What I Do
As a Registered Massage Therapist, I use hands on techniques to manipulate soft tissue in the body that's hyper-toned, causing pain, reducing range of motion, has adhesions or to help scar tissue form properly. Techniques I utilize with patients:
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Deep Tissue Massage
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Myofascial Release
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Trigger Point Release
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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM)
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
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Joint Mobilizations
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Lymphatic Drainage (NOT the same as Manual Lymphatic Drainage known as MLD certification)
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Hydrotherapy
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Cross Fibre Frictions
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Golgi Tendon Organ Release
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Abdominal Massage
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Tapotement
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Diaphragmatic Breathing
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Remedial Exercise
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There are several benefits to massage therapy that may include pain relief, decrease in stress, rehabilitation of injuries, improvement in range of motion and reestablishment of motor patterns. Conditions/states I treat with patients include:
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- Musculoskeletal:
- Strains
- Sprains
- Tension Headaches & Migraines
- Cruciate and Meniscal Injuries
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Tendonitis
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Bursitis
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Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Joint Hypomobility
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Degenerative Disc Disease & Herniations
- Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis​
- Scoliosis
- Whiplash
- Nervous System:
- Stress Reduction
- Compression Syndromes (ie. Carpal Tunnel, Sciatica, Piriformis etc.)
- Hemiplegia
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Nerve lesions​
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Pre/Post Natal
- Young Adults and Children
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I invite you to give yourself a break while I help to restore whole body balance and motion, release tension and calm nerves so you leave feeling refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated.
About Me
“Stay close to nature, it will never fail you.”
- Frank Lloyd Wright
Wellness is more than being free from illness; it is a process of change and growth towards a healthy lifestyle. Everything we do including what we eat, how we move and what we think has a direct effect on our well-being. Set a goal for optimal wellness that includes massage therapy - a natural and highly effective treatment. Your body and mind will thank you!
After almost 20 years in the natural health industry, including as a founding member of Living Alchemy - an award winning organic supplement line - and a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I live & breathe natural health & hope to inspire others to reach their optimal wellness through natural modalities. Our health is really all that we truly have, isn’t it?
This is my passion and purpose.
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I offer a calming environment where we work together to achieve your goals through therapeutic massage therapy. Looking forward to meeting you!
Contact
Melanie Gunther Registered Massage Therapy
(within dawn Health & Wellness)
#201 12894 16th Ave, Surrey BC V4A 1N7