September Newsletter 11 Glendale Ave, Lower Sackville Nova Scotia What’s New? Our monthly Therapist Recognition Award is based only on votes cast by you, the client! There is a box at the front desk where you can cast your vote for the August therapist of the month. If you have a great experience we want to hear about it! You voted all August and the Therapist of the Month is, Shannon Bezanson RMT! We are closed September 1st for Labor Day A Few New Faces! Please help us welcome Samantha Rockwell, RMT and Terri‐Lynn McAllister, RMT. Samantha is a recent graduate of the 2200 hour massage therapy program at The Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. Through her schooling, she learned how to communicate with patients and formulate a treatment plan that suits their needs, and wants. Samantha also specializes in pregnancy massage and enjoys helping women through the (sometimes) uncomfortable periods of time until the baby comes, and afterward. Using a variety of techniques that include deep tissue work, trigger point release, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, general swedish massage, and stretching, Sam believes that massage therapy can benefit and increase their well‐being and health. Terri graduated from ICT Northumberland College in July 2014. During her training she participated in pregnancy, multiple sclerosis and sports out reach clinics, as well as elective courses in pregnancy, suikodo and myofascial techniques. Terri is very passionate about massage therapy and believes that anyone can benefit from a massage! She enjoys doing deep tissue massage and myofascial work to best address her clients needs. So whether you need deep tissue work, treatment for a sports related injury or treatment for neurological issues; Terri will be able to formulate an appropriate treatment plan based on each individual clients concerns. Massage Addict Lower Sackville 11 Glendale Ave, Lower Sackville N.S. (902) 252-7773 [email protected] You Ask, We Answer! A new column where we answer common questions that we are asked around our clinic! Do your hands hurt from doing massages? Of course this is individual and complex question without a “yes” or “no” answer. Massage therapy is a repetitive occupation, and with all repetitive motions there is a risk of strains or other injuries. Part of our training at Massage Therapy College is to help us minimize the risk of injury, and how to treat injuries if they occur. Many of our techniques for preventing injuries are what we teach our clients to do at home! Proper posture, taking regular breaks, and applying appropriate hot or cold. Find The Right Therapist For You! We have 12 different therapists to choose from, so if you having a hard time choosing a name from the list, here are some pointers to help get you started. 1. Why do you want to see a Massage Therapist (RMT)? These questions might give you an idea of what techniques and special training you’d look for in a RMT  Did a doctor, chiropractor or physiotherapist etc. suggest that you try massage as a complementary therapy for treatment of a condition?  Did a friend recommend massage therapy because they benefited from it?  Are you using massage therapy to alleviate symptoms of a condition such as pregnancy, tendonitis, headaches, carpal tunnel, etc? 2. What are your goals and expectations of a massage therapy treatment? Are you looking for a treatment that....  Reduces stress  Improves general health and wellbeing  Improves ability to participate in sports or athletic activities  Reduces chronic or acute pain 3. Get some names and suggestions  Check on our website at www.massageaddict.ca, when you are booking online you can click on the therapists names to see their bio  Chat with the front desk or other clients for recommendations 4. Try them out!  Book an appointment online at our website listed above, or call us at 902 252‐7773  Have a discussion with your therapist to let them know about your goals and health history. We want to give you the best treatment possible! We hope this helps you choose the right therapist for you! All of our therapists have a variety of experience and special techniques, we are confidant that we have a therapist for everyone! Massage Addict Lower Sackville 11 Glendale Ave, Lower Sackville N.S. (902) 252-7773 [email protected]