RMT Massage Ajax: Costs, Insurance Receipts and What to Expect at Your First Appointment

If you are looking for RMT massage Ajax residents can claim through their workplace benefits, the details matter as much as the massage itself. Who treats you, what the session costs, what goes on the receipt and how to book all affect whether your visit is easy to pay for and worth your time.

At Pickering Village Chiropractic & Massage, our registered massage therapists have treated patients in Ajax and Pickering for decades. This guide covers session prices, how insurance reimbursement works, what happens at your appointment and how to book with our RMTs in Ajax.

What Does RMT Stand For, and Why Does It Matter?

RMT stands for Registered Massage Therapist. In Ontario, massage therapy is a regulated health profession, and RMTs must be registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

That registration matters for two reasons:

• Training and standards: Registered therapists complete formal massage therapy education and follow the College's standards of practice.

• Insurance claims: Extended health plans usually reimburse massage only when it is provided by a registered therapist. Our RMTs include their registration number on every receipt.

How Much Does RMT Massage Cost in Ajax?

Here are our current massage therapy rates. All prices include HST.

You can also see all clinic prices on our fee schedule. We ask for 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

Which Session Length Should You Book?

• 30 minutes: One focused area, such as the neck and shoulders

• 45 to 60 minutes: Two or three areas, or a first visit where your therapist also needs time to assess

• 90 to 120 minutes: Full-body treatment or several problem areas in one visit

If you are not sure, a 60-minute session gives your therapist time to ask questions and treat the main areas of concern. Check your benefits first, because some plans set a maximum amount per visit or per year.

Is RMT Massage Covered by Insurance?

Massage therapy is not covered by OHIP. However, many extended health plans reimburse part or all of the cost of RMT massage.

Before you book, check these points with your insurer or your plan booklet:

1. How much your plan covers per visit and per year

2. Whether you need a doctor's referral to be reimbursed

3. Whether there is a limit on the number of visits

4. How to submit your receipt for reimbursement

A doctor's referral is not needed to see an RMT. You only need one if your insurance plan requires it for reimbursement, and many insurers do. If your plan asks for one, get it before your first visit so your receipts can be claimed.

Meet Our Registered Massage Therapists

Both of our RMTs trained at the University of Toronto and at Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy.

Jessica Raedisch, RMT

Jessica completed her massage therapy diploma at Sutherland-Chan in 1992. Her treatments draw on Swedish massage techniques, including deep tissue and trigger point therapy, as well as fascia and cranial sacral techniques and hydrotherapy.

Rolf Castanheiro, RMT

Rolf graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in 1994. He focuses on sports injuries, repetitive strains, headaches, compression syndromes and pre- and post-pregnancy treatment.

You can learn more about both therapists on our team page.

What Can RMT Massage Help With?

Our massage therapists regularly treat:

• Sports injuries

• Repetitive stress injuries

• Headaches and migraines

• Stress

• Pre- and post-natal pain, including lower back pain, neck pain and sciatica during pregnancy

What Happens at Your First RMT Appointment?

Your therapist will start by asking about your health history, the reason for your visit and any areas you want to focus on or avoid. From there, they will explain the treatment plan before starting.

A few things people often ask before their first visit:

• Do I have to undress? No. You only undress to the level you are comfortable with, and you stay covered during treatment. You can keep any area clothed.

• Can I ask for more or less pressure? Yes. Tell your therapist at any point during the session.

• Can I get a massage while pregnant? Yes. Our RMTs provide pregnancy massage.

• What goes on my receipt? Your receipt includes your therapist's name and registration number so you can submit it to your insurer.

Evening and Weekend RMT Appointments in Ajax

Between our two therapists, massage appointments are available six days a week, including early mornings, evenings until 10 pm on some weekdays and Saturday mornings. See our clinic hours for each therapist's schedule.

Combine Massage With Chiropractic Care

Pickering Village Chiropractic & Massage also offers chiropractic care and custom orthotics under one roof. If you are dealing with back, neck or joint pain, you can ask about pairing massage with chiropractic treatment.

Book RMT Massage in Ajax

Pickering Village Chiropractic & Massage has served patients in Ajax and Pickering since 1986. We are located at 8 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, ON L1T 2Z7.

Book your massage online or call 905-427-3202 to find a time with Jessica or Rolf.