Your Massage Therapy Questions Answered

There are significant benefits to be achieved through the use of regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:

• Reducing or  eliminating pain

• Improving joint mobility

• Improving circulation

• Reducing depression  and anxiety

• Reducing muscular tension

• Improving lymphatic drainage

Massage therapy can be used as a treatment for both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a wide variety of patients in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability. The following is a list of conditions for which massage therapy can prove beneficial:

• Anxiety and Depression

• Arthritis

• Asthma and Emphysema

• Cancer

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Dislocations

• Edema

• Fibromyalgia

• Headaches

• Inflammatory Conditions

• Insomnia

• Lymphoedema

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Muscle Tension and Spasm

• Parkinson’s Disease

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Massage Therapy – Frequently Asked Questions

Is massage therapy covered by OHIP?

No, but if you have extended health care coverage, you may be reimbursed.

Are both Ajax massage therapists registered?

Yes, both Rolf Castanheiro and Jessica Raedisch are registered massage therapists. They each have a registration number which they include on every receipt.

Do I have to be experiencing some form of pain or discomfort to have a massage?

Not at all. Many people use massage therapy to help them relax and relieve stress.

Do I have to get undressed?

Yes, but it isn’t necessary for you to remove all of your clothes. You will be covered by a sheet and a blanket and may keep areas that are not being worked on clothed.

Do I need to be referred by my doctor to receive a massage our your Pickering clinic?

No. You only need a doctor’s referral if you are planning on submitting your massage receipt to an insurance company for reimbursement. Many insurance companies require a note from your physician explaining why massage has been recommended.

Am I still able to have a massage if I’m pregnant?

Absolutely. Often, women suffer from lower back pain, neck pain or sciatica when pregnant. Massage can help relax the muscles that support your spine and help you stay relaxed as your body—and your baby—grows!