Child and Adolescent Massage in Edmonton

Chronic headaches, TMJ, ulcers, asthma, eating disorders and drug abuse are just a few of the stress related challenges youth today are dealing with today.

Massage therapy, especially when paired with relaxation & visualization techniques are Excellent ways for individuals to find peace within themselves. These powerful tools empower children & teens with the ability and understanding that they can make Huge physiological changes within moments – in Any circumstance.

In Preparation:

Although not mandatory, but strongly recommended, it is greatly beneficial that, prior to the child/adolescent massage, a scent (preferably an essential oil of pleasing aroma) and a calming/relaxing melody/CD/iPod selection is chosen and used repeatedly at bed or nap time so as to create a triggered relaxation response.

* Many of our clients bring in a favorite relaxing CD to play for their treatments, that they can play at times of rest to trigger a similar physiological response. We suggest using a drop or two of a favorite essential oil on a kleenex close to their bed/pillow to deepen the experience. Creating and recreating this experience gives the sense of certainty, comfort and with time and repetition, quick, deep, relaxation responses.

What to Expect:

You’ll be welcomed into our cozy establishment with warmth & experience an extensive assessment & review of health history along with a detailed explanation of the treatment plan we decide on together. Parents & siblings are welcome into the treatment room; according to parent/guardian wishes. *This often helps to ensure the child/adolescent’s comfort & is of great value for all family members to assimilate new habits into the home.

During the massage treatment, breath work and visualization/guided imagery is used to help connect massage recipient to the muscles and fibres responsible for  deep, nourishing breaths, identify areas of tension within their body & learn to release them.

After exploring their breath & body connection, a guided ‘ticket free trip’ is enjoyed to take them further into relaxation; bringing the attention to filling the senses with many engaging, focused sensations such as ‘the sun on their face, sound of a babbling brook and smell of roses on the breeze.

*We believe that given these tools, building into their lives calming & relaxation techniques and the recall of deep physical relaxation from massage, children & adolescents are better equipped to identify the onset of stress & pain and then better deal with it’s outcome on a much more empowering level. 

We are very passionate about this arm of massage and wellness and would be delighted to share any of our knowledge & experience regarding child & adolescent massage & stress management with you – feel free to call. 

~Tupelo Flo staff