Registered massage therapy in Newmarket
When your back is sore, your shoulders are tight, or you’re finding it harder to get comfortable during pregnancy, registered massage therapy can help with some of that discomfort.
At Oona Newmarket, our Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) see patients during pregnancy, after birth and through every stage of family life. You might be dealing with aching hips and lower back pain during pregnancy, neck and shoulder tension from feeding and carrying your baby, or an old injury that’s started bothering you again. We also see people for general muscle tension, soreness from work or exercise, and the everyday aches that can build up over time.
Our Newmarket RMTs will take the time to understand what’s bothering you and adapt your treatment accordingly. No referral is needed, and direct insurance billing is available with many providers.
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Meet our Registered Massage Therapists in Newmarket
Our Newmarket Registered Massage Therapists bring different areas of experience to Oona, including prenatal massage, postpartum recovery, paediatric massage and general massage therapy. Some patients come to us because pregnancy has made their hips or lower back uncomfortable, while others are dealing with neck and shoulder tension, an old injury or muscle soreness that keeps coming back.
We’ll help you find an RMT who works with the concerns you’re experiencing, so you can book an appointment that makes sense for you.
Massage therapy for pregnancy, postpartum, and infant care
Prenatal massage
Pregnancy can change the way you feel physically from one week to the next. Your lower back might start aching after a day on your feet, your hips may become uncomfortable when you’re trying to sleep, or you might notice tension through your ribs, neck and shoulders that wasn’t bothering you before.
Our Registered Massage Therapists provide prenatal massage in Newmarket, using supportive positioning and adjusting treatment as your pregnancy progresses. Whether you’re coming in for pregnancy-related back pain, hip discomfort or general muscle tension, we’ll talk through what’s bothering you and what feels comfortable before getting started.
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Postpartum massage
Once your baby arrives, there’s a whole new set of physical demands. Feeding, carrying, lifting and spending long stretches in the same position can leave your neck, shoulders, wrists and back feeling sore, even when you’re finding your feet with everything else.
Our Newmarket RMTs provide postpartum massage therapy to help address that muscle tension and discomfort. We’ll take into account how you’re recovering, including whether you’ve had a vaginal or caesarean birth, and adapt your appointment to what feels comfortable.
If you’re also experiencing pelvic heaviness, bladder leakage or pelvic pain after birth, our pelvic floor physiotherapy team can help assess those concerns.
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Infant massage education
Sometimes parents ask us whether there’s anything they can do at home when their baby seems uncomfortable or is having trouble settling. Gentle infant massage may be one option, and our Newmarket RMTs who work with babies can show you how to approach it.
We’ll demonstrate simple, age-appropriate techniques for your baby’s legs, tummy or back when appropriate, and show you how to follow their cues so you know when they’re comfortable and when they’ve had enough.
Registered massage therapy in Newmarket for pregnancy, postpartum and everyday aches
You don’t have to be pregnant or have recently had a baby to book massage therapy at Oona. Our Newmarket Registered Massage Therapists see people for all kinds of concerns, from neck and shoulder tension after long days at a desk to sore hips, lower back pain, muscle stiffness and old injuries that have started bothering them again.
We also know that what brings you in can change over time. You might first visit us for prenatal massage, return for help with the physical demands of feeding and carrying your baby, and later book because your shoulders have been bothering you for weeks. Your RMT will talk with you about what’s going on and adjust your treatment to what you need that day.
Our registered massage therapy services in Newmarket include:
Prenatal massage: Help with pregnancy-related back pain, hip discomfort and muscle tension, with positioning adapted as your pregnancy progresses.
Postpartum massage: Care for muscle soreness and tension associated with recovery, feeding, lifting and carrying.
General registered massage therapy: Treatment for neck and shoulder tension, lower back discomfort, sore hips, muscle stiffness and everyday aches.
Massage while trying to conceive: Massage focused on relaxation and muscle tension during fertility treatment or while trying to get pregnant.
Infant and paediatric massage: Gentle, age-appropriate massage therapy for babies and children, along with guidance for parents.
Perimenopause and menopause massage: Care for muscle tension, stiffness and soreness during midlife.
Our Newmarket clinic is located at 1100 Gorham Street, Unit 11C, near Leslie Street, with free parking and easy access from Highway 404. We also see patients from Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Bradford and surrounding communities.
