Massage therapists at Summit Physiotherapy & Massage Therapy and massage therapists at local spas are as equally trained these days and offer the same levels of care and treatment plans. However, the biggest difference between spa massages and massages at a therapeutic clinic is the expectation of the client.
Often people going to a spa will not expect a therapeutic massage but a relaxing treatment, whereas if a person books a massage at a clinic, the expectation is that it may not be relaxing, but deeper and more rehabilitative. If a massage therapist works in a therapeutic clinic setting, then their skills usually become geared towards their clients’ needs, which would be rehabilitative or therapeutic in nature.
Therapeutic massages performed at our clinic factor in your current concerns, your medical history, and your massage preferences to plan an appropriate treatment to relieve both pain and stress. Often our massage therapists work alongside other health care providers such as physiotherapists and chiropractors to ensure all your therapeutic needs are addressed. A registered massage therapist at Summit can assess if a massage is the appropriate treatment, or if another treatment method would be better suited.