- Contemporary medical acupuncture and dry needling for pain relief.
- Deep tissue and sports massage for muscle recovery.
- Fascial release and myofascial techniques for structural balance.
- Trigger point therapy and muscle energy techniques for tension.
- Cupping (dynamic and static) and joint mobilizations for mobility.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Royal York Massage Therapy & Osteopathy
4887 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M9A 1B2
**Advanced Specialties:** Contemporary Medical Acupuncture [Learn More About Medical Acupuncture](https://rymt.ca/service/contemporary-medical-acupuncture/) **SKILLS:** Muscle energy techniques, Positional Release, Fascial release for structural balance, Acute and chronic pain management, Postural alignment, Cupping Therapy, Dry Needling, Electro acupuncture, Pre and post-natal massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy **Range of Pressure:** Light - Medium - Deep. Igal is a graduate of Sutherland Chan School of Massage Therapy and Mcmaster’s University Contemporary medical acupuncture program. He is constantly improving his orthopaedic skills, his knowledge of neuro functional-anatomy and learning new modalities through continuous education. As a registered Massage Therapist he brings a passionate interest in the application of soft tissue therapy for recovery after injury, restoration of health and injury prevention. As a Massage therapist with a clinical mindset he applies a focused and goal-oriented approach to determine the best techniques for maximizing your recovery. His treatments are targeted, structured and tailor suited for your condition, needs and your physiology. He treats a wide variety of Musculoskeletal conditions such as: Golfers & Tennis elbow, postural deviations, scoliosis, Nerve compressions/Nerve Pain, Different types of arthritis, chronic and acute back/Neck/Shoulders/Lower & upper Limb pain, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, headaches, postural alignment. My philosophy is” Match the technique to the pathology or the condition”, and I use a variety of modalities such as: Muscle Energy Techniques, Positional release, Fascial manipulations, massage techniques, Joint & Joint capsule mobilizations, cupping/ both dynamic & static, pressure/trigger points therapy, scraping tools, also a few different types of acupuncture techniques like: Peripheral Nerve stimulation, dry needling, Functional Fascial Therapeutics & the balancing method. I always strive to grow as a therapist, so I can help to relieve your pain and return you to the things you love to do. The mind and body connection is integral in my approach, and I try to inspire and empower my patients and clients to restore that relationship between the self and the body, for happier and healthier living. _**I believe that we are all unique, we have different bodies, different bony structures, different nervous systems & tissue sensitivities; therefore my approach to treatment is individualistic, keeping all those elements in mind._**
Massage
All modalities included. A comprehensive session allowing deeper assessment and more extensive treatment. This length supports complex or chronic conditions, full-region work, and long-term rehabilitation goals. Pressure ranges from light to deep and is always adapted to your tissue response and nervous system. Best for: Chronic pain, postural dysfunction, multi-area concerns, injury recovery.
Acupuncture
Experience the powerful combination of therapeutic massage and contemporary medical acupuncture — two evidence-informed treatments working together to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and restore balance to the body. Massage targets soft tissue to improve circulation and release tension, while medical acupuncture uses precise needling techniques to address nerve pathways, trigger points, and musculoskeletal dysfunction. Unlike Traditional Chinese Medicine, CMA is grounded in contemporary biomedical science and is billed under Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) services.