Alison Simic, Registered Massage Therapist

Of course, I’m a massage therapist!
(I’m also very late to this trend 🫠)

Answers to some burning questions
— what would you ask or add?

Leaping into a new month with March availability.
I am happy to be back treating a few hours per week, and Emily continues to treat with the same availability as before.
I encourage you to keep booking within her schedule as my offerings remain minimal.
Use the link above to book today!

RMTs can help you relieve your jaw pain and other symptoms of temporomandibular disorders.

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As we head into 2024, we wish everyone a healthy and joyful year!
This also marks our 5 year anniversary in our healthcare space - Yay! 🎉

Many thanks to each and every health care professional that works within Soma Collective Health to make it such a wonderful space to practice in! Happy 5 years to us! 😁

And of course we couldn’t do it without the support of the community, clients and the amazing building we work in! (Oh and the plants! 🪴)
Thank you all!

Here’s to many more years of health & wellness together!

Soma Collective Health

Massage therapy is a great option to help people reduce the frequency and duration of their headaches, and reduce the pain they experience when they have a headache.

.rmt schedule is up for online booking to the end of the year. Book in advance to avoid disappointment and don’t forget to utilize the waitlist if you don’t see a time that works for you.

Marking the unofficial end of summer, here is .rmt’s September availability at .
Currently booking into mid-September, the link for online booking is in the bio 👆🏻.
Enjoy the summer weather this long weekend! ☀️

Pregnancy and massage therapy - a passion of mine.

6 Myths About Pregnancy Massage Debunked - Kneaded Touch Massage Pregnancy is a physically demanding time in a woman's life. Massage therapy can help! So we're debunking 6 of the top myths about pregnancy massage.

Seeing the impact mental health conditions like anxiety and depression can have on the physical body ignited an interest in continuing her education so that Emily Tippins RMT can better understand how massage therapy can help treat a variety of conditions.

She provides a calm and inviting space to allow the body and mind to feel safe and relaxed.

You can read Emily’s full bio, including more about her philosophy here:
https://www.rmtalisonsimic.com/emilytippins

Emily has availability at Soma Collective Health beginning August 15, 2023. Her schedule is available for booking online:
https://somacollectivehealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/10

Please join me in welcoming Emily Tippins, RMT (.rmt) to !

Emily is the wonderful therapist covering my practice while I adjust to our growing family at home.
You will love the calm, caring energy that she brings into the treatment room.
Her hands are great at addressing the really tight muscle areas that need extra attention, and everyone’s favourite compression techniques through the back of the neck to scalp… fantastic!

I will share more about Emily’s treatment philosophy and her full bio soon, but for now you can find it on Soma’s online booking site linked in my bio, with Emily’s availability open for booking August 15.

Have a great long weekend!

This month’s overview is a little different than previous month’s dates of availability. Instead, it’s full of announcements!

August 8 I begin my maternity leave, and today I am so excited to share that Emily Tippins will be the wonderful locum covering my practice while I am off.
Emily’s schedule is now ✨live✨ for online booking (through the same format ) with current availability beginning in late August and listed into September.

Stay tuned for a more formal introduction of Emily early next week!

🌻Community tip: if you are looking for a local picturesque experience with family or friends, visit stunning sunflower fields!

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Prenatal massage … like regular massage, with more pillows!
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Massage therapy can be safe and beneficial through all stages of pregnancy.
As with any massage treatment, we collect and review your health history information to make any necessary modifications based on risk factors.

I use a selection of pillows, wedges, and bolsters to make laying on the table as comfortable as possible, and adjust for comfort as needed.
Curious about more information for the table set up? Check out my latest blog post linked in the next post!

(Yep, that’s me in the photo! Welcoming our second baby in August 2023 🥰)

Check out my latest blog post for prenatal massage therapy information.

Prenatal massage … like regular massage, with more pillows! How prenatal massage therapy can be comfortable through all stages of pregnancy.

July treatment dates are open for online booking (with a few evenings still available early July!).
A reminder that will see a fee increase beginning next week.
Stay tuned for new introductions later this month.
Enjoy the long weekend!! 🍁

Footwear choices, sports, increased activities … busy summer fun sometimes comes with soreness.
Let us help you continue to enjoy your summer activities with massage therapy.

Soma Collective Health

Convenient online booking:
https://somacollectivehealth.janeapp.com

This infographic outlines the benefits of massage therapy for common activities people undertake in summer, such as swimming, camping, baseball, just enjoying the heat and more!

