Hello Saltspring! Happy spring planting!

Thank you to Ronnie Richot, RMT for doing a great job covering our clinic practice at the mews through the early spring!

Clara and I are back at the Mews and here to offer you your next step to health and wellness and the possibility of feeling pain free!
My name is Marnie. I am passionate about my work in Massage Therapy and its ability to increase mobility and decrease pain and leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated!

I have had a number of clients with sciatica recently and sometimes i get that same pain myself! I remembered from massage therapy school a syndrome called Weak Glutei Med syndrome or "Dead Butt Syndrome" Haha! When the muscle is weak it can refer a pain pattern down the leg. If this is the case with your sciatica pain, the good news is there are exercises to strengthen your glute med and within a week or so of dedication the pain can decrease. Ways of strengthening include, kettle bell swings, riding a bike up hills, traditional clam shell exercises and side leg lefts with toe up or toe down and more. We are here to help!

My unique clinical approach to Massage Therapy utilizes a variety of techniques based on assessment of the clients individual needs and I am able to read the body quickly and with technical precision to identify imbalances. Some examples of these techniques include deep tissue and relaxation massage, passive range of motion stretch, joint mobilization, cranial sacral therapy, myofascial release, visceral manipulation and shiatsu therapy. I also recommend home care for clients.

Since being on Saltspring I have treated many children of all ages. I realize that children can have stress too and it feels good connecting with youth in treatment.
Massage therapy can help calm the nervous system and relax the body and mind. It can also help relieve the stresses of pregnancy. When considering massage and stress, reducing stress is the basis for every massage performed, including consideration of the condition being treated.


And a little about Clara:

Clara Serra, is a lifelong local, born and raised, here to provide Registered Massage Therapy services to the community and visitors alike. I use evidence-based Swedish massage techniques and provide my clients with individualized assessments, treatment plans and home care.

I am dedicated to provide each client with a deeply relaxing yet therapeutic massage, helping you improve your quality of life through stress reduction and relief from pain or physical discomfort.

I completed a 3 year advanced massage therapy diploma with honours, and have worked with many different client demographics. I am able to treat and prevent many ailments such as muscle pain or tension, trigger points, migraines, lymphatic swelling, sciatica/nerve pain, anxiety and stress, pregnancy, postural conditions, injury rehab, and many other health and well-being concerns.

As caring therapists, we enjoy hearing about the progress of clients as well as being able to help create positive, long-term effects for their wellbeing. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Welcoming new and return clients.

Book online at

https://www.coastmassagetherapy.ca

or call 250-202-7322