Treatments and Techniques Offered
Registered Massage Therapy
Therapeutic Ultrasound and IFC (interferential Current)
Pregnancy Massage
Myofascial Release
Sports Massage
PNF Stretching (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
Cranial Osteopathy
Trigger Point Therapy
Muscle Energy Technique
Acupressure Massage Therapy
Instruction of Infant and Pediatric Massage
Advanced Techniques for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Registered Massage Therapy
“The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissues and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain.” (Massage Therapy Act 1991) Soft tissues include muscles, tendons, ligaments, membranes, skin and connective tissue.
Therapeutic Ultrasound and IFC (interferential Current)
Modalities (pain free) for the treatment of soft tissue injury, joint dysfunction and Acute or Chronic pain or swelling.
Therapeutic Ultrasound is the use of sound waves (creating ultrasonic vibrations) to penetrate the soft tissue (ligaments/tendons/muscle) producing mechanical energy.
IFC is the use of a small electrical current used to stimulate soft tissue, helping tone and reduce pain. (both ultrasound and IFC can be used within a normal treatment session as neither take longer than 15 minutes and in turn can be helpful in producing stronger/faster results)
Benefits include: Increase in joint range of motion, Decreased muscle spasm, Decreased pain, Decreased adhesions, Increased tissue healing and repair, Decreased edema (swelling)
Ultrasound is not recommended to be used over: Busitis, Acute infections, pacemaker/implants, Spina Bifida, or until 6 months after any radiation treatments
IFC is not recommended for use while pregnant or anyone who has cancer or is under remission
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage aims to lessen any musculoskeletal pain that the mother is experiencing as her body undergoes tremendous change. Pregnancy Pillows are provided and can be used up to term. The massage can focus on any area of discomfort, such as pains like sciatica, goals of treatment can be to decrease muscle tension, spasm, swelling and promote relaxation encouraging a healthy pregnancy. After the treatment at home pregnancy specific stretches and exercises are given to prolong the beneficial results of massage to the mother.
Myofascial Release
This is a technique that is highly successful and popular especially with people noticing restrictions in their muscles that is affecting their muscles ability to stretch and strengthen. "Myo"mean muscle "fascia"is the connective tissue lying over top of the muscle, organs or any soft tissue, when under stress the two can stick together which causes postural tension, stiffness, muscle pain and reduced muscle strength. Myofascial Restrictions develop in the body as a result of poor posture, dehydration, stress, trauma or injury that has caused scarring. This technique slowly yet effectively releases adhesions between muscle and fascia by using firm pressure with little or no lotion/oil. The result is reduced pain, tension and an increase in the muscles ability to stretch and strengthen.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage can serve three distinct purposes: preparing for and recovering after an event, preventative maintenance and recovery from an injury. A Pre-event massage can heat up the muscles, reduce excess muscle tension and create psychological readiness. Post-event massage can help lessen the effects of physical trauma by enhancing blood flow to the muscles which in turn removes toxins such as lactic acid and delivers oxygen and nutrients helping speed the recovery time. Preventative maintenance massage if scheduled regularly during training relaxes and prepares the muscles for hard effort, the massage will help repair small tears (microtraumas) which occur after strenuous activity and heal fascial restrictions and trigger points that cause muscle fatigue, spasm and soreness leading to an eventual injury.
PNF Stretching (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
This technique is a combination of static passive stretching and isometric stretching. This technique is also referred to as the Contract-Relax Method.
Cranial-Sacral Technique
The Craniosacral system is made up of the cranium (skull), the spinal cord, and the sacrum (tailbone), and the membrane that envelops the brain and the spinal cord (the dura). It is a hydraulic system, with the bones of the skull expanding and contracting to maintain a consistent flow of cerebrospinal fluid and to prevent pressure from building within the 
system. Since this system influences the development and functioning of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it could cause various sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. This very gentle osteopathic technique involving the mobilization of the cranial bones, the dural membrane, as well as the deep layers of myofascial connective tissue of the body where restrictions are held. The therapist uses a very light touch which allows the body to self-correct and restore balance thereby relieving pain reducing pressure and increasing mobility. It is a very effective treatment for sinusitis, headaches/migraines as well as long standing pain syndromes, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, motor coordination impairments, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, TMJ, post traumatic stress disorder, chronic fatigue, immune disorders. please book with Amanda for this treatment.
Trigger Point Therapy
A technique involving the application of ischemic compression to a hyperirritable spot found in a band of tight muscle or fascia commonly felt as a “knot”. Trigger points can affect strength and length of muscle, limiting flexibility. Trigger points have referral patterns similar to nerve pain, Tension headaches are an example of what trigger points can cause if they are located in the upper shoulder region. By relieving these points it can eliminate and prevent the headaches along with a variety of pain symptoms.
Muscle Energy Technique
The assessment of the vertebral movement of the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar spine, checking for any joint dysfunction. Every spinal joint has six sets of muscles moving it. A joint that cannot freely move through its normal range of motion is dysfunctional which in turn can cause pain, poor 
circulation and torquing. Muscle energy technique is the palpation and positioning needed to return a joint to normal function.
Acupressure Massage Therapy
A traditional Chinese medicine technique based on ideas of Acupuncture to create health and well being. Acupressure causes healing by restoring disrupted energy flow that has been caused by tension and stress through the over 300 acupoints in the body distributed over 12 main meridians. The technique involves placing pressure by hand or elbow on the acupuncture points in the body without any needles. The goal of Acupressure is to restore the body back into its natural balance. Please book with Ranguel or Pejman for these treatments.
Instruction of Infant and Pediatric Massage
Amanda Smith RMT is a certified infant massage instructor and can provide parents with the tools to properly massage their infants and children with confidence. The benefits this provides are as follows:
- Helps relieve colic, gas and constipation, strengthens the immune system, increases healthy bonding, stimulates physiological systems (circulatory, nervous, digestive), increases parents awareness of cues, helps regulate sleep patterns
- Amanda also has experience teaching parents who have children with special needs whether they are premature or have other ailments such as ADD or Autism
Advanced Techniques for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Amanda Smith RMT has taken a course by Cathy Fournier at Sutherland-Chan specifically dealing with pelvic pain everything from sciatica to endometriosis, weakened bladder, extreme menstrual pain, fertility issues and pain due to scaring from C-section or other gynecological surgeries, these are very deep specific techniques that happen to be very effective.
Matrix Repatterning
Matrix Repatterning a gentle, hands-on therapy that corrects imbalance in soft tissue, organs and bones. It is a blend of physical and energy medicine that is able to achieve profound results unattainable by other forms of treatment. Matrix Repatterning is used to alleviate the underlying causes of back, neck, joint and muscle pain, as well as other conditions associated with structural imbalance, such as: snoring & apnea, esophageal reflux (GERD), incontinence, erectile dysfunction, headaches, TMJ syndrome, concussions and countless other limitations. Please book with Pejman for this style of treatment.