Specialties & Training
Below are all of the specialties and training that I provide to my clients. For more information, click on the + beside the specialty.
General massage
The manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person's health and well-being. There are dozens of types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities).
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE (MFR)
Myofascial release treats at a whole body and mind level by assessing and treating fascia* in the body. MFR treats from a cause and effect approach and is a highly effective therapy that focuses on treating the cause of conditions producing lasting results.
*connective tissue beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses and separates muscles and other internal organs
Conditions typically treated with MFR: back and neck pain, chronic and acute pain, disc problems, whiplash, sprains and strains, pelvic floor pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, repetitive strain syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve impingement disorders, TMJ pain, sciatica, stress- and tension-related disorders, orthopedic problems
*connective tissue beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses and separates muscles and other internal organs
Conditions typically treated with MFR: back and neck pain, chronic and acute pain, disc problems, whiplash, sprains and strains, pelvic floor pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, repetitive strain syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve impingement disorders, TMJ pain, sciatica, stress- and tension-related disorders, orthopedic problems
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY (CST)
A gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep within the body, brain and spinal cord to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole body health and performance.
Conditions typically treated with CST: tinnitus, vertigo, concussions, post concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury, brain and spinal cord injury, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, headaches (migraines, cluster and tension)
Conditions typically treated with CST: tinnitus, vertigo, concussions, post concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury, brain and spinal cord injury, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, headaches (migraines, cluster and tension)
CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF CONCUSSION
Treatment of concussion, post-concussion syndrome, and traumatic brain injury.
NOTE: In the last number of years, this has been a key focus in my practice and professional development.
NOTE: In the last number of years, this has been a key focus in my practice and professional development.
QI GONG instruction
A holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, visualization, and meditation that promotes health, and well-being.
Qi Gong is also something that I incorporate into my homecare plans/programs for clients.
NOTE: I currently teach Qi Gong at the Hopespring Cancer Support Centre.
Qi Gong is also something that I incorporate into my homecare plans/programs for clients.
NOTE: I currently teach Qi Gong at the Hopespring Cancer Support Centre.
MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE
A type of massage used to reduce swelling. It encourages the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart. Manual lymph drainage uses a small but a specific amount of pressure and rhythmic circular movements to stimulate lymph flow.
Conditions typically treated with MLD: lymphedema, cellulitis, sprains and strains
Conditions typically treated with MLD: lymphedema, cellulitis, sprains and strains
reflexology
A treatment used to relieve tension and stress and treat illness, and reduce toxicity in the body. It is based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and ears linked to every part of the body.
