The Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy treatments provided by a Registered Massage Therapist can offer significant benefits for a variety of conditions and for diverse patient populations. Whether you need to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension, or attain relief from chronic pain, massage therapy can enhance your overall well-being.

Massage therapy can help alleviate musculoskeletal disorders associated with everyday stress, muscular overuse, physical manifestation of mental distress, and many persistent pain syndromes including:

Headaches & Migraines
Chronic Neck & Back Pain
Motor-Coordination Impairments
Central Nervous Disorders

Fibromyalgia
Connective Tissue Disorders
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Orthopedic Issues
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Scoliosis
Sports Injuries

Post-Surgical Dysfunctions
Chronic Pain
Chronic Fatige
Repetitive Sprain/Stress Injuries

Massage therapy can treat both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs work with a wide variety of patients in the treatment of illness, injury, rehabilitation, and disability. Massage therapy can also be used as part of a preventative healthcare program. This includes sports training, injury prevention, ongoing stress management, and more!

Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:

Reducing or Eliminating Pain

Improving Joint Mobility

Improving Lymphatic Drainage

Reducing Muscular Tension

Improving Quality of Life & Day-to-Day Living

Your RMT...

The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario ensures regulation of the profession of Massage Therapy within the province. Learn more about their role in maintaining and standardizing the quality of RMTs who care for your health.

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Massage therapy is a comprehensive intervention that involves manipulating the soft tissues and joints of the body using a range of techniques. The goal of massage therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment physical function or relieve pain, as defined by the Massage Therapy Act of 1991. This clinically-oriented health option has proven to be effective in relieving a variety of discomforts caused by stress, muscular overuse, and various chronic pain systems.

Massage therapy is a therapeutic process that involves a partnership between the client and therapist working towards common and realistic goals. While many individuals may offer "massage," it is important to seek out a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) for proper massage therapy. An RMT is an individual who has completed a diploma program at a recognized school of massage therapy and passed a registration examination offered by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. When looking for a qualified practitioner, look for someone who uses the title of Massage Therapist (MT) or Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and ensure that they are a member in good standing with the CMTO.