Massage Therapy for Calgary - A Science and an Art
Physical Benefits
Massage has been proven to:
- Relax the body, calm the nervous system and slow respiration.
- Increase lymphatic drainage.
- Ease pain and speed recovery of physical injuries.
- Relieve muscle tension and spasm.
- Increase circulation.
- Lower blood pressure and heart rate.
- Improve circulation of nutrients and oxygen to tissues through out the body.
- Strengthen the immune system, reducing the frequency of minor illnesses.
- Aid in the elimination of toxins.
- Increase flexibility.
- Enhance mobility.
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Massage Therapy is a scientific systematic approach to treating soft tissue, and various connective tissue imbalances in the human body. Muscles are isolated, and fixed or moveable pressure is applied in order to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Massage Therapy is a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client. Practitioners utilize primarily the hands, knuckles and forearms to employ a variety of massage techniques.
The primary goal of massage therapy is to enhance the bodies own healing processes, and to promote health and a sense of well being. Our Massage Therapists have been selected for their experience and interest in Physical Therapy.
Types of Massage
In North America massage therapy is broken down into two classifications, relaxation and therapeutic. During relaxation massage, commonly known as Swedish massage the practitioners focus is on purely relaxing the individual by applying strokes that are lighter and faster. During therapeutic work the massage therapist targets deeper muscle layers and connective tissue to reduce pain and enhance range of motion. Deep tissue work tends to focus on a specific problem such as chronic pain or a repetitive strain injury.
Therapeutic (therapy for hundreds of ailments and health conditions)
This massage technique focuses on specific needs associated with injury, chronic conditions and muscle tension
Sports (a firm massage for the athlete in you)
This firm massage helps relieve muscle pain. This technique helps to relax tight muscles and improves range of motion.
Relaxation (the best stress reducer!)
Reduce muscle tension and fatigue with this conventional massage. The specific and time tested long strokes and circular motion results in improved flexibility increase circulation plus a deep sense of relaxation.
Benefits of Massage
According to the August 2005 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, 34,000 people ranked deep tissue massage more effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain than exercise, prescription drugs, diet and OTC drugs. Deep tissue massage also received a top ranking for relieving fibromyalgia pain.
Regular massage benefits both your physical and mental well being. The benefits can vary from individual to individual.
Policies
Arrive on Time: Please arrive 15 minutes early the first time so the Therapist can obtain a short health history. After the first appointment, please come 5 minutes early. I f you are late for your appointment, we have to reschedule or shorten the massage.
Clothing: Please come in comfortable clothing that is easy to change.
Payment: Cash, Debit, Visa or Mastercard
Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are also available.
Insurance Receipts: The Massage Therapists are registered and will provide you with a receipt.
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Massage Therapy Rates
- $55.00 for 30 minutes
- $85.00 for 60 minutes
- $120.00 for 90 minutes
*All rates have additional GST (5%)
Meet Our Massage Therapists
Paul Sherley
Beddington & Thorncliffe EET RMT, Registered Massage Therapist
Given my passion for massage therapy, I decided to pursue a career in this field. I am fascinated with the human body, its movements and its muscles, and as such, my goal as a massage
therapist is to provide the best possible therapy so as to make my clients pain free. Each individual is unique and each treatment should be as well. My promise to my clients is to provide the best possible therapy so as to make my clients pain free, leading them to enjoy the quality of life that they desire.
I take a holistic approach to massage therapy, which means the whole body is considered in each treatment. Better results are obtained by examining and correcting the source of the pain and dysfunction rather than treating the symptoms. This holistic approach allows for balance in the body.
I began to study Massage Therapy at Mount Royal College in 2004 and graduated from the 1100 hour program in 2007. Since then I have also completed courses in Reiki and I enjoy my role as a Reiki practitioner. I am currently a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC).
In addition to having my Massage Therapy diploma, I previously graduated with honours from the DeVry Institute of Technology with an Electronic Engineering Technology diploma. When not massaging I enjoy fishing, wood working, exercising and exploring pathways on my
bike.
Clinical Interests:
- Headaches, shoulders, neck, upper back
- Numbness In Fingers, stiffness
- Sport injuries, office workers
Cindy Franke
Beddington & Thorncliffe Massage Therapist
We are pleased to announce the addition of Cindy Franke to Nose Creek Sport Physical Therapy. She hails from Truro, Nova Scotia and has a BA in Physical Education from Acadia University and an education certificate from Brandon University. She taught in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia as a Junior High teacher from 1984-1986 as well as a junior high school teacher in Vancouver from 1987-1994. She then decided to pursue a career in therapeutic massage and attended Rocky Mountain Academy of Therapeutic Massage from 1994- 1995. After which she managed a Corporate Massage Chair business from 1995-2000 and then a therapeutic massage business at Western Canadian Place Fitness Centre from 1995-2010 in downtown Calgary.
Cindy is in good standing with the Massage Therapy Association of Alberta and prides herself on staying current on educational opportunities. As such, she has recently completed courses in: Sport massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Therapeutic courses, Myofascial release and Active release.
She looks forward to meeting you and helping you get moving faster and feeling better.
Clinical Interests:
- Upper & lower back, neck, legs
- IT Bands, office workers, stiffness
- Sport Injuries
