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Massage therapy treatment aims to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical functioning, relieve tension and pain as well as enhance the well being of the client. Your massage therapy treatment will have a therapeutic effect and improve your health by acting directly on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems.

The focus of Carla's massage treatment includes but is not limited to: reducing or eliminating pain, muscle soreness and stiffness, headaches, migraines, sports injuries, arthritis, pregnancy related discomfort, tendonitis injuries, to improve immune system functioning, promote healing after activity (such as exercise), increase overall relaxation and sense of well-being, Neck and Shoulder Tension, Postural Imbalances, low Back Pain, sciatica, scar Tissue Restrictions, TMJ dysfunction.

Carla also offers Psychotherapy Appointments.

Spiritual Psychotherapy takes a holistic approach in recognizing that we are both human and spiritual beings. It addresses not only psychotherapeutic basics such as building self-esteem and a healthy ego, establishing boundaries and getting needs met, but also our need to go beyond ordinary consciousness, helping clients see the spiritual significance behind painful experiences and childhood wounds, working with dreams, synchronicity, symbols and acknowledging the needs of the soul.

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What is Your Body Trying to Tell You?

Article by By Carla Bertolin RMT, Reiki practitioner

Our bodies speak to us in a language of symptoms, take for example a headache after work, it may be your bodies way of saying, hey I'm tired, thirsty or just stressed out. Our body tries to communicate its needs to us, but sometimes we choose not to listen, and other times we just don't know what our body is trying to say.

When you listen long and hard enough to your body, you will begin to differentiate sensations and feelings, and to become aware of your own capacity to react to whatever it needs. Maybe those aching shoulders or chronic headaches are telling you it is time to slow down, or time for some self care like going for a massage.

Here is a quick exercise to help you start the process of getting in tune:

  • Start with just sitting comfortably in your chair, bring your attention to your breathing, don't judge it or make any assumptions, just listen.
  • Now experience how it feels to breathe the air in through your nose, paying attention to the sensation of the air moving past your nostrils and into your throat then down into your lungs. Do this for a few breaths.
  • Now do a scan of your body starting at your feet and moving up to your head, don't forget your arms and hands.
  • If you notice any areas of tension or discomfort stop for a moment and experience the quality of that discomfort, is it sharp, is it dull, is it throbbing?
  • Now ask that body part what it is trying to tell you, just let the words or ideas bubble up in your mind.

Once you feel you have the information you need bring your awareness back to the present. You may not have received any messages from your body and that is ok, Practice makes perfect and the more you can check in with your body and its cues the more you will begin to decipher the subtle, yet important language of your body. Don't forget to follow through with any requests your body has made and your body, health and overall wellbeing will thank you for it!

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Massage Therapist

Carla
Bertolin,

Registered Massage Therapist
Reiki level 2 practitioner
Certified Spiritual Psychotherapist

Carla has been a Massage Therapist since 2002. She has extensive experience treating a diverse variety of clients and conditions. She holds certificates in rotator cuff release & scapular stretch treating overuse injuries specific to shoulder, neck and rotator cuff areas. Carla is currently finishing her last year training in Spiritual Psychotherapy. She is also a certified Reiki level 2 practitioner. With experience in a clinical setting, corporate and in-home environments, Carla has treated a large clientele over the years and has a strong understanding of the body and it's innate ability to heal with the compliment of massage therapy.

Carla is also a certified Spiritual Psychotherapist.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

Your massage therapist will require you to fill out a health history form. Afterwards the therapist will begin by asking you general questions to establish what areas you would like worked on, if there are any conditions needing to be addressed and to determine if massage is appropriate for you. Your massage therapist may perform certain assessments and testing to evaluate your condition, and to see if you have any presenting complaints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Registered Massage Therapist?

A: Massage therapy is a regulated health profession in Ontario and as such, massage therapy should be performed by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT or MT).

A Registered Massage Therapist is an individual who has:

  • Completed competency-based education at educational institutions recognized by the Government of Ontario
  • Studied anatomy, physiology, pathology, physical assessment, neurology, treatments, ethics and other subjects
  • Completed a minimum of 150 clinical hours
  • Successfully completed examinations from and have been "registered" by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (the College) in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Massage Therapy Act
  • Maintained their registration by participating in continuing education and a Quality Assurance Program that assists them in the maintenance of high professional standards and quality care of their clients

Only members of the College are permitted to use the title, Massage Therapist or Registered Massage Therapist or the designation of RMT or MT.

Q: What is Massage Therapy?
Q: Is massage therapy covered by extended health benefits?
Q: What do I wear during the massage?
Q: How will a massage feel?
Q: Can a massage actually get rid of knots (what are they anyway)?
Q: Will the massage oils used make me break-out?
Q: Is a massage always appropriate?
Q: How will I feel after the massage therapy treatment?
Q: How long do the effects of massage last? How often should I receive massage?
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