Intrinsic Therapy

Are your shoulders constantly tight? Does your neck ache by the end of the day? Maybe your hips or lower back never seem to loosen up, no matter how much you stretch.

You don't have to live with that tension.

Deep tissue massage is designed to target the muscles that have been working overtime for weeks, months—or even years. It isn't about using excessive pressure. It's about using the right pressure in the right places to help reduce pain, improve movement, and get you feeling like yourself again.

Swipe through to learn if deep tissue massage is the right fit for you.

If you're tired of feeling stiff every day, send me a message. I'd be happy to answer your questions or help you decide if this treatment is right for you.

📍Located in St. Alban's, NL

Every day, educators help children learn, grow, and thrive.

As a small gesture of appreciation, Intrinsic Therapy is offering a special June promotion for teachers, early childhood educators, guidance counselors, speech language pathologists, teaching assistants and student assistants.

🍎 Book a 90-minute massage and pay only the 60-minute rate.

📅 Appointment must be booked before June 30th, 2026.
🗓 Your massage appointment can take place after June.

Thank you for the care, patience, and dedication you bring to your students every day.

To book:
Please contact the clinic via messenger, or call 902-497-3881.

📍Located in St. Alban's, NL

**Proof of employment may be required**

Did you know muscle tension can cause pain in completely different areas of the body? This is called referral pain. Trigger point therapy focuses on releasing tight, irritated muscle areas that may be contributing to pain elsewhere — helping to reduce tension and improve movement.

A lot of work-related back pain starts gradually.

Long days, repetitive movements, awkward positions, and physical stress can all add up over time — even if you don’t notice it right away.

Here are a few common ways your job could be contributing to your back pain.

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Cutting wood. Splitting wood. Stacking wood. Carrying wood.

Wood - it's just a part of life around here.

When you were young it was easy. It was fun.

Now, it's catching up to you. One day in the woods can leave you laid up for two.

If this sounds familiar then these tips are for you👇

Hi, I’m Mel, a Registered Massage Therapist and owner of Intrinsic Therapy in St. Alban’s, NL. I have over 20 years of experience helping people in pain.

If you want to learn more about preventing, or dealing with, the pain that comes with the physical stresses of every day life, please send me a message. I am always happy to help.

If your body feels tight in the same areas again and again, it may be more than just needing a quick stretch. Sometimes restriction can come from the connective tissue that supports how everything moves together.

Myofascial release is a slow, focused technique that uses sustained pressure to support mobility and help the body feel less “stuck” over time.

Want to learn more about myofascial release? Send a message anytime.