Psychotherapy

If you are looking for guidance with mood, anxiety, fears, depression, relationships, or trauma, it takes courage to ask for help. Making an appointment for therapy can be the first step toward achieving wellness.

The good news is, asking for help gets easier with a little practice. The ways in which we cope in the world is greatly influenced by how we see the world. The more support you gain, the better equipped you will be in managing your health and wellness.

Green Base Health is a space that aims at supporting mental health. In fact, research suggests that green is a colour that promotes mental health and wellness in an individual.

Psychotherapy can be an effective tool in providing you with the necessary support and training to overcome the challenges you face. By seeking therapy, you are taking responsibility and action to change what no longer works in your life. Psychotherapy has been empirically validated through many research studies as an effective form of treating and managing mental health.

As experienced clinical social workers, it our honor to assist you in exploring your core issues and move toward a healthy, fulfilling life.

**Please note that if you are feeling unsafe, having thoughts of self harm or harm to others or are in immediate crisis, please call the Here24/7 Hotline at 1-844-437-3247 in the Kitchener, Waterloo or Guelph region. The hotline is open 24 hours a day,  7 days a week.

MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including, muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with everyday, occupational and athletic stresses, muscular over-use and many physical conditions. Massage Therapy can be used to treat both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a variety of patients in the treatment of discomfort, illness, injury, rehabilitation and disability

Prenatal Massage

Prenatal massage is a calming and relaxing way to decompress and recharge during the pregnancy process. Helping to alleviate associated symptoms such as nausea, swelling, stress, anxiety and discomfort related to muscle and joint pain. With the use of slow gentle therapeutic techniques focussing on specific areas to relieve tension.

A supportive special pregnancy pillow on the table allows the client to lay safely face down during their treatment (pillow upon request) or can be treated side-lying with the use of pillows at the head, between knees, feet and abdomen for extra comfort.

This service is call to book online and is offered by all our RMT team members. Please call 519-574-5151 to reserve your treatment time. When booking this service please specify how far along you are so that the therapist can prepare the space accordingly.

Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone Massage is a comforting and relaxing treatment offering a wide range of benefits from relief of tension and pain to a decrease in stress and anxiety levels. The use of heated stones will aid in increased depth to the massage, boosting immune system through relaxation by decreasing the "stress hormone" and allowing for an increase in deep sleep. The technique can also assist in treatments of chronic pain.

This service is offered by Kate Deschatelets RMT 

Cupping Massage

Cupping Massage, in the Traditional Chinese Medicine realm, is used to remove stagnation and stimulate flow of Qi (chi), it is believed that disruptions of this Qi lead to and create blockages and imbalances in the body. From a more modern position on the matter, Cupping Massage has be proven to relieve physiological restrictions in the body as well as reduce myofascial pain and promote relaxation.

Dry cupping involves adhering the cups on the skin with the use of suction. The skin and soft tissue beneath the cup are drawn upward into the cup. Results of this technique are increased blood flow to the area as well as a loosening of the myofascial tissue, with similar results to that of a deep tissue massage.

Some conditions that cupping can help with are back pain, muscle pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, anxiety and depression, soft tissue limitations and flexibility, decreased range of motion, and much more.

This service is offered by Kendall Burgess RMT 

Indie Head Massage

Indie Head Massage, a type of relaxation massage that focuses on the muscles of the neck, shoulders, scalp and face. Utilizing a variety of techniques and premium coconut oil headed to a soothing temperature it provides: stress relief, decreasing muscle tension, headaches and migraines, addressing insomnia, treating jaw dysfunction such as TMJ, increased blood circulation, assisting in lymphatic drainage, calming nervous system and helping to lower blood pressure associated with stress and anxiety.

It will also help in improving sinus related issues such as pressure and congestion (be advised if you have a sinus infection seek medical assistance prior to booking in for this treatment, as sinus work is contraindicated when infection is present). Improving scalp health by conditioning and assisting in strengthening and nourishing hair shaft to promote hair growth (be advised that not all hair/scalp conditions can be improved with scalp massage alone and this treatment should be used in conjunction with other means of treatment suggested by your health care provider).

This service is offered by Alysha Espinal RMT and Kate Deschatelets RMT 

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

Naturopathic medicine is a unique primary healthcare system that uses scientific medical knowledge along with natural forms of therapies and medicines to diagnosis, treat, and prevent disease. The purpose of Naturopathic medicine is to stimulate the innate healing power of the body and address the root cause of illness. Our main focus of the therapies is on the promotion of wellness and prevention of illness or disease. We believe each individual is unique and therefore each treatment plan should be tailored to that patient and his/her specific health concerns. The treatments address both acute and chronic conditions however most treatment plans are long-term and life-long as preventative medicine and healthy lifestyle is emphasized. Naturopathic medicine treats many health concerns both acute and chronic, physical and psychological and it can be incorporated in EVERY person’s healthcare plan