Registered Massage Therapy

Yue Zhao R.M.T.

Yue Zhao R.M.T.

As an on-staff Registered Massage Therapist, Yue offers a wide range of massage styles including therapeutic Swedish massage, sports specific massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point massage, as well as general myofacial release. He can also integrate massage therapy to be part of an overall wellness plan which may involve other health practitioners, such as, chiropractors, physiotherapists or acupuncturists.

Each massage is customized to the needs – specific to the patient.

For an appointment call 613-820-0421.

THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY

There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist.  Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being.

Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:

  • Reducing or eliminating pain
  • Improving joint mobility
  • Improving circulation
  • Improving lymphatic drainage
  • Reducing muscular tension

Massage therapy can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a wide variety of patients, of all ages, in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability.

Massage Therapists today use their knowledge of physiology and anatomy to combine traditional Swedish and modern massage therapy techniques with other therapies to treat their clients. There has been a wide variety of research, published in peer reviewed journals, proving the benefits of massage therapy for various conditions.

The following is a list of conditions for which massage therapy, when provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, can prove beneficial:

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Asthma and Emphysema
  • Back, leg, and neck pain
  • Cancer symptoms
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain)
  • Chronic Fatigue syndrome
  • Dislocations
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Fractures and edema
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Headaches
  • Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis
  • Insomnia
  • Kyphosis and Scoliosis
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Muscle tension and spasm
  • Palliative care
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Pregnancy and labour support
  • Sports injuries
  • Strains and sprains
  • Stress and stress related conditions
  • Stroke
  • Tendinitis
  • Whiplash

Massage Therapy can also be used as part of a preventative care program. This includes sports training, injury prevention, ongoing stress management, and more! Together, you and your therapist will develop a treatment plan based on your needs. The treatment plan can be changed at any time and you have no obligation to undergo any part of treatment. Your treatment begins after you’ve given your informed consent.  – Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario www.rmtao.com

THE REGULATION OF THE MASSAGE THERAPY PROFESSION IN ONTARIO

The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO or the College) is the regulatory body for Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in Ontario. They protect the public by ensuring the competency and quality of care provided by massage therapists. www.cmto.com

All RMTs in Ontario are required to be registered with the CMTO. Individuals who are not registered with the CMTO are no permitted to practice massage therapy in Ontario or call themselves massage therapists in Ontario.

To become a registered massage therapist the practitioner must successfully complete an in-depth training program at a recognized school and subsequently pass intensive practical and written examinations administered by the CMTO. After their initial registration, RMT’s undertake continuous education and skill development in their field in order to uphold the high standards of the industry and to be the best they can be to their client.