Your Path to wellness and Recovery
At The Joint Physiotherapy in St. Albert, our goal is to help you heal, optimize movement, and rejuvenate. Discover how our comprehensive and personalized massage therapy services can help improve your overall well-being.
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is an ancient and holistic healing practice that involves manipulating the body’s soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Dating back thousands of years, massage therapy has been used to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and alleviate pain.
At The Joint Physiotherapy, we combine traditional techniques with modern approaches to deliver customized massage therapy tailored to your specific needs.
How Does Massage Therapy Work?
Massage therapy works by applying various techniques to the soft tissues of the body to improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, and promote overall well-being. Here’s an overview of the key components of massage therapy:
Therapeutic Massage
This targeted manual therapy technique involves the application of precise hands-on methods to assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain conditions.
Deep Tissue Massage
Graston Technique
Instruments are employed in manual therapy to enhance muscle mobilization and facilitate the breakdown of stubborn adhesions and scar tissue.
Cupping
Involves placing specialized cups on the skin to create a vacuum-like effect. This helps to draw blood to the surface of the skin and into the underlying tissues, improving blood flow to injured or tense muscles.
Prenatal Massage
Shockwave Therapy
Non-invasive sound waves are delivered to targeted areas of pain or injury to stimulate healing and tissue regeneration, improve oxygen circulation, and reduce inflammation.
Intra-Oral Massage
Designed to address issues related to the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and the surrounding muscles. Used to treat TMJD, jaw clicking, pain, and teeth grinding.
Swedish Massage
This gentle and relaxing massage technique uses long, gliding strokes, kneading, and circular movements to improve circulation and promote relaxation.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy offers numerous benefits, making it an essential component of overall health and wellness. Here’s why massage therapy is so effective:
Pain Relief
Stress Reduction
Improved Circulation
Enhanced Flexibility and Range of Motion
Faster Recovery
Conditions Treated with Massage Therapy
At The Joint Physiotherapy, our massage therapy services can effectively address a wide range of conditions, including:
Muscle Tension and Pain
Including back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain.
Stress and Anxiety
Massage therapy promotes relaxation and reduces stress levels.
Sports Injuries
Such as strains, sprains, and overuse injuries.
Headaches and Migraines
Alleviating tension headaches and reducing the frequency and intensity of migraines.
Chronic Pain Conditions
Including fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome.
Post-Surgical Recovery
Supporting healing and reducing scar tissue formation.
Pregnancy-Related Discomfort
Relieving back pain, leg cramps, and overall discomfort during pregnancy.
Arthritic Conditions
Helping to reduce pain and improve joint function in conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Why Choose
The Joint for
Massage Therapy?
At The Joint Physiotherapy, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional massage therapy tailored to each individual’s needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals. Here’s what sets us apart:
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- Expertise and Experience: Our therapists bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every massage session.
- Personalized Approach: We develop customized massage therapy plans based on your unique condition and goals.
- Holistic Care: We integrate massage therapy with other physiotherapy services to provide a comprehensive approach to your health and wellness.
- Relaxing Environment: Our clinic offers a tranquil and soothing environment designed to enhance your relaxation and healing experience.
Cancellation Policy for Massage Therapy
To be fair to our therapists and other clients, we have a 24-hour cancellation policy for our appointments.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, or missed appointments, will be charged a $50 fee, regardless of the reason (including illness).
- Patients whobook and cancel within the same 24-hour window are exempt from this rule (e.g., filling a last-minute opening but needing to cancel).
- Repeated late cancellations may result in full payment being required in advance—this is handled on a case-by-case basis.
- All late cancellations and no-shows will be noted in your file.
