Massage therapy
Touch is probably the most ancient form of natural therapy. The massage is the basic treatment for a wide spectrum of pathologies as well as being excellent for everyday stress relief. Massage therapy has the objective of promoting relaxation (muscular and nervous), blood and lymphatic circulation, the assimilation and digestion of food and nutrients, the elimination of toxins and vital organs function.
Naturopathy
Naturopathic consultation:
- Nutritional analysis
- Health balance
- Nutrition program for your metabolic type
- Sports nutrition
- Cleansing cure and body revitalization (with organic naturopathic products)
Problems treated:
- Anxiety, lack of energy and vitality
- Chronic fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis problems
- Excess Weight
- Difficulty gaining weight
- Problems related to different systems and organs (nervous, cardio vascular, endocrinal, digestive...)
- Performance decrease (in the case of an athlete)
Athletic Therapy
What is it?
Athletic Therapy is a health care profession specializing in the prevention, emergency care and rehabilitation of orthopaedic injuries.
Who is it for?
It is mainly addressed to people that have had injuries sustained during sports, during activities of daily living or in the work place.
For what?
- Bursitis, tendonitis, sprains and strains...
- Pain in the neck, shoulders, back, sciatic nerve...
- Headaches, sports injuries, accidents...
How?
With specific emphasis on the prevention of athletic or orthopedic injuries, the Certified Athletic Therapist--CAT(C)--will design and implement long term programs for posture, flexibility and total conditioning of the injured individual.
This functional approach to injury management helps decrease potential re-injury and will lead to an overall decrease in the length of disability.
- Exercise therapy
- Manual therapy
- Sport-specific rehabilitation
- Specific reconditioning and education of proper biomechanics for daily physical activity and for return to the work place
- Evaluation & prescription for orthotics (www.vasylimedical.com)
Corporation des Thérapeutes du Sport
The Corporation des thérapeutes du sport du Québec (CTSQ) is a group of sport medicine specialists offering their services to athletes across Canada.
