Is This Massage Therapy?

DISCLAIMER

In Ontario and other provinces where Massage Therapist is a regulated and protected title, I cannot legally call myself a Massage Therapist because I did not take a Massage Therapy program or pass a Massage Therapy examination.

Myomassology is not automatically covered by benefits providers like massage therapy is.

Treatments may be covered by extended benefits under “alternative” rather than medical. If this is of concern to you, please ask your benefits provider before your appointment.

Myomassology

Myomassology is a holistic branch of massage. It incorporates traditional massage techniques with ancient healing practices to create an individual treatment.

Myomassology teaches the integration of massage, chair massage, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, acupressure, and energy work. Practitioners also have the choice to incorporate several other elective therapies of interest to better support the client's needs.

Myomassology evolved from massage therapy in the early 1970s. Myomassology practitioners believe in the integration of several massage therapy approaches, not just focusing on Swedish massage.

Treatment is a combination of what is assessed and what outcome the client desires. Components of different massage treatments are then applied to best address each particular issue or to achieve the best level of release.

Myomassology is potentially effective in treating acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Myomassology can significantly accelerate the healing process by having a positive effect on the circulatory and lymphatic systems.

Certified Myomassology Practitioners (CMPs) are eligible for membership and insurance with Natural Healthcare Practitioners of Canada (NHPC), a national organisation of holistic health professionals, and are able to practice across Canada without provincial boundaries.

​CMPs are trained in the following massage styles:

  • Relaxation

  • Swedish

  • Deep Tissue

  • Prenatal

  • Lymphatic

  • Foot Reflexology

  • Leg Balancing

​During your initial assessment, we will discuss your individual goals and develop a plan to address target areas. Our intent is to decrease pain and tension and to improve range of motion and flexibility.