You don’t need a referral to book, and direct insurance billing is available with many extended health benefits providers.
Massage therapy for wherever you are on your journey
Fertility Massage
Massage to help with muscle tension and provide some time to relax while trying to conceive or undergoing fertility treatment.
Prenatal Massage
Pregnancy massage in Newmarket, with comfortable positioning and treatment adapted to changing aches, muscle tension and physical needs.
Postpartum Massage
Massage therapy for the sore backs, tight shoulders and muscle tension that can come with recovery, feeding, lifting and carrying your baby.
Peri/Menopause Massage
Registered massage therapy for muscle tension, stiffness and soreness during perimenopause, menopause and beyond.
Pediatric Massage
Gentle, age-appropriate massage for infants and children, including guidance for parents who'd like to learn simple techniques at home.
Whole Family Massage
Registered massage therapy for children, parents and other family members, whether they're dealing with everyday aches, muscle tension or an old injury.
Massage while trying to conceive in Newmarket
Trying to conceive can take a lot out of you
Trying to get pregnant can start to feel very medical, especially when appointments, testing and fertility treatments become part of the process. There can be a lot of waiting, a lot of uncertainty and very little time when you aren’t thinking about what comes next.
Massage won’t change the underlying causes of fertility difficulties or increase your chances of getting pregnant, but it can give you some time to address muscle tension and have an appointment that’s focused on how you’re feeling physically.
Our Newmarket Registered Massage Therapists can adapt your treatment to what feels comfortable for you, whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or undergoing fertility treatment. If you’re having treatment at a fertility clinic, let your RMT know about any relevant procedures, medications or restrictions so they can make appropriate adjustments.
Oona’s founder, Dr. Sarah Mickeler, has experienced infertility herself. She knows how much of your life it can occupy and how difficult it can be to find time for yourself when so much attention is going toward trying to build your family. Her experience is part of why fertility care has always been important to us at Oona.
If you’re looking for support beyond massage therapy, you can also explore our naturopathic medicine services and acupuncture services as part of the care available at Oona.
Prenatal & postpartum massage therapy in Newmarket
Massage therapy for the physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum
Pregnancy can bring a whole new collection of aches that change as the weeks go by. You might notice your lower back getting sore earlier in the day, your hips becoming uncomfortable when you’re trying to sleep, or tension through your ribs and shoulders that wasn’t there before.
Our Registered Massage Therapists provide prenatal massage in Newmarket for people experiencing pregnancy-related muscle tension and discomfort. Whether you’re dealing with an aching back, tight hips or sore shoulders, we’ll talk with you about what’s bothering you and adapt your treatment as your pregnancy progresses.
After your baby arrives, feeding, carrying, lifting and spending long stretches in one position can leave you with a different set of sore spots. Postpartum massage therapy can help address that muscle tension while giving you some time to focus on your own recovery.
How we adapt prenatal massage during pregnancy
One of the first questions people ask us about prenatal massage is how they’re going to get comfortable on the table, especially once lying on their stomach is no longer comfortable.
At Oona Newmarket, our Registered Massage Therapists use supportive pillows and adjust your position throughout your appointment as needed. Side-lying is often a comfortable option during pregnancy, and we’ll make changes as you go so you’re properly supported.
We also know that the discomfort you’re experiencing can change as your pregnancy progresses. You might come in because your hips and lower back are aching, then find that a few weeks later it’s your ribs, neck or shoulders that need attention. Your RMT will talk with you about what’s going on and adapt the pressure, positioning and areas treated to your needs.
If you’ve been experiencing sciatic-type discomfort, we’ll assess the muscle tension that may be contributing to it. Not every kind of pain during pregnancy responds to massage, and we’ll talk through what’s appropriate before beginning treatment.
Prenatal massage is also an opportunity to have some time to yourself when getting comfortable has become a little more difficult than it used to be. You don’t need to be experiencing significant pain to book an appointment.
After your baby arrives, massage therapy can continue to help with the physical demands of recovery, feeding, lifting and carrying. If you’ve had a caesarean birth, your RMT can discuss scar-related concerns once your incision has healed and determine whether scar-specific treatment is appropriate.
Our Newmarket RMTs work alongside Oona’s pelvic floor physiotherapists, chiropractors and other practitioners, so you can access different services as your needs change.
