OUR MASSAGE SERVICES
Can’t decide which treatment is best for you? Please read about the massage modalities we practice at Alberta Momentum Massage Therapy Edmonton. Your RMT will be happy to discuss your concerns during your free consultation prior to your treatment.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
When ligaments and muscles become stiff and sore, therapeutic massage offers all treatments that will locate the root of the problem, and help alleviate associated pain and symptoms. From stretching and lengthening these muscles & surrounding tissue, circulation is improved, which speeds up your body’s natural healing process while providing pain relief.
Therapeutic Massage is ideal for any issue stemming from sports injuries, work, and the aches and pains of everyday life. This massage will definitely give you much needed relief.
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Looking for more pressure? Deep Tissue Massage is a branch of Therapeutic Massage designed to penetrate deeper muscles to break down scar tissue that may not otherwise be as greatly affected by a lighter pressure massage.
Deep tissue massage is a pressure preference for some and for others it may be the most effective way to alleviate and improve existing conditions. Always communicate with your therapist throughout your treatment to ensure your own comfort level, and your therapist will ask you how the pressure is a few times throughout the treatment.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Sports Massage is a form of Therapeutic Massage where the therapist manipulates the body’s tendons, ligaments, and muscle with the goal of preparing their client for an activity (marathon, weight training, hockey, etc.) or to rehabilitate from one.
Sports Massage – The goal is to help you to maintain or reach fitness goals, help to speed recovery and to avoid injury. Whether you’re a triathlete, play recreational sports, or just picked up a new hobby, your therapist can help you reach your goals and maintain your health.
SWEDISH RELAXATION MASSAGE
Swedish Relaxation Massage is great for people who just want to unwind and release stress. When increasing circulation by gently manipulating muscles, your body releases endorphins which can soothe both the body and mind.
Swedish massage is based on the Western concepts of anatomy and physiology as opposed to energy work. It can be slow and gentle, or vigorous and bracing, depending on what the therapist wants to achieve. Relaxation massage promotes quality sleep, reduces both emotional and physical stress, and is a great way to create a quiet and reviving experience for you in the middle of a busy work week.
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
As long as there aren’t any medical issues, Pregnancy Massage can be both extremely beneficial & enormously relaxing. It’s not always easy being pregnant, in fact most of the time it’s downright uncomfortable! At Alberta Momentum Massage Therapy, your comfort and safety will be our first priority, that’s why we use a specially designed body cushion that fully surrounds & supports the body & developing baby, while allowing you to lay face down! Please make sure to let us know of any comfort preferences.
During Pregnancy Massage we’re happy to be flexible. Side lying position can also be requested and may be more comfortable close to the end of your pregnancy.
COUPLES MASSAGE
Two people can book at the same time and receive treatments from two different therapists in separate rooms. Each person may choose from any of our services.
Please feel free to contact our office to find available times, as our online scheduling program does not always represent double appointment times. It’s easiest to call us so that we can help you book a couples massage!
HOT STONE MASSAGE
Hot Stone Massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones, either as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body while they massage other areas. The heat can be both deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist can work at a deeper tissue level.
The natural basalt stones have excellent heat retention and essentially become an extension of the therapist’s hands. Because of the warming effects on the muscles and ligaments, your therapist will be able to achieve a soothing and beneficial massage, combining elements of relaxation and deep tissue. Hot Stone is a favorite during cold weather, as a gift, and for any client who enjoys the even, calming warmth that this delightful treatment provides.
TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE
Deep pressure massage combined with stretching of the entire body will leave you feeling rejuvenated and re-energized. This ancient practice called Thai Massage or “nuat boran” dates back over 2500 years and translates in to “ancient pressure”. Traditional Thai massage can take anywhere from 2-3 hours for one session. We’ve added options in for 60 and 90 minutes to our Thai Massage services as well, but we highly recommend trying out a full 2 or 2.5 hour session to experience the benefits of a full Thai treatment.
Whether you are looking for injury rehab, sports massage, or a relaxing way to help you feel your best, Thai massage can be customized for you to offer tremendous therapeutic benefits. Mat-style Thai massage is done on a dense floor mat, that will offer support and comfort allowing your therapist to move from position to position with ease, while table style Thai Massage can be requested for clients who enjoy the support of a traditional massage table. Thai is a fully clothed form of massage, so be sure to wear loose and comfortable clothing that will allow a full range of motion.
WARM BAMBOO MASSAGE
This is a gentle, yet very effective treatment closely resembles muscle stripping techniques of stretching the underlying muscle, as well as stretching of the fascia just below the skin.
RMT Jenna-Rae Patry is one of a small handful of therapists nationwide trained in this new and luxurious modality. Excellent for both relaxation and deep tissue techniques, Warm Bamboo Massage helps to loosen and relax muscles while breaking up scar tissue and improving circulation to tight or strained trouble spots.
The deep pressure that can be achieved with the Bamboo Massage, together with the warmth it provides, allows for highly effective and relaxing treatments. The bamboo cane replaces the therapist’s hands, and it is able to give a deeper, firmer massage. The cane is held by the therapist and rolled over the muscle with the same strokes they would use with their hands. Be sure to ask Jenna-Rae about this incredible new modality during your next visit!