Scope of Practice
The Massage Therapy Act, 1991, the provincial legislation for Massage Therapy in Ontario, defines the
practice of Massage Therapy as “the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the
treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to
develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain.” This is referred to as the
“Scope of Practice.”
About Massage Therapy
Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically,
the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints for the purpose of optimizing health.
Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by
acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Physical function can be developed, maintained
and improved; and physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented
through the use of Massage Therapy.
about tracy
practice experience, in addition to over 25 years’ experience in the health and wellness industry.
Tracy specializes in the treatment of chronic neck and shoulder discomfort. She is extremely passionate in her work in
helping clients to live a more balanced and pain free lifestyle through regular massage therapy treatments. Her
experience as a massage therapist has evolved from working in both multi-disciplinary and spa settings during her
professional career.
These professional opportunities have provided extensive hands-on knowledge from working with a diverse client-base and
a variety of conditions.
Certifications:
- Advanced Assessments – ConEd Institute
- Cupping for Soft Tissue – ConEd Institute
- Hot Stone Certification – The Stone Company
- Bamboo Fusion Certification – Formal training by the founder in the USA
- Cranial, Sacral and Myofascial Release Level I – Canadian Osteopathic College
- Kintape Training – Toronto
- Two linages of Reiki, including Master Training – Oakville
- Treatment Specifics:
- Swedish massage techniques
- Trigger point therapy
- Myofascial release techniques
- Cupping for soft tissue
