and reduce inflammation.
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Detoxifies and Reduces Stress: The suction effect can help remove toxins from the body while also providing a calming, stress-relieving experience.
Cupping as an Add-On to Massage Therapy:
As an add-on to your regular massage, cupping therapy can enhance the overall effectiveness of the session. By integrating cupping into massage, I can:
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Target Specific Areas: Focus on particularly tight or sore muscles, such as those in the back or legs, for a deeper release.
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Enhance Recovery: If you're dealing with chronic pain or recovering from an injury, cupping can complement the massage to boost healing and relaxation.
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Boost Circulation: Adding cupping to a massage session increases blood flow to areas that need extra attention, speeding up recovery and relieving stubborn tension.
At Othala Remedial Massage Therapy, cupping is either offered as a standalone treatment or as an add-on to your therapeutic massage, giving you an extra level of care tailored to your body’s needs. Whether you seek relief from chronic pain or want to enhance your overall wellness, cupping therapy is a great way to rejuvenate your body and mind
Back/Neck Therapeutic Massage
Back and Neck Therapeutic Massage at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy is a targeted treatment designed to relieve tension, pain, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, and neck. Focusing on areas prone to stress and strain, this massage combines deep tissue techniques and stretching to release tight muscles, improve mobility, and alleviate discomfort.
Benefits:
Relieves Muscle Tension: Eases tightness in the upper body caused by poor posture, stress, or overuse.
Reduces Pain: Helps with chronic back or neck pain, headaches, and stiffness.
Improves Flexibility: Promotes better range of motion and flexibility in the back and neck.
This treatment is ideal for anyone suffering from tension, stress, or discomfort in the upper body, providing relief and restoring comfort to these essential areas. Recommended with an Add on Sauna Blanket or Red Light Therapy or Paraffin stripes
Diaphragm Therapeutic Massage
Diaphragm Therapeutic Massage at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy focuses on releasing tension and promoting relaxation in the diaphragm and surrounding muscles. The diaphragm plays a crucial role in breathing and overall respiratory health, and tightness in this area can lead to shallow breathing, discomfort, and stress.
Benefits:
Enhances Breathing: By releasing tension in the diaphragm, this massage can improve breath capacity and promote deeper, more effective breathing.
Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Facilitating relaxation in the diaphragm can help activate the body’s relaxation response, reducing feelings of stress and anxiety.
Alleviates Discomfort: Addresses tightness and restrictions in the upper abdomen and rib cage, which can lead to discomfort in the chest, back, and shoulders.
Promotes Overall Well-Being: By improving oxygen flow and reducing tension, this treatment can enhance overall physical and emotional health.
This specialized massage is ideal for individuals dealing with respiratory issues, stress, or discomfort in the upper body, offering a unique approach to promoting relaxation and healing through the diaphragm.
Add on Cupping
Cupping Add-On:
Cupping therapy involves placing cups on the skin to create suction, which helps release tension and promote blood flow. This ancient technique complements therapeutic massage by providing deeper muscle relaxation.
Benefits:
Alleviates Muscle Tension: Helps relieve tightness and soreness in muscles, particularly in the back, neck, and shoulders.
Increases Circulation: Draws blood to the surface of the skin, enhancing circulation and promoting healing.
Detoxifies the Body: Assists in removing toxins from the body by stimulating the lymphatic system.
Add on Ice Massage
Ice Massage in Therapeutic Massage Therapy at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy is a specialized technique that combines the benefits of massage therapy with the cooling effects of ice to promote healing and relieve pain. This method is particularly effective for treating acute injuries, inflammation, and muscle soreness.
Benefits:
Reduces Inflammation: The application of ice helps decrease swelling and inflammation in affected areas, making it ideal for recent injuries or flare-ups of chronic conditions.
Alleviates Pain: Ice massage numbs the area, providing immediate pain relief for muscle soreness, tension, and discomfort.
Enhances Recovery: By reducing inflammation and pain, this technique can accelerate the recovery process after intense workouts or physical activities.
Improves Blood Flow: Following the initial cooling effect, the rewarming of the area encourages increased blood flow, which helps deliver nutrients to muscles and tissues, further promoting healing.
During your session, I will apply ice in a controlled manner, using specific techniques to target areas of pain or inflammation. This combination of cooling and therapeutic massage provides a unique approach to pain management, helping you regain mobility and comfort in your daily activities. Ice massage is especially beneficial for athletes, those recovering from injuries, or anyone dealing with acute muscle pain.
