Sports Massage
Laura at work
Laura provides sports, as well as therapeutic, massage, using the techniques described below. Her office is located near the corner of Bloor St. & Avenue Rd., in the heart of downtown Toronto (see map below).
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To book an appointment, visit Laura's website at
www.sportsmassageandnutrition.com
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To book an appointment, visit Laura's website at
www.sportsmassageandnutrition.com
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Techniques used during massage
Swedish: - consisting of Effleurage (gliding and stroking) and Petrissage (kneading of the
tissue).
Non-Swedish:
Golgi Tendon Release - consisting of direct compression on the tendon near the junction of
the muscle, in order to reduce muscle tone and spasm.
Trigger Points - compression is applied to a trigger point to temporarily slow blood flow while
staying within pain tolerance. The compression is held until the muscles relax, or up to
1 minute. Blood flow returns to the area flushing the metabolites from the area.
Friction - used over scar tissue or adhesions. Cross friction is applied to breakdown scar
tissue and allow the tissue to heal more efficiently and resume proper function.
Fascial Technique - Fascia is the tissue that surrounds muscles, holding them in place
and allowing them to move smoothly. The fascia can develop adhesions or restrictions after
trauma, surgery, inflammation, or postural imbalances, which can create abnormal tension
patterns. Fascia technique is done without oil and it is used to break up the adhesions or
restrictions, reduce pain and hypertonicity, and increase local circulation.
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Swedish: - consisting of Effleurage (gliding and stroking) and Petrissage (kneading of the
tissue).
Non-Swedish:
Golgi Tendon Release - consisting of direct compression on the tendon near the junction of
the muscle, in order to reduce muscle tone and spasm.
Trigger Points - compression is applied to a trigger point to temporarily slow blood flow while
staying within pain tolerance. The compression is held until the muscles relax, or up to
1 minute. Blood flow returns to the area flushing the metabolites from the area.
Friction - used over scar tissue or adhesions. Cross friction is applied to breakdown scar
tissue and allow the tissue to heal more efficiently and resume proper function.
Fascial Technique - Fascia is the tissue that surrounds muscles, holding them in place
and allowing them to move smoothly. The fascia can develop adhesions or restrictions after
trauma, surgery, inflammation, or postural imbalances, which can create abnormal tension
patterns. Fascia technique is done without oil and it is used to break up the adhesions or
restrictions, reduce pain and hypertonicity, and increase local circulation.
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