Heart Lake Massage Therapy Clinic
1-B Conestoga Drive, Suite 301
Brampton, ON
L6Z 4N5
Tel: 905-840-2085
Fax: 905-840-0299

What Is Massage Therapy

What is Massage Therapy?

“Massage Therapy is the assessment and manipulation of soft tissues and joints of the body to effect a therapeutic response in the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction”.   –OMTA

A variety of techniques are used with the intent of reducing the pain and discomfort of injuries or chronic conditions, improving tissue health and function, as well as reducing and preventing stress and tension.

Who can benefit from Massage Therapy?

Massage Therapy can benefit people of all ages, and can be an integral part of treatment for almost any condition.  Some examples of conditions that Massage Therapy can help with are:

  • Back pain
  • Tension and migraine headaches
  • Overuse injuries and syndromes (i.e. repetitive strain and tendinitis)
  • Pregnancy
  • Insomnia
  • Stress-related disorders
  • Sports injuries
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia
  • General relaxation and well-being