Massage Therapy in Calgary
Here at Memorial Drive Chiropractic and Massage, we redefine massage therapy as a vital component of holistic healing. Unlike conventional spa-like approaches, our practice specializes in therapeutic massage to facilitate your body’s innate ability to heal and thrive.
Enhance Your Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic care and massage therapy are a dynamic duo for optimal well-being. Our practice utilizes chiropractic adjustments to align the spine and free the nervous system while incorporating therapeutic massage to maintain loose and stress-free muscles. Together, they foster accelerated healing and prolonged alignment—ensuring your body’s resilience.
Holistic Healing
The human body possesses an inherent capacity to heal itself, and massage therapy serves as a natural catalyst for this process. While chiropractic adjustments target the nervous system, massage therapy focuses on the muscles shaping your musculoskeletal condition.
Therapeutic massage, with its strategic pressure application, addresses muscular imbalances—relaxing and preparing them for sustained alignment.
Unlock the Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage is more than a luxury. This powerful remedy has been known to promote a myriad of benefits, including:
- Enhanced Healing: Accelerate your body’s natural healing process.
- Decreased Pain: Alleviate or eliminate persistent pain.
- Improved Flexibility: Enhance your range of motion.
- Reduced Stress: Relieve tension and promote mental and emotional well-being.
- Better Sleep: Experience improved sleep quality.
Our practice acknowledges the significance of muscles in the healing equation. Dr. Wagemakers is committed to working closely with our massage therapist to formulate a customized plan of care that moves you closer to wellness.
Meet Our Massage Therapists
Our caring and highly experienced massage therapists are passionate about helping clients feel their best. We’d like you to get to know them better!
Kelly Bryant, MT
To prepare for her career, Kelly completed 2,330 hours of training in massage therapy and gained experience in a variety of techniques. These include the following:
- Trigger point therapy
- TMJ treatment
- Hot stone therapy
- Prenatal massage
- Deep tissue work
- Relaxation methods
Over the years, Kelly has also developed skills in providing massage to children and handling cases related to motor vehicle accidents.
“What I find most rewarding about my work is observing the progress of my treatments. There’s a profound satisfaction in seeing clients transform from experiencing pain, soreness, and tightness to achieving increased range of motion, relaxed muscles, and reduced stress.”
In her spare time, Kelly enjoys staying active by powerlifting at the gym, riding her motorcycle, enjoying the great outdoors, or spending quality time with her husband and two kids.
Rachael Allan, MT
Rachael completed a rigorous, advanced 3000-hour course at MaKami College to prepare for her massage therapy career.
“I love making people’s bodies feel better and seeing them leave happy!”
Outside of the practice, Rachael likes to paint, hike, try new restaurants, and socialize!
Preparing for Your Appointments
Your massage therapy sessions, tailored to your condition, can last anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour in duration.
Hydration is key. We suggest drinking plenty of water before and after your appointment to flush out toxins and prevent future soreness. Adequate rest is also recommended to optimize healing benefits.
Schedule Your Visit
Empower yourself by affording your body the holistic care it deserves. Be sure to contact us with any questions or concerns you might have—we are happy to help.
Book a session today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Massage therapy is a hands-on healthcare approach that manipulates soft tissues of the body to relieve pain, improve circulation, and promote relaxation.
Massage therapy increases blood flow to the treated area, reducing pain and inflammation. It also helps to loosen tight muscles, enhance flexibility, and induce relaxation.
Massage therapy offers numerous benefits, including:
- Pain relief
- Improved circulation
- Reduced inflammation
- Increased flexibility
- Relaxation
- Improved sleep
- Reduced stress
- Enhanced mood
Massage therapy is generally safe when performed by a trained and licensed professional. It provides relaxation, reduces muscle tension, improves circulation, and alleviates pain. However, certain conditions may require caution, which our therapists will discuss with you as needed.
How often should I get a massage?
The frequency of massage therapy depends on your health needs. Acute cases may require weekly sessions, while less acute cases might benefit from monthly visits.
One of our trained therapists will spend time with you to determine an appropriate frequency of care tailored to your individual needs. Ultimately, the choice is always up to you.
What types of massage therapy are available?
Our practice offers various types of professional massage, including deep tissue, therapeutic care, cupping, hot stone, various myofascial release techniques, relaxation, and pregnancy.
