Gillian joins Vitality Health as an experienced Registered massage therapist and Registered Acupuncturist. She received her diploma in Massage Therapy from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2006 and went on to study Acupuncture in 2007, receiving diplomas in both styles of Acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medical and Contemporary Acupuncture from McMaster University).
Gillian is passionate about blending her skills of Massage and Acupuncture to best address the needs of her clients, and enjoys treating a range of conditions including
- Chronic pain
- Stress
- Mental Health
- Post-Traumatic stress
- Headaches/Migraines
- Menopausal symptoms
- Hormone Imbalances
- Fertility Support
- Cosmetic Acupuncture for anti-aging
Gillian is happy to see the whole family including children, teens, adults, elderly and pregnancy!
Ways Massage Therapy Can Help You
Services available by our Registered Massage Therapist Lisa DeRoyPhysical relaxation
Massage stimulates the release of hormones that not only make us feel good, but produce a relaxing effect in our muscles and tissues
Improved Circulation
Massage helps move the blood and lymphatic fluid along in our bodies which nourishes cells and improves waste elimination
Relief for tight muscles (knots)
Massage addresses a variety of aches and pains by causing the release of muscle tightness and soreness
Release of nerve compression
Tight muscles and tissues can put pressure on nerves, which leads to pain. Massage helps relax these tissues and thereby decreasing the compression on the nerve. (carpel tunnel, sciatica)
Flexibility and range of motion
Muscle tightness inhibits us from moving within our full range of motion. Releasing the tension slowly improves the way in which we can move our body and improves overall flexibility.
Enhanced energy and vitality
Through a variety of mechanisms Massage therapy leaves us feeling more energized and vital. It helps us lessen the burden of toxins stored in our tissues, and even helps release our emotions.
Headaches
These can be cause by a variety of physical issues including poor posture, stress and tension in the neck and shoulders and ergonomic issues at work. Massage therapy can address these issues and reduce the frequency and severity of headaches
Lessening Anxiety and Depression
Massage therapy can have a mood lifting effect and reduce overall perception of stress. Therapeutic touch and connection can help an individual feel grounded.
Heal scar tissue
By improving circulation and releasing the tissue formation around scars, Massage can lessen the appearance of scars and improve the overall flexibility and health of the scarred tissue.