I find that as I get older, my ability to well - exist - seems to get more and more difficult. Especially because doing simple things like: sitting in my crappy office chair at work, lifting twelve bags of groceries because I am too lazy to make two trips to my apartment or going to the gym - seem to leave me both intensely sore and regretting leaving my bed. Pair that with some pretty major sports injuries and my love of throwing myself at a gym floor three days a week (playing volleyball) and it leaves me fairly dependent on having someone manually massage my muscles so they work properly again.
I've searched long and hard from a great massage therapy place in Edmonton. I met my current and regular RMT, Tia, several years ago, and she has been so amazing and great to me that I have followed her ever since. When she told me she would be running Therapeutic Body Concepts, I had no doubt that her business would be my go-to spot.
What I love about Tia is that she is very in-tune with what her clients need and want. She poured this kind of attentiveness into her business by adding things like an ability to book online, later weekday hours and weekend openings and adding more therapists so that there is always availability and a great variety of talent and skill. I've attended most of the Yin Yoga sessions which are held by a massage therapist and certified yoga teacher, and they are a great opportunity to learn new stretches, breathing exercises and get a little massage to deeper relax your poses. They provide direct billing to a lot of insurance providers, which is super convenient and not all that common! This clinic has a great online presence, both with an accessible website and a Facebook page, which for me, is a great representation of a business that wants to be transparent and open to their clients.
I see two RMTs regularly at Therapeutic Body Concepts. Tia, as I mentioned above, has been my superhero for many years. She provides me with the pressure that I need and is always tuned in to my many injuries and aches and pains. She is friendly, approachable, knowledgable and hands-down (no pun intended!) the best at what she does. One benchmark of a great therapist: Tia is always learning and expanding her skills, educating herself and learning new techniques. She is passionate about helping people and it is reflected in both the work she does and in the environment she sets.
There are many therapists to be seen at Therapeutic Body Concepts and I truly believe that all of them could provide a great service and excellent experience. I always tell anybody who isn't sure about massage - why go through life living in pain? The clinic is beautiful, relaxing and provides a therapeutic setting with a spa-like feel. It's located in an accessible area of town with lots of free parking and the prices are comparable to any studio in the city. If you want to support a great Edmonton small business, definitely give them a try. You and your back won't be sorry! read more