Massage Therapy Clinic
Key Details
Location
D115Cost
$25 (includes HST)Hours of Operation
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
General Contacts
Overview
Rejuvenate yourself at the Cambrian College Massage Therapy Clinic!
Tune up your body and treat yourself to a relaxing massage while you help our students develop that magic touch. Whether you sign up for a 75-minute session or join us for a prenatal massage, our clinic has a lot to offer!
Maternal and Infant Care Services
Free pregnancy, post-partum and infant care services!
Pregnancy/Post-Partum Care services
Support your health care needs before and/or after your little one arrives.
Benefits:
- Stress and anxiety reduction
- Relief from physical discomforts associated with nerve compression
- Relief of chronic low back pain
- Decreased swelling
- Relief from discomforts associated with conditions
Your one-hour appointment will take place in the College’s on-campus massage therapy clinic under the supervision of a Registered Massage Therapist.
Infant Care services
Available September 27, October 18, & November 29
Parents and caregivers will be mentored by a massage therapy student who will demonstrate the techniques on a simulated client and then coach the parent/caregiver through the appropriate rate, rhythm, and depth of each technique while they perform the massage on their infant.
Benefits:
- Promotes interaction between parent and baby
- Promotes relaxation, reducing aches associated with infancy
- Increase motility and digestion
- Encourages healthy muscle and joint health
- Supports the development of motor skills
Massage Therapy Clinic
Sign up for a Massage Therapy Clinic 75-minute session!
Our skilled second- and third-year Massage Therapy students conduct a personal assessment tailored to you, supervised by registered health professionals. With your input, they develop a safe and effective treatment plan that addresses your therapeutic goals. The length of the assessment can vary, and the remaining time is used for direct, hands-on treatment. The complete treatment cost is only $25 (including HST and payment by debit and credit card only).
Massage Therapy Benefits
The Massage Therapy Clinic provides massage services to Cambrian staff, students and community members!
The Student Massage Therapy Clinic offers 75-minute massage treatments to the public. Treatments include intake and assessment, therapeutic treatment and at home exercises.
Massage Therapy can be used to augment or maintain your current physical health. If you are physically active or are exposed to ongoing stress, massage may help you reach your goals!
Conditions that may benefit from massage therapy can include the following:
- Anxiety and Depression
- Arthritis
- Asthma and Emphysema
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Dislocations
- Edema
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Inflammatory conditions
- Insomnia
- Lymphoedema
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Tension and Spasms
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy and Labor Support
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sports Injuries
- Strains and Sprains
- Stress and Stress-Related Conditions
- Stroke
- Tendinitis
- Whiplash and more!
If massage therapy is not appropriate for you, our team will refer you appropriately.
What should you expect?
All patients must undergo an initial assessment or a re-assessment. This allows the students to develop a safe and effective treatment plan that specifically addresses therapeutic goals.
The length of assessment can vary and the remaining time for that session will be used for direct, hands-on treatment.
At your appointment, you will be asked to complete the following:
A health history form
- Clients are encouraged to complete a health history form prior to arrival
Clients will be required to update their information yearly
An Assessment
Clients are required to undergo an assessment or reassessments based on their condition and goals, which could include all or some of the following:
- An interview
- Blood pressure test
- Postural assessment
- Orthopedic assessment
- Range of motion tests
- Activities of daily living
- Participate in the decision-making for their treatment
- Providing written consent for sensitive areas (in some cases)
Please note the following:
- It’s discouraged to give students gifts or tips
- Clients may be booked with any of our students
- Clients will be asked to complete surveys to provide feedback to students on their practice
- Currently, we do not offer student discounts and Cambrian College student health insurance does not cover student massage treatments
Clinic Information
Cancellation or Rescheduling Procedure
The Clinic requires clients to provide a minimum of 48 hours prior notice for a cancellation or rebooking.
Our students must obtain a minimum number of hands-on treatment hours to be successful in the clinic. When clients cancel their appointment last minute or do not show up to their appointment, the student is then at risk of losing those hours.
Missed Appointments/No-Shows
If the client has three missed appointments (no-shows) in a row, the client will no longer be able to book appointments online or may be subject to discharge from the clinic. In this event, the client will be contacted through e-mail by the Clinical Lead/Faculty Advisor for the Massage Clinic.
Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Health Information
Our privacy policies and procedures comply with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). Our Privacy Policy ensures the Cambrian College Massage Therapy Programs’ commitment to protecting your private health and personal information. The Privacy Policy is available upon request, by asking any of our faculty, staff, or students.
Interested in hosting our students at your workplace?
Contact our Career Center by emailing hses.studentplacements@cambriancollege.ca.
Want to become a massage therapist??
Cambrian’s Massage Therapy program will prepare you to work in a health care setting, athletic organization, wellness centre, or pursue your own private practice as a Registered Massage Therapist.