FAQ's
What To Expect
Are these sessions covered under medical insurance/MSP?
Yes, Registered Massage Therapy is covered by medical insurance/MSP in Canada.
What should I expect at my first treatment?
We will do a thorough history intake and assessment which will involve standing, walking and/or moving.Â
Please bring any previous medical reports (x-rays, MRI etc. ) that may be relevant to your treatment.Â
Treatment will take place with clients in a seated or lying down position.
Often clients will also be asked to move around during a session to check the treatment progress.
Most clients receive treatment in underwear or a bathing suit.
– your comfort is paramount, but it is necessary to work directly on tissues that are restricting the free flow of movement. Your safety and comfort is of primary importance so please express your concerns if they arise.
Following treatment we will review homecare suggestions to enhance treatment effectiveness.
What should I wear for treatment?
Please wear comfortable clothes to be assessed and treated in:
- shorts/ underwear
- t shirt/ sports bra
- bathing suit
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Please avoid wearing tight spandex clothing.
What conditions can be treated with Visceral Therapy?
Visceral Therapy can help to treat many conditions. Whiplash, seatbelt injuries, concussion, headaches, post-operative scar tissue, bloating, constipation, acid reflux, bladder incontinence, joint pain, swelling, sciatica, neck/back pain, chronic pelvic pain etc.
Is Visceral Therapy painful?
This treatment is not designed to be painful; however, it is designed to effect a change in the body's tissues. Compensations are often held in tough and congested tissue, fascial work in these areas can be sensitive and create sensation.
My clinical style of treatment primarily focuses on the use of visceral, neural and cranial release techniques. These techniques are extremely gentle and are applied with light pressure.
How often should I be treated?
You need to allow enough time between sessions to integrate what has happened during the session, and not wait so long that you lose the momentum of the previous session. This varies for everyone, but for most people 2-3Â weeks between sessions works best.