Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy®
Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy® is a technique designed for increasing circulation to trouble areas, beginning at the base of the spine and translating upward. Through the speed of strokes, SDTT® allows the nervous system to change its holding patterns that have been learned due to stress, posture and injury.
Best suited for: any acute or chronic condition that requires deep tissue work.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy focuses on first identifying your trigger points (irritable nodules found in taut bands of muscle fibers), and secondly resolving them and releasing the affected structures (usually muscles) along their natural range of motion and length.
Best suited for: headache & jaw pain sufferers; recent sprains and strains.
Muscle Energy Technique
Muscle Energy Technique is a gentle technique used to isolate the small structural and supportive muscles of your spine and limbs – all while you are actively contracting. MET is great for alignment issues and chronic joint stiffness.
Best suited for: treatment and maintenance of scoliosis and joint stiffness.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a type of soft-tissue therapy that provides a slow stretching of stuck connective tissue. This technique allows for an increase of mobility to affected joints and a temporary increase of blood-flow to the muscles.
Best suited for: treatment of knee conditions (including Iliotibial Band Syndrome/ITBS), postural problems, scar tissue or contusions.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a general term, but can be divided into pre-event and post-event massage. Depending on your sport and any prior injuries or conditions, Massage Therapy may be useful to elongate short and fatigued muscles or focused on preparing your joint proprioceptors prior to an event.
Best suited for: elite athletes and weekend warriors.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage is based on what you need as a new mom, and can be helpful for the entire gestation period. You are changing daily, and your massage sessions are catered to the ongoing challenges that your body may be facing.
Best suited for: new and veteran Moms.
Therapeutic Exercise
Therapeutic Exercise is a style of therapy that focuses on stretching and strengthening problem areas. Therapeutic Exercise is designed to allow you to perform exercises at home, and includes a variety of programs, including: balance and postural awareness, mobility, and flexibility.
Best suited for: anyone proactively working on their health.
Registered Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient medical model of Traditional Chinese Medicine that is based on the premise that the body is an interrelated system of energetic pathways. These pathways – sometimes called ‘meridians’ – flow throughout the entire body, all connected to each other.
Best suited for: those looking to promote their physical and emotional well-being.
Manual Osteopathy
Manual Osteopathy works on the deeper internal systems and structures that allow us to move, breathe, and beat to the rhythm of life. Everyone from 0-120 years of age can benefit from the gentle techniques offered with Manual Osteopathy!
Best suited for: help with back, neck or shoulder pain, or if you’re feeling “stuck” somewhere
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine promotes the body’s self-healing abilities through clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, Chinese medicine (acupuncture, food therapy, herbs), lifestyle counselling, and much more.
Best suited for: anyone who wants to achieve their best health possible for years to come
“I never question the quality of care I receive at Knead. I know that even if it is my first appointment with a RMT, I will have a great treatment.”
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