Sarah Lechner – Registered Massage Therapist Sarah is a Sutherland-Chan graduate and has been with Summit Massage Studio since our doors first opened! She’s a wonderful addition to our team and continues to expand her knowledge with ongoing courses. Her recent training involves treating pelvic pain disorders. In her studies Sarah learned common signs
Joana Martins RMT Joana Martins has been a Registered Massage Therapist for 7 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to all of her treatments. Recently she has been focusing her training on the hip. Numerous musculoskeletal issues can arise from weakness, tightness, injury, and muscular imbalances around this key area. Joana has been training
Continuing Education At Summit Massage Studio our therapists take continuing education courses to stay current with the latest massage therapy research. This allows us to provide the most effective treatments for our clients, with an emphasis on critical thinking and modifications that suit the unique needs of every client and the conditions and symptoms they present
Metatarsalgia I had a client come to the studio the other day in considerable pain. I had assessed him at a previous visit with Metatarsalgia, and a month later he had a flareup and went to the doctor who diagnosed him with the same. His foot was swollen, there was pain under the
Jesica Munster has been with Summit Massage Studio since its opening in July of 2016. We are thrilled to have her be a part of our new studio and so lucky that she brings many years of experience and an ever expanding wealth of knowledge to her practice. Not only is she a fantastic RMT
I have suffered from jaw pain for a number of years. I clench my teeth when I’m sleeping or stressed, and wake up in the morning with my face feeling very tense and sore. Many healthcare practitioners refer to this as TMJ, or temperomandibular joint symptoms. My TMJ symptoms often progressed to headaches, difficulty chewing,
Do Holidays Stress you Out? 4 ways Summit Massage Studio can Help! It’s important to manage your stress, particularly during the hectic holiday season. It’s a time of year to enjoy family and friends and celebrate the past year, not worry about running around dealing with deadlines, shopping for presents, organizing social events and family
Massage Therapy and the Lactic Acid Myth Massage therapy is an excellent way to relax and rehabilitate, but removal of lactic acid has nothing to do with it. There has even been a study that suggests that massage can impede the metabolism of lactic acid, but that’s not a reason to forgo massage;
Help! I have a “Charley Horse” Have you ever awoken in excruciating pain for what seems like no reason at all? Is your foot cramping, causing your toes to curl painfully under… or is there a hard painful knot on the back of your calf causing you to clutch at the back of your leg?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by a compression of the median nerve as the nerve passes through your wrist. It results in tingling, pain, numbness, aching, and eventual weakness in the wrist and or hand. This is a common problem for desk workers, since the small movements of the mouse and