Here you will find the questions I find most common about Laser Therapy. (aka Low Level Laser Therapy / Cool Laser Therapy / Photobiomodulation Therapy). Keep reading to learn more about one of my favourite modalities…

• What is Laser Therapy?

Laser Therapy devices are use light waves to eliminate pain, reduce inflammation and accelerate tissue healing to treat a broad range of nerve, muscle and joint conditions.

When laser light interacts with tissue it causes certain photochemical reactions to occur and stimulates natural biological healing processes, thus transforming light energy into chemical energy

• Will it be painful?

Hey, below you will find some questions that I hear quite often about kinesio taping. Take a look if you have any questions or are just curious about the modality…

• What is Kinesio Taping?

Kinesio Tape is a material of 100% cotton with a 100% poly-acrylic adhesive. It’s hypoallergenic (no latex) and water-resistant and breathable. It can be worn even during strenuous exercise. It can provide support and stability, without adversely affecting healthy ranges of motion.

Kinesio Taping is a rehabilitative technique that is designed to assist the body in its own natural healing process. It provides support and stability to muscles, joints and fascia.

• What can it be used for?

Hey, below you will find some questions that I hear quite often about massage therapy. Take a look if you have any questions or are just curious about the modality…

*Please note that these may have Ontario-based specifics (for those of you reading from elsewhere in the world).

• Are all massages just for relaxation?

No. You may request a massage treatment specifically for relaxation, but a large number of RMT treatments are more therapy based. Most massage therapy treatments will have some relaxation components in them, but that doesn’t have to be the main focus. Treatment plans are a combination of what you, the client, want and any suggestions your therapist feels are appropriate in your specific situation.

• Is massage therapy painful?

Hey all! Here I am going to go over some frequently asked questions I get regarding health benefit plans regarding massage therapy… (This is coming from someone working out of Ontario, Canada. So I apologize to anyone who is outside this area, it may not pertain you).

• Is Massage Therapy covered under Extended Health Benefits?

The short answer is, yes! However, most plans require the Massage Therapist to be Registered (which I am, yay!).

• How does payment work?

So I just wanted to a quick write up on various services that I offer:

I am a Registered Massage Therapist currently located in Matheson, Ontario.

Benefits of Massage Therapy can include: