The Lab Victoria

This appointment length includes a consultation and treatment ** this appointment is eligible for direct billing

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) Gentle. Calming. Deeply Restorative. Craniosacral Therapy is a very light-touch treatment that helps your body shift out of stress and into a state of deep relaxation. Instead of working deeply into muscles, this session focuses on calming your nervous system - the part of you that controls stress, sleep, and healing. Using soft, still hand placements around the head, spine, and hips, the body is supported in releasing tension at its own pace. There is no force or pressure - just quiet support. What Makes It Different from Massage therapy: -Very gentle, light touch -No deep pressure or intense manipulation -Moves at a pace that feels safe and comfortable -Helps your body unwind naturally -Encourages deep rest and reset This Treatment May Help With: -Stress and anxiety -Feeling overwhelmed or “wired” -Recovery from concussion -Jaw tension (TMJ) -Headaches and migraines -Chronic fatigue -If you are highly sensitive to touch or stimulation What It Feels like during treatment: -Quiet. Slow. Meditative. -Many people leave feeling lighter, clearer, emotionally settled, and deeply relaxed. Some notice better sleep, less tension, and an overall sense of calm in the days following treatment.

Abhyanga is a full body Ayurvedic massage that uses warm oil to promote a deep sense of relaxation and rejuvenation. Abhyanga has the meaning of “moving or movement of hands on limbs with oil”. We anoint the body with oil. This massage is done with a rhythmic motion to help stimulate the tissues, the lymphatic, circulatory and endocrine systems. It is a rejuvenating and nourishing full body massage done with warm oil to help firm up the tissues, softer skin and over all, contributes to graceful ageing. Abhyanga massage is a gift to yourself as a ritual of self love and care. It has been known to ease our bodies of tension and pain, our minds left calm by the repetitive soothing and therapeutic touch over the whole body, with added benefits of better sleep, stress reduction and improved circulation. Warm cold pressed, raw sesame oil is used in this massage. Heated to a warm temperature - between 38 to 40 degrees. (There is the option to adjust the type of oil if there a sesame allergy) *Please note that this particular service is not eligible for direct billing

Starting at 36 -37 weeks, weekly acupuncture treatments are given to optimize the body and mind for birth.

I offer Massage Therapy with an osteopathic approach to help restore balance and alleviate pain. This hands-on treatment method focuses on the body's interconnected systems, emphasizing the musculoskeletal, nervous, and circulatory systems. Using techniques such as joint mobilization, myofascial release, and soft tissue techniques, I aim to improve movement, reduce tension, and support your body's natural healing processes. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or simply seeking relaxation, my osteopathic-inspired Massage Therapy can help promote overall wellness and restore your body's optimal function. Basically *I assess how your entire body is compensating and treat the underlying pattern - not just where it hurts by supporting your nervous system and structural alignment so your body can heal more efficiently.* Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) appointments are considered health care, and can be covered by extended benefits. Our practitioner is committed to restoring and maintaining optimal health for their patients. Practitioners are educated to assess and treat using techniques such as manual therapy, joint mobilization, rehabilitative exercise, patient education, and of course provide a relaxing stress reducing environment and overall experience.