ow that summer has : arrived, does your body . ache from over exertion? In that headlong rush to plant, mow, clip, and clean, did you realâ€" ize too late, that your body is still in winter hibernation? It is very asy to strain a muscle or over tax our joints without realizing it. A therapist uses their hands ind various modalities to manipuâ€" ate the body‘s soft tissues. These nodalities include hydrotherapy hot and cold packs), heat lamps, ce, poultices, and exercise. The oft tissues are muscles, skin, and connective tissue, tendons, ligaâ€" nents, and membranes. Massage therapy is helpful for ow back pain, muscle spasm, That is why a new service offered at the Town‘s two recreâ€" aition centres is just for you. Massage Therapy has arrived. In the hands of a skilled theraâ€" ist, your body and mind will be ut at ease. Before you realize it, your over used muscles will be relaxed and you will be able to njoy the warm days of summer ike never before. For many people, massage herapy is a new treatment. Aowever, it has been used as a egular medical practice since the imes of the ancient Chinese and Various developments n the field culminated with the stablishment of a standardized ystem in the 1850‘s by a Sweedish doctor. The approach used at Glen Abbey Aquatics and Recreation centre and River Oaks Recreation centre is commonly known as Sweedish, Remedial or Therapeutic Massage. Once successfully past the rovincial examinations, a masâ€" age therapist is then licensed and egistered under the Registered Tealth Professionals Act. All curâ€" ent registered massage therapists 1ave a photo I.D. to ensure they ire registered. ons. In order to qualify as a egistered Massage Therapist, a ,200 hour course in anatomy, hysiology, and clinical studies nust be completed. Education and examination of nassage therapists is regulated by he College of Massage Therapists f Ontario.: Just before 9 p.m., on June 7th, a male customer of Canadian Tire was parking his vehicle in the lot on Kerr Street in Oakville when he was approached by a male black who demanded money. The victim refused, pushed the suspect back, and attempted to reâ€"enter his vehicle, when he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder. The suspect then fled the scene on foot and was last seen running north towards the train tracks. If you have any information that leads to an arrest in this or any other case, you may be eliâ€" gible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. You need not give your name and your information will be treated with complete anonymity. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call disâ€" play. _ olice in Oakville are anxâ€" P ious to obtain informaâ€" S tion that leads to the arrest of a man who stabbed his victim following an attempted robbery. The victim tried to drive himâ€" self to the Oakville Hospital but enroute he collapsed and had to be transported by ambulance. He was hospitalized for several days suffering from a punctured lung. The suspect is described as male, black, early 20s, 6‘2" tall and 220 lbs., muscular build with a beer belly, short curly black hair, and possibly a scar on his cheek. Stabbing suspect sought ritis, sciatica, and other condiâ€" Please call 1â€"800â€"668â€"5151 essage Therapy available at rec centres You may need to undress for therapy, but massage therapists are required to drape you with a sheet to that they expose only that portion of your body on which they are working. It is a partnership between you and your therapist, who will help you understand the processes behind your pain and how you can work together to alleviate it. Massage therapy should take place in an atmosphere of safety and confidence. You should not be asked to expose yourself beyond the point at which you are not comfortable, nor should you be asked to accept any treatment which has not been explained to you or which you do not choose to accept. What can you expect from your first visit to a massage therapist? First, you will be asked to comâ€" plete a confidential medical histoâ€" ry which will help your therapist form your assessment and treatâ€" ment plan. Ends Spring 6 Eo 27 ~ / 249 "s. 2069 Dept. Store Pnoe Dept. Store Price Dept. Store Price gLIY9.% Double 2 pc. set â€" $499G Queen 2 pc. set â€" $599 King 3 pc. set â€" $849 Double 2 Queen 2 p °o 8 "’m â€"*Q 15 Year Warranty We have a huge selection of daybeds from $97 to $399 Royal Symphony 10 Year Warranty *Discount equal to GST off our already low factory priced sleep sets. Special value items exempt. **OAC Min Pur $300. Taxes exempt. Ask for Details Daybed 490 Speers Rd. (between Dorval 4th Line) 842â€"9442 Twin Size 2 Poe. Set Government group medical insurance may cover massage therapy under certain specified criteria. (Most insurance compaâ€" nies require a physician‘s referâ€" ral.) While massage therapy is not covered by the Ministry of Health, there are ways you can receive help with funding your treatments. Many private insurance companies provide full or partial coverage under extended health care plans. Under the new "no fault" autoâ€" mobile insurance, potential coverâ€" age has increased from four years to 10 years and from $25,000 to $500,000 for treatment of injuries sustained in automobile accidents. After a massage, some people feel very relaxed, some people full of energy, and some people feel sore and achy â€" like postâ€"exercise Your therapist will help you understand that ultimately your body has the capacity to heal itself, and will work with you to learn how you can become part of this process. It is quite possible to work on a patient who is dressed; while this will obviously restrict the type of therapy you receive, you have a right to be respected in your choice. You will never be made to feel uncomfortable. soreness Peopl massage the abov Some the pain, The mus Oakville THE OAKVILLE BEAVER F AC'[‘ORY DIRECT SAVINGS .. 1967 25 Year Warranty Solid Wood Bunk Complete with mattresses...only $ Twin Size 2 Pc. Set Double 2 pc. set â€" Queen 2 pc. set â€" Royal Elegance Lifetime C > Twin Size $ C 2 Po. Set Dept. Store Price $949.9 Dept. Store Price Spine Support Dx 12 Year Warranty Double 2 pc. set â€" Queen 2 pc. set â€" King 3 pc. set â€" $ Sometimes, in order to relieve the pain, more pain is first created. The muscles often have areas of deep pain called "trigger points". The pain of a "trigger point" can only be released by applying deep pressure. The therapist is at River Oaks â€" Mondays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Wednesdays 12 noon to 8 p.m. His hours at Glen Abbey are 12 noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. The fee for one half hour is $45 and for one hour $65, GST not included. For your first visit, we will reduce the half hour appointâ€" ment to $40, but this is for your first visit only. Recreation Connection is proâ€" vided by the Oakville Parks and Recreation Department. Do not hesitate in giving your therapist feedback about how you feel. This feedback will help your therapist plan your treatment. To book your first appointment, call us at River Oaks 257â€"6283 or Glen Abbey 827â€"0068. Longer treatments can to setâ€"up by special arrangement. A mediâ€" cal referral is not necessary. People who come for regular massages may experience all of the above. Sturdy construction. 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