Massage Therapy in Dartmouth / Halifax
Registered massage therapists are specially trained to develop treatment plans geared towards increasing your quality of life by decreasing chronic pain and increasing your sense of physical and emotional well being.
At Kinesis Health Associates, we have three registered massage therapists on staff to work with you on your path to wellness.
Physical and Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Relaxes the whole body
- Loosens tight muscles
- Relieves tired and aching muscles
- Increases flexibility and range of motion
- Diminishes chronic pain
- Calms the nervous system
- Lowers blood pressure
- Lowers heart rate
- Enhances skin tone
- Assists in recovery from injuries and illness
- Strengthens the immune system
- Reduces tension headaches
- Reduces mental stress
- Improves concentration
- Promotes restful sleep
- Aids in mental relaxation
- Natural anti-inflammatory
To take advantage of all that massage therapy has to offer, schedule your appointment today.
Andrew Sceviour
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Andrew graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2012 and has been teaching massage therapy there since 2020. Since graduating he has developed a holistic, mind-body approach to physical therapy. He is dedicated to continuing to develop his education and skillset, which most recently has focused on practicing as a trauma-informed and queer/gender inclusive provider.
Andrew specializes in cupping, fascial techniques, and deep tissue therapy; as well as creating and coordinating short- or long-term treatment plans between multiple practitioners.
Andrew believes that where you hurt isn’t always why you hurt, and in the importance of educating in practical terms that make your health goals relatable and attainable.
“You can communicate with your body; it just doesn’t speak English.”
Nikki Langille
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Nikki graduated from ICT Northumberland College in 2009 and is in good standing with MTANS. She recently returned home to Nova Scotia from Calgary. While in Calgary, Nikki worked with a very diverse clientele including Olympic athletes. Nikki has experience in many different areas from working in clinical settings to volunteering at marathons and sporting events. She has extensive knowledge in both acute and chronic injuries and has a passion in helping people.
Nikki offers a variety of techniques and incorporates general Swedish massage, myofascial release, deep tissue, sports massage and strengthening/stretching into her treatment. Nikki feels she can help you to reduce stress while helping you to maintain a healthy mind and body. Depending on whether the client has symptoms related to stress, tension, postural imbalances, neuromuscular symptoms, trigger point release, injury or MVA, you can rest assured that Nikki’s technique is very thorough and can be adapted to each client’s needs. When Nikki isn’t in the clinic you can find her enjoying time with family, friends and and staying active.
Mavis Pomaa
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Mavis is an energetic and enthusiastic massage therapist who takes a holistic approach to wellness.
In her practice, Mavis utilizes variety of modalities during treatment including deep tissue, cupping, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Swedish massage, joint mobilizations, active/passive stretching and therapeutic exercises. Mavis’ clinical interests reside in but are not limited to Neurological conditions, Sports injuries, chronic pain and providing treatment that is safe and effective for her patients. Mavis graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. During her studies she worked with patients with conditions such as Arthritis, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, Scoliosis, Peripheral neuropathy and Sports related injuries. When Mavis is not working with patients, she enjoys going to yoga fitness classes.
Leah Sharpe
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
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