At VOR, we have three Registered Massage Therapist providers with a variety of skills and techniques to help you feel better. Massage Therapy can treat pain and dysfunction, can promote healing, increase relaxation, and help with overall well-being. See our team members Betty, Christine , and Jeremy. Our Registered Massage Therapists are licensed with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and have graduated from accredited colleges. Their services are covered by most insurance providers.
Techniques to improve circulation and reduce swelling, promote relaxation, calm the nervous system, and loosen muscles.
Fascia connects everything in the body. When fascia gets tight it becomes more difficult and painful to move. Massage Therapy can help relieve tension in the fascia. Helps to increase joint movement with less pain so you start to move better.
Trigger points are tight bands in a muscle that can be painful when pressed on and can refer pain to other areas of the body ex. By treating trigger points and releasing the tension in a muscle, pain can be improved. Reflexology uses acupressure points in the hands and feet to help heal other areas of the body, including the organs, by calming the nervous system. Betty is our Massage Therapist who practices reflexology. At the end of your massage, our Massage Therapists can show you proper and safe exercises to promote better movement and function.
Cups are placed on the skin to create suction which moves blood, breaks down scar tissue and softens tight muscles. These can help break down scar tissue and promote healing after injury. Heated smooth stones are placed on the body to massage with the comfort of light pressure. The heat from the stones helps with relaxation which is very helpful if you have a new injury or a very tight muscle. MPS can treat trigger points and acupuncture points without the use of needles!
