bphealth clinic Registered Massage Therapy
Available in Hamilton and downtown Toronto health clinics.
bphealth’s massage therapy program aids in relieving muscle pain and stiffness through the manipulation of your body’s soft tissues. An integral part to your rehabilitation and wellness program our massage therapists work with your bphealth team to provide the necessary therapies to maintain your health and well being.
Registered Massage Therapy FAQ'S
Massage therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body. The purpose of massage therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991). It is a clinically-oriented health option that achieves undeniable results in the relief of an array of discomforts stemming from stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes.
Massage therapy can be used in treating acute and chronic injuries. It is used in in preventing illness and conditions before they progress. Massage therapy can be used in treating acute and chronic injuries and help reduce stress.
| • Anxiety and depression | • Asthma and Emphysema |
| • Back, leg, and neck pain | • Cancer |
| • Chronic Fatigue syndrome | • Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain) |
| • Dislocations | • Fibromyalgia |
| • Fractures and edema | • Gastrointestinal disorders |
| • Headaches | • Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis & bursitis |
| • Insomnia | • Kyphosis and Scoliosis |
| • Multiple sclerosis | • Parkinson’s disease |
| • Muscle tension and spasm | • Palliative care |
| • Post-surgical rehabilitation | • Pregnancy and labour support |
| • Sports injuries | • Strains and sprains |
| • Stroke | • Stress and stress related conditions |
| • Tendinitis | • Whiplash |
Massage therapy treatments act directly on the muscular, nervous, circulatory and lymphatic (immune) systems. Treatments can rehabilitate, develop and maintain physical function and stop minor injuries from becoming chronic ones. Massage therapy can relieve pain and discomfort from sore or strained muscle tissues allowing them to function properly as well as improving posture by relaxing tight muscles.
The movements of massage improves circulation and can hasten the recovery time in some injuries as well as improving the function of the immune system. Finally massage treatments can alleviate stress and create a sense of well-being which improves overall health.
| • Deep tissue massage | • Muscle energy |
| • Strain-counterstrain | • Myofascial release |
| • Joint mobilization | • Lymphatic drainage massage |
| • Soft tissue mobiliztion | • Swedish massage |
| • Trigger point therapy | • Therapeutic massage |
I called ahead to find out about the wait for walk-in visits. Upon arrival (around 1:15pm on a Monday), I waited about 15 minutes, and was then promptly seen by a cheerful and professional physician. The clinic is modern, clean and spacious. I'd definitely recommend this clinic.
Kristin, From Google Maps
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Fees and Rates
RMT is covered by Group Benefit Plans, Motor Vehicle Insurance and WSIB.
Initial assessment: $20.00*
Massage 90 minutes: $135.00*
Massage 60 minutes: $90.00*
Massage 45 minutes: $75.00*
Massage 30 minutes: $55.00*
*Please note we charge HST for these services
*Costs may vary between clinic locations
