Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that's mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This helps to break up scar tissue that forms following an injury and reduces tension in muscle and tissue. It may also promote faster healing by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.
Relaxation Massage
A relaxation massage is a smooth, gentle treatment that relieves muscular tension, increases circulation, and promotes a general sense of relaxation. This type of massage uses light to moderate pressure and may include longer strokes. It’s often used as a way to promote overall wellness and relaxation.
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage is a type of massage that is specifically designed for pregnant women looking for a way safe way to relax. This type of massage therapy is an effective way to provide relief from the many discomforts that can occur during pregnancy, such as back pain, headaches, and swelling.
Cupping Massage
Cupping massage is a type of massage that uses cups to create suction on the skin. This suction can help to release muscle tension, increase blood flow, and reduce pain. Cupping massage is often used in combination with other massage techniques in order to improve over-all health and wellness.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is an extremely popular type of massage therapy that is used to promote relaxation, relieve muscle tension and improve circulation. The therapist uses long, flowing strokes to massage the body while using gentle to moderate pressure. This massage is often used as a part of a relaxation program or as part of a broader treatment plan for conditions such as arthritis, muscle spasms or headaches.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics or anyone with an active lifestyle. This massage is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition. Plus it helps athletes recover from workouts and competitions. Sports massage has three basic forms: pre-event massage, post-event massage, and maintenance massage.
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial stretch therapy (FST) is a type of physical therapy that uses stretching and other manual techniques to lengthen and release the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports the muscles, bones, and organs. The goal of FST is to improve range of motion, flexibility, and overall mobility.
REBECCA DE PAIVA
VICKI BRODIE
THOMAS RAE
Registered Massage Therapist (R.M.T.) in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, and Sports Massage Therapist (S.M.T) who graduated from the Georgian College Massage Therapy Program with honors in 2015. There, he became proficient in Orthopedic Assessment, Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Fascial Stretching, Hydrotherapy, Prenatal Massage, Lymph Drainage, and Remedial Exercise.
As a long time athlete Thomas always saw Massage Therapists as the best source for healing acute sports injuries. For this reason He is active in the Barrie sports community working closely as a Hockey Canada Level 2 trainer with Barrie AAA colts, and a trainer with the Barrie Baycats IBL baseball team.
