Our Services
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY
Swedish massage can relax or energize the body. Using a blend of techniques your therapist will design a unique treatment for you to suit your goals whether you seek calm and relaxation or you need deep tissue massage. Deep tissue massage can treat common conditions such as tendonitis, muscular pain and is excellent in rehabilitation.
sing a blend of subtle Swedish techniques can relax your muscles, increase your circulation and relax your nervous system. Your therapist will conduct a health history interview with you to design the most suitable treatment for you. Pressure can range from gentle touch lymphatic work to mild pressure to deep pressure depending on your goals for your treatment.
PRENATAL MASSAGE
During pregnancy your body undergoes numerous changes physically as well as physiologically and spiritually. The physical changes can cause stress and or discomfort. Massage is a wonderful way to help alleviate many of these discomforts, as well as promoting a sense of well being for Mommy and Baby. A typical prenatal massage session takes 60 minutes and can go on up to 90 minutes. You will be supported with pillows for your comfort as you lie on your side. You will be draped with a sheet and only the body part that is being worked will be exposed. Our RMTs are experienced in pre natal massage, labour support massage and postnatal massage.
FST Fascial Stretch Therapy
Think of this session as an educated, assisted, prolonged and effective stretch session for your muscles and your fascial tissue.
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is an assisted, full body stretching system that focuses upon fascia, a type of connective tissue found throughout the entire body. This stretching system works by opening restricted joint spaces to allow for improved range of motion, flexibility and balance. FST is pain-free and is performed while the client remains fully clothed on a massage table.
People of all ages and activity levels can benefit as, over time, with poor posture, lack of exercise, stress, trauma, injury, and over training - fascia will thicken, shorten and build up adhesions. This can inhibit your movement, cause tension, pain and instability in your body during your daily activities. Wearing comfortable clothing that you can stretch in is suggested.
Benefits:
- Reduce pain
- Improved mobility and flexibility
- Enhanced recovery from workouts
- Re-aligning the body to reduce injury
- Improved posture from day-to-day sitting/driving body mechanics
- Reduce tightness in upper back and neck
What to Expect?
FST session takes place on a massage table while the client is wearing loose, comfortable clothing. It incorporates the use of broad straps that are used to stabilize the limbs or part of the body that is not being worked to facilitate relaxation and enhances the effectiveness of the technique. A 30-minute treatment is ideal when targeting either the upper or lower body while a 60-minute treatment allows for the treatment of the entire body. Coupling Massage Therapy with your Fascial Stretch treatment can also be advantageous.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture performed by our Traditional Chinese Medicine practicing Acupuncturist who is extensively trained and experienced in Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy & Traditional Chinese Medicine. Addressing issues related to:
- Headache
- Migraine
- Hypertension
- Palpitations
- Angina
- Dizziness/Vertigo
- Tiredness/Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Anxiety/Depression/Stress
- Women’s Health & Pregnancy/Fertility
- Digestive Conditions
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Soft Tissue
- Joint and Nerve Pain
- Sciatica
- Autoimmune Conditions
- Cosmetic Acupuncture
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Our Cranial sacral therapist uses a soft touch, to release restrictions in the Cranial sacral system, improving the functioning of the central nervous system.
By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction. By using the hands as tools, Cranial sacral therapists are able to gently detect disturbances to identify areas of dysfunction and restrictions.
How a treatment helps:
- Restores normal mobility in the bones of the head
- Releases abnormal soft tissue restrictions and tensions in the body
- Releases abnormal restrictions in the head
- Eases restrictions of nerves
- Optimizes fluid movement through the central nervous system
- Restores misaligned bones to their proper positions (assisting in troubles with back, hips, shoulders and knees)
SHIRODHARA MASSAGE
Shirodhara is the art of Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, and is the pouring of a thin, steady stream of warm, herb-infused oil onto the centre of the forehead, on the third eye or chakra point just above and between the eyebrows. It induces a deep state of relaxation, soothes the nervous system, stimulates the endocrine system [pituitary gland] and awakens the third eye. The therapist will first perform a gentle full body scrub massage to relax and prepare you and then gently begin to massage your forehead in preparation before applying a gentle, soothing, warm stream of oils.
