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Massage Therapy for Post-Surgical Recovery

Many people experience chronic pain after surgery, and one study found that nearly a quarter of people with chronic pain could attribute that pain to surgery. The surgery itself may have been … more

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Kim

Meet Kim

In 2002, Kim was diagnosed with kidney failure, which caused her to have severe low back pain. In 2003, she started dialysis at least 5 days a week, and she found that to be a difficult and painful … more

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Elaine

Meet Elaine

Initially, Elaine visited a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) after an unsuccessful carpal tunnel surgery in hopes of some pain relief. She started massage therapy before her repeat surgery on her … more

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Paddi

Meet Paddi

After a hip injury, Paddi experienced pain in her left hip that took over a year and a half to subside, without receiving treatment. This pain interrupted almost all of her physical activity and made … more

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Meet Christine

Christine is a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), and her very physical job can take a toll on her body. She spends her 12-hour shifts on her feet, bending, turning and twisting when providing care or … more

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Meet Kathie

Kathie experienced neck pain for at least 15 years – first made worse from her years working in potentially uncomfortable positions sitting at a desk, and after she retired it was further aggravated … more

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MASSAGE THERAPY AWARENESS WEEK 2020

Massage Therapy Awareness Week 2020

Massage Therapy Awareness Week is October 25-31, 2020, and this year to celebrate the RMTAO will be focusing on how Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) helped get their patients through the COVID-19 … more

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New COVID-19 Financial Benefits

The federal government has recently introduced three new benefits to help those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These benefits are the Canada Recovery Caregiver Benefit, the Canada … more