our services
Initial Appointment
We want to educate you as best we can with regards to your body before you get a massage. Our initial appointment includes a 15 minute assessment performed by your RMT followed with a 60 minute massage. You’ll receive a postural assessment and any orthopaedic or range of motion tests that your therapist deems necessary for treatment. Although you don’t have to book this appointment, we highly encourage everyone that is a first time visitor to utilize this service in order to achieve the best results
We do this in order to create a stable foundation and point of reference in order to achieve the best results for your current and future treatments.
Massage Therapy
You can benefit from Registered Massage Therapy for many reasons which include experiencing relief from muscular tension and pain, reduce mental and physical stress levels, increase circulation, increase range of motion, increase sleep and increase lymphatic flow. These are just a few examples of what Registered Massage Therapy can do for you.
We believe that you will achieve the best results by booking in for a duration other than a specific type of massage. This is because everyone is different and each individual area of your body has been through different kind of wear, tear and stress. We want to treat your body to a duration while allowing you to personalize your treatment.
Swedish massage and relaxation massage are included in your treatment duration. We believe this is the ultimate way to help you unwind and heal.
To help you book the perfect amount of time, we recommend...
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30 minutes for the individual with a specific issue (one or two areas of the body)
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45 minutes for the individual looking for a few areas to be worked on (two to three areas of the body)
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60-90 minutes for the individual looking for a full body treatment or more time on each area of the body
Not sure which therapist to book with? Read our therapist's bio's and learn their treatment style, pressure and certifications.
Indie Head Massage , Indie Plus & +
Indie Head Massage is rooted in ancient Ayurvedic medicine. Using Amla Oil, the massage focuses on the scalp, face and neck, bringing increased blood flow to those areas and increasing lymphatic drainage. This leads to an invigoration of the scalp, reduction of stress, calms the neurological system and provides extreme relaxation.
A head massage is beneficial in treating migraines, sinus headaches, tension headaches, facial pain. It promotes healthy hair, scalp and hair growth. This treatment is the ultimate way to relax.
Love the Indie Head Massage but want a little big more? Knots has created the Indie + treatment, adding an additional 15 minutes to address any area of concern. For example, this could be focused on your shoulders, back, hands or feet.
*treatment can be provided without oil
Myofascial Cupping
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which your RMT will put special cups on your body for 20-25 minutes to create suction. You can benefit from cupping by it’s ability to help with fascial restrictions, muscle pain, range of motion restrictions, detoxification, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
Pre-natal Massage
Pre-natal Registered Massage Therapy Treatment. Providing you with ultimate comfort and ease while you're with us. This treatment can be performed in side line (with you lying on your side) or with our pregnancy pillow. The pregnancy pillow provides cut outs for areas of growth to help you lay comfortably on your stomach and ease your tension.
Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese technique for used for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. Reiki focuses on treating the entire body while focusing on balancing the energy throughout the 7 chakras. Reiki provides many benefits including, peace of mind, security, relaxation while rejuvenating your wellbeing. The therapist will ask you to give yourself permission to relax and get comfortable. Your therapist will place their hands over your body, sending healing energy to the chakra to create balance.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for used for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. Reiki focuses on treating the entire body while focusing on balancing the energy throughout the 7 chakras. Reiki provides many benefits including, peace of mind, security, relaxation while rejuvenating your wellbeing. The therapist will ask you to give yourself permission to relax and get comfortable. Your therapist will place their hands over your body, sending healing energy to the chakra to create balance.
NeurOptimal NeuroFeedback®
NeurOptimal® is an advanced neuro-technology that offers training to the brain, enabling it to function at its very best. This non-invasive, drug free approach is most sought after as an alternative for medication used to cope with the challenges of daily life without intervention or manipulation. It is a Health Canada & FDA approved device. NeurOptimal® utilizes an original Dynamical Neurofeedback® algorithm developed by Clinical Psychologists Dr. Valdeane Brown and Dr. Susan Brown, which is exclusive to NeurOptimal®. It encourages an overall positive mental outlook and a deeper understanding of the mind and body connection to enhance daily health and wellness. Our brains are unique in their complexity and ability and are the source of daily habits, mindsets and functions. This innovative form of neurofeedback is training for the brain which translates 356 data points per second offering the information needed to re-organize one’s self. When your brain does that, a whole lot of complaints drop away. You feel calmer, clearer, happier and able to function better in your life. Many beneficial outcomes emerge because of the innovative way it works. NeurOptimal® is provided in 23 countries worldwide, servicing approximately 50,000 sessions a month.
