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There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist. Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being as well as your quality of life.
Massage therapy benefits people of all ages. While you can use it to treat an illness or injury, you can also consider it an important part of your health maintenance plan, because of its ability to reduce and eliminate pain, improve joint mobility, improve circulation, improve immune system functioning, increase lymphatic drainage, reduce depression and anxiety, reduce muscle tension, and increase body awareness.
Massage therapy can be used in the treatment of both acute and chronic stages of conditions, including:
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- Anxiety and depression
- Asthma and Emphysema
- Back, leg, and neck pain
- Cancer
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain)
- Chronic Fatigue syndrome
- Dislocations
- Fibromyalgia
- Fractures and edema
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Headaches
- Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis
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- Insomnia
- Kyphosis and Scoliosis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Muscle tension and spasm
- Palliative care
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Pregnancy and labour support
- Sports injuries
- Strains and sprains
- Stress and stress-related conditions
- Stroke
- Tendonitis
- Whiplash
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Balanced Healthcare has two superb Registered Massage Therapists: Heather Urquhart and Krystina Lau. Learn more about them by clicking on their names.
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