Registered Massage Therapy
Your therapist will talk with you about a treatment plan at your initial appointment and may perform some assessments. Therapists may also use techniques such as cupping, hot stone, essential oils, myoskeletal alignment technique, and more if they find it applicable to the condition they are treating. Prices are the same for pregnancy and postpartum treatments.
30 minute $80.00
45 minute $100.00
60 minute $120.00
75 minute $140.00
90 minute $160.00
All prices include HST
Taktil Relaxation Massage, (Non RMT)
Taktil Massage is a gentle and relaxing massage that promotes a very deep level of relaxation. It is especially designed to activate our body’s parasympathetic nervous system and with that, significantly increased our levels of Oxytocin. Taktil Massage is a very effective way to lower stress hormones such as Cortisol and in turn support our bodies to restore balance. This in turn may lead to many benefits such as; reduced stress, pain relief, improved gastrointestinal function, increased immune system, improved sleep and overall well-being. This technique always follows a specific pattern with slow continuous movements, light pressure and hold.
You will be tucked in under warm blankets, giving a feeling of comfort and safety, in a very caring and respectful environment.
45 minute Taktil Massage $80
60 minute Taktil Massage $100
All Prices include HST
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage is a hydrotherapy application which uses heat to penetrate deep into the muscles. This encourages blood flow and relaxes deep tissue without as much physical pressure. Hot stone also creates a sense of calming in the body. Great for people who don’t tolerate deep pressure or who struggle with anxiety/depression.
Some therapists may use a few hot stones during regular treatments on specific areas. If you would like to include hot stones in your treatment, make sure to let us know ahead of time by including it in your appointment note section when booking your appointment. Currently Alyssa Green offers hot stone massage.
Cupping Therapy
All of our massage therapists are trained in cupping, a technique which uses silicone cups to release scar tissue, fascia, trigger points, and tight muscles. Your therapist may decide to use one cup, a few cups, or none at all depending on what they are treating and how your body responds.
Cupping lifts stuck tissue upwards to release tension. Cups may be left in one spot or moved to massage. Cups can create circular cupping marks in areas that are particularly restricted or tight, so if you would like to avoid this let your therapist know.
Cupping is included in treatments at no extra cost.
Acupuncture/Dry needling
Acupuncture employs the use of inserting fine, sterile needles into a muscle or meridian point. This treatment has been used since ancient times to release tension, increase relaxation, and decrease pain. Deep tissue can be accessed through acupuncture, triggering the body’s natural healing responses to target the area chosen. This is great for chronic pain, scar tissue, or acute injuries/painful areas that cannot tolerate direct pressure.
Currently Alyssa Green offers Acupuncture during treatments, billed under the scope of Massage Therapy.
What is the difference between an Acupuncturist and a Massage Therapist who is trained in Acupuncture?
In Ontario, Acupuncturists and TCMPs are trained in Traditional Chinese medicine and can treat many conditions using acupuncture. These conditions are not limited to musculoskeletal symptoms, and practitioners treat the body as a whole, addressing a wide range of issues through balancing energy meridians, know as ‘Chi’.
Massage Therapists utilize acupuncture to treat conditions relating to the soft tissue of the body, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments, to address pain and dysfunction. While they may still utilize traditional acupuncture points, the goal is based on physical therapy. This is the same way that Physiotherapists and Chiropractors incorporate acupuncture into their practice.