Jamie Crosby, RMT

Bookings officially open with me for all Wednesdays in December 🎉!
Appointments also available with Max and Kathryn but they are going quick!
Looking forward to seeing you all during the holidays 🎄❤️!

Link in bio to book!
Come visit us at ❤️.

Just a quick masking update for the massage clinic:

For the time being, our RMTs have decided to continue wearing masks due to close proximity and extended length of time of massage appointments, which increases risk.

Due to the at-risk population that some of the RMTs work with, they may request that you remain masked as well.

We ask you to please be respectful of the choices of the therapists at this time.
In turn, if and when we decide to unmask, we will also respect your wishes if you would like us to wear a mask as well.

It has been tricky to navigate this journey and we thank you for your continued support❤️!

In honor of Pride month, I will be donating $5 from every massage for the month of June to The 519 in Toronto in support of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
How are we actively working to create a safe and inclusive space everyday?
❤️By sharing pronouns publicly so others feel safe to express theirs.
🧡Ensuring Health forms include space for individuals to specify their pronouns and preferred name
💛Avoiding separate sections based on sex/gender
💚Using neutralized clinic language when asking health questions and take cues from clients regarding vocabulary
💙Educating myself continuously and encouraging others to complete training that supports a diverse and respectful environment
💜Supporting the recruitment and hiring of members of the LGBTQ2S+ community to ensure that all humans can seek treatment from someone they feel safe with.
🖤I am proud to work in a space that offers accessible all gender washrooms and change rooms and honors clients’ rights to choose washrooms based on their lived gender.
🤎Pride is not just one month; it is every day❤️.

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Debunked!!

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Stress can lead to a variety of unpleasant physical symptoms such as increased musculoskeletal pain. This infographic outlines how massage therapy can help you find relief.

This infographic is also available in the RMTAO resource centre: https://www.rmtao.com/infographic-massage-therapy-for-stress

As many of you know, the mask mandate will be lifted tomorrow, March 21st.
For us here at the massage therapy clinic, masking will continue for the time being as per the Ministry of Health and our regulating College, the CMTO. The same standard remains in place for all healthcare settings.
That means that you and your RMT will continue to wear masks during your treatment. This remains in effect until at least April 27th, 2022.
We will continue with all our current practices to keep you safe including sanitizing all surfaces between clients and COVID symptom screening prior to your appointment. The only thing that will change is that you only need to fill out 1 screening form now, 24hrs before your appointment.
Thank you all for your continued support during the last 2 years and thank you to the new clients that are trusting us with your care❤️!
To brighter days ahead🌷🌺🌻!

Book online via link in bio or dm.
Keep well❤️.

I hope the new year greets you gently.
Looking forward to seeing all your beautiful faces soon❤️.
xo

My apologies to all who were hoping to get in for a massage over the holidays.
We have decided to take a pause for some much need rest and time with loved ones this week 😴.
We return January 3rd to our regular schedule (and hopefully some new availability as well!).
Thank you all for your ongoing support during these strange and challenging times.
Be well❤️.

No matter what your holiday looks like, I hope you find a moment of peace, a moment of beauty, and a moment of joy.
Wishing you all a healthy holiday season❤️.
xoxo

Happy Holidays friends!
With the disappointing but understandable news that in-person classes are once again suspended , I wanted to reassure you that the RMT clinic is remaining open.
Scroll through to see how we are working to keep you and ourselves as safe as possible.
We understand if you are not comfortable coming in for treatment at this time and kindly ask that if you plan to cancel, please provide as much notice as possible. 24hrs minimum.
Please also stay tuned for some pop-up hours before New Years!
Thank you all for your continued support ❤️.

Please be patient with us❤️.
If you are looking for a massage therapy appointment and don’t see any availability, please check back frequently for openings.
Mary will be opening up more dates in their schedule soon for this month and then more regularly going forward into October 🎉!
As many of you know, I have started back to school this fall📚. I will be maintaining my Wednesday schedule as much as possible and possibly picking up more as the opportunity allows.
Thank you so much for your support💚

We have recently updated our pre-screening as informed by the Ministry of Health guidelines.
You will now be asked your vaccination status prior to treatment. If you are fully vaccinated, you are no longer expected to rebook treatments for travel outside of Canada. Symptoms have also been updated to reflect current evidence.
We have made the challenging decision to follow guidelines and request that all those coming for treatment be fully vaccinated.
I work as an RN with a vulnerable population and must do my best to keep everyone safe at this time.
Thank you for your understanding.

