Alison Mitchell

B.Sc. (H.K.), R.M.T.

Registered Massage Therapist

Alison has over 12 years of clinical experience.   Before becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, she worked in rehabilitation as a Certified Kinesiologist.  She has a strong background in anatomy, physiology and body mechanics, which enhances her manual skills and her understanding of the scientific approach to treatment.
Alison also has specialized training in the Dr. Vodder technique of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).   This manual therapy technique is an effective, but gentle approach to decreasing swelling and cleansing the body"s tissues.  MLD drains excess fluid from the tissues and has a detoxifying effect by encouraging the body to eliminate built up metabolic wastes, excess water, toxins, bacteria, protein and foreign substances from the tissues. The gentle rhythmic and precise hand movements of MLD alleviate pain and relax the body.  It is very effective in helping the body to heal more quickly from injuries or surgery and minimizes the formation and appearance of scar tissue.
In her massage session, Alison carefully scans the muscle groups and joint functions to ensure a thorough treatment.  Her professional demeanor and caring, empathetic approach puts clients at ease.  The art of massage therapy is conveyed in the treatment by her compassionate, healing touch and the sensitivity to tissue change. She strives to find a middle ground between a deep, therapeutic treatment and relaxation so the client receives the benefit of both aspects.