Registered Massage Therapy (RMT)
Coming soon: personalised Registered Massage Therapy for muscle tension, pain relief and a deeper sense of calm.
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- Category
- Coming soon
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- Richmond, BC
Registered Massage Therapy is coming soon to Studio Chique and is not yet available to book. When it opens, it will offer therapeutic relaxation and pain relief through personalised massage, designed to relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, improve circulation, increase flexibility and support your overall well-being. If you are looking for registered massage therapy in Richmond, BC, you are welcome to contact the studio to be notified when appointments open.
Sessions will be offered in 30, 45, 60 or 90-minute lengths, at a med spa in Hamilton that welcomes women and men.
Benefits of Registered Massage Therapy
Massage works on both body and mind. Applied with skill, it can help relieve muscle tension and stiffness and reduce back, neck and shoulder pain, so movement feels easier. Over time, regular sessions may help improve mobility and flexibility.
There is also the quieter benefit of an hour that belongs to you. Massage can promote relaxation and stress relief, support recovery from muscle strain and contribute to your overall sense of well-being. How much you feel, and for how long, varies from person to person.
- Relieves muscle tension and stiffness
- Helps reduce back, neck and shoulder pain
- Improves mobility and flexibility
- Promotes relaxation and stress relief
- Supports recovery from muscle strain
- Enhances overall well-being
What is Registered Massage Therapy?
Registered Massage Therapy, often shortened to RMT, is hands-on treatment of the muscles and soft tissues of the body, provided by a licensed Registered Massage Therapist. Unlike a purely relaxing massage, it is shaped by what your body needs on the day: where you feel tight, where you hold tension and how you move.
At Studio Chique, the focus will be on muscle stiffness, back and neck pain, postural discomfort and the everyday tension that builds from desk work, driving, lifting and long days on your feet.
Who is Registered Massage Therapy for?
It may suit you if you carry tension in your neck and shoulders, wake with a stiff back, feel the effects of poor posture or are recovering from everyday muscle strain. It is equally suited to anyone who simply wants to unwind with care and intention.
Massage is not always appropriate. If you have a recent injury, a blood clotting condition, a fever or infection, or a medical condition under treatment, speak with your doctor and tell the studio before booking.
- Muscle stiffness
- Back and neck pain
- Postural discomfort
- Everyday tension and stress
- Recovery from muscle strain
What to expect during your Registered Massage Therapy
Your appointment will typically begin with a short conversation about your health history, the areas that trouble you and the kind of pressure you prefer. This guides how the session is shaped.
You then rest on a padded treatment table, draped throughout so that only the area being worked on is uncovered. Your therapist usually begins with broad, warming strokes before moving into more focused work on tight or tender areas.
Pressure is always adjusted to your comfort, and you are welcome to ask for more or less at any time. Some areas may feel tender, which is common where muscles are tight.
The session closes unhurriedly, with time to rise slowly and a few suggestions for the hours that follow, such as drinking water and moving gently.
Results and how many sessions
Many people feel looser and calmer after a single session. For longstanding stiffness or recurring pain, a series of regular appointments is often more helpful than an occasional visit, and your therapist can suggest a rhythm that fits your needs.
Results vary, and massage works best alongside good posture, movement and rest.
Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) in pictures
Some photos are illustrative and do not show studio clients or results.
Preparation & Aftercare
Preparing for your appointment
- Choose a session length that matches your goals: 30 or 45 minutes for one focus area, 60 or 90 minutes for broader or more detailed work.
- Check your extended health plan to see whether massage therapy is covered and what it requires.
- Eat lightly beforehand and arrive a few minutes early.
- Tell the studio about any injury, surgery, pregnancy or medical condition.
Aftercare
- Drink water through the rest of the day.
- Move gently and stretch lightly if it feels comfortable.
- Rise slowly from the table and take a moment before driving.
- Some tenderness for a day or so can be normal after focused work.
- A warm bath or shower may help muscles stay relaxed.
- Contact the studio if any discomfort lasts longer than expected.
Before you book
- Tell the studio if you are pregnant.
- Tell the studio if you have a recent injury, fracture or surgery.
- Tell the studio if you have a history of blood clots or take blood thinners.
- Tell the studio if you have a fever, infection or contagious skin condition.
- Tell the studio if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, osteoporosis or any condition under medical care.
- Tell the studio if you have varicose veins, rashes, open wounds or areas of skin you prefer not to have touched.
Be the first to know
This service is not bookable yet. Leave your details and the studio will let you know as soon as appointments open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Another question? Call 604-731-5111 or send a message.
When will RMT be available at Studio Chique?
Registered Massage Therapy is coming soon and is not yet bookable. Contact the studio or call 604-731-5111 to be notified when appointments open.
Is RMT covered by extended health insurance?
Extended health insurance coverage may be available depending on your plan. Check with your provider about what your plan covers and what it requires before your appointment.
How long are the sessions?
Sessions will be offered in 30, 45, 60 or 90-minute lengths. Shorter sessions suit one focus area, while longer sessions allow broader or more detailed work.
How much will RMT cost?
Pricing will be shown on this page once the service opens for booking. Contact the studio if you would like to be notified.
Who will provide the massage?
Sessions will be provided by a licensed Registered Massage Therapist. Each session is personalised to your body, your comfort and your goals.
Will a massage hurt?
Massage should feel comfortable, though tight areas can be tender. Pressure is always adjusted to you, and you can ask for more or less at any time.
Registered Massage Therapy in Richmond, BC
Registered Massage Therapy will be provided at Studio Chique by a licensed Registered Massage Therapist, in the same calm setting as the studio’s skin treatments. Extended health insurance coverage may be available depending on your plan. If you already enjoy the studio’s Signature Back Facial With Massage, this will be a natural next step.
This service is coming soon and cannot be booked yet. To be notified when appointments open, call 604-731-5111 or contact the studio. You will find us at 23200 Gilley Road, Unit 1015.
General information, not medical advice. Results vary from person to person. Ask the studio whether this treatment suits your skin.
Registered Massage Therapy (RMT)
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