Massage Therapy in Swift Current
Massage for tension, training and injury recovery, plus prenatal, postnatal and jaw (TMJ) massage with Kelsey, who works alongside our physiotherapy team.
- Prenatal
- and postnatal massage, adapted to each stage
- TMJ
- massage for the jaw, head and neck
- Shared care
- Kelsey and our physiotherapists coordinate your plan
What Massage Therapy at Stride Is and Who It Suits
Massage therapy at Stride is hands-on work on your muscles and soft tissue, aimed at helping you feel and move better. It suits you if you're recovering from an injury, training hard, or carrying more tension than you'd like in your neck, back or shoulders.
Kelsey, our registered massage therapist, works in the same clinic as our physiotherapy team. If you're seeing one of them too, she'll talk with them about your care, with your permission, so the massage fits with the work you're doing in physiotherapy. You won't leave with one plan from the massage table and a different one from the treatment room.
Massage can ease muscle tension and make movement more comfortable for a while. It tends to do the most good as one part of a plan that also keeps you active and building strength. If something you describe needs a physiotherapist or your doctor to look at first, Kelsey will tell you.
What We Use Massage Therapy For
Muscle Tightness from Training
Recovery After an Injury
Postnatal Tension from Feeding and Carrying
Jaw Pain and Clicking (TMJ)
Clenching and Grinding
Tension Headaches
What a Massage Session Looks Like
A session moves through four parts, from the paperwork to what you do afterwards. Wear comfortable clothing to your appointment.
Health history and consent
You'll fill out a health history form and a consent form. Kelsey asks about your main concern, past injuries, medications and anything else going on with your health, including pregnancy.A look at the problem area
Before treatment, she checks how the area moves and feels. Then she explains what she plans to work on and why, and you agree on the plan together.The massage
You undress in private and only to your comfort level, and you stay covered with a sheet except for the area being worked on. You can stay fully clothed if you prefer. Tell Kelsey if the pressure is too much or not enough. You can stop the session at any point.After your session
Some soreness for a day or so may follow deeper work. Kelsey may show you a stretch or a habit to try at home, and she'll suggest when to come back based on how you respond.
Prenatal and Postnatal Massage
Your body changes fast in pregnancy. Aches in the back, hips and legs are common, and sleep can get harder as the weeks go by. Prenatal massage may ease some of that discomfort and help you feel more settled.
Massage during and after pregnancy is a particular interest of Kelsey's. She adapts each session to your stage, using careful positioning and pillows so you're supported throughout, and she'll move with you if a position stops feeling comfortable.
Once your baby arrives, feeding, carrying and short nights load up your neck, shoulders and upper back. Postnatal massage gives that tension some attention. If questions come up about pelvic pain or recovery after delivery, Kelsey can point you to pelvic floor physiotherapy with our team, in the same building.
Is Massage Therapy Covered by Insurance
Extended health benefit plans may include massage therapy. The amount covered, the yearly limit and whether you need a doctor's referral first all vary from plan to plan, so check yours before you book.
Kelsey will go over the fee and our cancellation policy before your first treatment starts. You'll get a receipt after each visit to submit to your insurer.
For a work injury or a car accident, ask your WCB or SGI case manager whether massage is part of your approved treatment before you book.
Massage for Jaw Pain and TMJ
Jaw pain, clicking, headaches and tightness from clenching or grinding are more common than you might expect. The muscles that close your jaw run up the side of your head and sit close to the muscles of your neck, so tension in one area can show up in another.
Kelsey works on the muscles of the jaw, head and neck to help reduce tension and discomfort. She'll also share a few strategies to use between visits, like catching yourself clenching during the day.
When it helps, she'll connect with our physiotherapists or your dentist, with your consent, so everyone involved in your jaw care is working from the same information.
Our Approach to Massage Therapy in Swift Current
Massage at Stride follows the same rules as the rest of the clinic. We assess first, explain what we find, and tell you what's likely to help and what probably won't.
- An assessment of the area before any treatment, so the massage targets what's bothering you.
- Shared notes with our physiotherapists when you see both, with your permission.
- Something to do at home between visits, so the work doesn't stop when you get off the table.
If you live in Swift Current or one of the towns around it, prenatal, postnatal and jaw massage are available close to home, without the drive to Regina or Saskatoon.
Massage Therapy Questions, Answered
Do I need a doctor's referral to book a massage?
Should I see a physiotherapist or a massage therapist first?
How often should I come in for massage?
Is massage okay at every stage of pregnancy?
What if my jaw locks or I can't open my mouth fully?
Practitioners Who Provide Massage
Book a Massage with Kelsey
Pick a time online at our Swift Current clinic. If you're pregnant, mention how far along you are so Kelsey can plan your positioning.