What is Massage Therapy ?

Massage therapy is a practice dedicated to enhancing your overall well-being and relaxation. By skillfully manipulating soft tissues—muscles, tendons, and ligaments—using various techniques and pressures, this therapy aims to promote healing, alleviate stress, and boost both physical and mental health. With the expert touch of our trained therapists, you can experience profound benefits, including improved recovery, reduced tension, and a deeper sense of tranquillity. At Stone Silo Wellness and Counselling, our massage therapy services are designed to cater to your individual needs and support your journey toward optimal health.

Massage Therapy Pricing

$105 +HST

Per clinical hour

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How It Can Help

Massage therapy offers numerous benefits that extend beyond simple relaxation:

If you’re dealing with persistent back pain, muscle tightness, or headaches, our therapists use targeted techniques to address these issues, providing significant relief and promoting healing. Each session is customized to focus on areas needing the most attention, helping you feel more comfortable.

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to relax can be challenging. Our massage sessions are designed to help you unwind and release accumulated stress. By lowering cortisol levels and stimulating relaxation responses, we help you achieve a deep state of calm, making it easier to manage daily pressures and improve your mood.

Good circulation is vital for overall health. Our massage techniques improve blood flow and lymphatic drainage, aiding in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. This supports quicker recovery and better overall vitality, helping you feel more energetic and revitalized.

Maintaining flexibility and mobility is crucial for an active lifestyle. Our massage therapy helps increase your range of motion by relieving muscle tightness and improving joint function. Whether you’re an athlete or simply want to stay active, our sessions support your physical activity goals.

Struggling with sleep issues? Massage therapy can help by reducing muscle tension and calming your nervous system, leading to more restful and restorative sleep. Enjoy the benefits of waking up refreshed and ready for the day.

Types of Massage Therapy

At Stone Silo Wellness and Counselling, we offer a diverse range of massage therapies, each tailored to specific needs:

Our therapeutic massage approach improves circulation, decreases muscle tension, and reduces stress. This general massage technique employs various methods tailored to address areas of tension and discomfort, ensuring you receive effective treatment for your specific concerns.

These specialized massages are designed for expectant and new mothers, helping to alleviate common pregnancy-related discomforts and promote overall well-being.

Focused on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, deep tissue massage is ideal for relieving chronic pain and muscle tension, offering long-lasting relief.

Tailored for athletes and active individuals, sports massage enhances performance, prevents injuries, and aids in recovery by targeting specific muscle groups used in sports.

This technique addresses specific points of muscle tightness, known as trigger points, to relieve localized pain and discomfort, improving muscle function and reducing pain.

Targeting the connective tissue (fascia) surrounding muscles, myofascial release helps release tension, improve mobility, and reduce pain, contributing to overall well-being and movement.

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Meet Our Team Members

Carly

Carly Borutskie

RMT

Carly is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She graduated with honours at Anderson College, previously achieving a Bachelor of Sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University, demonstrating her multifaceted understanding of human experiences and behaviours.

Filled with a genuine passion for fostering connections and aiding individuals on their unique paths to recovery, Carly’s heart-centred approach is evident: she volunteers with a variety of people ranging from athletes to individuals with disabilities, women who are pregnant, young children, and the elderly. With a strong grasp of the human body’s intricate workings, she customizes treatments to align with each client’s distinct requirements. Carly offers a wide variety of techniques including: postural assessment, general Swedish massage, remedial exercise, trigger point therapy, active release techniques, joint mobilizations, muscle lengthening techniques, fascial techniques, and deep tissue massage.

 Serving: Waterloo

What sets Carly apart?

What truly sets Carly apart is her personal connection to the world of weightlifting and fitness. Being an athlete herself, she has an intimate understanding of the demands and challenges that athletes and fitness enthusiasts face. This first-hand experience allows her to individually tailor massage techniques to address the specific needs of those engaged in strenuous physical activities, promoting quicker recovery and enhanced performance. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimize your training routine or an individual striving for overall well-being, Carly is committed to guiding you on your journey to health. Her fusion of academic knowledge, professional training, and a personal passion for fitness makes her a trusted partner in your pursuit of holistic wellness. Carly values finding the root cause of a client's discomfort and working together to promote their healing and rehabilitation.

Raven Parkinson

RMT - She/Her

Raven is an experienced Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who embarked on a journey in the field of therapeutic massage after graduating from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (CCMH) in the early summer of 2011. Since then, her dedication has been unwavering, as she devotes her practice to making a positive difference in the lives of her clients.

Raven’s passion lies in the art of helping individuals navigate through pain and discomfort, focusing on symptom management, rehabilitative treatments, and the profound benefits of deep tissue work. Her commitment to the well-being of her clients goes beyond her professional expertise; it’s deeply rooted in her personal journey.

Being a proud member of the LGBTQ2S+ community, Raven understands firsthand the importance of understanding care. She knows that finding supportive care can sometimes be a challenge, and she is determined to create a safe and welcoming space for all. Raven’s unique perspective and personal experience empower her to offer not just an exceptional therapeutic massage but also a compassionate and empathetic approach to her clients’ needs.

Age groups I work with: 5 years old and up

Serving: Waterloo

Her Journey

Raven's journey as an RMT is driven by her desire to provide holistic healing and support to those seeking relief and comfort. Her practice is not just about treating the body; it's about nurturing the spirit and creating an environment where everyone, regardless of their background or identity, can find the care and understanding they deserve.

Raven
Shannon

Shannon Primmer

RMT - She/Her

Shannon is a skilled Registered Massage Therapist, having completed her studies at CCMH in 2019. She is driven and determined to excel in her profession, with a particular expertise in providing effective therapy for mental health and deep tissue issues.

She is continually seeking to expand her knowledge and skillset to assist a broader range of clients with diverse conditions. Shannon is a personable and humorous individual who values building connections with her clients. Her warm and friendly nature fosters a comfortable and safe environment, enabling her to provide tailored treatment to each client.

Age groups I work with: All ages
I can also teach parents how to do infant massage at home

Serving: Waterloo

Begin Your Journey to Wellness Today with Massage Therapy.