Registered Massage Therapy
At TEAL in Ottawa, a variety of registered massage therapies are performed by a registered massage therapist (RMT) who holds a license issued by the CMTO and registered with RMTAO. A registered massage therapist in Ottawa completes 2200 hours of massage therapy training program from College of Massage Therapist of Ontario (CMTO).
Treatment Massage
(Swedish)
30min - $75 | 45min - $95 | 60 min - $115
75 min: $140| 90 min: $170 |120 min - $210
Treatment (Swedish) massage is the most known type of massage. The main focus of this massage is to relax the entire body by using long and moderate pressure movements. It is proven to increase circulation and flexibility, decrease toxins in the blood and muscles, improve the immune system functions and decrease body stress. In general, the aim of the Swedish massage offered in Ottawa is to treat the full body although it can be tailored to address your body issues.
Lymphatic Massage
30min - $75 | 45min - $95 | 60 min - $115
75 min: $140| 90 min: $170 |120 min - $210
Lymphatic massage focuses on helping the lymphatic system to drain excess fluid in the body. It helps to stimulate the circulation of the blood and lymph which boosts your immune system and your body to rid itself of toxins. If the body is unable to drain properly (especially among people with lymphedema or whose lymph nodes were removed), you could feel sluggish, bloated, and tired. Lymphatic massage uses very light pressure technique to address the lymph vessels, and can be combined with other general massage techniques especially when working with a registered massage therapist in Ottawa.
Sports Massage
30min - $75 | 45min - $95 | 60 min - $115
75 min: $140| 90 min: $170 |120 min - $210
Sports massage can be performed pre-exercise or post-exercise but both use very different approaches. Before physical activity, the sport massage technique is fast and simulating in order to increase blood flow, warm up, and prepare for the exercise ahead as well as prevent injuries. Post activity sport massage is slower, aimed at helping to cool down the muscles and avoiding lactic acid build up which causes muscle tension, soreness, and spasm. Post activity sport massage in Ottawa can also help to alive from a sport injury, or prevent one from occurring.
Pregnancy Massage
30min - $75 | 45min - $95 | 60 min - $115
75 min: $140| 90 min: $170 |120 min - $210
Pregnancy massage is a nurturing registered massage therapy treatment for expected mothers. Pregnancy massage is comforting and gentle to alleviate pregnancy aches and pains, such as; back pain, headaches, breast soreness, morning sickness and swelling. Pressure is light to moderate especially on feet/legs and lower back. But, it is still effective in relieving pain and tension.
Deep Tissue Massage
30min - $75 | 45min - $95 | 60 min - $115
75 min: $140| 90 min: $170 |120 min - $210
Stress, overuse, injury, and toxins are just a few reasons why muscles become tight, sore, and knotted. A deep tissue massage is a way to directly address problem areas and provide you with the relief you need. As you will learn during your session at our Ottawa clinic, deep tissue massage does not need to be done always with deep pressure. In deep tissue massage treatment, the registered massage therapist will use their knowledge of anatomy of the body to treat the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues. The deep tissue massage can consist of hands on manipulation of the body, stretching, as well as heat and cold therapy. Deep tissue massage increases the circulation and overall relaxation of your body, allowing it to help heal your problem areas and decrease your pain.
About Extended Health Insurance coverage
There are many insurances companies in Ottawa that cover, massage under their extended health insurance plan. Subsequently, there are those companies that do not include massage as part of their health insurance. In order for the massage to be covered, it has to be performed by a Registered Massage Therapist in Ottawa . Be sure to check whether or not this services is offered by your insurance provider. If this service is covered by your insurance provider, TEAL will avail a receipt to you for claim purposes. This receipt is meant to enable our clients to get reimbursement from their insurance providers. The reimbursement can be done in full or in part depending on your arrangement with the insurance company.
TEAL also provides direct billing of your insurance claim to your insurance provider. Check out with our manager at our registered massage therapy in Ottawa offices for more details.
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