- Manual pressure techniques for soft tissue assessment.
- Non-invasive treatment for pain and physical dysfunction.
- Joint mobilization and body-wide manual pressure.
- Support for injury recovery through hands-on methods.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Mirka Martasek Massage Therapy Professional Corporation
242 Bloor St E, Oshawa, ON, L1H 3M6
Massage
Massage therapy improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to the body tissues. It relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps clear lactic acid and other waste products from the body. Massage therapists use long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements focused on superficial layers of muscle using massage oil or lotion. A typical massage therapy session is between 30-60 minutes. Your massage will begin with a brief consultation and review of symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle.
Reflexology
Reflexology is the application of pressure to areas on the feet (or the hands). Reflexology is generally relaxing and may help alleviate stress. The theory behind reflexology is that the areas of foot correspond to organs and systems of the body. Pressure applied to the foot is believed to bring relaxation and healing to the correspond-ing area of the body. Several studies indicate that reflexology may reduce pain and psychological symptoms, such as stress and anxiety, and enhance relaxation and sleep.
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage massage is a therapeutic massage treatment that uses very light pressure and long, gentle, rhythmic strokes to increase lymphatic flow, with the aim of ridding your body of harmful toxins.