Ashley Van Zelst, Registered Massage Therapist

What do we know about the lymphatic system?
The human body has approximately 600 lymph nodes. It is a one-way system with no primary pump (the circulatory system has the heart).
The lymphatic system is a vital part of the immune system.

This video is excellent in explaining just how the lymphatic system works!

The Lymphatic System In Seven Minutes With a little paint and a lot of talking, I explain the whats, hows and whys of The System Of Lymph.Get $24 off your membership at ABMP: www.abmp.com/rebelma...

Voting has started for board elections for the CMTO! If you are a registered Massage Therapist working in district 6, please consider voting for me for re-election for the board!

The voting period for the 2025 CMTO Board Elections has started!

RMTs/MTs in Districts 1, 6, and 9 — Your vote will help decide who sits on CMTO's Board. Board Members ensure policies and Standards of Practice support safe, ethical, and competent Massage Therapy in Ontario.

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Happy Friday everybody!

Just a heads up, we still have no service at the office. Thank you for being so patient with our delayed responses, as we are completely relying on our phones, or having to wait until we get home at the end of the day.

Happy Tuesday everyone!
We have no internet or phones at our office right now, so please be patient in our delayed responses.

Thanks so much!

It’s . During the month of September and beyond, we are grateful to and other healthcare professionals that provide the necessary care around pain and pain management to Ontarians that need it.

Why does my back get so sore when I'm sick? The connection between immunity and pain Our immune system fights infection and has a nifty way to letting our brain know we are sick and should take it easy – but that can also be a pain.

Massage Therapy for Concussion Management Early intervention is key in concussion treatment and massage therapy is a great way to help ensure the cervicogenic headaches common after a concussion don’t become chronic post-concussion headaches.

IMPORTANT

With the changing in mask requirements, we have made the decision to practice without wearing masks. If you wish to have us don a mask for your appointment, kindly let us know and we will gladly comply with the request.

Thank you for your kindness, consideration and adaptability that was needed for us to navigate the world of providing health care in close quarters to you during the pandemic.

It is truly appreciated.

Ashley and Colin