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Essays, archive pieces, and practice notes from the E-Commons editorial team on massage therapy, environmental health, and sustainable clinics in Canada.
New posts are added as the editorial team completes its review process. Each piece is written for Canadian Registered Massage Therapists and the people who work alongside them, and is dated so you can see when it was last checked.
Physiotherapy vs massage therapy: how to compare your options
Read the post →How often should you get a massage? Questions to help plan your visits
Read the post →Benefits of hot stone massage: what's supported, what's uncertain, and what to ask
Read the post →What Is Deep Tissue Massage? A Canadian Patient's Guide
Deep tissue massage explained in plain language: what the term means, how it differs from Swedish massage and myofascial release, what the evidence shows about its uses and risks, and what to discuss with a massage therapist in Canada.
Read the post →What Is Relaxation Massage? What to Expect and How It Differs from Therapeutic Massage
Learn what a relaxation massage is, how it compares with therapeutic massage, what the session feels like, and what to look for in a Canadian massage therapist.
Read the post →What Is a Swedish Massage? A Patient’s Guide
Swedish massage is the classic full-body, gentle-touch massage. Compare it with deep tissue massage, review the evidence, and learn what to expect from a session in Canada.
Read the post →What Is Therapeutic Massage Therapy? A Canadian Patient's Guide
Therapeutic massage therapy is a treatment-oriented practice used for pain and recovery. This Canadian patient guide explains how it differs from relaxation massage, common techniques, what the research shows, what to expect in a session, and when to check with a healthcare provider first.
Read the post →Pregnancy Massage: Safety, Timing, and What to Expect
Prenatal massage safety explained: when to book, what happens during a session, how it differs from a regular massage, and the benefits and risks to weigh before you go.
Read the post →What Is Sports Massage? A Canadian Patient's Guide
Sports massage is a style of massage therapy that helps prevent and treat injuries, supports training and speeds recovery — and you don't have to be an athlete to benefit. Learn how it differs from Swedish and deep tissue massage, what a session involves, and what to expect in Canada.
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Archive · December 2008 3 min read
Health Practitioners Making a Change: The Roots of Environmental Wellness Advocacy
How the early movement to integrate environmental health into clinical practice laid the groundwork for today's holistic, environmentally-aware massage therapy.
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