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A common misconception is that massage therapists provide only "hands on" therapy.
Your RMT is trained in rehabilitative exercise such as hydrotherapy, stretching, strengthening, and postural exercises.
Your RMT is committed to providing the very best in one-on-one patient care.
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Our Address:
1 - 4361 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC, V5H 1Z9 (near Metrotown & Patterson Skytrain Station)
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(604) 439-1604
Fax: (604) 432-9231
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Pregnancy Massage
 So you’re expecting -- an exciting but likely very demanding time for you. Did you know that there is a simple way to help to alleviate stress and labour pain, and improve your soon-to-be-born baby’s health while also reducing the risk of complications? The centuries-old practice of massage therapy can help to provide these benefits and many more to you and your unborn baby.
How massage will benefit you during your pregnancy, labour and birthing
Studies support what more and more women are discovering about massage therapy during pregnancy – it has been shown to:
- improve maternal mood
- decrease depression and anxiety
- decrease pain
- decrease stress hormones in pregnant women (including those suffering from depression)
- decrease obstetrical complications, and
- improve neonatal health and development.
In addition, the overall benefit of improved mood to maternal and neonatal health has the potential to positively impact the health of individual mothers and children.
There is also evidence that massage therapy through the labour and birthing process helps to:
- decrease pain in all three stages of labour (latent, active, and transition),
- reduce anxiety in the latent stage,
- reduce stress during labour, and
- increase the quality of your experience of childbirth.
These immediate effects of massage therapy may affect other longer-term effects such as decreased length of labour, shorter hospital stay, less touch sensitivity and fewer instances of postpartum depression.
Your newborn baby benefits too
Studies conclude that preterm (premature) infants receiving massage gain more weight and leave the hospital sooner. Massage therapy may also improve sleep patterns and behaviour in infants.
Common Concerns about Pregnancy Massage
You and your baby’s well-being comes first. Our Massage Therapist is professionally trained to work with you to develop an effective and safe massage therapy treatment plan during your pregnancy that will complement the care you are receiving from your doctor and other healthcare providers. Specially-designed massages tables, ergonomic cushions and supports are used to ensure your safety and comfort during your massage therapy treatment. Massage Therapist is also prepared to address the subtle needs of expectant mothers like yourself, including the potential need for frequent restroom breaks and the use of unscented massage oil so as to not aggravate a sensitive sense of smell. Good communication with your therapist will result in the most beneficial and rewarding pregnancy-massage therapy for you and your baby.
Massage therapy – a safe and effective way to improve the experience of birth.
Although massage therapy is an ancient art, it is a relatively new field of scientific inquiry. While more research remains to be done, evidence of the benefits of pregnancy massage to both mother and baby continues to mount. Click here to read a literacy review of the latest research findings on the practice of pregnancy massage.
We make a difference. We care.
Call us (604) 439-1604 to make an appointment.
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 Nadia is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She also brings the expertise of her previous education and work experience from Moscow, Russia.
She has successfully completed training in massage therapy, hydrotherapy, remedial exercises, breast care, arthrokinetic therapy, TMJ, and cranial therapy. She has thought a massage therapy at PCU College for the last three years.
Nadia has been practicing for more than 18 years and is a knowledgeable massage therapy practitioner known for her caring, gifted hands. View Nadia's Personal Page
Sergei is an avid fun of the healthy lifestyle. While enjoying all sorts of sports activities he is very serious regarding balanced approach where health concerns are always a priority. He has got the best education in the field of massage therapy from WCCMT graduating in the top of the class. He utilizes his experience as a personal trainer paying close attention to remedial exercises and home care. Sergei is a passionate massage therapy professional with an open mind towards patients needs. View Sergey's Personal Page
 Evgeny Morozov has recently successfully graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy. As a firm believer in the inseparable connection between body and mind, Evgeny's focus is to help his patients achieve a perfect life balance. The latter is demonstrated through his interactive and intuitive approach to massage therapy, where his passion and dedication towards the well-being of his patients are positively reflected. Yet, Evgeny is passionate in staying on the cutting edge of personal training where his practical experience is a valuable addition to interconnection of massage therapy and therapeutic exercises to benefit his patients.
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