Massage therapy that keeps you moving

No. You can book massage therapy directly at any Dynamic location.

Some extended health plans may require a doctor’s referral before they’ll reimburse massage therapy, so check your plan if you’re unsure.

Registered Massage Therapy is included in many extended health plans, but the amount of coverage varies.

Alberta Health Care does not cover routine massage therapy. Your insurer can confirm your annual limit, reimbursement amount and whether a referral is required.

No. Dynamic does not direct bill. You’ll pay at your appointment and receive a detailed receipt with the information you need to submit your claim to your insurer.

RMT stands for Registered Massage Therapist.

Massage therapy is not regulated by the Alberta government in the same way as professions such as physiotherapy or chiropractic. Registration generally refers to membership with a professional massage therapy association and meeting that association’s education and practice requirements.

If you’re using insurance benefits, your provider can confirm which professional associations and credentials they recognize.

The biggest difference is the purpose of the appointment. A spa massage is generally focused on relaxation. At Dynamic, massage therapy is more active and goal-oriented. Your RMT may assess how you move, focus treatment on a specific problem area and incorporate movement into the session.

The goal is to help you move and feel better, not simply spend an hour on the table.

Wear comfortable athletic clothing such as shorts, leggings or a t-shirt. Massage at Dynamic is different from a traditional spa-style treatment. Our sessions are designed to be active and movement-friendly, so your therapist may have you change positions or move through different ranges during treatment.

For most people, 60 minutes is a good place to start because it gives your RMT enough time to assess what’s going on and treat the main areas involved.

A 30-minute appointment can work well for one focused area, while 90 minutes gives more time when several areas need attention. If you’re unsure, start with 60 minutes and your therapist can recommend what makes sense from there.

“Deep tissue” usually describes treatment that works into deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, while sport massage is more about supporting the demands of training, activity and recovery.

In practice, your RMT may use techniques from both approaches in the same appointment. We don’t force treatments into one label, the session is built around what your body and your goals call for.

Massage can sometimes feel intense, but treatment should always stay within a level you’re comfortable with. More pressure isn’t automatically better.

Tell your RMT what you’re feeling throughout the session so they can adjust the treatment. If something feels sharp, unusual or simply too uncomfortable, speak up.

There isn’t one schedule that works for everyone.

How often you come in depends on what you’re working on, your activity level, your goals and how you respond to treatment. Your RMT can recommend a frequency after getting a better understanding of what you need.

Massage therapy is available at all three locations: Beltline (833 10 Ave SW), Royal Oak (inside Evolve Strength, 8888 Country Hills Blvd NW) and Seton (inside Evolve Strength at 710-19587 Seton Crescent SE).