My name is Lynn McIntyre. I have been a practicing Registered Massage Therapist in the Newmarket area since graduating from Sutherland-Chan Massage School in 2002. With strong hands and a compassionate spirit, I am committed to helping my clients achieve their health and wellness goals. I specialize in deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and pre/postnatal massage therapy.
In 2008 I completed the Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University and have implemented medical acupuncture in my practice to treat a wide variety of conditions such as; headaches, back and hip pain, shoulder and neck injuries, tendinitis and arthritis. I look forward to meeting you and starting your journey to better health.
In 2008 I completed the Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University and have implemented medical acupuncture in my practice to treat a wide variety of conditions such as; headaches, back and hip pain, shoulder and neck injuries, tendinitis and arthritis. I look forward to meeting you and starting your journey to better health.
Services
Each treatment will be customize to maximize results. Massage therapy improves circulation, helps restore the natural balance of your body by direct movement of the soft tissue and the fluids in your body. One of the most beneficial aspects of massage therapy are the soothing effects of touch on the autonomic nervous system.
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back and hip tightness, and sore shoulders. Sometimes a simple massage is not enough.
Trigger Points are tight bands within the muscles (knots) that cause pain and lack of mobility within that muscle. In the vast majority of cases the pain is felt in a different area than that particular muscle (referred pain). There are about four hundred muscles in the human body and any one of them can develop trigger points, potentially causing referred pain and dysfunction.
Myofascial Release is a very effective hands-on therapy that has been used successfully for over a hundred years to treat difficult and recurring injuries and pain. However, there is a treatment that can effectively treat this tough, tight fascial tissue making it more relaxed, pliable and soft. The purpose of Myofascial Release is to breakdown scar tissue, relax the muscle and myofascia and restore good posture.
Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage - to relax tense muscles, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good. But it's also tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. I have been trained in prenatal and postnatal massage at the Women's Hospital in Toronto and will tailor the massage to each clients individual needs.