Shirodhara has been used to treat a variety of conditions including sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, neurological disorders, memory loss, insomnia, hearing impairment, tinnitus, vertigo, Meniere’s disease and certain types of skin diseases like psoriasis. It is also used non-medicinally at spas for its relaxing properties. Studies report that Ayurvedic Shirodhara is a safe option to improve sleep quality among people who have sleep problems. Shirodhara is also effective in treating mental conditions such as anxiety, and mental stress.
Shirodhara may begin with a full body massage known as Abhyangam. Shirodhara also involves a head massage. Shirodhara is thought to work by relaxing the hypothalamus in the brain. It can also normalize the functions of hormones that regulate sleep and emotions.
Several of our clients have said they felt like they went to another place during the massage – similar to the feeling of meditation.
HOT STONE MASSAGE
Hot Stone Massage uses water-heated stones to apply pressure and heat to the body. Hot stone massage is proven to be safe and effective in treating a wide variety of conditions, including pain associated with fibromyalgia, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other chronic musculoskeletal conditions, pain and tension resulting from strained muscles, muscle spasms and chronic stress, while increasing joint flexibility.
he hot stones also expand blood vessels, which improves circulation and "energy flow" throughout the body, aiding in detoxification, stimulating our immune system and improving digestion. Your RMT will use a combination of Swedish massage and Hot Stone massage to reduce muscle tension and relax the mind.
REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is a form of bodywork that involves applying pressure to the hands and feet to produce changes in pain and other benefits elsewhere in the body.
How Does Reflexology Work?
The underlying theory behind reflexology is that there are certain points or "reflex areas" on the feet and hands that are connected energetically to specific organs and body parts through energy channels in the body. By applying pressure to reflex areas, a reflexologist is said to remove energy blockages and promote health in the related body area.
Here are some examples of reflex areas and their corresponding body parts:
- The tips of the toes reflect the head
- The heart and chest are around the ball of the foot
- The liver, pancreas, and kidney are in the arch of the foot
- Low back and intestines are towards the heel
According to reflexologists, pressure on the reflex points also helps to balance the nervous system and stimulates the release of endorphins that help to reduce pain and stress.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE
One of the largest primary care professions in Ontario, chiropractic is an evidence-informed, non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors practice primarily using their hands, providing diagnosis; treatment and preventive care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system and joints.
Chiropractors use a combination of treatments, depending on the specific needs of the individual patient. After taking a history, performing an examination and establishing a diagnosis, a chiropractor can develop and carry out a comprehensive treatment/management plan, recommend therapeutic exercise and other non-invasive therapies.
One of the most common therapies a chiropractor uses is spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), which can comprise a variety of adjustment techniques. Specific training in SMT allows chiropractors to provide highly-skilled and precise adjustments to the vertebrae of the spine, correcting joint motion to restore proper movement and improve function.
For many conditions, such as low back pain, chiropractic care is the primary method of treatment. When a multi-disciplinary approach is advisable, a chiropractor will coordinate care with other health care professionals. Where other conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical or other treatment by relieving the musculoskeletal aspects associated with the condition.
There are many reasons to seek chiropractic care:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headache
- Whiplash
- Strains and sprains
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Work and sports injuries
- Arthritis
- Limited range of motion in the back, shoulder, neck or limbs
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Aurora Naturopathic doctors, Dr. McKenzie Nisbet practices naturopathic medicine using evidence-based science. She applies a non-invasive, caring, and step-wise approach that is backed by years of clinical experience and research foundations. To heal the whole person within the ever-changing environment is at the centre of the practice. Dr. Nisbet adheres to the universal principles of a naturopathic medicine:
- The healing power of nature: In recognizing there is a natural healing process, naturopathic doctors determine and remove obstacles to healing and recovery
- To identify and treat the causes: The therapies are based on finding the root cause(s) of illness or disease
- First do no harm: The treatments have minimal negative side effects, and the goal is to avoid suppressing symptoms further, while acknowledging where the patient stands in their healing process
- Doctor as teacher: Informed-based visits to engage patients in their own healing and to encourage self-empowerment
- Treat the whole person: To take into account the person’s physical, mental/psychological, emotional, genetic, environmental, social determinants and other factors. Patients are encouraged to pursue their personal spiritual journey.