Good news🤗!
Please give a warm welcome to our new RMT, Mary!
Mary (they/them/ze/zir) has always had a passion for anatomy & healing. Massage therapy has allowed them to pursue this passion. They are a registered member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO), and have a degree in Nutritional Science (X University). Mary believes the power of touch has the ability to facilitate both mental & physical healing! They consider massage therapy to be a perfect combination of holistic and science-based treatment.
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Mary has been trained in orthopedic assessment, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, fascial release, stretch therapy, visceral massage, as well as therapeutics for specific ailments (such as sprains/strains, frozen shoulder, and nerve compressions). They have experience working with scar tissue, including (but not limited to) C-sections, post-operative care for gender-confirming surgery, mastectomies, MVA injuries, and has completed advanced training in prenatal massage and labour support.
Mary is a certified Pilates mat teacher, and takes pride in administering home care exercises tailored to the client’s specific needs. “Motion is medicine” is a motto they live by!
❤️🧡💛💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍
Mary is a proud nonbinary member of the LGBTQ2+ community. They believe in body positivity for all sizes, and remain dedicated to providing the best care possible. In their free time, you can find Mary doing yoga & Pilates, reading tarot cards, and cooking delicious plant-based meals!

Hello dear friends!
After much consideration, I have decided to increase massage therapy prices starting September 1st.
Last year many businesses raised their rates to cover the cost of PPE and other items associated with the pandemic.
I chose not to make any changes at this time due to precarious working conditions, job losses, and let's be honest, things were hard enough!
To ease the transition, please note:
>All those who book before September 1st will be honoured with the old pricing
>Packages will be available at a reduced rate of $320 for three 60minute massages (incl HST). Please email directly if interested.
>As always, Union members, students, and seniors 60+ receive 10% off.
Thank you so much for your continued support❤️!

Only a few appointments remain for this week!
RMT Kathryn is away,but I have added some extra availability on Thursday, August 12th from 12-4pm!
Link in bio or dm to book!

I’m heading out of town for most of the week for some much needed R&R.
I will have limited access to wifi, but will be checking messages at least once a day.
Please email if you need to reach me.
Kathryn will be at the clinic Friday, August 6th and has one appointment available at 4:30.
See you all next week❤️❤️!

Hello friends!
We are looking to add another RMT to the team
Are you looking for a place to build your practice or treat exist clientele?
We offer:
❤An easy going atmosphere.
💜Online booking and desk staff available.
💙Flexible hours and scheduling via JaneApp.
💚Great existing client base with room to grow.
💛All supplies provided, just bring your preferred massage lotion and PPE.
We are an inclusive and anti-oppressive clinic. All humans and bodies are welcome here.
Must be Q***r friendly, trauma informed training an asset💚.
Contact: [email protected]

The incomparable has decided to leave the massage therapy clinic in order be closer to family.
We support them in making this difficult decision and wish them the best in future endeavours.
The door will always be open for you Quinn! You will always have a home here.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

Quick update for this week 💆🏽
I will be working at HSC June 30th and July 1st, but back for July 2nd. Regular hours resume July 7th.
Quinn will be away from June 30th- July 7th, and returning to their regular hours July 8th (availability open!)
Kathryn is still available Mondays and alternating Fridays, with availability July 5th and July 9th!
Booking link in bio!

Officially official!
I finally did it. I overcame my fears and self doubts and accomplished something I have wanted to do for years.
Thank you for creating this wonderful program. Thank you to all the teachers for your wisdom, love, and support. Thank you to the amazing group of humans that participated, for holding space for each other when we needed it, and for watching each other grow. I am grateful beyond words.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
❤️

🌳therapy.
Anyone else feel like a different person when they are surrounded by trees and nature🙋‍♀️?
I feel my stress ease, my breaths deepen. Everything feels a bit easier. I just feel lighter.
Forest bathing ftw. Now get me out of the city😂!
🌳🌲🌿🤸‍♀️🧘‍♀️

Bundles are back🤗!
Please email directly if interested as they are not available to purchase online.
[email protected] .
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The fabulous Annette Dunlop, RMT, is moving on from .
Her last day is Sunday,May 2nd.
Please join us in wishing her the best in future endeavours ❤️!
p.s. she has one appointment left on Sunday at 4:30pm!

Registered Massage Therapy is currently open and available to see you🤗.

With ongoing public safety measures currently in place, we are delighted that as Regulated Healthcare Providers, we are allowed to remain open.

We do not take this lightly and continue to adhere to strict disinfecting and PPE protocols to minimize risk and you (and us) safe😷!

Massage is a great way to reconnect and listen to your body.

If you are feeling like you need a break and are having a hard time separating work and home, stiff and sore from WFH life, feeling stressed and anxious, or just need some human contact, we are here for you!

Take a breath. You've got this❤️.