Massage Thearapy involves assessment and treatment of the soft tissue and joints of your body in order to identify and reduce physical dysfunctions, improve your normal function and reduce your pain.

Registered Massage Therapy is recognized in Ontario as a Regulated Health Profession and is protected for the public by the Ontario Massage Therapist’s Association. As a result it is covered by most extended health care insurance plans.

What can Massage Therapy Treat?

The massage therapists In GreatHands Chiropractic and Wellness Centre are committed to wellness care in order to achieve our patients’ optimum physical and mental condition.

We are trained in Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofacial Release, Deep Tissue Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Scar Tissue Reduction, Lymphatic Drainage, Breast Massage, Low Grade Joint Mobilization, Hydrotherapy and Remedial Exercise Programs.

Here are some examples of conditions that can be treated using these techniques:

• muscle and joint sprain and strain
• low back pain
• neck pain
• headaches (both migraine and tension)
• stress and sleeping disorders
• muscle spasms and muscular tension
• tendonitis and bursitis
• repetitive strain injury
• golfers elbow / tennis elbow
• rotator cuff injury
• motor vehicle accident related injuries (such as whiplash)
• fracture restoration and recovery
• sport-related injury
• TMJ dysfunction
• torticollis
• frozen shoulder
• sciatica
• carpel tunnel syndrome
• neuralgia and neuritis
• constipation
• post-mastectomy treatment
• mastitis
• TMJ dysfunction

It is also helpful to reduce discomfort during and after pregnancy, to reduce stress and anxiety disorders, in relieving the symptoms of fibromyalgia and arthritis and to reduce general physical pain.

Visits

Your initial visit for Massage Therapy will be no less than 45 minutes in order for your Massage Therapist to get an overview of your past and current health condition and to determine your needs and expectations before we begin your Massage Therapy treatment. As well as this assessment you will receive Massage Therapy treatment during this appointment.

After your treatment your Massage Therapist will consult with you briefly in order to discuss the best plan for your treatment. This may include necessary home exercises and hydrotherapy, referrals to other professionals and a recommendation for future Massage Therapy treatments. As your life and physical condition change our recommendations will change to reflect your needs.

New Patient Form

Download our new patient form below and fill it out before you come in to save time.

Initial Health Intake Form

Referrals and Extended Health Coverage

You do not need a referral in order to book an appointment, however your insurance company may require a doctor’s referral before they will reimburse you for your treatments. Contact your insurance provider for detailed information about your own extended health care program.

Massage Therapists are Regulated Health Professionals and the cost of treatment is covered by most plans.