Description of represented therapies

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There are many variations of how a massage can be done. Massage therapy is defined as a wide array of effective approaches. Often therapists will use a combination during a same session and multiple methods. We encourage you to speak to your massage therapist to learn about about the techniques they have specialized in. Here are a few of the most commonly found on Youtube:

Californian, Swedish, Shiatsu, Cranial Sacrage Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stones, Sports Massage, Thai Massage,

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This approach uses movement, it intends to correct or reduce movement, using different techniques or using contention methods, in order to return to the body a function that has been impaired or has lost mobility. A bachelor's degree is required from our members for this designation.

Orthotherapie

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Orthotherapy is relatively recent compared to the other therapeutic techniques. It focuses on mild pain management as well as relaxation, through gentle specialized massage therapy moves. It is also well suited to assist in regaining flexibility of the body though stretching exercises.

Naturopathie

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Naturotherapy

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Naturotherapy, or natural therapy, is a holistic approach and aims to restore homeostasis - meaning balance, to the patient. The body has natural adjustment mechanisms, from blinking to lubrificate and desinfect our eyes, shiverring when cold, or making us thirsty when the ratio of concentration of water/salt decreases in our blood.

Multiple approaches or modalities may be used in combination, or simply one, depending on the situation. For example:

• - Aromatherapy
• - Auriculotherapy
• - HOPI candles / massages
• - Chromotherapy
• - Lymphatic draining
• - Bach Flower use
• - Nutritional therapy
• - Oligotherapy
• - Phytotherapie
• - Refexology
• - Acupressure
• - Use of herbs
• - Reiki
• - Hypnotherapy
• - Massage Therapy
• - Certain Bachellor's degree hours count but are insufficient without an additional training (above):
  • Social Work, Human Nutrition, Global Nutrition, Nutritional biochemestry or Sexology (all offered at McGill)

Homeopathy

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Brought forward by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), this type of medicine emphases the law of similarities : the medical ailment is treated via mineral, vegetable or animal substances that will illicit a reaction in the healthy human body with symptoms similar to those in the treated medical ailment.

Homepathic medications are administered orally in extremely low doses - infinitely diluted.

Reflexology

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Reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and promotes the natural function of the body through the application of pressure on reflexes found (most commonly) on the feet, hands and / or ears. Some techniques work the head, the back, the meridians or other body points.