Sandra Klein RMT
    Guelph Massage Therapy

  Restorative massage and functional mobility are focused treatments using a variety of massage tools.  Concentrating on specific muscle tissue health, range of motion and joint stability can help improve your athletic capabilities and have you easily and energetically moving through normal activities of daily living. 

​   Graston Technique uses different shaped

metal tools that are excellent for assessing

soft tissue injury, reducing adhesions,

scar tissue and returning soft tissue to normal function.   This gentle technique is

designed to speed up injury healing,

improve strength,  reduce pain and increase range of motion.

  I combine this therapy with a variety of other tools to provide a truly personalized and effective massage experience. 

  Therapeutic ultrasound is a safe and effective method to:​

- reduce swelling and bruising

- speed up the healing of strains and sprains

- reduce scar tissue

- Reduce severe muscle spasms

​  Typically, ultrasound sessions last between 7 to 10 minutes are incorporated alongside other treatments for a well-rounded massage therapy experience.

   Athletes are often seen with dark purple circles on their skin from therapeutic cupping.  In my practice,  I occasionally use this stationary cupping method when needed, but I mostly do "moving cupping",  which covers more surface area: one plastic cup is placed on the skin and a vacuum effect pulls the skin into the cup.  With the application of oil, the cup is free to glide across the skin, gently decompressing soft tissue.  It is extremely effective at releasing fascial restriction and increasing range of motion.  

  Occasionally, with moving-cupping, tiny red specks can appear on the skin from capillaries, but is very mild compared to the large circles. 

A valuable tool I utilize for injury treatment is athletic tape, which helps soft tissue injuries, accelerates healing, and prevents re-injury.  This flexible tape is applied at the end of the appointment, is waterproof, and lasts for approximately five days. Taping is fantastic as it can be customized to meet each patient's specific requirements. 

Postural assessment is an individualized look at your body mechanics, focusing on identifying which muscles require strengthening or relaxation. This process aims to optimize your joint alignment, ultimately reducing tension, pain, and fatigue.  Understanding your unique postural needs, you can take proactive steps toward better overall health and comfort.