Massage Therapy

What is massage therapy?

Massage therapy at Physiomédic is the pinnacle of relaxation and well-being. The treatment aims to maximize your well-being by relaxing muscles, easing tendons, and promoting smooth skin movement. Modern massage therapy has been perfected into a structured approach for prevention, relief, and relaxation. The massage can be applied to a part of the body or the entire body. It can focus on the skin and muscles but can also reach tendons, ligaments, and fascia. It can also target specific points located along the meridians.

Who can benefit from a massage therapy session?

Whether it's after an injury, to prevent a recurrence, to reduce stress and tension from poor posture, or because you are pregnant, massage therapy is for you!

How does a massage session go?

During a massage therapy session, the therapist starts by noting your aches and tensions and, without you even noticing, they are already observing to discover the origin of your problem and preparing the session plan. Then, the actual massage takes place. Our massage therapists have several techniques at their disposal and, based on their observation, they will combine the best techniques to help you. Swedish massage, lomi-lomi, cupping, and fascial therapy are examples of techniques that may be used during the treatment to get you back on your feet.

The massage can be done with fingers, hands, forearms, and elbows, but also with tools such as cups. If you wish, you can also benefit from a heat compress, which is wonderfully comforting.

What techniques can be used?

Here is a brief description of the different techniques our certified massage therapists can offer you:

The ultimate relaxation massage! You don't have specific tension, but you work hard and deserve a good moment of relaxation. Far from daily worries, your mind can escape while your body is pampered.
Two in one! The goal of this massage is to work more deeply on specific pains (lumbago, tendinitis, bursitis, etc.) while you also benefit from relaxation.
Lomi-lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage that is given with the forearms for more depth. It gives you the impression of feeling the warmth of the sun and the softness of the sand.
This massage is perfect for our Quebec winters! Nothing is better than the combination of massage and heat to feel at peace and warm. Volcanic stones transmit their healing energy to eliminate your pain and tension while keeping you warm.
Our massage therapists can help you with jaw and facial pain. Whether it's just for face relaxation or for a more specific problem, face and jaw massage can help you.
The fascia is connective tissue that holds the different parts of the body together (muscle, bone, organ, etc.). It is possible to work on this tissue during the massage using fingers and hands. This type of massage involves light pressure. It is a technique used in relaxation and therapeutic massage.
Deep tissue is a deeper massage method focused on muscle and myofascial release. Thus, it aims to undo adhesions that cause mobility restrictions and chronic pain. On the other hand, since deep tissue is a slow method that progresses slowly and deeply, it is also used for relaxation.
You are expecting a loved one, but your beautiful belly is causing some discomfort. Nothing is better than a good massage to fully enjoy this beautiful moment in your life.
Lymphatic drainage is a technique that helps reduce swelling, lymphedema, cellulite, stretch marks, and scarring. It is a very gentle and slow technique.
The reflexology massage technique is used to relieve certain symptoms or help with digestive, respiratory, or joint problems. The feet reflect the body, including its organs and joints. To do this, foot and leg relaxation is performed. Then, a sequence of pressure points under the feet is performed according to the reason for consultation.
Cupping is used in massage therapy to increase blood circulation, reduce tissue restrictions, and soften scars. Cupping is used as a technique combined with therapeutic massage. It is an added benefit to help relieve your aches.

You can discuss further with your massage therapist if you have questions about the different techniques available to you.

What are the benefits of massage therapy?

The benefits of massage therapy

Massage therapy is for everyone. Whether for therapeutic massage or relaxation, it is a source of well-being adapted to everyone's needs and health conditions.

  • Pain relief
  • Reduction of muscle tension and joint stiffness
  • Improvement of flexibility and suppleness
  • Reduction of chronic fatigue, stress, and anxiety
  • Relaxation and vitality
  • Improvement of joint mobility
  • Improvement of sleep
  • Injury prevention
  • Improvement of blood and lymphatic circulation
  • Elimination of toxins
  • Acceleration of digestion