Is the repetitive sport you’re playing or the job you’re performing causing you to experience sore muscles? There is a good chance you may benefit from massage therapy in Downtown (Queen St West), Leslieville (Queen St East) or Kingsway (Etobicoke)!
Therapeutic massage is a commonly used treatment that helps in loosening up any tight areas in your joints and tissues, and making recovery quicker and easier – so you can get back on track to accomplishing your end goal, whether it be to improve your sports performance, or increase your productivity at work.
What types of therapeutic massage are there?
There are many different types of massages (including, but not limited to):
- Deep Tissue Massage: This type of massage loosens up your muscles and their connective tissues.
- Swedish Massage: This type of massage relaxes any stiff or tense muscles you may have, allowing for increased blood flow and fluid drainage from swollen areas.
- Myofascial Release: This type of massage creates room for tissues that may be trapped by distortions or fascial adhesions, freeing them from constriction.
- Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST): a pain free assisted stretch system used to assess and improve restrictions in the body, from a global perspective. Focusing on fascial lines that wrap around each muscle, ligament, nerve, and organ, which
- Craniosacral Therapy: A gentle, hands-on technique that works with your nervous system by releasing deep, stored tension in the fascia and central nervous system, this therapy helps reset your baseline.
- Sports Massage: a form of massage using deep tissue techniques, along with stretching, strengthening and mobilization techniques, with the aim to either prevent, or assist in recovery of a sports related injury.
- Manual Lymph Drainage: a slow and gentle manual technique that is used to drain excess fluid from the body and improve the overall functioning of the lymphatic and immune systems. The gentle pressure is combined with rhythmic circular motions to reduce swelling and encourage the body’s natural healing process.
Katie White
Hi, I’m Katie! RMT and Co-Founder of For Health’s Sake! I grew up in a small beach town in Southern Ontario before moving to Toronto to start school and later my career. I always knew from a young age that I wanted to help people and work in health &…
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Katherine Poulis
After Graduating from the Massage Therapy Program at Sutherland Chan School and Teaching Clinic in 2001, I began my journey as a Registered Massage Therapist. With over 20 years of experience and thousands of treatment hours, I pride myself in maintaining an approach to treating the body as a whole.With…
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Maggie Keats
I have always been fascinated by the human body and how we function. Coupling that with a desire to help others is what made massage therapy a natural career choice for me. I graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Centennial College in 2000. After all these years of practice,…
RMT - Downtown
Kyla Onsy
Growing up in competitive dance, I had my fair share of injuries, and spent countless hours in clinics – which led me to my first job as a physio assistant 20 years ago. It was an easy choice to complete my Kinesiology degree through McMaster, and immediately continued my studies…
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Chloë Tudor
I was born and raised in the beautiful coastal town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia where a sense of community is very strong. I have a thorough understanding of how the body works and an ability to problem solve through injury review and pain pattern analysis. Listening and empathizing with my…
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Lex Posie
I am extremely interested in all things under the health and wellness umbrella. I love sharing what I know as well as learning new things from others. Using an outcome-based massage approach, I target specific areas of concern and treat clients as individuals. I understand people seek massage for a…
RMT - Downtown, Corporate Health
Leigh Elmes
Born in Toronto and raised in the Caribbean, my diverse professional journey began as a sailor and caterer chef. In my early twenties, I transitioned to becoming a yoga instructor, where I developed a passion for healthy food preparation and holistic wellness. My experiences spanned from working in the Caribbean…
RMT - Downtown, Leslieville
Renata Rychlewski
My mission is to work with you, to help you feel better by achieving a feeling of calm, comfort, and ease in your body in a peaceful, relaxed environment. I specialize in scars and lymphatics, and work with individuals of all ages with varying conditions. I believe that everything in…
RMT - Kingsway
Klayton Deisman-Wilson
Hi, I’m Klayton! I was born in Calgary and have been happy to call Toronto home for over 20 years. Working as a Massage Therapist has allowed me to incorporate my lifelong passion for being physically active into a profession where I can effectively help others navigate life with less…
RMT - Kingsway
Elizabeth (Liz) Ortolan
I am so grateful to be a part of the multi-disciplinary team here at For Health’s Sake Kingsway! I have been living in this area for about eight years. I love my neighbours here, the river and the trails, and the wildlife along the Humber River. At the heart of…
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Gabriela Ratomskaja
Hi, I’m Gabriela! I grew up in a small neighbourhood in Lithuania, where my days were filled with street basketball, hip-hop dance, music and art school. Born into a multicultural family, I grew up speaking Lithuanian, Russian, and Polish, and later learned English — something that gave me a love…
RMT - Downtown
Julianna Clarke
My passion for helping others led me to a career as a Registered Massage Therapist. I graduated from Bryan College in Toronto, where I was trained in Swedish massage as well as a variety of techniques, including trigger point therapy, joint play, and manual lymphatic drainage. Whether you’re looking for…
RMT - Leslieville
Nao Okabe
Hi, I’m Nao! I’m originally from Japan and have always loved supporting others in meaningful ways. Even small acts of helping make me happy. Before becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, I worked as a massage practitioner for over 10 years in Japan, Canada, and Egypt, gaining experience in spas, wellness…
RMT - Leslieville
Yuliya Yatskiv
I’m a Registered Massage Therapist with a strong background in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. I’ve worked in a variety of rehabilitation settings with diverse populations, and I’m passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and live with less pain. I graduated from the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, where…
RMT - Kingsway