Athlete Massage Therapist in Markham

Step 1: Initial Consultation – Understanding Your Needs

To enjoy professional athlete massage therapist services in Markham, simply contact us. Our massage therapists are available seven days a week.

Initial consultations are critical for understanding our clients’ needs and concerns. We’ll discuss your medical history, athletic activities, current/past injuries (if any), areas of pain/discomfort, athletic performance goals, effectiveness of massage, benefits to massage therapy and more, all with the intent to gain a comprehensive understanding of an athlete’s body and how it functions during/after physical activity.

Step 2: Crafting a Comprehensive Treatment Plan

The information we get from step 1 enables us to create a tailored athlete massage therapy treatment plan. Our custom effective treatment plans cover everything, including the specific massage techniques. We discuss types of massage (such as intense sports massage, lymphatic drainage massage, or a combination of massages).

We also cover approaches that will address an athlete’s specific needs. Our plans factor in the underlying sport, training schedule, optimal performance, recovery, and more.

Step 3: The Massage Treatment

Our athlete massage therapists use a wide range of specialized techniques to target individual muscle groups and soft tissues. Examples of techniques used include:

• Deep tissue massage: This applies firm pressure to reach deep layers of the muscles and fascia to release chronic tension.
• Stretching: Our athletic therapists also incorporate dynamic and static stretching techniques that boost flexibility, muscle elasticity, and range of motion.   
• Myofascial release: Athletes with poor movement/restrictions linked to fascia (connective tissue around muscles) are bound to get relief from active release massage (myofascial release).
• Trigger point therapy: Our dedicated team of massage therapists are also skilled in identifying and releasing trigger points/tight knots in muscles linked to localized and other types of pain (i.e., neck pain, ankle pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, foot pain, hip pain, etc., linked to sports injuries).
• Effleurage & petrissage: We also utilize foundational massage techniques for promoting relaxation and circulation.

Step 4: Post-Massage Care and Follow-Up

Our athlete massage therapy sessions end with post-care and recommendations for maximizing benefits. We give recommendations on rest and recovery, managing muscle soreness, stretching exercise regimens, follow-up treatment/sessions, and more!