McGarr

Frequently Asked Questions

My services are for everyone. I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals: pregnant people, people experiencing paralysis and chronic illness, professional athletes, palliative patients, infants, psychiatric patients, people who have experienced trauma in various forms, and many, many, many others. I take pride in treating each and every one with the same degree of care and respect.

My services are for everyone. I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals: pregnant people, people experiencing paralysis and chronic illness, professional athletes, palliative patients, infants, psychiatric patients, people who have experienced trauma in various forms, and many, many, many others. I take pride in treating each and every one with the same degree of care and respect.

I have sensitive skin myself so I am very particular about what products I use. I favour massage gel over oil; it isn’t as slippery and it won’t leave you feeling “greasy” after your massage. The gel I use is made from soybean oil, grapeseed oil, beeswax, aloe vera and jojoba oil. It is important that it is made from high quality food-grade ingredients as I massage babies who put their hands and feet in their mouth.
Absolutely not. Consent and respect are a big part of my practice and it is up to you to decide what you are comfortable with. There will be a sheet and a blanket covering your body during the massage and I only uncover the area that I am working on so your modesty will be respected at all times. I am very adaptable and much prefer working with someone that keeps on more clothing to feel comfortable than someone that does not and is uncomfortable during the massage.
Yes. I offer appointments both in my clinical space or at a location of your choice; be it at your home or office.

philosophy

My approach to massage therapy is based on 3 basic principles:

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Personalizing treatment

Before we begin, I will take a few moments to assess your unique needs, and apply my professional expertise and knowledge to propose an optimal approach. For this reason, I will not ask you to choose a massage technique in advance

Creating space incrementally

When working on a given area of your body, I’ll begin by releasing tension in the surrounding tissue, gradually creating space and building up to the target area. I’ll often ask first-time clients to return for a second session within a few days of the first session. Why? An analogy I like to use – don’t laugh – is a dirty floor! Your particular pain point is like a dirty floor. We need to begin by sweeping the floor during the first session, in preparation for mopping during the next. But in the meantime, that floor will be walked on!

Confidence in the body

I have great confidence in the strength of your body. And that confidence comes from a deep knowledge of physiology and anatomical function. That’s why I tend to favour a strong, firm approach, while remaining mindful of your unique needs and circumstances.

Manual therapy is an effective way to release tension within the fascia and to promote comfortable movement