Meet **Maria**, a seasoned massage therapist with 16 years of dedicated experience, whose passion for her craft shines through every session she conducts. With a gentle demeanor and a nurturing touch, Maria approaches each client with a profound understanding of their unique needs and concerns.
Maria's journey in the world of massage therapy began when she was still in her teens. Her mother, Leonora, taught her how to give spot massages to a family member who suffered from back pain, headache or any body pain. Moving to Edmonton, Alberta from the Philippines in 2005, she has worn different hats for her different roles in her employment career. In 2009, by giving a very short relieving neck treatment to a supervisor who was ailing from a stiff neck, she was encouraged by the said supervisor to take up a Massage Therapy course. Over the years, she has honed her skills, delving into various modalities and techniques to expand her repertoire.
Maria possesses a diverse toolkit, allowing her to tailor each session to address her clients' specific requirements, from relaxation massage to deep tissue to aromatherapy and hot stone massages where, in all of these, she incorporates the **Filipino Hilot**. This powerful method is a traditional way to alleviate pain and promote holistic well-being. In Filipino culture, massage is not only viewed as a way to relax and relieve tension but also as a traditional remedy for various ailments, including cough, fever, and cold symptoms. Passed down through generations, this practice is deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric and is often employed as a first line of defense against common illnesses.
What sets Maria apart is her unwavering commitment to her clients' wellness journey. She takes the time to listen attentively, fostering a safe and trusting environment where individuals feel comfortable expressing their concerns. Drawing upon her extensive experience, Maria employs a blend of *intuition and expertise* to devise personalized treatment plans that not only alleviate physical tension but also nurture the mind and soul.
Beyond her technical proficiency, Maria's genuine empathy and compassion form the cornerstone of her practice. She believes in the transformative power of touch, understanding that massage therapy is not merely a physical service but a profound exchange of energy and healing. With each session, she infuses her work with warmth and sincerity, leaving her clients feeling rejuvenated, balanced, and deeply cared for.
Maria's dedication to her craft extends beyond the massage table. She is a lifelong learner, continuously seeking out opportunities for professional development and staying abreast of the latest advancements in the field. Whether attending workshops, delving into new techniques and studying complementary courses such as Skin Specialist course, Maria is committed to refining her skills and enriching her practice for the benefit of her clients.
In essence, she remains steadfast in her mission to empower her clients on their journey to optimal wellness, one therapeutic touch at a time.
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Two hours of glorious massage with complementary add-on of your choice: Raindrop, Cupping or Hot Stone. If you choose an add-on, please leave it on your notes/additional notes section. Leaving it blank means you choose to have none. Add-ons are NOT recommended for Pregnant women, Diabetic, Clients with heart disease and high blood pressure.
A half hour of massage usually for spot treatments. Infants and toddlers may book for a short treatment to introduce them to the benefits of massage (a guardian must be present in the treatment room).
This session combines deep tissue techniques and targeted pressure to release chronic muscle knots, melt away deep-seated physical tension, and restore your body’s natural alignment. Perfect for addressing specific areas of pain and stiffness, it resets your nervous system and leaves you feeling thoroughly grounded, light, and pain-free.
Chair Massage is an efficient way to relieve pain and release tension on your upper back, shoulders, neck or arms. This treatment is done on a portable massage chair where the abovementioned areas of the body are accessible for the therapist to work on in a short time. Can be done with compressions with clothing on.
Allow your back, arms or legs to release tension, coldness and tightness by booking this 60-minute massage treatment incorporated with cupping therapy. This treatment uses suction cups to improve circulation, decrease muscle inflammation, and relieve pain. Due to the suction force, suction cups leave red to purple round cupping marks that should fade in a week.
Allow your back, arms or legs to release tension, coldness and tightness by booking this 60-minute synergy massage treatment with cupping therapy to produce a combined effect greater than when experienced separately. This treatment uses suction cups to improve circulation, decrease muscle inflammation, and relieve pain. Due to the suction force, suction cups leave red to purple round cupping marks that should fade in a week.
Allow your back, arms or legs to release tension, coldness and tightness by booking this 90 minute massage treatment incorporated with cupping therapy. This treatment uses suction cups to improve circulation, decrease muscle inflammation, and relieve pain. Due to the suction force, suction cups leave red to purple round cupping marks that should fade in a week.
For tired and painful feet and legs. Using compression and therapeutic massage techniques, this treatment helps to improve circulation, relax tensed calves, loosen patellar muscles and release tension on specific areas of the feet. Lotion and heated towels will be added to maximize the experience.