Hot stones Massage
Hot Stone Massage is a deeply relaxing and therapeutic treatment that uses smooth, heated stones to ease tension and soothe sore muscles. During the session, the warm stones are placed on key areas of the body, such as the back, shoulders, and legs, and are also used as massage tools to apply pressure and heat simultaneously.
The heat from the stones penetrates deep into the muscles, promoting increased circulation, reducing stiffness, and helping to relieve chronic pain. This type of massage is especially beneficial for people with muscle tension, stress, or those who simply want to experience a deeply soothing treatment. The combination of warmth and targeted pressure helps release tightness, improve flexibility, and promote overall relaxation.
At Othala Remedial Massage Therapy, our Hot Stone Massage offers a unique blend of relaxation and therapeutic benefits, leaving you feeling refreshed, balanced, and rejuvenated.
Add-on Cupping/IASTM scraping
IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) and Cupping Add-Ons for Therapeutic Massage Therapy at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy enhance your massage experience by providing targeted treatments that focus on soft tissue restrictions and promoting healing.
IASTM Add-On:
IASTM is a technique that uses specially designed tools to detect and treat soft tissue dysfunction. This approach helps break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions, improving mobility and reducing pain.
Benefits:
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Targets Specific Areas: Effectively addresses localized muscle tightness, knots, and areas of restriction.
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Enhances Recovery: Promotes faster healing of soft tissue injuries and improves range of motion.
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Facilitates Fluid Movement: Encourages blood flow to the targeted area, aiding in the recovery process and reducing inflammation.
Cupping Add-On:
Cupping therapy involves placing cups on the skin to create suction, which helps release tension and promote blood flow. This ancient technique complements therapeutic massage by providing deeper muscle relaxation.
Benefits:
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Alleviates Muscle Tension: Helps relieve tightness and soreness in muscles, particularly in the back, neck, and shoulders.
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Increases Circulation: Draws blood to the surface of the skin, enhancing circulation and promoting healing.
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Detoxifies the Body: Assists in removing toxins from the body by stimulating the lymphatic system.
By incorporating IASTM and cupping as add-ons to your therapeutic massage session, you can experience deeper relief and enhanced healing, tailored to your specific needs and goals. These treatments work synergistically with traditional massage techniques to optimize your overall therapeutic experience.
Myofascial scar tissue release
Myofascial Release at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy is a specialized treatment designed to release tension in the fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles, bones, and organs. This therapy is highly effective for addressing both scar tissue and whole-body tension, promoting pain relief, increased mobility, and improved overall well-being.
Myofascial Release for Scar Tissue:
Scar tissue can develop after surgery, injury, or trauma, causing restrictions in movement and chronic discomfort. Myofascial release helps break down the tight, fibrous tissue that forms around scars, improving flexibility and reducing pain. By gently applying sustained pressure to the affected areas, I work to soften and realign the tissue, allowing for greater range of motion and smoother movement. This treatment is ideal for post-surgical recovery or old injuries that have left you feeling stiff and restricted.
Whole-Body Myofascial Release:
For those experiencing widespread tension, myofascial release can target the entire body, addressing areas of chronic pain, stiffness, and muscle imbalances. This technique involves slow, sustained pressure across large sections of fascia, helping to release deep-seated tension that may be causing discomfort or limiting mobility. It is especially beneficial for people with conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, or those recovering from physical stress and overuse.
By releasing these restrictions in the fascia, myofascial therapy helps improve posture, restore balance, and create a feeling of ease and fluidity in the body. Whether you're dealing with scar tissue or seeking relief from full-body tension, I will customize the treatment to meet your specific needs, helping you move more freely and comfortably.
Working the Rib Cage Therapeutic
Rib Cage Work at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy is a therapeutic approach designed to release tension and improve mobility in the muscles and fascia surrounding the rib cage. This area is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in breathing, posture, and overall upper body movement. Tightness or dysfunction in the rib cage can lead to discomfort in the back, shoulders, and chest, and even affect breathing patterns.
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Through gentle, precise techniques, I target the muscles and connective tissues between and around the ribs. This therapy helps:
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Improve Breathing: By releasing tight muscles and fascia, rib cage work can promote deeper, more efficient breathing.
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Alleviate Pain: It can relieve discomfort associated with poor posture, injuries, or chronic tension in the chest, upper back, and shoulders.
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Enhance Mobility: Increased flexibility in the rib cage area supports better movement and posture, which can benefit everything from daily activities to athletic performance.
This treatment is particularly helpful for those dealing with conditions like rib pain, respiratory issues, postural imbalances, or general tension in the upper body. By focusing on this vital area, I help restore balance, reduce discomfort, and enhance your overall well-being.