Postpartum massage and recovery after a caesarean birth
After a caesarean birth, you may notice discomfort through your back, shoulders and hips as you recover and adjust to caring for your baby. Your RMT will consider how you’re healing, which positions are comfortable and whether any areas need to be avoided during treatment.
Once your incision has fully healed, scar-specific massage may be appropriate for some patients following an assessment. We’ll talk with you about whether it’s suitable and what you can reasonably expect.
If you’re also experiencing bladder leakage, pelvic heaviness, pelvic pain or concerns about your caesarean scar, our pelvic floor physiotherapy team can help assess those concerns.
What prenatal and postpartum massage can help with
Registered Massage Therapy Treatments can improve:
- Back and lower back tension
- Hip and glute tension
- Hip and glute tension that can contribute to sciatic-type pain
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Rib and upper back discomfort
- Headaches related to muscle tension
- Leg and muscle cramps
- General muscle soreness and tightness
- Physical strain from feeding, carrying and lifting a baby
- Relaxation and stress relief
Infant and child massage in Newmarket
Gentle massage for babies and children
We love seeing our littlest patients at Oona. Babies and children can have massage therapy too, although an appointment for a baby looks quite different from one for an older child.
Our Newmarket Registered Massage Therapists who work with infants and children use gentle, age-appropriate techniques, taking their cues from the child and adjusting the appointment to their comfort.
Parents sometimes ask us about infant massage because their baby seems gassy or uncomfortable, or because they’d like to learn a few techniques they can try at home. We can show you gentle ways to massage your baby’s tummy, legs or back when appropriate, and help you recognize when your baby is enjoying it and when they’ve had enough.
For older children, massage therapy may help address muscle tension or discomfort, depending on what’s going on. We’ll talk with you about your child’s concerns and whether massage is an appropriate option.
If your baby is having ongoing difficulties with movement, positioning or development, our paediatric physiotherapy services may also be helpful.
Massage for the whole family in Newmarket
Massage therapy isn’t only for pregnancy and postpartum
Massage therapy at Oona Newmarket isn’t just for pregnancy or postpartum. Our Registered Massage Therapists see people of all ages, including partners, parents, grandparents, teens and children.
You might be dealing with neck and shoulder tension after long days at a desk, sore muscles from exercise, headaches associated with muscle tension, or an old injury that keeps making itself known. We also see people who have been putting up with an aching back or stiff hips for months and have finally decided to do something about it.
Whatever brings you in, we’ll take the time to understand what’s been bothering you, how it’s affecting your day and what you’d like help with. Your RMT will adjust your treatment based on what you need and what feels comfortable.
Massage during perimenopause and menopause in Newmarket
Massage therapy during perimenopause and menopause
Perimenopause and menopause can bring changes in sleep, muscle comfort and how you’re feeling physically from one day to the next. You might notice more tension through your neck and shoulders, stiffness in your hips, or an aching lower back that’s becoming harder to ignore. And when you’re not sleeping particularly well, those everyday aches can feel that much more frustrating.
Registered massage therapy won’t change the hormonal shifts of perimenopause or menopause, but it can help address muscle tension, stiffness and soreness. At Oona Newmarket, our RMTs will talk with you about what’s bothering you and adjust your treatment to what feels comfortable, whether you’re coming in for a specific concern or some time to relax.
That might mean spending more time on your neck and shoulders, working through tension in your back and hips, or simply having an hour where somebody else takes care of the sore bits for a change.
Registered massage therapy in Newmarket
Our Newmarket clinic is located at 1100 Gorham Street, Unit 11C, at the corner of Leslie Street and Gorham Street, between Davis Drive and Mulock Drive. We’re just a few minutes from Highway 404, with plenty of free parking, making it convenient for patients visiting us from Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Bradford and surrounding communities.
Our Registered Massage Therapists provide prenatal massage, postpartum massage, general therapeutic massage and infant massage education, along with care for muscle tension, back and hip discomfort, and the aches that can come with work, exercise and everyday family life.
You don’t need a referral to book an appointment. Direct insurance billing is available with many extended health benefits providers, depending on your plan.
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Direct insurance billing
Oona works with insurance companies to do online billing for treatments, whenever possible. Simply ask if your insurance company is compliant when you book your appointment.
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