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Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including, muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions.


CranioSacral Therapy

NOTE: This therapy falls under the scope of ‘Massage Therapy’ and hence is recognized and accepted by insurance providers. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch approach that can create dramatic improvements in your life. It releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. Few body structures have more influence on yo... Read More

NOTE: This therapy falls under the scope of ‘Massage Therapy’ and hence is recognized and accepted by insurance providers.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch approach that can create dramatic improvements in your life. It releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance.

Few body structures have more influence on your health and well-being than your central nervous system. And few body systems have more impact on your central nervous system than the craniosacral system - the soft tissues and fluid that protect your brain and spinal cord.

You endure stresses and strains and your body absorbs them. But your body can only handle so much tension before the tissues begin to tighten and potentially affect the brain and spinal cord. Unfortunately, this can compromise the function of the central nervous system and nearly every other system in your body.

CST releases those tensions to allow the entire body to relax and self-correct. Using a gentle touch - starting with about the weight of a nickel - practitioners evaluate your internal environment. They then use distinctive light-touch techniques to release any restrictions they find. The connective tissues of the body called 'fascia' are accessed to release the restrictions.

By freeing the central nervous system to perform at its best, CST naturally eliminates pain and stress, strengthens your resistance to disease, and enhances your health and well-being.

And because it's so gentle, CST can be effective for all ages, from newborns to elders.

A typical CranioSacral Therapy session takes place in a quiet, private treatment room where you remain fully clothed as you relax on a comfortable padded table. Sessions are generally 60 or 90 minutes in length and can be used alone or integrated with other therapies to create powerful effects.

What you experience from your session is highly individual. Sessions are generally deeply relaxing, creating feelings of warmth and gentle pulsing in the areas being treated.

CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger. Dr. Upledger served from 1975 - 1983 as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics at the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University. It was during those years that his team of anatomists, physiologists, biophysicists and bioengineers were tasked with performing the experiments testing the existence and influence of the craniosacral system. The results of those scientific studies explained the function of the craniosacral system, and its use in evaluating and treating poorly understood malfunctions of the brain and spinal cord. Dr. Upledger went on to develop CranioSacral Therapy and other complementary modalities that are now taught worldwide to healthcare professionals through Upledger Institute International's educational programs.


Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese technique that is used to heal physical and mental trauma, and to support mental clarity and spiritual well-being. In Japanese, the word "rei" refers to a higher intelligence that permeates all living and nonliving entities and guides the inherent functioning of the universe. The word "ki" refers to the nonphysical energy that flows through everything that is alive, includin... Read More

Reiki is a Japanese technique that is used to heal physical and mental trauma, and to support mental clarity and spiritual well-being. In Japanese, the word "rei" refers to a higher intelligence that permeates all living and nonliving entities and guides the inherent functioning of the universe. The word "ki" refers to the nonphysical energy that flows through everything that is alive, including plants, animals, and human beings—because of this, ki is also often called "life force energy," and is known as qi or chi from other lineages. The combination of these two words is what defines reiki as "spiritually guided life-force energy."

To administer Reiki, a practitioner channels life force energy through his or her hands unto another. It's said that the aforementioned spiritual guidance enables the Reiki to flow through the affected parts of the subject's energy field and charges them with positive energy. It raises awareness in and around the physical body where negative thoughts and feelings are contained. This causes the negative energy—such as stress, anxiety, physical pain, sadness, confusion, etc.—to loosen its grip, allowing the touch of the Reiki healer to swoop in and clarify the energy pathways. Some practitioners will not actually make contact with the clients body as they prefer to have the same energy flow through them but to have their hands ‘flow’ or move intuitively rather than remain static on the client. The same process is occurring, just from a short distance away.


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Osteopathy

"Osteopathy is a gentle form of manual therapy in which its principles are rooted in natural law. Osteopathic practitioners utilize an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and osteopathic principles; they will create a treatment plan which is designed specifically for you. Osteopathy is a whole body approach, aimed at improving the circulation, neurological function, and lymp... Read More

"Osteopathy is a gentle form of manual therapy in which its principles are rooted in natural law. Osteopathic practitioners utilize an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and osteopathic principles; they will create a treatment plan which is designed specifically for you. Osteopathy is a whole body approach, aimed at improving the circulation, neurological function, and lymphatic flow. The goal of osteopathic care is to create space through proper motion mechanics within all layers of tissue and joints. Osteopathy holds to the belief that the dynamic structure of the human body has everything to do with its ability to function properly."

“As an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, I completed my education in 2020 and have been practicing professionally since. My career started at a small practice in Cambridge, Ontario but I seized an opportunity in Whitehorse, Yukon which is where I was practicing prior to returning to Cambridge, in September 2021. After experiencing injuries and traumas which led to several concussions, I experienced the benefit of osteopathy first-hand and am now helping others along their health journeys, seeking to provide those services for others. Like many others in my profession, I believe in a whole body approach to healthcare. Together, my patients and I create an individualized plan that works with their schedules and their lives. When I’m not treating, I enjoy being active through hiking, functional training, and water sports. On an average day, you can usually find me reading at a local coffee shop or outdoors on the trail. I look forward to meeting you!”

“As an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, I completed my education in 2020 and have been practicing... Read More

I graduated from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy (CCMH) in 2014. I am also a member of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario. I was born and raised in Cambridge (Galt), ON and am fluently bilingual in both French and English. I used to be ‘hard’ on my body from plenty of physical work and various competitive sports. Consequently, I suffered from a variety of injuries and experienced a great deal of pain and reduced function. After experiencing the benefits of manual treatment from numerous practitioners over the years, I gained valuable insight into how my body functions and how it feels and reacts in dysfunction. I was so impressed and appreciative of those that facilitated my recoveries that I decided I would rather be helping people to heal. To that end, after more than 25 years in non-health related fields, I chose to return to school to become a Registered Massage Therapist. I offer NISA massage, Swedish massage, CranioSacral Therapy including SomatoEmotional Release, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, remedial exercise and Reiki treatments. In my spare time I enjoy being in the great outdoors; be it on the water, on hiking or cycling trails or camping. Back in early 1995 I started my involvement as a Big Brother volunteer with what is now known as “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region”. I am currently a Big Brother mentor and anticipate remaining committed to this organization for years to come. I also volunteer and take part in an organization called “The ManKind Project”. I also enjoy volunteering weekly at a local retirement residence with my therapy dog ‘Rosie’.

I graduated from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy (CCMH) in 2014. I am also a ... Read More

I’m a graduate of Georgian College, where I studied the various techniques and applications of massage in diverse settings. Addressing sports injuries, postpartum, trigger points, and the overall general well being of the human body of all ages. My passion is to provide the best quality care to not only help you reach your goals, but to maintain them as well. If it’s a relaxation or deep tissue massage you are looking for, I can accommodate to fit your needs. On a regular day, you can find me exploring the outdoors, hiking or at the beach. I look forward to getting to know you, and working together to build and accomplish your desired results.

I’m a graduate of Georgian College, where I studied the various techniques and applications of ma... Read More

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from the University of Guelph in Human Biology with a minor in Psychology. Diploma in Massage Therapy from Kikkawa College, school of massage, in 1999. I have been working full-time in a clinic setting since 1999 with a focus on treating long-term postural and pain conditions. I have taught the NISA technique to both graduates and undergrads of the massage therapy program since 2003. I am a former Peer Assessor and a Subject Matter Expert for the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) which is the governing body of my profession. I am a CMTO approved tutor and mentor. In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors…hiking, camping, gardening, canoeing.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from the University of Guelph in Human Biology with a minor in Psycho... Read More

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