RMT Massage
Registered Massage Therapy
Red Sage Wellness offers Registered Massage therapy at our tranquil clinic in Royston BC. Our Registered Massage Therapy team are highly trained experts in their field.
Holistic Healing Modalities
Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) can be beneficial for many different conditions due to it's effectiveness in reducing stress, increasing blood circulation, alleviating muscle tension, spasms and pain. Our therapists will work together with you to develop the right treatment plan to address your individual concerns.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY
TRIGGER POINT RELEASE
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
SPORTS MASSAGE
Our services are covered by most Extended Health Care plans in BC.
We also offer direct billing to many Extended Health Plans. Find out more here.
Healing with Registered Massage Therapy
Benefits of RMT Treatments
Registered Massage Therapy is well known to be beneficial for a wide range of musculoskeletal and nervous system conditions. It’s main benefits are stress reduction, reducing or eliminating pain, improving joint mobility, and boosting mental health and wellness.
What is Registered Massage Therapy (RMT)?
A Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) are health care professionals dedicated to providing manual therapy and assessment for the treatment and maintenance of soft tissue concerns. RMT’s have completed rigorous post-secondary education in health sciences and are a regulated health profession under BC’s Health Professions Act.
How Does Registered Massage Therapy Work?
Provides relaxation response which reduces the physical effects of stress.
Increases blood and lymph circulation.
Relaxes soft tissues.
Reduces nerve compression.
Registered Massage Therapy can be used for both acute and chronic conditions, treating a wide variety of injuries or chronic pain problems. It can also be used to improve quality of life and reduce pain with more complicated medical conditions.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage uses firm pressure to relax and lengthen muscles and alleviate chronic pain and tension in many areas of the body. Research shows deep tissue massage is effective for:
Aiding recovery after muscle, tendon or ligament injuries.
Improve circulation and reduce fluid buildup.
Treats scar tissue and adhesions
Restores range of motion
At your first visit, you will meet with your RMT to get to know each other and discuss what treatment strategies are right for you to achieve your goals.
What is Herbal Medicine?
Chinese medicine is based on the observation that natural phenomena are mirrored in the human body. There are predictable, observable rules that guide nature and therefore guide the patterns of health and disease. Our practitioners identify the pattern of disharmony and determine a treatment plan to guide you back to balance.
Benefits of Herbal Medicine
Reduces inflammation
Decreases pain
Restores balance
Improves circulation
Myofascial Release
Dry needling and Motor Point stimulation is a technique that inserts dry needles into the muscles to stimulate repair and renewal. Symptoms are relieved by a muscle twitch response in the muscle that is causing you soreness or pain. Pain can be greatly decreased by this method of therapy. This therapy would be very effective for persons that have been in an accident, have tennis elbow, or back pain. If you have disk problems or jaw or mouth problems this type of therapy can be of assistance. An appointment at our office to have this procedure done. No anesthetic or medication is required. This type of therapy is an excellent option for persons who have tried medical or surgery therapy but did not receive the expected results.
Trigger Point Release
What is Manual Therapy?
Manual therapy includes massage, acupressure, cupping, guasha, instrument assisted soft tissue therapy (IASTM), myofascial release, etc. which function to unblock the channels, promote detoxification and alleviate pain.
Benefits of Manual Therapy
Relaxing
Improves mobility
Benefits from this type of therapy are felt very soon after the session
Sports injuries respond very well to this type of therapy which can assist with mobility issues.
Pregnancy Massage
What is Chi Nei Tsang?
Chi Nei Tsang is an abdominal massage which uses soft, gentle and deep touch to help the internal organs work more efficiently and restore balance. The practitioner works in harmony with the breath in order to adjust fascia, open up the spaces and release stagnant, undigested emotions or trauma trapped inside the tissues. Chi Nei Tsang works directly with the internal organs to strengthen, relax, energize and cleanse. Unlike regular massage, the practitioner and patient actively work together throughout the session to guide the breath, open up the spaces and restore healthy circulation. One course of treatment of Chi Nei Tsang consists of five 90 minute sessions, an educational component and home care exercises.
Benefits of Chi Nei Tsang
Restores circulation to intestines and reproductive system.
Relaxes the diaphragm.
Improves menstrual cramps, PMS, and other menstrual symptoms.
Releases knots and tangles of the nervous system.
Strengthens and detoxifies the internal organs.
Releases trapped emotions and traumas to be processed and digested properly.
Sports Massage
What is Therapeutic Exercise?
Provided in the form of Qi Gong, Chen Tai Chi, Yang Tai Chi.
This method of therapy uses exercises and body movements to improve or restore the physical functions of certain parts of the body. The goal of therapeutic exercise is to allow the patient to be able to move freely without any pain symptoms during regular physical activity. Injuries respond very well to this type of treatment. Increased flexibility can also be attained for persons who are having mobility issues, such as seniors.
Are you ready to
Take the lead in your wellness?
You are capable of making positive changes and achieving your goals. We help people with persistent pain, stress and inflammation develop holistic care strategies to improve their quality of life.
Book a Consultation
Free 15 minute consultation to meet the practitioner, answer your questions, and learn more about our approach.
Appointment Information
Your first appointment includes a health assessment, treatment and care strategy to help you meet your wellness goals.