Massage therapy treatments at will see a price increase July 1, 2023.
The new prices are still inclusive of HST and are listed above.
We are happy to continue providing you with the best care possible and appreciate your business. Thank you

June updates ☀️
Online booking is open for the above dates in June, with a few mid-evening appointments now open for existing clients to book.
Use the link in my bio to be directed to our online booking site.
July 1, will also see a slight increase in massage therapy treatment fees. Details are in the next post following this one.
Enjoy the sunshine!

May you have a wonderful month. My schedule is now up online for booking to the end of June. Booking in advance is recommended. As always, if you are looking for an appointment and don’t see something that works for you, add yourself to the waitlist and I will reach out in the event of a cancellation.

April greeting us with 10° and sunshine sure is inviting happy feels this morning.

My schedule is open for online booking (linked in bio) and I’m currently booking into the third week of April.

As always, I encourage you to add yourself to the waitlist if you’re looking for a specific appointment.

Hope you’re getting to enjoy lots of fresh air and sunshine!

Hey, things come up! If you find yourself needing to reschedule your appointment, we ask that you do so by 6 pm the night prior to the appointment time that is reserved for you.

This courtesy allows us time to offer the appointment to someone else on that waitlist that I’m always encouraging you to use.

Please note that (barring any emergency circumstances) failure to provide adequate notice (or worse … a no show) will result in a 50% charge.

Separating Fact From Fiction With Pregnancy Massage - The Massage Therapist Development Centre   Walking into the waiting area, my new client is sitting with a smile and a sizeable baby bump. I offer congratulations along with, “If you’re ready, let’s head this way…” On the short jog to the massage treatment room, I go over my mental checklist of items I’ll want in the room: body...

❄️ December Schedule Updates ➡️

Danielle and her team at Flow were a big part of keeping me strong and comfortable throughout my pregnancy.

This free workshop will be a wonderful opportunity for learning how they could help you too!

I get so sad hearing “I wish I knew this while I was pregnant!” And “I just dealt with (insert pain and symptoms) because I thought it was *normal* for pregnancy” or “I thought pelvic floor physio was just for women AFTER they have a baby”

Join our free workshop to learn about your body during pregnancy, what pelvic floor physio is and how it can help you during pregnancy.

Hosted by myself and - 2 pelvic floor physiotherapists!

Share with a pregnant person in your life ✉️

Where: Flow Physio + Wellness
15 King Street West Bowmanville

When: Wed July 27 at 6:30-7:30pm

And another masking update: June 2022
(This might actually be the last time you see this picture used)
The province’s masking mandate for healthcare settings has now expired. Masking during your massage therapy appointment is no longer mandatory, however it is supported.

For the foreseeable future, I will continue to wear a mask while actively treating — yep, I spend a lot of time standing over you and breathing.

Thorough cleaning and sanitizing procedures will remain in effect (spoiler alert: we’ve cleaned this way long before the pandemic and it won’t stop).

And as always, please reach out to reschedule your appointment if you are feeling unwell. Your efforts to help us maintain a healthy environment are much appreciated.

*Please note the current masking policies are subject to change based on risk assessment and individual circumstances.

There are a lot of myths that persist about massage therapy. This infographic hopes to provide some facts to help bust some of these common myths and spread more awareness about massage therapy.

This infographic is also available in the RMTAO resource centre: https://rmtao.com/resources/library

Notice of Rate Increase:

After careful consideration of increased operational costs, a fee increase will be applied to all Registered Massage Therapy Treatments at Soma Collective Health effective July 1, 2022.

The updated rates will be as follows:

30 minute massage - $65.00
45 minute massage - $82.00
60 minute massage - $100.00
90 minute massage - $140.00
These amounts are inclusive of HST.
We look forward to continuing to support your health and wellness

Registered Massage Therapy Treatments are health care, and as such protocols are status quo from the past two years. Masking at all times during your treatment is still mandatory, we continue to diligently clean and disinfect all contact surfaces following every treatment, and ask that you please postpone your appointment if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, have tested positive for COVID, or have been in contact with anyone who is ill.

We closely follow guidance from the Ministry of Health, and will provide any updates and changes as they come available.

I have now reopened the online booking feature for appointment availability a week or two in advance. I strongly encourage continuing to contact me to book appointments, and booking in advance to secure the appointment that you require.

Available appointments can be accessed at the link in bio.

If you don’t see a time or date that works for you, please either add yourself
to the waitlist, or reach out to me and I will do my best to accommodate your request.

In order to ensure availability for existing clients, like yourself, I am only accepting new client bookings on a limited, referral only basis.

🐧 Think of a penguin when walking on ice —
Small, flat, short steps and use your arms for balance.

How to Walk Safely in the Snow, Ice and Slush Walk like a penguin: Turn your feet slightly outward and take short, flat-footed steps.