- Relaxation massage to calm the nervous system.
- Injury recovery massage for post-surgical rehabilitation.
- Manual lymph drainage for post-mastectomy care.
- TMJD assessment and treatment for jaw dysfunction.
- Cupping therapy to relieve muscle tension and pain.
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Ohana Wellness Clinic
2315A Bloor St West, Toronto, ON, M6S 1P1
Entering her 14th year as an RMT in Toronto, Melissa continues to love her career in massage therapy. Melissa is an adaptive therapist offering specific treatments according to her patients needs. From relaxation massage to injury recovery, Melissa's style of treatment aims to resolve aches and pains while also calming the nervous system. Melissa has experience in massage for post - mastectomy and top surgery patients, manual lymph drainage, post-concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI), patients with neurological disorders (including post stroke), and connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Melissa also holds certification in the following modalities: - TMJD assessment and treatment - Hot oil scalp massage - Cupping Melissa enjoys learning and hopes to achieve certification in medical acupuncture and facial and body gua sha in the future. Prior to becoming an RMT Melissa worked in the environmental consulting industry and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from York University and Diploma in Ecosystem Management from Fleming College. Her love of nature includes her interest in birding, hiking and travelling. She'll often head up north to visit her family and spend time at the family cottage in Haliburton. In her spare time Melissa loves spending time learning new languages, reading, going to new restaurants and spending time with her husband and four parrots.
TMJ Dysfunction is a complex condition affecting the jaw joints and surrounding tissues. Symptoms include persistent pain and tension, headaches and migraines, difficulty with mouth opening, and/or ear symptoms. Pain can arise from ongoing stress, teeth grinding (bruxism), malocclusion, changes in bite, and trauma. Our RMT's associated with this treatment have post-graduate training specific to TMJ Dysfunction. Appointments include assessment, extra-oral and intra-oral techniques. Please note RMT fees include HST, and our practitioners do not accept tips.