About Pro+Active Therapeutics
Our Goal
At Pro+Active Therapeutics, our goal is to enhance the overall well-being of our clients by reducing pain, aiding in injury recovery, relieving stress, and promoting relaxation. We aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment where clients feel valued and empowered in their health journey.
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Ella is a graduate from the 3000 hour Registered Massage Therapy Program at the Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health in Nelson B.C. Since graduation she has worked in multidisciplinary clinics with other RMT’s and physiotherapists gaining further clinical experience and knowledge from other disciplines. Ella has a passion for learning which has led her to Kamloops to complete her Degree in Health Sciences at Thompson Rivers University. She is now thrilled to be returning to Nelson to continue her practice.
Born and raised in the West Kootenays, Ella has always loved spending her time outdoors; skiing, hiking, kayaking and adventuring with her dogs. Along with this, Ella also has a background in competitive gymnastics as an athlete, coach, and a judge.
Appreciating the balance between relaxation and therapeutic methods of massage, Ella is experienced with many different styles of massage therapy, such as; myofascial release, swedish massage, muscle energy techniques, trigger point release and passive and active stretching. Using these varieties of styles, she is able to provide effective and appropriate treatments for each individual client and their needs. Ella is particularly interested in working with an active community and athletes and focus on maintaining peak performance, injury prevention and aiding in the recovery process post injury so they can get back to doing what they love! Ella has also completed 2 levels of training in Fascial Stretch Therapy®, cervical spine and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) assessment and treatment and incorporates all techniques into treatment.
Ella’s is excited to contribute to the community by facilitating mental and physical well- being, aiding in injury recovery and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
Continuing Education
Ella has pursued her Bachelor of Health Science through TRU. Her studies included psychology, healthcare ethics, and health policy courses.
Ella has completed continuing education in Massage Therapy training in:
- Fascial Stretch Therapy - Level 1 & 2
- Cervical Spine and Temporomandibular (TMJ) Assessment and Treatment
Lean More about how Pro+Active can help you
How Can Massage Benefit You?
Massage Therapy offers a wide range of benefits that can positively impact both physical and mental well-being. Massage Therapy can help relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and alleviate stiffness and pain. Massage Therapy can aid many conditions including chronic pain, nervous system conditions, inflammatory conditions, and many more. Beyond the physical benefits, Massage Therapy can help the nervous system drop into a parasympathetic state, allowing for relaxation, recovery and overall well-being.
What is Fascial Stretch Therapy®?
FST® is a whole-body approach to optimizing flexibility, improving functional mobility, athletic performance, and decreasing pain. FST® differs from other forms of stretching by addressing the fascial nets in the body and using joint traction to increase joint range of motion and muscle elongation.
How Can FST Benefit You?
1. Decrease pain
2. Improve posture and alignment 3. Increase range of motion
4. Improve sleep and relaxation
What to Expect During Treatment?
Most FST® techniques are performed on the massage table clothed and without oil. Wearing stretchy, athletic clothes is necessary for optimal movement. You will be queued throughout the treatment to breathe as you are moved in and out of the stretches. FST® also includes contract-relax PNF neuromuscular stretching techniques to facilitate further increases in range of motion and releases. Lastly, elastic straps are used to secure the opposite limb to the table to stabilize the limb during treatment. FST® and hands on massage therapy treatment work complementary to help you recovery and promote wellbeing.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Treatment - What it is and who can benefit :
About:
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is commonly known as the jaw. This joint facilitates talking, chewing, drinking, and moves in 4 different directions. The TMJ has a direct impact on the joints and muscles of the cervical spine.
The TMJ connects on both the right and left to the skull just in front of the ear. Many people commonly experience discomfort in this specific area, and lower down into the cheeks, floor of the mouth, and into the temple region.
Possible symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction:
- pain in and around the jaw
- headaches, migraines, ear aches
- dizziness
- difficulty or pain with talking, chewing, swallowing
- clicking with jaw movements
- plugged ears
What Treatment Looks Like:
During a TMJ treatment, focus is around the neck, chest, scalp, and external and internal work on the jaw. This allows for time to address areas that impact the jaw. Intraoral (wihtin the mouth) treatment is performed with gloves and is all done within the comfort of the client. Intraoral work is not necessary for TMJ treatments, but it does allow for direct treatments on muscles that are not accessible externally.
Some FST stretches used for lower back and hip tension. Traction, assisted stretching, neuromuscular techniques, many many more utilized to help create space and elongation in muscles and the fascial nets.
Contact Us
Pro+Active Therapeutics @ The Lab
402 Anderson Street, Nelson, British Columbia V1L 3Y3, Canada
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