Welcome to Atlas Chiropractic & Massage Therapy

A Massage Therapist is a regulated health professional who has received 2 or 3 years of comprehensive training at a recognized school before completing written and clinical examinations, and registering with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

Only members of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario are permitted to use the title Massage Therapist (MT) or Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Through the College, all massage therapists participate in a quality assurance program that ensures high professional standards and quality client care.

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Massage Therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints.

Massage Therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and improves health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved and physical dysfunction and pain can be relieved or prevented through the use of massage therapy.

Modern Massage techniques can be traced back to the 1700's and the development of Swedish Massage, the first systematic method of therapeutic massage based on physiology. Today's massage therapists use their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, combined with traditional Swedish and modern massage therapy techniques, exercise and other therapies, to treat their clients.

Your Treatment
Before your treatment, your massage therapist will propose a personalized treatment plan based on an initial assessment and health history. The assessment can consist of of various tests to determine the condition of your muscles and joints. Any information you provide to your massage therapist is completely confidential and will be safeguarded. Your health record cannot be released or transferred without your written consent.

Your massage therapist must also obtain your consent to work on any part of the body, regardless of whether you are fully clothed, or fully or partially covered with sheets or blankets. Your privacy will always be respected, and you may withdraw your consent at any time.

Various hand movements over the skin or clothes make up the massage therapy treatment. The massage therapist will work with your level of pain tolerance during the treatment, and the treatment can be stopped at any time should the treatment become uncomfortable.

Massage therapy is not covered by OHIP, but many private insurance companies cover treatment from a massage therapist as part of their extended health care plans. Please consult your policy.

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Therapeutic & Relaxation Massage Therapy
Now accepting new clients

Call to schedule your appointment:
Phone: (613) 228-0882