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Mai-Ling Tong R.M.T |
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Specializes in therapeutic deep tissue work with a focus on structural alignment. A variety Modalities such as craniosacral, Stretching and
Hot Stones are often integrated into sessions when
appropriate. Mai-Ling has been in the health and fitness field since
1998 and has extensive experience working on sport injuries, chronic
neck, back, shoulder and knee
pain.
Training and Credentials Mai-Ling has a diploma in Massage
Therapy from Sutherland Chan and a diploma in Nutrition from the
She is also trained and certified in:
Preventive Health Care that
Works! Why Massage
Therapy? Structural
Alignment Massage Therapy is the treatment of the muscles and
connective tissue of the body to achieve and maintain proper
alignment. Tightness creates asymmetry and looseness allows it to
continue. Tightening of a muscle reciprocally inhibits the opposing
muscle since muscle and its covering tissue are closely
bonded. Scar tissue or adhesions in the muscles from injury or
inflammation may cause shorting due to the contractive nature of scar
tissue. Adhesions and scar tissue also restrict the normal movement of
the area and can cause
pain. Tissue distortions have both local and systemic effects in
the body. Any blockage in the body impairs its functions leading to a
range of ailments or
pain. A general massage treatment principle is to stretch,
release and lengthen tissue that is undesirably short, stuck and
tight. Stress &
Relaxation Researchers estimate that stress contributes to as many as
80% of all major
illnesses. The body responds to stress by increasing adrenaline,
elevating blood pressure and tensing the muscles. The digestion slows or
stops, fats and sugars are released into the blood, cholesterol levels
rise. The hormones cortisone and cortisol are released which inhibit
white blood cell function and suppress the immune
system. Long Term chronic stress contributes to the development of
diabetes, adrenal fatigue, weight gain or loss and heart
disease. Massage helps stimulate the body’s self healing by
decreasing the nervous systems stress response bringing the body to
homeostatic
balance. Make massage a routine part of your lifestyle. |
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