Brian Pretty | Mobile/In-Home Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Hello and welcome. I am a Registered Massage Therapist in Orillia, Ontario that offers mobile massage services at your location or alternatively in my Orillia studio.

**I provide official receipts after each treatment that can be used to make claims for extended health benefits.**

What Is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is one of the oldest methods of healing, as the practice of therapeutic massage can be traced back nearly 4,000 years. Statistics from both Health Canada 1 and the American Massage Therapy Association 2 show that millions of North Americans use it today.

Massage therapy refers to a comprehensive health management strategy focusing on the application of various techniques to positively affect the soft tissues and joints of the body. Massage techniques most commonly include pressure and compression, kneading, frictioning, and mobilizing to improve the health and condition of the muscles, tendons, skin, fascia or connective tissue of the body.

Today massage is thought of as a holistic therapy that complements medical treatment. The "Physician's Guide to Therapeutic Massage" shows that massage can decrease pain, improve range of motion, improve mood, aid in the circulation of blood and lymph flow, reduce muscle and joint soreness, and improve sleep.

Massage Therapy Benefits

Many people benefit from Massage Therapy. Whether you are in search of help in injury recovery and rehabilitation, looking for a healthful way to deal with day-to-day stress or simply interested in maintaining good health, Therapeutic Massage is a safe and effective form of health care.

1. Providing Relief: Massage Therapy has been shown to provide relief from the following disorders:

1. Back pain
2. Headache
3. Muscle pain
4. Joint pain
5. Limited joint mobility
6. Chronic muscle fatigue

2. Treatment Choice: Therapeutic Massage may also be considered an important treatment choice for the following conditions:

1. Anxiety
2. Depression
3. Tension
4. Mental stress
5. Insomnia
6. Arthritis
7. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
8. Fibromyalgia
9. Headaches
10. Circulatory problems
11. Asthma

3. Improve Recovery Rate: In addition, Massage is frequently recommended to improve the rate of recovery from injury.

1. Minor sports injuries
2. Recurring stress or repetitive strain injuries
3. Whiplash and whiplash associated disorders

Massage Services

• 30 minute massage $55.00 (recommended for short focused treatment ie. neck and shoulders only)
• 60 minute massage $85.00 (standard treatment time for back, shoulders, neck, arms, and legs)
• 90 minute massage $120.00 (full body treatment with extra time for a focus on a specific area)

For home visits a travel fee of $20-$30 will be applied for destinations outside of Orillia. The amount determined by distance. (Extended health insurance will not cover this cost so it will not be included on your receipt.)

For larger group pricing, please inquire within.

Areas Served

• Greater Toronto Area
• Southwestern Ontario
• Muskoka
• Simcoe Region
• The Kawarthas
• Collingwood & Blue Mountains
• Sauble Beach & South Bruce

About Brian Pretty

I graduated with honours from the massage therapy program at Georgian College in Barrie Ontario, and am registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. I began my practice in 2013 and have worked as a massage therapist in 2 different spas and at a YMCA camp part-time.

I have a background in the performing arts, singing acting, and dance. I also worked as a mobility specialist in the home care equipment industry fitting people with walkers, customized wheelchairs, and transfer aids. I also have training in psychology and volunteered as a telephone crisis counselor.

Massage Therapy has been a wonderful career and I love what I do. Helping to heal the body, mind, and soul as a massage therapist is truly fulfilling. It is as much a science as it is an art. Massage is an ancient practice, yet we are discovering more and more of its benefits each day. I look forward to working with you to discover these benefits together.