Do you spend hours sitting at a desk at work? Do you feel as though you live in your car? Perhaps you have a physical job with a lot of walking or heavy lifting? Chances are you’re feeling the stress of everyday life on your body. A Swedish massage with a Ste. Anne’s Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) is just what you need to soothe those sore, stiff muscles.
All RMT's in Ontario are trained in Swedish massage, as this is the most common type of massage. Ste. Anne's massages are therapeutic in nature and are performed according to your individual needs. Your RMT will begin by discussing your health history with you in order to customize the treatment to your specific needs. An essential oil of pure plant and flower extracts is then chosen by you to use during the massage. Once you are on the massage table, your therapist will drape the area of your body that is to be treated next, in a professional and discreet manner. Modifications can be made at any time to ensure your comfort throughout the treatment. Your RMT will then massage the areas that you have given consent to treat, with a pressure with which you are comfortable. The Massage Therapist gears the treatment to your preference so your feedback is important. Muscle tension, pain and stress are then reduced by the skilled hands of your therapist.
Swedish Massage Benefits:
Stimulation, blood and lymphatic circulation
Decreased muscle pain and tension
Increased mobility and flexibility of the joints and muscles
Relaxation and stress reduction
An overall feeling of well-being
You should try our Swedish Massage if:
You have poor circulation
You have poor flexibility and mobility
You have muscle/joint pain and tension
You have tension headaches
You need some stress relief
*Please note: This treatment is not ideal for those with un-medicated high blood pressure and/or other specific health issues that may be identified through a health history form. Your health history will be discussed with your RMT prior to your massage to determine the best treatment for you.
What to bring/prepare:
You will want to wear your robe to the treatment
Please remove all jewellery and bring a hair tie for long hair
How much clothing you wear during the treatment will be discussed with your Registered Massage Therapist according to your specific treatment and comfort level
We also offer Prenatal, Deep Tissue and Athlete’s Relief Sports massage which are Swedish massages performed by Registered Massage Therapists. Your RMT will discuss your specific needs at the start of your treatment.
The only treatments that are eligible for a receipt for insurance purposes at Ste. Anne’s Family of Spas are the Swedish Massage, Prenatal Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Athlete’s Relief Sport Massage. The receipt will be issued by the RMT for pick-up upon check-out.
Lisa Ferguson is a Registered Massage; she graduated from The D'Arcy Lane Institute of Massage Therapy in London, Ontario. Lisa has been an employee of Ste. Anne's Spa since 1997. Her other modalities include Thai massage, Lymphatic Drainage and Reflexology.
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