Massage Therapy

Enjoy the many benefits of massage therapy in our warm and inviting massage treatment room at the Movement Studio.

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What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is a hands-on skill learned through accredited programs with clinical practice and ongoing continuing education courses. A massage therapist will use their hands or other tools such as hot stones, to manipulate the body’s tissue in a manner that is conducive to optimal healing. Massage therapy is useful during rehabilitation after an injury, prevention of aches and pains, and for general relaxation and stress reduction.

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What does it mean for my massage therapist to be “Registered”?

Massage therapists have several associations in which to choose registration. The Massage Therapists Association of Alberta (MTAA), Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) and Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) are three such associations which serve to guide their members with standards of practice and code of ethics. All massage therapists at Lakeview Movement Studio are registered and fulfill their obligations to continually learn and provide safe and effective treatments for their clients.

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Billing for Massage Therapy & Manual Osteopathic Therapy

Many health insurance providers cover registered massage therapists (RMTs) and manual osteopathic therapy (MOT) in their plans. We will direct bill Blue Cross as well as submit on your behalf for many other insurance providers. Please check your plan to review your individual coverage prior to attending in order to maximize your benefits. Massage Therapists are an important practitioner on your healthcare team and at Lakeview Physiotherapy & Movement, we have established a “no tipping policy” in keeping with the professionalism of their skills and services.

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Types of Massage Therapy offered at Lakeview Movement Studio:

• Therapeutic Massage

Choose either 60 minute or 90 minutes of therapeutic massage to help with sore muscles, and joints or for general relaxation.

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• Perinatal Massage

Your choice of 60 or 90 minute massage specifically for prenatal care after 12 weeks gestation.  Perinatal massage is also of great benefit after baby.

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• Deep Tissue Massage

A deep tissue massage targets certain body areas that hold tension, scar tissue, or restricted tissue movement.

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• CranioSacral & Visceral Therapy

This specialized technique uses in-depth knowledge of the body’s small bones and connections of blood flow, fascia, and energy surrounding the cranium and sacrum.  In addition, visceral therapy includes gentle movements of internal organs to re-set a natural equilibrium and often aids in digestion, reproductive function, and other ailments stemming from organs.  Choose either 60 minute or 90 minute session times.

Manual Osteopathic Therapy at Lakeview Movement Studio:

• Manual Osteopathic Therapy (MOT):

Manual Osteopathy involves the gentle hands-on manipulation of muscles and joints to restore the body’s structural and fluid balance. Craniosacral, myofascial release, visceral manipulation and lymphatic drainage techniques are used with MOT. It is combined at times with stretching and other massage therapy techniques to promote your body’s own natural healing abilities. Manual Osteopathic Therapy is great for a multitude of conditions and concerns.