Massage
Therapy
30 min $60.00
45 min $80.00
60 min $95.00
75 min $120.00
90 min $140.00
120 min $195.00
Massage therapy improves circulation, releases tension and helps the body to balance itself naturally and without side effects. If you are looking for a deeply relaxing, almost meditative treatment, then you may want to try Jenny's massages. Your body will thank you for it. Your body will start to heal itself much quicker and your entire body will feel relaxed and soothed.
This time includes an assessment and massage treatment using a variety of techniques specific to the needs of the patient. This may include: Hydrotherapy, Swedish Techniques, Trigger Point Release, Visceral Therapy, Myofascial Release and Stretching & Exercises. This session is designed for a pain body, providing cushions and bolsters to ensure comfort the whole way through. Depending on your needs, 60, 90, 120 and the amazing 150 min minutes of pure relaxation and therapeutic massage is the ultimate gift for you and your hard working body. Choose the correct amount of minutes to ensure enough time to achieve the perfect balance between relaxation and therapeutic massage, thoroughly addressing stress and your trouble areas.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage is a safe and effective form of health care
Many people benefit from Massage Therapy. Whether you are in search of help in injury recovery and rehabilitation, looking for a healthful way to deal with day-to-day stress or simply interested in maintaining good health, Therapeutic Massage is a safe and effective form of health care.
Provide Relief
Massage Therapy has been shown to provide relief from the following disorders:
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Back pain
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Headache
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Muscle pain
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Joint pain
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Limited Joint Mobility
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Chronic Muscle Fatigue
Treatment Choice
Therapeutic Massage may also be considered an important treatment choice for the following conditions:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Tension
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Mental Stress
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Insomnia
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Arthritis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Fibromyalgia
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Headaches
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Circulatory Problems
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Asthma
Improve Recovery Rate
In addition, Massage is frequently recommended to improve the rate of recovery from injury.
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Minor Sports Injuries
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Recurring Stress or Repetitive Strain Injuries
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Whiplash and Whiplash Associated Disorders
Note: More and more Therapeutic Massage is being prescribed by physicians to complement traditional medical treatments for illness, injury and pain relief . Always seek the advice of your physician before starting any new treatments.
Massage Therapy Applications
Massage is beneficial for people of all ages
Through the Life Span
The Touch Research Institute, University of Miami, has completed many research studies on massage therapy. These researchers have found evidence that massage has significant benefit for babies, children, adults, and elderly persons. Massage therapy has been shown to enhance growth in premature babies in the hospital, calm aggressive adolescents and help kids with Attention Deficit Disorder. Elderly persons in nursing homes have responded to massage with decreased agitated behaviour.
On the Job
Corporations and other institutions are discovering that massage therapy programs for employees pay off. Job stress has been identified as a serious health care issue that relates to decreased productivity, decrease job satisfaction, increased work related injury, errors and absenteeism. Research reported in the Financial Times1, and in Massage Therapy: The Evidence for Practice2 show that massage is a good tool for reducing work stress.
Stress, Depression, and Immunity
Massage therapy studies have shown positive results in boosting the body's own natural cellular immune response, decreasing pain by pumping up the body's levels of endorphins and decreasing the blood levels of cortisol which is a hormone related to stress. These beneficial results are proving helpful for people with critical illnesses like cancer and HIV infection and for those who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.
Sport
Athletes, coaches, and professional trainers use massage. Massage therapy is used at sporting event to help athletes performance and to help prevent injury. Massage may improve muscle recovery and decrease muscle soreness after exertion. Athletes also benefit from the therapy's positive effects on heart rate and blood pressure, and the general relaxation response that reduces anxiety and improves mood.3
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Receiving Massage therapy is safe and beneficial during pregnancy. Many women enjoy the skilled care of a massage therapist to help to alleviate back, neck, and shoulder pain associated with changes in the body during pregnancy. The general benefits of increased circulation and enhanced well-being are valuable therapeutic effects. Specially trained massage therapists can even participate during childbirth to help decrease pain and anxiety.
1 - Financial Times (1992)
2 - Rich, G. (Ed.). (2002). Massage Therapy: The Evidence for Practice. Toronto,ON
3 - Sports Medicine, (2005);35(3):235-56