Valerie Hodges Registered Massage Therapist in Alliston Ontario

Valerie Hodges RMT
Massage Therapists are licensed under the Regulated Health Professional Act of Ontario (RHPA)

Massage Therapy Fee Schedule:

30 minutes - $ 45.00
45 minutes - $ 55.00
60 minutes - $ 70.00
90 minutes - $110.00
Seniors Discounts Available

What is Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy is the use of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones.
Health Benefits of Massage Therapy
Assists the body in recovering from muscular strain. Assists in removing lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes from tissues. Increases circulation without increasing heart load. Promotes supple pliable ligaments and tendons. Soothes and stimulates the skin and nervous system. Reduces emotional and physical stress.
Massage Therapy Treatments for the following:
Headache or Migraine Stress Management Acute or Chronic Pain Tendonitis or Bursitis	Low Back pain Carpal Tunnel Sprains or Strains Fibromyalgia	Prenatal Massage Sciatica Arthritis Constipation TMJ

Hot Stone Massage

What is a Hot Stone Massage?

Hot Stone Massage is the application of water-heated basalt stones to key points on the body, giving a deep massage and creating sensations of comfort and warmth. The penetrating heat from the hot stones relaxes the muscles, which allows for deeper relaxation, when compared with regular massage therapy.

What can you expect in a Hot Stone Massage Treatment?

The Hot stones feel warm and relaxing as they glide over the muscles. Prior to your arrival, the Therapist will have sanitized the stones, water basin and will heat the stones to 120 to 150 degrees in fresh water. Placement of the hot stones on the spine and extremities improves circulation, the flow of energy and sense of relaxation.

Basalt Stones

The Basalt stones originate from the mountains of northwestern costal regions of Argentina and Peru. Over many hundreds of years, erosion occurs and the stones are carried back out into the sea. This is when the basalts become so smooth because of constant movement in the water. The stones are hand picked along the Pacific shore and are used as they are found in nature.

Hot Stone Therapy Fee Schedule:

60 minutes - $85.00
90 minutes - $115.00

Valerie provides massage therapy to support a mother throughout pregancy, during childbirth and following. In addition she can provide childbirth support as a Doula.

Doula (Labour Support Provider)

What is a Doula?

A Doula is a person who provides physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and after child birth. A Doula can support the needs of the parents during childbirth and the weeks that follow. http://www.dona.org/.

The benefits of having a Registered Massage Therapist available to support delivery are:

Expertise and knowledge of anatomy (muscles, joints and other soft tissue)
Specialized education in touch and relaxation techniques for pregancy.
Works in conjunction with your Midwife, Physician or Doula.

A Doula's or support person's presence during labour can:

Shorten labour and reduce complications
Improves feelings about the childbirth experience
Reduces the need for labour-inducing drugs
Reduces forceps or vacuum extraction and cesareans
Reduces the mother's request for pain medication and/or epidurals
Personalized fee schedule to be discussed