What is a Registered Massage Therapist?

A Trained Massage Therapist focuses on the assessment of the soft tissue and joints and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the structures through the use of manual techniques. Techniques used to help improve circulation, neutralize muscular tension, relieve pain, reduce stress and promote health and well-being. The greatest benefit comes from prevention. Through a combination of massage and stretching techniques a massage therapist can enhance the training and performance of athletes. Regular massage helps achieve a feeling of physical and emotional well-being; as a result maintaining ideal health. Anyone who routinely pushes their physical limits or is involved in repetitive activities from athletes to secretaries - will benefit from massage. Many musculoskeletal injuries can be treated and prevented with massage.

MTAA: www.mtaalberta.com

AMTWP: www.amtwp.org

Tom Altheim - RMT (RMTA)

• Trained in Therapeutic Massage Therapy with a special interest in massage therapy for sports injuries as well as repetitive strain injuries
• Full remedial massage certificate (>2500 hrs) @ Northern Institute of Massage Therapy 
• Myofascial Release 
• 2001 IAAF World Championships in Athletics 
• Worked for 14 years as an EMT.

Cristin Beatch- RMT, Reflexologist

• Completed certificate for massage therapy and sports massage (level 1) at the Alberta Institution of Massage in 2007.
• Graduated with Honors.
• Reflexology certificate completed 2005 at Alberta Institution of Massage.
• Completing Advanced Massage Therapy Certificate by Sept. 2008.
• Attended Dr. Reed Ferbers Clinic on "Running Injury Prevention" 2006.
• Passionate about easing body & mind with therapeutic techniques.