Registered Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction, injury, pain, and disorders of soft tissue and joints of the body by use of manipulation, mobilization and other manual therapy methods.
Massage therapy for all life stages.
Our massage therapists happily treat all patients, of all genders (No, you don’t have to be pregnant!) That being said, our focus is reproductive health, fertility, prenatal, postpartum, and breast health. To learn more about how we can be of service to you during these time periods please click any of the links below.
Perinatal
Massage
Reproductive Health Massage
Infant & Pediatric Massage
Together with your therapist, you will work to maintain, rehabilitate, augment physical function, relieve pain, and promote optimized health and wellbeing.
Self-care is not selfish.
Massage Therapy in British Columbia
Your British Columbia RMT has completed a diploma in massage therapy at an accredited post secondary institution with clinical practice hours and challenging academia. To qualify for registration in BC, your therapist passed 4 examinations (practical, academic, ethical), is governed by and accountable to a regulatory body (College of Massage Therapists of BC), commits to quality assurance and obtains continuing education credits annually, holds standing criminal record checks and emergency first aid certification, is professionally insured, and is a federally regulated healthcare professional.
Is massage therapy painful?
Massage does not have to be painful to be effective. There are some techniques that can be uncomfortable, but your therapist will discuss this with you and ask that you let them know if you would like to change anything about your treatment at any point. You always have the right to change your pre-discussed treatment plan.
Are there side effects?
While negative side effects are not common, it is possible to experience some tenderness in the area treated and should only last a day or two. Some patients have also reported feeling slightly nauseous after a treatment. Your therapist will discuss with you what side effects vs. benefits you are most likely to experience given your treatment plan and you will work together to find the perfect balance for you.
Reasons and benefits for why you might seek massage therapy include..
Postural maintenance
Change in life stages
Change in activities of daily living
Stress and decompression
Endorphin and “happy hormone” release
Women’s health care needs
Growing pains in children
Oncological pain relief
Improved range of motion
Improved postural awareness
Reduced inflammation
Improved biogenesis
Acute pain
Chronic pain
Muscle/tendon spasm/strain
Post operative care
Injury rehabilitation
Ergonomic challenges
Preventative care
Nervous system disorders
Tension headache and pain disorders
Improved circulation
Improved sleep quality
Direct Billing
Massage therapy has an amount of coverage through most extended medical plans. Our clinic proudly offers courtesy direct billing to most major carriers. Before arriving at your appointment please take time to call your provider to understand what to expect from your plan.
Currently, there are no RMT’s at Lagoon Prenatal that offer direct billing for active ICBC claims.
We will, however, be happy to work with your attorney on your claim.
