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    • Services
    • Therapeutic Massage
    • Pregnancy, Labour and Postpartum Massage
  • Aromatherapy
    • Custom Blends
    • Favourite Blends
    • Essential Kits
    • The Research
  • Contact
    • Meet Brien-Anne
    • COVID-19 Safety Measures
  • Holistic Wellness
    • Types of Meditation
    • Guided Meditations
    • Breathing exercises
    • Common Stretches
  • Shop
    • Essential Stones Jewelry
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About Massage

What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy refers to the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the body that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, vibration, rocking, friction, kneading and compression using primarily hands, forearms or elbows.

​These techniques are used to the benefit of various systems of the body, such as musculoskeletal, circulatory-lymphatic, and nervous systems for example.
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Who can benefit from Massage Therapy?

Everyone can benefit from massage therapy that is aimed toward their specific need, whether they are recovering from an injury, coping with the day to day stresses of life, or looking to feel the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Physical and Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy
  • relaxes the whole body
  • loosens tight muscles
  • relieves tired and aching muscles
  • increases flexibility and range of motion
  • diminishes chronic pain
  • calms the nervous system
  • lowers blood pressure
  • lowers heart rate
  • enhances skin tone
  • assists in recovery from injuries and illness
  • strengthens the immune system
  • reduces tension headaches
  • reduces mental stress
  • improves concentration
  • promotes restful sleep
  • aids in mental relaxation​

What is Massage Therapy, Physical and Mental Benefits information is from http://www.massagetoday.com/aboutmt/

contact

Brien-Anne Couse, RMT CA
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705-768-0107
bac_rmt@gmail.com
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Serving Peterborough, Ontario and surrounding area. By appointment only.