Massage Therapy Ottawa, Nepean & Barrhaven

Deep tissue massage involves slow, firm pressure strokes that allows your therapist to reach deeper into your body’s muscle and fascia (connective tissue surrounding the muscles). It’s commonly used to treat chronic pain and alleviate contracted areas such as a stiff, sore neck, upper or lower back pain, and other tight, sore muscles. It’s also used to break up scar tissue and release muscle knots that can cause pain and inflammation, limit your range of motion and disrupt circulation.

Myofascial tissue is the tough membrane that wraps, connects and supports your muscles. It can become tight, sensitive and painful, just like your muscles. Myofascial release therapy helps release tension, break up knots and scar tissue, and provide relief. Your therapist will feel for stiff or tightened areas and use a mix of slow, steady pressure and prolonged stretching to gently work the tense areas. This will soften, stretch and loosen the fascia, releasing the pressure and tightness so it — and you — can move more freely.

Relaxation massage is one of the most sought-after types of massages available. It’s intended for relaxation and stress relief, not necessarily to treat specific injuries. The focus is to loosen the superficial muscles of your body, not to correct any issues or break up knots or scar tissue. We use a smoother, flowing, light to medium touch to relax your body. The main difference separating relaxation massage from deep tissue is the pressure used by your therapist.

Carrying a baby can put a lot of added stress on your back, shoulders, neck, and abdominal muscles. Our therapists are extensively trained in prenatal massage, modifying their technique to accommodate the pregnant body while helping promote muscle relaxation, ease sore spots, reduce back pain, improve circulation and mobility, reduce anxiety, and help relax ligaments.

Depending on your stage of pregnancy, don’t be afraid to ask our therapists for the special prenatal table bolster which allows you to remain face down during treatment. This bolster contours the belly using memory foam, giving you support to comfortably enjoy a relaxing massage.

Enjoy a relaxing, refreshing scalp and facial massage while breathing in the relaxing aromas of essential oils and feeling the soothing warmth of hot towels. A relaxation massage will provide you with ultimate relief and tranquility as the stress melts from your body. You can choose massage gel infused with a mix of shea butter, jojoba, avocado and peach oil, or a face lotion with active botanicals of white lily, rosehips, english cucumber, aloe vera and papaya for your face and scalp. It helps lubricate and hydrate, leaving you not only relaxed, but also giving you healthy, nourished skin.