Swedish Relaxation Massage
Swedish Relaxation Massage at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy is the perfect way to unwind and let go of daily stress. This classic massage technique uses long, flowing strokes, kneading, and gentle circular movements to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and ease muscle tension. It is ideal for those looking to relax, de-stress, or simply enjoy a gentle, soothing experience.
Benefits of Swedish Relaxation Massage:
Promotes Relaxation: The slow, rhythmic strokes calm the nervous system, helping you enter a state of deep relaxation and peace.
Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Swedish massage helps lower cortisol levels, which can relieve stress and create a sense of emotional well-being.
Eases Muscle Tension: The gentle techniques help to loosen tight muscles and ease tension throughout the body, making it great for overall muscle relaxation.
Improves Circulation: By increasing blood flow, Swedish massage promotes better oxygen and nutrient delivery to muscles and tissues, which can aid in recovery.
This type of massage is perfect for anyone seeking a tranquil, calming experience without the intensity of deep tissue work. At Othala Remedial Massage Therapy, I focus on creating a serene environment where you can fully unwind, rejuvenate, and leave feeling refreshed both physically and mentally.
Neck/Scalp/Face Therapeutic
Neck, Scalp, and Face Therapeutic Massage at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy is a specialized treatment that combines relaxation and therapeutic techniques to alleviate tension and discomfort in the upper body. This massage focuses on the neck, scalp, and face, addressing both physical symptoms and promoting overall well-being.
Benefits:
Reduces Muscle Tension: Effectively targets tightness in the neck and shoulders, providing relief from discomfort caused by stress, poor posture, or repetitive strain.
Remedial Relief: Addresses specific issues such as headaches, migraines, and jaw tension (TMJ), using techniques that promote healing and recovery.
Enhances Circulation: Improves blood flow to the scalp and face, which can promote healthier skin and hair while relieving sinus pressure and headaches.
Increases Range of Motion: Helps release restrictions in the neck and upper back, improving mobility and flexibility.
This therapeutic massage is ideal for individuals seeking targeted relief from upper body tension and discomfort while benefiting from the calming effects of a restorative treatment. Whether you're experiencing chronic pain or simply need to unwind, this massage offers a holistic approach to healing and relaxation.
Recommended with a Add On Sauna Blanket
Add on Paraffin wax stripes/dip Hydrotherapy
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Here’s a revised description for the Paraffin Wax Strips or Dip Add-On with a focus on the remedial benefits:
Paraffin Wax Strips or Dip Add-On for Therapeutic Massage Therapy at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy is a valuable treatment designed to provide therapeutic benefits to the skin and joints while enhancing your overall massage experience. This add-on is particularly effective for individuals with chronic pain, stiffness, or conditions affecting joint mobility.
Remedial Benefits:
Joint Pain Relief: The warmth of the paraffin wax penetrates deeply into the joints and muscles, helping to alleviate pain and stiffness, making it beneficial for conditions like arthritis, bursitis, and fibromyalgia.
Increases Flexibility: The heat from the wax can help relax muscles and tendons, improving range of motion and flexibility in the affected areas.
Promotes Circulation: The application of warm paraffin enhances blood flow to the treated areas, aiding in the healing process and reducing inflammation.
Soothes Muscle Tension: The combination of heat and moisture helps to relax tight muscles, providing relief from tension that can accumulate during everyday activities or workouts.
This add-on can be applied to specific areas such as hands, feet, elbows, or knees, making it an excellent choice for targeting areas of discomfort. By incorporating paraffin wax into your therapeutic massage, you can experience enhanced relief and recovery, focusing on the remedial aspects of treatment for your body.
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder Therapeutic Massage at Othala Remedial Massage Therapy is a specialized treatment designed to alleviate pain, restore mobility, and promote healing for individuals experiencing frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). This condition often results in stiffness and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint, making everyday activities challenging.
Benefits:
Reduces Pain and Inflammation: Targeted massage techniques help relieve pain and inflammation in the shoulder, providing immediate comfort.
Restores Range of Motion: Through gentle stretching and mobilization techniques, this massage aims to gradually improve flexibility and restore normal movement in the shoulder joint.
Releases Muscle Tension: Focuses on the muscles surrounding the shoulder and upper back, alleviating tightness and improving overall mobility.
Enhances Circulation: Improved blood flow to the affected area can promote healing and reduce stiffness, aiding in the recovery process.
This therapeutic massage is ideal for individuals suffering from frozen shoulder, whether due to injury, surgery, or prolonged immobility. It offers a comprehensive approach to pain relief and recovery, helping you regain the use of your shoulder and enhance your quality of life.