Welcome to the Therapeutic Massage Toronto website. This site offers information about massage therapy services provided at our Professional Massage Clinic in Toronto.
We offer different types of massage including:
- Swedish Massage (deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, prenatal massage, relaxation massage etc.)
- Shiatsu Therapy (Japanese Finger Pressure Massage)
- Reflexology (foot massage/hand massage)
We have some of the top female and male registered massage therapists (RMT), certified shiatsu therapists (CST) and certified reflexologists (CR) in Toronto. Some of our therapists are trained in more than one massage discipline, so combination of different massage techniques are possible within a single session. Read more…
Direct Insurance Billing Available!
Massage therapy, shiatsu, and reflexology, when performed by our registered massage therapists (RMT), are covered by most employee benefits. We may also be able to bill your insurance company directly for your treatments. Read more…
About Massage Therapy
Massage is a therapeutic technique involving touch. In massage, a therapist works with the muscles and other soft tissues of the body in various ways so as to benefit the recipient’s overall wellness and health. Massage releases tension from the muscles, creates a sense of calm, and mitigates stress. Although massage has a particularly positive powerful effect on the circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems, massage helps the entire body. Types of massage abound: techniques run the gamut from feather-light stroking and kneading to more assertive techniques. Read more…
Benefits of Massage Therapy : Massage is beneficial because human physical contact is both physically and emotionally healing. Depending on the massage technique being used, the therapist’s touch can soothe or energize your muscles and soft tissues in order to achieve the desired effect. Read more…
History of Massage: Almost every culture worldwide has practiced massage in some form as a healing technique. The Chinese have used massage (tuina) for therapeutic purposes for 4,000 years, and it is still a significant part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) today. Swedish massage appeared in the U.S. in the mid-19th century. Read more…
How to Find a Massage Therapist: Consumers’ expectations vary when seeking massage treatments. Some people receive massage therapy for medical reasons, such as for rehabilitation after sprains. Some other people receive massage for relaxation or occasional “pampering.” Many others are seeking a combination of the two. It is important to choose the right massage therapist and practice environment for your needs and desires. The massage industry in Canada and the U.S. is mixed, containing both licensed and unlicensed therapists with a wide variety of training backgrounds and qualifications. Read more…
