Some suggestions when booking your appointment(s):
-A minimum of 45 minutes should be reserved for a first appointment to allow for the required interview and assessment.
-24 hours is required if you want to cancel and/or reschedule your appointment (this will be waived in the event of suspected COVID-19 infection). It is therefore recommended that you check your personal and work schedules to ensure there are no conflicts.
-the first appointment of the day will be at 12:00pm. If you cannot make 12:00pm then the next appointment selected should be at 12:45. 
-the last 30 minute appointment of the day for a regular client is 7:30pm; the last 45 minute appointment will be 7:15pm; the last 60 minute appointment will be 7:00pm.
For a new client, the last 30 minute appointment will be 7:15pm; the last 45 minute appointment will be 7:00pm; the last 60 minute appointment will be 6:45pm.
-please try to keep your appointments back to back with existing appointments, or leave a minimum of 60 minutes) between the end of your appointment and the start of another's. Please note: it may be necessary to move an appointment that has been scheduled in the middle of two potential appointments. You will be notified via email (when possible) or phone, if this is the case.
ICBC first appointments are scheduled for 60 minutes (We will email all the required paperwork for you to complete. If you cannot print it out at home or fill it in using Adobe and email it back to us it will be necessary to arrive approximately 30 minutes before the start of your appointment to complete it; please schedule your appointment accordingly) . Follow up appointments are scheduled for 40 minutes. 
Thank you all for your patience and understanding.

TREATMENTS
 
We provide relaxation massage for tension and stress reduction and therapeutic massage for injury prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation.
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We can help with a variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems; everything from common tension headaches, neck and back pain, to more significant problems like arthritis, whiplash, sciatica, and
tendinosis.
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Treatments can often be grouped into one of four categories:
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1) Relaxation Massage: 
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Although this is most often thought of as the "I work hard and deserve a treat" sort of treatment, hard science supports its use. To explain: stress affects the amount of cortisol released by the body; cortisol in turn affects the immune system; the larger the amounts the more the immune system becomes compromised.
In the science of psychoneuroimmunolgy, stress has been implicated in pretty much every immune system disease/disorder from the common cold to cancer. Regular massage can lower cortisol levels and bring the immune system back into balance. Besides relaxing you and making you feel much better, by reducing stress it can actually help you stay healthier.
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2) Sports Massage:
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This treatment tends to focus on the muscle groups most often used in a particular sport. The object is to maintain and/or increase joint range of motion, and the flexibility and strength of the muscles being used. Deeper  pressure is often used in this type of treatment. As well, accessory techniques such as Joint Play, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Cyriax Friction Therapy, Active and Passive Fascial Release Techniques, End Range Loading, Muscle Energy Techniques may also be utilized.  Treatment, as always, is kept as comfortable as you prefer.
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3) Therapeutic Massage:
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This most often involves injury recovery and is what most people often associate with Registered Massage Therapists (and is why most people will see us).
Painfully injured tissues behave differently than healthy tissues to manipulation and require a different approach. Aggressive techniques are often not appropriate in the acute stage of injury. Lighter massage, accompanied by accessory techniques such as Muscle Energy Techniques, End Range Loading and Positional Release, may often be used. As always the treatment is kept as comfortable for you as possible and we will rely on feedback from you to make sure that that is what happens. Afterwards, stretches and/or exercises will be given for you to perform at home, and any necessary changes in your life/work habits will be discussed.
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4) Deep Tissue Massage:
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This technique tends to be a personal preference for some people and is most often utilized on healthy tissues, or tissues well on their way to recovery. This will therefore not be used without first being specifically requested. Keep in mind that "deep" is relative and the response of the muscle tissues will often determine exactly how much pressure can be effectively, and comfortably, applied.  As always, guided by your feedback and how the muscle responds, this will never exceed your tolerance levels.
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