866 BATHURST ST
TORONTO, ON M5R 3G3
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M - F 9:00 - 7:00
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Sat, Sun 9:00 - 3:00
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866 Bathurst St
Toronto
Wed, Fri 10 - 7
Tues, Thurs 10- 6
Sat, Sun 10 - 3
There are 5 steps with two handrails to access the clinic
Massage Therapy is the manipulation of tissue, with the aim to decrease stress and optimize health.
They can help you achieve a feeling of deep relaxation, prompting the release of endorphins while reducing your stress hormones. Studies show high levels of stress can impact your immune system.
Massage Therapists are regulated healthcare professionals registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario who relieve pain, in addition to preventing, treating and maintaining tissue and joint health.
MASSAGE THERAPY CAN TREAT, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
Low Back Pain & Stiffness
Neck Pain & Stiffness
Jammed Fecets
Sciatica, Hip
& Leg Pain, Shin Splints
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear/Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder
Headaches, Vertigo
Elbow Pain & Stiffness
Knee Pain, Pateller Famoral Syndrome
Heel Pain/ Plantar Fascitis
Sacrum Pain
Wrist/ Hand Pain, DeQuervines
Tennis & Golfer's Elbows
Stress related physical conditions/ anxiety/ depression
Disc Bulge, Scoliosis, Arthritis
GET TO KNOW OUR MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Nancy Lu
Registered Physiotherapist
Nancy graduated in 2017 from Western University with a Masters of Physical Therapy, and in 2014 from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Honors in Life Sciences, double majoring in biological and nutritional sciences.
Nancy is highly skilled in assessment and treatment; she uses a multi-modal approach for optimal outcomes that includes manual Therapy, soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques, and therapeutic exercise. She is highly passionate about getting individuals back to what they love doing most, through facilitation of the necessary skills for life-long health and well-being. As an advocate of health promotion and disease prevention, she uses her creativity and keen eye for body movement patterns to create holistic treatment plans with her patients. Given her scientific background, she is interested in the theoretical knowledge of the functioning of the human body. In particular, Nancy is interested in neck and back pains, shoulder and hand conditions/disorders.
In her free time, you will find Nancy trying new outdoor activities, minimizing her space, and learning how to care for her plants.
In office: Wed, Fri, Sun
MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
Our Massage Therapists uses a wide range of massage techniques to enhance wellness, including but not limited to trigger point release, friction, general Swedish massage, percussion & joint mobilization.
TRIGGER POINT RELEASE
A trigger point is a hyperirritable spot in your fascia, the connective tissue attached to your muscle. Trigger Points are formed when muscles grow into "knots" due to constant tension. Trigger Point Release targets the hyperirritable location to help manage and prevent muscle pain.
FRICTION
Friction involves force being applied across soft tissue structures. Friction is an effective massage technique used to break up adhesions and help break down car tissue and realign tissue fibres.
GENERAL SWEDISH MASSAGE
General Swedish Massage Therapy involve soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles, combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish Therapy is meant to relax and increase circulation.
PERCUSSION
Percussion movements (tapotement) involve a series of light, brisk, striking actions applied with alternate hands in rapid succession. Two of the main percussion strokes are cupping (palm facing down in a curved position) and hacking (the use of the edge of hand) while applying pressure rhythmically up and down in rapid succession. This method is most effective when used on large muscular areas of the body.
