Massage Therapy
A massage therapist is a primary heath practitioner under the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Massage Therapy Act who has completed competency-based education at educational institutions recognized by the Government of Ontario. The course of study includes anatomy, physiology, pathology, physical assessment, neurology, treatments, ethics and other subjects plus the completion of a minimum of 150 clinical hours. Registration is maintained through participating in continuing education and a Quality Assurance Program that assists them in the maintenance of high professional standards and quality care of their clients.
Only members of the College are permitted to use the title, Massage Therapist or Registered Massage Therapist or the designation of RMT or MT. All members of the Ontario Massage Therapist Association must be registered with the College and are therefore licensed massage therapy practitioners.
Massage therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body. The purpose of massage therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain. It is a clinically-oriented health option that achieves undeniable results in the relief of an array of discomforts stemming from stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes.
Why Choose Us for Massage Therapy?
- Covered by most extended health care plans, WSIB (if injured at work), or by your motor vehicle insurance company (if injured in a motor vehicle accident)
- Advanced Qualifications: in the treatment of neck and back pain and all other joint problems
- Registered: with The Health Professions Council and all major health insurance companies
- Friendly: we offer a warm welcome in comfortable, relaxed surroundings
- Continuity of care: you will see the same massage therapist every visit
- Flexible Appointments: available day and evenings to suit you
- Same Day Appointments: available most days. No need to wait when it hurts!
- Convenient Location: Across from LHSC - Victoria Campus
- Free Advice: always available by phone
What to Expect From Massage Therapy at Family Physiotherapy
Your massage therapy visit begins with a comprehensive assessment to determine a treatment plan which includes short term and long term goals, prognosis for recovery, and type of treatment intervention.
Treatment sessions with a massage therapist may include manual therapy, remedial exercise, hydrotherapy, Thermal treatment (ice, heat), trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, education and homecare prescription.
Massage therapy is very much a hands on therapy option technique that involves joint range of motion, joint mobilization, and soft tissue massage, frictioning, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, lymph drainage or soft tissue release. Our massage therapists are focused on the clinical side of their profession and strive for the most comprehensive therapeutic application to aid in recovery.
Our Massage Therapy Extended Health Care Rates (As of October 2009)
- Initial Massage Therapy Assessment and treatment (1 hour)- $70.00 + HST
- 30 minute Treatment - $45.00 + HST
- 45 minute Treatment - $60.00 + HST
- 60 minute Treatment - $70.00 + HST
- 90 minute Treatment - $100.00 + HST
All above rates do not include GST.