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Treatments

Registered Massage Therapy 
The purpose of massage therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991). Massage Therapy is recognized as one of the oldest methods of healing, with references in medical texts nearly 4,000 years old. It is a widely accepted and effective treatment for reducing stress, decreasing muscle pain and stiffness, and for aiding in rehabilitation and postural realignment.
Massage therapists use a variety of techniques that, along with prescribed client self care, help to facilitate improved health and well being.

PRE-NATAL and PERI-NATAL Massage are an important part of pregnancy self-care.  We do all pre-natal massages on BodyCushion system, although we an do side-line if requested.  All MassageWorks therapists are trained in pre-natal massage.  We also do infant massage.
Why Massage?

  • Reducing or eliminating pain

  • Improving joint mobility

  • Improving circulation

  • Improving immune system functioning

  • Increasing lymphatic drainage

  • Reducing depression and anxiety

  • Reducing tension within muscles

  • Increasing body awareness

Physiotherapy and Pelvic Floor Physio
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Physiotherapy is focused on restoring, maintaining, and maximizing a patient's mobility, function, and overall well-being. It uses a combination of exercise, manual therapy, and other techniques to help individuals recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their physical health.  Physio appointments are available by our registered physiotherapist Priyanka Chandel, PT. 

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Pelvic floor physiotherapy (PFPT) is a specialized branch of physiotherapy involving internal and external assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor muscles. Those muscles are located between the hip bones and the sacrum, and they serve as a bowl to support the pelvic organs including the bladder, colon and uterus

Who needs Pelvic health Physiotherapy treatment?

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You may benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy if you have any type of pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic floor dysfunction can be classified into two problems: your muscles are too tight or they are too weak.

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Priyanka Chandel is a fully qualified Physiotherapist in Ontario and she can treat clients for both Physiotherapy and Pelvic Floor Physio at our Lackner location.


Physiotherapy at the Lackner clinic is done without gym equipment .   Pelvic Floor Therapy often is tailored to your individual needs as a client.  There is an external examination component where the skin, fascia, and muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and inner thighs are assessed.  There is also an internal component to the exam which is done via a digital (finger) vaginal and/or rectal exam.

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*An internal exam s not always necessary, but is encouraged to get a full picture of the issues you may have.  It also adds valuable insight to better enhance your treatment plan and reach the best outcoe possible, in the shortest amount of time.

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Why Pelvic Floor Physio?

  • Incontinence (leakage – urine or fecal)

  • Overactive bladder

  • Pelvic pain due to endometriosis or interstitial cystitis

  • Constipation

  • Pain during or after intercourse

  • Pain in the pelvic area that can affect the low back, buttocks, tailbone, groin, and pubic bone

  • Pelvic organ prolapse

  • Pregnancy – preparation for delivery

  • Post-partum issues including pain, leakage, pelvic pressure, diastasis rectus, scarring from tearing, episiotomy or C-section

Chiropractic Treatments

Doctors of chiropractic, called ‘chiropractors’ are spine, muscle, joint and related nervous system experts. Every chiropractor receives at least seven years of post-secondary academic and clinical education. They are trained in how to evaluate, diagnose, recommend and deliver a treatment plan that manages issues within these systems, according to your preferences. A chiropractor’s education also includes courses in radiology, pain management, prescribed exercise and rehabilitation, among others.

Treatments start with an assessment and evaluation appointment which is longer and more in depth than repeat visits.  Repeat visits are used to treat the conditions discovered at the initial assessment.  If you have a different complaint, you may require a re-assessment appointment before treatment can continue.

Chiropractic appointments are available at the Max Becker location with Dr Mark Tran, DC and at our Lackner appointment with Dr Michael Zimbaro, DC.   Dr Michael Zimbaro also does orthotic assessment and fittings.
Why Chiro?

  • Reducing or eliminating pain

  • Improving joint mobility

  • Improving back and neck pain

  • Pains associated with arthritis

  • Addressing work and sports injuries

  • Helping body alignment

Acupuncture 
MassageWorks! offers certified acupuncture by RMT at both locations. Registered Acupuncture is only available at the Max Becker location.  Acupuncture is the practice of inserting very fine needles into the body to stimulate the meridians in the body's energetic system. Different points along the meridians are stimulated to balance the flow of energy (Qi) in the body promoting health & well-being. Practitioners may also use heat, pressure (Acupressure), friction, suction (see Cupping), or impulses of electromagnetic energy to stimulate these points.
 
We offer acupuncture by RMT (Book a massage with Jacqui at Williamsburg or Michele at Fairway & Lackner! You can add a note that you would like to have acupuncture in your treatment)  We also offer TCM Registered Acupuncture by Yuanhua Liu.  Please be specific as to what type you want to book.
Athletic Therapy 

Athletic Therapy focuses on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, of musculoskeletal injuries/conditions that affect the muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, nerves, and joints of the body.
 
Musculoskeletal injuries can be sustained by individuals of all ages during their activities of daily living, sports, or occupations.  Everyone, not just athletes, at some point throughout their day are active whether it is getting up from their chair, holding a baby, running for the bus, or performing heavy lifting at work. With all these activities there is a chance for injury, especially when performed incorrectly.
Athletic Therapists treat a wide range of patients and activity levels from kids with an ankle sprain sustained during soccer to seniors recovering from hip replacement surgery. Athletic therapy can help you recover from an injury by conducting a thorough assessment of your injury to determine the underlying cause and severity of your symptoms. They will also assess your overall physical health and fitness to determine the best course of treatment.
 
During a treatment session, the Athletic Therapist will use various manual therapy techniques such as massage, soft tissue release, trigger point release, passive range of motion, stretching, traction, and mobilizations. These techniques are used to achieve your goals of improving mobility, reducing or eliminating pain, increase range of motion and flexibility, as well as improving strength and balance. These treatments will help you rehabilitate following injuries, prevent injuries from occurring, and improve your quality of life.

If you are seeking improvement in your athletic performance, or are recovering from an injury caused by work, daily activities, or sports, or you would like to prevent injuries from occurring then Athletic Therapy is for you

For Athletic Therapy, book with Marcy Hadgraft at the Max Becker location.  She is the only certified Athletic Therapist on staff.




 
Why Athletic Therapy?

  • - Reduce or eliminate pain
    - Improve joint mobilization
    - Improved posture/body alignment
    - Improved strength
    - Improved balance
    - Improved quality or life or activity level
    - Improved athletic performance
    - Improved body awareness
    - Injury prevention
    - Muscle relaxation

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