**Trauma-informed massage.**
Alanna's motto: **"Compassionate and effective treatment for renewal, health and connection"** truly describes her practice. She excels at connecting with people and helping them experience restored health and real relaxation. She treats **slowly and responsively,** adjusting pressure and pace to suit the nervous system response. Her practice is focused on meeting clients where they are **without judgment.** Alanna has a strong emphasis on **consent** and any age, pregnant people, any gender, any body type, and anyone who has had a negative experience with massage before. She does everything she can to make her clients feel comfortable.
Alanna specializes in using massage to help clients manage **stress, headaches, jaw dysfunction, inflammatory conditions, chronic pain, and mental health conditions**. PTSD/CPTSD clients are requested to contact Alanna first to ensure massage is a good fit for the stage of present recovery.
Alanna has a thorough understanding of movement, injury and healing from her Kinesiology degree and Wilderness First Aid background, as well as her massage practice. She enjoys working with people looking to stay active and **move more freely and with less pain!** Alanna is results focused, and will make suggestions for mobility and strength to help clients find lasting relief from chronic and recent injury.
Alanna believes massage allows us all to **connect** with ourselves, **stay active**, and find some moments of **peace**. She uses a blend of slow-paced relaxation techniques mixed in with therapeutic work, vagus nerve stimulation, stretching/muscle activation, myofascial work and massage cupping to help her clients build a strong **mind-body connection** and get **long lasting symptom relief.**
Alanna is a graduate of Vicars School of Massage Therapy (2200 hrs diploma), the University of Calgary (BKin) and is an Advanced Wilderness First Aid instructor.
*If you would like to discuss anything before booking in for a massage, please get in touch at alannathompsonmassage@gmail.com*
*You are welcome to add "trauma-informed massage" to your notes when booking in or let Alanna know at your initial intake that you would value extra concern for your mental health*
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This treatment is tailored for each individual client and the needs of their body as a whole to help with things like postural dysfunctions, injuries, persistent pains, nervous system regulation, and digestive dysfunctions. It involves therapeutic techniques including scar work, myofascial techniques, joint mobilizations, visceral manipulations, and craniosacral techniques. Each treatment includes a full body assessment aiming to find the root cause of pain and dysfunction. The treatment is done over clothing, so please wear clothing that isn't too restrictive like sweatpants, shorts, or leggings and a t-shirt.
This treatment is tailored for each individual client and the needs of their body as a whole to help with postural dysfunctions, injuries, persistent pains, nervous system regulation and digestive dysfunctions. it involves therapeutic techniques including scar work, myofascial techniques, joint mobilizations, visceral manipulations and craniosacral techniques. Each treatment is done over clothing, so please wear clothing that isn't too restrictive like sweatpants, shorts or leggings and a t-shirt.
Hot stone massage is a relaxing, therapeutic treatment involving the use of heated, smooth basalt stones. The stones are placed on the body as well as used throughout the massage to work through tight muscles, increase local circulation, and break up scar tissue.
Hot stone massage is a relaxing, therapeutic treatment involving the use of heated, smooth basalt stones. The stones are placed on the body as well as used throughout the massage to work through tight muscles, increase local circulation, and break up scar tissue.
Hot stone massage is a relaxing, therapeutic treatment involving the use of heated, smooth basalt stones. The stones are placed on the body as well as used throughout the massage to work through tight muscles, increase local circulation, and break up scar tissue.
1 Hour Massage Follow Up
120 Minute Massage
30 minute massage for returning patients
30 minute massage for returning patients
45 minute Massage for a returning patient
60 minute Massage for a returning patient
90 Minute Massage
90 minute Massage for a returning Patient
Initial Massage treatment for a new patient. 1 hour
90 minute Massage for a returning patient
New Patient Massage 1 Hour
This 2-hour full-body lymphatic massage is a comprehensive therapeutic session aimed at enhancing lymphatic circulation throughout the body. By stimulating lymph flow, the treatment helps reduce edema, relieve muscle tension, support immune function, and encourage fluid balance and optimal tissue health. Each area is treated with precision and care, resulting in improved circulation, decreased inflammation, and a deeply relaxed nervous system. Ideal for clients seeking both therapeutic benefits and restorative relaxation.
Highly relaxing! This massage focuses on soothing work to the shoulders, neck, face and scalp, with vagus nerve stimulation via massage and breathwork. Quiet music with no chatter. This is ideal for people with high stress levels, depression, anxiety or ADHD symptoms, headaches and chronic neck and shoulder tension.
Experience an extended, deeply gentle, and restorative 90-minute lymphatic massage. If you want a gentle yet powerful therapy with extra time for deeper healing and total relaxation, this extended session is an ideal choice.
Experience a deeply gentle and restorative approach to massage therapy. Lymphatic massage encourages healthy lymph flow, supporting the immune system, reducing swelling, easing discomfort, and bringing a profound sense of calm to the nervous system. Amanda specializes in the Vodder method—a highly respected and precise technique known for its soft, rhythmic, therapeutic touch. Her treatments can support a wide range of concerns, including whiplash, concussions, tendinitis, headaches, sinus pain, TMJD, arthritis, bruising, and both pre- and post-operative care for orthopedic or cosmetic procedures. If you’re looking for a gentle yet powerful therapy that nurtures healing and relaxation, this is an excellent option.
IN PERSON OR ONLINE! (Recording available after the session) Please note if you will attend in person at Cochrane Riverside Sports Therapy or will attend online. Learn how to move your extra bendy body more freely and with less pain! This session will cover how hypermobility may present, training strategies, the connection to anxiety and helpful strategies to calm and regulate your nervous system. This class does not provide any diagnosis of any conditions. It does provide lots of helpful symptom management you can apply immediately!
RAPID NFR is a movement-based therapeutic technique that works with the nervous system to relieve pain, tension, and restrictions in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Each session combines a thorough assessment with hands-on treatment, using precise tension and guided movements tailored to your body. While some movements may feel intense, this is part of retraining the nervous system to restore normal function and reduce pain. Many clients choose RAPID NFR for its rapid results—tight muscles relax, range of motion improves, and pain is often reduced quickly, helping you return to daily life faster. For comfort and ease of movement, please wear shorts with a t-shirt or a tank top with tights, as the technique is performed over clothing.
Experience a gentle, soothing massage for the face and neck that supports your body’s natural lymphatic flow. This therapy can help reduce puffiness, relieve tension, improve circulation, and promote a healthy, radiant complexion. It also encourages relaxation, eases stress, and supports overall wellness for a refreshed, revitalized feeling.
This treatment is designed to be highly relaxing and let you have some stress free time to yourself. Whatever it is you are dealing with, it’s ok to set it down for an hour. You can always ask me for a quiet massage no matter what you book but if you know you need quiet…this is for you. If you need a longer silent massage, book whatever time you like and add “silent massage” to your booking notes.
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