Frequently asked questions about massage therapy (and answers to questions that you are too uncomfortable to ask!!) When deciding to go for a massage, there might be questions that you want answered prior to your appointment. We understand that those questions might be hard to ask! We tried to think of some of the common questions clients have… Should I…
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Pain from a headache or migraine can be debilitating and sufferers are often looking for ways to manage the symptoms. Massage Therapy treatments are a great holistic option for decreasing headache frequency and intensity. TYPES OF HEADACHES Headaches come in different varieties. Determining what type of headache a client suffers from will help the massage therapist adapt the treatment…
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Do you do the exercise recommendations from your RMT? Here is why you should! NOT JUST AN ADD ON! We have all been given exercise recommendations from our health care professionals…massage therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors… but do you do them? When being honest, most clients say ‘no’ or that they didn’t do them consistently. Many people look at these exercise recommendations…
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1. Massage Therapy is a regulated health profession in New Brunswick! There are several reasons why this is important: Client Safety Having Provincial legislation governing the massage therapy profession ensures client safety. Since legislation passed, all new massage therapy graduates are required to pass a vigorous exam to ensure that they are safe to treat clients. They must exhibit extensive…
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Plantar Fasciitis is a common injury that many of our clients face but we find they aren’t aware of how massage therapy can help. We wanted to provide a bit of information on what exactly plantar fasciitis is and how your massage therapist can help you correct this painful issue. What is it? Plantar Fasciitis is a disorder where there…
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Cupping therapy has increased in popularity in the last several years, but many people still don’t know what cupping is or how it can help them. We will answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding cupping. Is cupping something new? Cupping has been used as a form of healing for thousands of years. Cupping can be traced back…
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Why is it important to drink water after a massage? If you have ever gone for a professional massage with a RMT (Registered Massage Therapist) chances are they tell you that you need to drink plenty of water after your massage. But why? You haven’t been running a marathon or sitting out in the hot sun. Is it really that…
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Hoax or Helpful? Over the last few years, the essential oil industry in North America has sky-rocketed in popularity. The buzz around essential oils leaves us questioning if this is just a fad or something that could really benefit our health and wellness. Essential Oils have been trusted for thousands of years! The truth is that this is not a…
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