Massage therapy has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of ailments. Massage therapists are soft tissue specialists who focus their treatments on muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, nerves, and fascia. Treatment is an active process for their clients, as remedial exercise and re-education play a crucial role in the healing process.

Expectations

An assessment specific to your condition will be performed to rule out certain conditions, and to identify the structures involved. The therapist will propse a treatment plan specific to the condition for which you are seeking massage therapy. This may include the frequency and duration of appointments and the types of treatment modalities (e.g., Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, fascial techniques) Clients are invited to discuss any aspect of the treatment care plan. All information gathered during the appointment is strictly confidential.

OHPC Massage Therapists

Angie MacDonald, RMT

Angie MacDonald is a graduate from Algonquin College where she studied Swedish Massage Therapy for 3 years. Angie excels in trigger point therapy, deep fascial work and manual lymph drainage. Thanks to her work experiences as a personal trainer and her massage therapy experiences with Carleton Athletics and the Ottawa Rebel Lacrosse Team, Angie specializes in sports related injuries and rehabilitation. Her own personal experience with triathlons, marathons and numerous other high endurance sports, allow her to be an excellent and compassionate therapist who insists on educating and providing her clients with the resources necessary to achieve an optimal level of health. Angie also enjoys camping, canoeing and running with her dog Riley.

Sandra Blackmore, RMT

Sandra is a graduate of Sault College where she studied Swedish Massage Therapy for 3 years. She enjoys many sports and has played competitive hockey in the Ottawa area for several years. She applies her enjoyment of sport and knowledge of sports injuries to her massage therapy practice.

Sandra has also pursued continuing education in Manual Lymph Drainage and post mastectomy massage. Sandra gained valuable practical experience in manual lymph drainage through her previous volunteer work with lymphedema patients.