​Hello Almonte - and all of the beautiful communities in the area!

My name is Anne, and if you can’t already tell, I work with a wonderful partner in health, Sophii, my therapy dog.

My personal and professional experiences in the world of healthcare over the past fifteen years have led me to one conclusion: when it comes to our muscle's health and wellness, we can do better - much, much better! 

So my mission is pretty clear. I’m here to help clients and patients discover their body's structural strengths and challenges, educate them in self care, and alleviate muscle tension in their bodies through massage and manual therapies. I also train healthcare providers who desire to do the same.

​If this resonates with you, or if you’re curious to know more about me and my unique approach, then please read on.

My approach is:

  • Client centred – It’s all about you. You’re the expert of yourself and you know what is feeling 'off'. I am  here to listen, learn and explore who you are through your posture and soft tissues. My goal is to help you get where you want and need to be.

  • Empowering – I want you to discover your own body's uniqueness and activate your body's innate ability to heal.  I do this through sharing knowledge, explaining your imbalances, and teaching you the skills you’ll need for self care.

  • Evidence Informed – My approach to practice is informed by research evidence, clinical evidence, experiential evidence, cultural evidence (ie. the collective wisdom from bygone generations that has been preserved through time-tested traditions).
  • Holistic and integrative – I look at the whole you. I’m mindful that there are things within you and outside of you that shape who you are including your body, mind, heart, spirit, and relationship realities (ie. bio-psycho-social factors). I’m mindful of the impact trauma has on bodies and psyches and you’ll experience compassion and respectful care from me.

  • Exploratory – I invite you to cultivate awareness of your own body, get curious and creative, test theories, push your boundaries if necessary, and embrace a self care plan.  

  • Biotensegrity Focused – The human body is a multidimensional, dynamic, and adaptable - with massive capacity. My goal is to assist in (re)training your body through movement, manual and myofascial release, breathing techniques and posture balancing.
Anne shares a wholistic + humanistic approach to massage therapy based on human science + the art of healing.
My work in massage therapy over the years has had a great focus on, and additional training/certification in Lymphatic Drainage, TMJ dysfunction with myo-orofacial support, Headache + Migraine massage releasing neck, scalp and face restrictions, and Women's Health.  My education and experiences allow me to bring a blend of clinical massage techniques and eastern modalities (acupressure, thai, cupping, gua sha) to my treatment plans.

My clinical interests include:
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage (edema, post-surgery)
  • TMJ Dysfunction soft tissue release (intra-oral + orofacial)
  • Headaches + Migraines (scalp and neck treatments)
  • Abdominal massage and diaphragm/core fascial release
  • Female Pelvic Floor massage (supporting PF physiotherapy)
  • integrative and collaborative approaches to health care
  • and women’s health issues

I also have a great joy in the relaxing and rejuvenating properties of herbal medicine combined with massage, with my Aroma Massage (essential oils), Raindrop Therapy (therapeutic aromatherapy) and Hot Herbal Compress treatments. 

Please visit my pages to learn more on any of these treatments.

Where to find me

I am so honoured and blessed to be working with an amazing group of therapists in Almonte at Relax.Massage.  For many locals, you will know of this well respected clinic, and can feel assured that your health needs will be attended to in a beautiful and safe environment.  [Please note that Sophii is at the clinic, and sleeps in the treatment room during your massage.]

We offer online booking for your convenience, can direct bill for most insurance plans or offer contactless payment if that is more convenient for you. Our online system allows you to book an appointment, fill out any forms online (securely encrypted), sends SMS or email reminders of your appointments, and even gives you the option to put yourself on a waiting list if you like! 

If you have any further questions about my offerings, please feel free to email here.  If you are looking to book an appointment, please book here - or find a booking button at the bottom of any page on this website.

I look forward to getting to know you, to join you on your wellness journey, and to continue hearing stories and anecdotes about this scenic area Sophii and I can now call home!

Yours in health and wellness,
Anne (+ Sophii, the dog)

SOPHII: Therapy Dog + Service Dog (retired)

Please Note:  Sophii accompanies me in the clinic.  She enjoys greeting clients, and stays on her mat during treatments. She is hypoallergenic and non-shedding, and extremely friendly. She too looks forward to meeting you!

I am happy to answer any concerns you have prior to coming in for your treatment.  Please call or email.
 
Yours in health and happiness,
Anne 
FYI: “There is no evidence that [companion] animals can transmit the disease to humans and play a role in spreading COVID-19 WHO (World Health Organisation) 

For information on COVID-19 in companion animals, please refer to WSAVA and OIE or ICAM here.

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e.  annethermt@gmail.com
w. annethermt.com
c.  519.777.5055 (text)
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Anne the RMT

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relax. massage therapy
83 Farm Street
Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
relaxmassagegroup.com