Uses slow deep pressure to decrease pain and increase range of motion, especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.
What is Deep Tissue Massage?
Focuses on a specific problem or injury.
Focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.
Beneficial for chronic tension and muscle spasm, carpal tunnel, headaches and muscle pain.
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Meet Our Deep Tissue Massage Specialists
Angela MacDonald
RMT, Owner/Operator
Angela is the owner/operator of Urban Retreat Massage Therapy. She is a graduate of ICT Northumberland College in Halifax and has been practicing since 2003.
Mary Ann Anton
RMT
Mary Ann has been practising as an Rmt since 1997. She has worked in a variety of spas, physiotherapy and chiropractic clinics, and has successfully run her own business.
Nicole Riley
RMT
Nicole has been practicing as an RMT in Halifax since 2016. She is very friendly and professional with a speciality in deep tissue treatments. She also continued her education and has received certification in indian head massage and hotstone therapy.
Tara Chisholm
RMT
Tara is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. Since graduation she has obtained further training in Myofascial Release & Stretching (FST) , Cupping, Guasha, Deep Tissue & Prenatal Massage.
Sarah Aucoin
RMT
Sarah was born and raised in Halifax, and has recently moved back home, after living and practicing massage in Ontario for over 20 years. She graduated from ICT Northumberland College in 1999. Sarah is passionate about massage therapy, as well as health and wellness in general.
Claire Smith
RMT
Claire has over 10 years experience in practice as an RMT. She enjoys helping her clients maximize function and comfort, whether they are recovering from surgery, rehabilitating an injury, or dealing with chronic pains and strains
Serena Dixon
RMT
Serena has over 13 years experience practicing as an RMT. Raised in the Highlands of Cape Breton Island, Serena went on to complete a BA at Saint Francis Xavier University, then moved to Halifax to complete her Massage Therapy Diploma.
Amy Tourlousse
RMT
Amy has five years experience practicing as an RMT. Originally from Ontario, she practiced at PhysioPlus Health group in the West Bloor Village of Toronto, treating sport related injuries, MVA’s, post-surgery recovery and more.
Alorah Goodfellow
RMT
Alorah has over 13 years experience practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist and she strongly believes in tailoring treatments to fit the needs and wants of the individual.