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Massage for Mind & Body

**Therapeutic massage** is a type of massage therapy focused on relieving pain, reducing stress, and addressing specific physical conditions or injuries. It involves the intentional use of various techniques—such as lymphatic drainage, orthopedic, and pressure point stimulation—to treat muscular, skeletal, and circulatory issues, improve range of motion, while supporting the body’s natural healing processes. 

Treatments (Prices include GST)

30 Minute Massage $55

30 Minute Massage

A 30-minute massage treatment is usually efficient and focused on a target area.

Because it’s short, it’s best for quick stress relief or addressing a specific tight area rather than whole-body relaxation.


60 Minute Massage $95

60 Minute Massage

Perfect for targeted relief. This session zeroes in on specific trouble spots like stiff hips, an aching lower back, or tight shoulders. We integrate focused therapeutic pressure, precise pressure points, and gentle lymphatic movements to reduce inflammation, unlock deep knots, and restore easy movement.

90 Minute Massage $135

90 Minute Massage

This length gives us the time needed to thoroughly address any joint issues, or chronic muscle tension experienced throughout the whole body. We blend myofascial release techniques and targeted trigger point therapy which allows the body to fully release years of tension.

120 Minute Massage $165

90 Minute Massage

A 120-minute massage provides the ultimate therapeutic experience — allowing for complete, unhurried full-body relaxation while giving your therapist ample time to deeply target multiple chronic tension areas.

Meet Ruth Gill, RMT

Welcome to a space where mountain-cabin tranquility meets deep, intentional healing.


My practice was born from a simple inspiration: the deep peace I feel whenever I visit our family lake property. It is a tranquil, beautiful place where you can completely unwind and step away from the busy outside world. I wanted to bring that comforting, rustic sanctuary to my clients.

As a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist and a March 2025 graduate of the NAKH Institute of Education, I bring fresh passion, up-to-date knowledge, and specialized clinical training to every session. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds, understanding that anyone—from young adults managing acute strain to individuals dealing with long-standing discomfort—can face serious physical challenges. I know firsthand how chronic aches in your hips, lower back, and shoulders can disrupt your daily life, no matter your age. Because of this, my practice is rooted in a holistic approach—treating your entire body as a connected system rather than just chasing individual symptoms.

By blending targeted therapeutic techniques, precise pressure point therapy, and gentle lymphatic drainage across all session lengths, I craft every treatment to meet your body's unique needs. Whether you are seeking focused relief from deep stiffness or complete, unhurried physical decompression, my goal is to help you reduce pain, find balance, and restore your natural stride.

Come in, step away from the noise, and let's get you moving freely again.


 

FAQ

Yes. I offer direct billing to a wide variety of insurance providers. Please contact me to confirm your coverage options.

Pressure point therapy involves applying firm, sustained compression to specific, tight spots in your muscles, commonly known as knots or trigger points.

  • The Sensation: When a knot is compressed, you will feel a localized, deep ache. This is often described as a "good hurt" because your nervous system registers that the tight muscle fibers are finally being addressed.
  • The Release: As steady pressure is maintained and you breathe through it, the initial intensity will begin to fade. You will feel the hard, ropey muscle fibers under the skin yield, soften, and melt away.
  • The Result: The moment the pressure is released, a sudden wave of warmth floods the area. This is fresh, oxygen-rich blood rushing back into the tissue. This process immediately flushes out built-up toxins, relieves chronic tension in areas like the neck, shoulders, and lower back, and restores your normal, comfortable range of motion.

Lymphatic massage is completely different from a Therapeutic Massage.

  • The Sensation: It uses an incredibly light, rhythmic, and skin-stretching touch.
  • The Experience: It feels like a gentle, repetitive pumping or brushing motion across the skin.
  • The Vibe: Because it is so soft and rhythmic, it deeply soothes the nervous system, often making clients feel exceptionally relaxed or sleepy during the session.

Incorporating gentle lymphatic drainage into your session offers profound wholistic benefits for your entire body:

  • Reduces Swelling and Fluid Retention: It manually assists your body in moving trapped fluid back into the circulatory system, easing heavy, puffy, or swollen joints.
  • Lowers Full-Body Inflammation: By clearing out cellular waste and stagnant fluids, it directly targets and reduces internal inflammation, which helps ease chronic pain in the hips and back.
  • Boosts the Immune System: It accelerates the filtration of toxins, viruses, and bacteria through your lymph nodes, strengthening your body's natural defense systems.
  • Accelerates Healing: It is highly effective for reducing recovery time, flushing out metabolic waste from overworked or strained muscles.
  • Calms the Nervous System: The light, consistent rhythm shifts your body out of "fight or flight" and into a deep state of rest, digestion, and cellular repair.

Abdominal massage is a deeply restorative, specialized treatment that focuses on the core of your physical and emotional well-being. By applying gentle, intentional pressure to the abdominal wall and underlying organs, this therapeutic modality supports your body’s vital functions from the inside out.

Incorporating abdominal massage into your wellness routine offers several profound benefits:

  • Improves Digestive Health: It physically stimulates the digestive tract, helping to alleviate chronic constipation, bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort by promoting regular motility.
  • Enhances Lymphatic Drainage: The abdomen houses a massive network of lymph nodes; massaging this area deeply stimulates lymphatic flow, reduces fluid retention, and assists in full-body detoxification.
  • Relieves Deep Muscular Tension: It targets deep core muscles—including the psoas—which can hold structural tension that contributes directly to chronic lower back, hip, and pelvic pain.
  • Boosts Circulation: It increases fresh, oxygen-rich blood flow to the vital organs and core musculature, promoting cellular repair and improved metabolic function.
  • Reduces Stress and Anxiety: The abdomen is often referred to as the body's "second brain" because of its dense nervous system network; gentle touch here powerfully calms the nervous system and releases emotional tension.

Hours: 

Sunday - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Monday - 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday - 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday - 9:00 am - noon

Contact Us

5321 - 50 St., Tofield T0B 4J0

+1-780-893-0206