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.
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.
Meet Our Team Members
Our team of dedicated and compassionate massage therapists at Stone Silo Wellness and Counselling is here to support your wellness journey. Each therapist brings a unique set of skills and a warm, personable approach to their practice. Meet our professionals who are committed to providing you with exceptional care:
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 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.
Carly Borutskie (50 reviews)
Philip Miminas
RMT - He/Him
Specialties: Deep Tissue Massage, Neck Work, Trauma-Informed Care, Pain Alleviation, Functional Improvement
Age Group: All Ages
Serving: Waterloo
Philip is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Trios College in 2023, bringing a unique blend of skills and experiences to his practice. His professional journey is enriched by his volunteer work with Victim Services, which has deepened his understanding of trauma-informed care and reinforced the importance of empathy and trust in therapeutic relationships.
Specializing in deep tissue massage, Philip has a passion for neck work and treating clients with complex needs. His approach is methodical and compassionate, aiming to alleviate pain, improve functionality, and promote long-term well-being. Philip's commitment to holistic well-being allows him to integrate mental and physical health considerations into his treatments, tailoring each session to meet individual needs.
Whether clients are seeking relief from tension, rehabilitation, or simply relaxation, Philip provides a supportive and professional environment to help them achieve their health goals. His dedication to ongoing education ensures that he remains at the forefront of massage therapy techniques, offering the best possible care to his clients.
Philip's unique combination of professional training, volunteer experience, and specialized skills makes him well-equipped to address a wide range of client needs. His trauma-informed approach and focus on building trust create a safe and comfortable space for healing and relaxation.
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
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 Parkinson (61 reviews)
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 and Listowel
Shannon Primmer (113 reviews)
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Begin Your Journey to Wellness Today with Massage Therapy.
Experience the transformative benefits of massage therapy at Stone Silo Wellness and Counselling. Our caring and professional team is dedicated to providing personalized care that enhances your overall quality of life. Don’t let stress or discomfort hold you back—take the first step toward a more balanced and rejuvenated you. Contact us today to schedule your appointment or visit our booking page for more information. Let us help you embark on your path to wellness and discover the profound benefits of a therapeutic touch. We look forward to welcoming you to our wellness community!
