Morgan McIntosh, Registered Massage Therapist

How would you like to move your vessel best? Where would you like your body to take you?💪

RMT not only helps calm the nervous system and steady the mind.. it can improve cardiovascular circulation & joint mobility! Are you working toward a particular goal? Ask your RMT at your next visit how they can support that goal, you’ll be surprised!🪄

Did you know that Registered Massage is a regulated health profession? That means we pass rigorous board examinations before licensing, pay yearly fee’s to a board that regulates and protects the public’s interest as well as take continuing education on the latest evidence based practice.

The topic of posture comes up A LOT in my RMT practice with clients, this video asks an interesting question; "Is it true that if our minds change our bodies, do our bodies also change our minds?"

Your body language may shape who you are (NOTE: Some of the findings presented in this talk have been referenced in an ongoing debate among social scientists about robustness and reproducibility. Read "Criticisms & updates" below for more details as well as Amy Cuddy's response.) Body language affects how others see us, but it may also...

It’s spring!! Remember to book your preventative massages BEFORE you put your back out gardening or “hitting it like you used to” at the skatepark.

Happy rare and perfect snow day Tuff guys 💕

WhY dOeS mY BAcK HUrt aT wOrK?!💥 .
Poor posture isn’t the only reason for back and neck pain in people that work at computers all day, but managing your posture day to day can certainly help combat strain. Here are a few postural tips to help keep you pain free.

1) Start with your feet. Place them flat on the floor and spread your feet and knees as wide as you need to so you can achieve a “forward tilt” in your pelvis.
2) By tilting your pelvis forward you are restoring a natural lumbar curve or “lumbar lordosis” this looks like a slight curve forward in the lower back. This is the healthiest position for your discs. Avoid collapsing through this area.
3) take a deep breath, shrug your shoulders to your ears, exhale and draw your shoulder blades together and down your back as if you were tucking them into your back pockets. See how relaxed you can become in this position with the front of your chest open and arms heavy as you type.
4) keep your head aligned with your shoulders, not hunching forward toward your screen. This will reduce strain on the back of your neck, especially the grouchy little muscles at the bottom of your skull that so easily cause tension headaches. Adjust your screen if need be!
5) last but not least, set your phone timer for every hour and get up and move! Any sustained position can cause strain, it’s important to give your body novel input!

Massage and Physio are great ways to improve posture, reduce tension headaches and improve circulation. Link in bio to book!💆🏾‍♀️

Psst! Just opened my schedule for a few additional days before the end of the year! December 28-30th now open. Link in bio to book 🎄

Hi friends! 🙋‍♀️ It’s your friendly neighborhood RMT reminding you to book ahead! The last few months of the year tend to get really busy due to many health insurance plans running out at the end of December- weather you use them or not! Come get some hands on self care! Link in bio to book 💕

Cancellations next week!

Monday 10AM
Wednesday 9AM

rmttofino.com to book

Why and how do we experience pain? Does it always mean something when we do?

TEDxAdelaide - Lorimer Moseley - Why Things Hurt - YouTube Why do we hurt?Do we actually experience pain, or is it merely illusion?In this video, Lorimer Moseley explores these questions, and position the pain that we f...