Restorative Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion. It is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. Hypnosis is done with the help of a hypnotherapist using verbal repetition and mental images. When you're under hypnosis you will feel calm and relaxed, and are more open to suggestions.
Hypnosis can be used to help you gain control over undesired behaviours or to help you cope better with
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Pain control. Hypnosis may help with pain due to burns, cancer, childbirth, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, temporomandibular joint problems, dental procedures and headaches.
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Hot flashes. Hypnosis may relieve symptoms of hot flashes associated with menopause.
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Behavior change. Hypnosis has been used with some success in the treatment of insomnia, bed-wetting, smoking, and overeating.
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Cancer treatment side effects. Hypnosis has been used to ease side effects related to chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
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Mental health conditions. Hypnosis may help treat symptoms of anxiety, phobias and post-traumatic stress.
*Please note, all sessions with increase to $250.00 once Sarah's certification is complete.
Reflexology
What is reflexology?
The theory behind reflexology is that areas of the foot correspond to organs and systems of the body. Pressure applied to the foot can bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body. Reflexology is one of the most popular types of massage. Beyond the feel-good effects of the treatment, the practice and purpose go deeper than the skin and muscles. Kneading the soft fleshy ball of the foot, pulling on the toes, tracing around the heel and pushing deep into the arch are just a few of the movements you will experience during a treatment.
How reflexology is different from a foot massage
These two treatments might seem similar, but there are some key differences. Both can be beneficial! Here’s what you can expect during a foot massage versus a reflexology massage. Massage therapy is the manipulation of tissues to relax the muscles, relieve tension, and improve circulation. This can improve overall health and well-being. Reflexology, on the other hand, uses a targeted, pressure-point massage to restore the flow of energy throughout the body. The treatment usually focuses on the feet, but it can also include the hands and ears.
What are the benefits?
Reflexology can address anything from headaches to sinus problems to sleep issues.
If sensitivity or tenderness is experienced when an area is stimulated, it usually indicates bodily weaknesses or imbalances within the corresponding organ.
With repeated pressure and manipulation of nerve endings, reflexology can help to clear any channels of blocked energy. It is said to do so through moving the flow of blood, nutrients and nerve impulses. This ultimately improves overall health and balance.
Other potential benefits:
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Relieve tension
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Improve body function
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Reduce stress
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Improve circulation
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Increased mobility
*Please note that Katy will be increasing her pricing by $5 in January 2023
Physiotherapy
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is the restoration and maintenance of your health, function, and well-being through physical rehabilitation.
How can a Physiotherapist help?
Physiotherapists are highly qualified health care professionals who work with patients to assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of health care conditions. Through a patient-centered approach and evidence-based practice, physiotherapists work with their patients to help them achieve their rehabilitative goals. This means that your physiotherapist will help you lay out a measurable and achievable plan that will help you return to work, play, and activities of everyday life!
What problems do physiotherapists treat?
· Acute and chronic injuries
· Carpal Tunnel
· Concussion
· Elbow pain
· Headaches and migraines
· Long and short-term disability injuries
· Loss of mobility
· Neck and back pain
· Nerve compression injuries
· Neurological disorders
· Osteoarthritis
· Osteoporosis
· Plantar Fasciitis
· Post-fracture rehabilitation
· Post-surgical rehabilitation
· Sciatica
· Shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries
· Sports injuries
· Sprains and strains
· Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
· Tendonitis or tendinopathies
· Whiplash
· Work-related injuries
What can I expect at physiotherapy?
Each session will be unique because it is all about you and your particular needs. Here is a general overview of what to expect:
Your initial assessment is 60 minutes and subsequent visits are 30 minutes. During your initial assessment, your physiotherapist will take a detailed medical history, assess and diagnose your condition, and work with you to establish a treatment plan that will help you achieve your goals. Manual therapy, home exercises, and recovery recommendations will be provided on your first visit and each follow-up visit. Please come dressed and ready to move so that your physiotherapist can continue to prioritise your treatment during sessions.
Do I need a referral for physiotherapy?
You do not require a referral from your family doctor or another health care provider to be seen by a physiotherapist.
We do provide direct billing to health insurance companies for physiotherapy. If you are planning to use your health insurance to help cover the cost of physiotherapy, please remember to visit your insurance company's website to ensure that you have physiotherapy coverage. Please bring this information with you to your initial assessment. If physiotherapy is not covered by your insurance company you will not be able to use your benefits and will need to pay the full cost of treatment.