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joints) - This massage will not only be focused on the TMJ, but also work around the face, skull, and neck to reduce headaches, stress, teeth grinding, and clenching of the jaw. Internal oral can be done upon the client's request.
Priced individually. This is a 45-minute two-person massage package that focuses on shared relaxation, connection, and comfort provided at the same time, in the same room for two guests by two practitioners.
Priced individually. This is a 60-minute two-person massage package that focuses on shared relaxation, connection, and comfort provided at the same time, in the same room for two guests by two practitioners.
Priced individually. This is a 90-minute two-person massage package that focuses on shared relaxation, connection, and comfort provided at the same time, in the same room for two guests by two practitioners.
A 45-minute treatment to relieve pain, release tension, and ease tiredness concentrating only on the upper extremities using therapeutic and/or deep tissue massage to achieve a harmonious vital flow. Focusing on the trigger points and adhesions on the hands, forearms, upper arms, and shoulders to ease and help relieve pain and heaviness.
This treatment is made for migraine and headache problems. Tension in the temporal muscles, scalp muscles, and neck muscles may create terrible migraines and headaches. Muscle adhesion in the neck and suboccipital areas may create blockage of oxygen flowing through the head. Massage in the neck and head will ease tension and relieve pain.
Raindrop Therapy involves essential oils being dropped gently on the spine with various light massaging techniques with heat which fires up olfactory(smell) and limbic(memory and emotion) systems. This treatment helps reduce inflammation and pain, improves circulation, and strengthens the immune system. Contraindications: Pregnant/Diabetes/Heart Disease/Compromised Liver or Kidney/Epilepsy and High Blood Pressure.
Treatment to relieve stressed and tight muscles, low back pain, leg pain during pregnancy. Contraindication: Not recommended during the first trimester.
Enjoy the flow of a 30-minute back massage to release tensed shoulders and back muscles then a 30-minute face massage to open the sinuses and release facial tension areas.
A full hour of massage using water heated basalt stones. The sanitized basalt stones are preheated to a safe temperature and are used to glide onto your skin. This is an ideal treatment if you want a nice warm relaxation massage combined with heat therapy. Not recommended for pregnant women, diabetics, clients with heart disease and clients with high blood pressure.
This treatment combines massage therapy with heat therapy. It is a 90-minute escape if you have a ton of tension and stress on your body. The preheated stones are used to glide onto your skin giving you the warmth and heat that you need to soothe and calm your sore muscles. Not recommended for Pregnant women, Diabetic, Clients with heart disease and high blood pressure.
Do you love the smell of essential oils with your massage treatment? Using up to 7 (can be more) essential oils can give olfactory bliss on your 60-minute massage experience. The oils are also beneficial to the body as they target sore and tired muscles. The blend of aromatherapy and manual massage is a delight to have.
Tension on the head starts at the shoulders and the neck from daily stress. This treatment addresses the pain and pressure at the suboccipitals to open up the blockage on the back of the neck and head muscles. Compression and pressure points techniques are vital for this treatment to invoke a feeling of weightlessness.
Enjoy this treatment as water heated stones glide on your body to ease tension and pain using grapeseed oil combined with other essential oils to maximize your experience. Designed to target the olfactory nerves to balance and harmonize the body. Not recommended for Pregnant women, Diabetic, Clients with heart disease and high blood pressure.
Priced individually, booked as a couples' treatment, provided at the same time, in the same room for two guests by two practitioners. This facial massage treatment is focused on the release of the sinus, masseter, jaw, temple, and forehead tension areas. Small circular but firm strokes help relieve face muscle tightness to help relieve migraine, headaches, and sinus congestion using light face oil. Neck, scalp, and upper chest massage concludes the treatment.
Treat a dad, a father figure, someone's dad, or yourself - book a 50-minute body massage and a 10-minute face massage to show appreciation for all his efforts in this role. The face massage consists of gentle massage strokes on the temple, jaw, forehead, and buccal area concluded with a neck and head massage.
Treat a mom, a mother figure, or someone's mom, or yourself - book a 50 minute body massage and a 10-minute face massage to show appreciation for all her efforts in this role. The face massage consists of gentle massage strokes on the temple, jaw, forehead, and buccal area concluded with a neck and head massage.
This facial massage treatment is focused on the release of the sinus, masseter, jaw, temple, and forehead tension areas. Small circular but firm strokes help relieve face muscle tightness to help relieve migraine, headaches, and sinus congestion using light facial oil. Neck, scalp, and upper chest massages concludes the treatment.
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