What is Registered Massage Therapy (RMT)?

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What is an RMT?

and what is it that we can do for you!

Massage therapy treatments provided by a Registered Massage Therapist can offer significant benefits for a variety of conditions and for diverse patient populations.

Whether you need to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, massage therapy can enhance your overall well-being.

Massage therapy can help alleviate musculoskeletal disorders associated with everyday stress, muscular overuse, physical manifestation of mental distress and many persistent pain syndromes.

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Covid 19

Prioritizing safety, standard Covid-19 practices are essential when visiting your RMT. Stay vigilant for any signs of illness, not just Covid, to protect your RMT and others. For BC’s latest Covid-19 updates, visit the Government of Canada’s health professionals resource.
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Francesca Farrell, RMT

Francesca offers mindful treatment grounded in evidence-based practice; therapeutic massage honouring the whole person. Sessions gently encourage free-flowing breath and sustained mindful relaxation throughout the treatment. A considered blend of osteopathic...
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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects the immune and nervous systems, causing muscle weakness, balance issues, and vision problems. While the exact cause is unknown, genetics and environment may play a role. Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) can provide relief through deep tissue massage, improving circulation and range of motion, and offering strengthening exercises.

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Headaches

Experiencing headaches? Discover how Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) can help with tension, migraine, cluster, and sinus headaches. Benefits of RMT treatment include pain relief, decreased stress, relaxation, and reduced muscle tension.

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) affects 129 million women worldwide, causing chronic widespread body pain and other symptoms such as migraines, depression, and fatigue. Sensitivity to touch, light, and sound is also common, making daily activities challenging for sufferers. Learn more about this complex health issue.

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Benefits of Massage

Boost your well-being with massage therapy! Registered Massage Therapists offer treatments that can alleviate pain, improve joint mobility, and reduce muscular tension for various conditions. Massage therapy benefits include stress management, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for acute and chronic conditions like anxiety, arthritis, sports injuries, and more. Tailored treatment plans consider your health history to ensure safe and effective care.

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Sports & Fitness Lifestyle

Discover the benefits of sports massage therapy, a practice dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Boost performance, prevent injuries, and reduce muscle soreness with the help of registered massage therapists. Research shows massage therapy can also lower stress hormones, improve mood, and increase flexibility.

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Sports & Fitness Massage

Boost your sports performance and prevent injuries with sports and fitness massages at One Branch Therapeutic Wellness. Our experienced Registered Massage Therapists can improve your muscle health, circulation, and alignment, preparing you for high impact activities. Contact us for personalized advice and to separate fact from fiction in the world of sports massage therapy. Your wellbeing is our priority.

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Meet our RMT’s

Thank you so much for visiting One Branch Therapeutic Wellness! My name is Jamie, and I’m a Registered Massage Therapist. I own and operate both the One Branch Sechelt and One Branch Gibsons Clinic’s on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in BC. From here, we serve the...
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Megan Egilson

Megan Egilson Megan is working exclusively in Gibsons. **Megan is not taking ICBC patients at this time.** Megan graduated with distinction from the Camosun College Massage Therapy program. She is a skilled and compassionate Registered Massage Therapist, with a...
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