- Prevention: An assessment of risk factors - hereditary/genetic, lifestyle and diet - to take appropriate steps to prevent onset or worsening of illness
PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING FOR YOUTHS AND ADULTS
One-to-one psychotherapy & counselling for issues related to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-Traumatic
Stress - Anger
- Self-Injury
- Trauma
- Communication
- Sexual Orientation
- Relationship Health
- Grief, Loss
- Life Transition
- Family Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Substance Misuse
HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION SERVICES
Muscle Activation Techniques
This is a one-of-a-kind service that combines the powerful clearing of pain, tightness, and knots from your muscles; with reconnecting those tired muscles to their power source. This is the best of both worlds when you have a chronic injury, chronic pain, or tightness that you just can’t seem to get rid of.
This treatment works with your nervous system to restore neuromuscular balance, and with your whole body to clear out blockages at all levels. It creates results you can literally feel. Each session starts with restorative Qi-Gong massage with pressure points to release stress, and gets you buzzing and tingling all over. A unique blend of muscle correction and healing allows you to fully relax, while having a full body tune-up.
- Initial Session 90 Minutes: $175
- Follow-up Sessions 60 Minutes: $150
Trame Vibrational Healing
This treatment can significantly clear out blockages at a cellular level. Trame is an intense clearing and aligning of your energetic matrix that affects relationships, resilience to stress, perspectives, emotions, physical injuries and so much more. Trame works by clearing out unresolved emotions, negative beliefs and physical injury. It is recommended for adults and children (newborn-elderly) who are under a lot of stress, burnt out, depressed, anxious, have experienced a loss or a trauma or have ADD or Autism.
A session involves a 15 minute discussion of goals with the remainder spent relaxing (or sleeping!) on a massage table while the treatment is performed. This is a very effective yet gentle treatment that doesn’t require belief, it is absent of the mind. Your Trame is in charge of unifying the body so that proper communication and energy flow can occur. This unique treatment will powerfully clear our stored emotions and blockages in your body while also realigning your framework. You will experience changes in a holistic way and detox symptoms may occur. Great for stress relief as well as personal empowerment and growth. We have some really incredible success stories so far at Transcend with this treatment.
- Initial Session 90 Minutes: $175
- Follow-up Sessions 60 Minutes: $150
Holistic Transformation Packages
- Healing Jumpstart -- 3 sessions $420 ($140/ session)
Begin clearing out accumulated stress that’s building within your body with this series of sessions meant to jumpstart the healing process. Whether you’re recovering from day-to-day stress or you’re healing from an injury, this will get you on track! - Deep Healing -- 6 Sessions $780 ($130/ session)
At certain times in our life, we just know that it’s time to make a change to get back to who we really are and let go of physical pain and trauma of the past. If you are experiencing a physical injury/pain, or if you’ve experienced depression, anxiety or loss; these series of treatments will allow you to more fully show up in your life with more joy and empowerment, as well as clear the physical blockage that remains stuck. - Healing All Roots -- 8 Sessions $1080 ($130/session)
Healing on all levels: Physical, emotional, and spiritual is the focus of this package. Clear out blockages at a cellular level, allowing your body and mind to reach new levels. This is a powerful combination of Trame Vibrational Therapy, Qi-Gong massage, as well as Muscle Activation Techniques that will powerfully clear out old injuries, built up stress and trauma, and get you feeling strong again. - Performed By Madeleine Chevalier
