Frequently Asked Questions

Massage therapy, especially deep tissue massage, can help support recovery from injury in several ways. For example, by improving blood flow and circulation, a skilled therapist can help bring oxygen and nutrients to injured tissues, helping to clear away waste and aiding in tissue repair. Massage can also help loosen muscles and reduce inflammation, helping you maintain or improve range of motion and prevent strain.

At Omega Massage + Wellness, we tailor each session to your stage of injury. Combining clinical techniques with intuitive touch, our therapists can help relieve stiffness, protect healing tissue, and soothe the nervous system. Our approach is based in our belief to restore not just physical function but emotional safety.

Let us help you reconnect with your body instead of bracing against it!

In Alberta, massage therapy is not covered by Alberta Health Services (AHS), but many employers’ extended health benefit plans cover massage therapy from licensed providers like those at Omega Massage + Wellness.

For your convenience, we offer official email receipts and direct billing with Green Shield Insurance to help reduce your out-of-pocket burden. For more information on your coverage, please check in with your insurance policy provider.

If you do not have massage therapy covered as part of your insurance plan, we also offer Practicum Student Massages at a lower price. Practicum Student Massages are not eligible for insurance reimbursement but health spending accounts (HSAs) may apply.

At Omega Massage + Wellness, your comfort is our top priority. You do not have to be undress completely unless you feel comfortable doing so, and we encourage our clients to undress only to their comfort level. During your session, our therapists make use of professional draping techniques to ensure privacy and respect at all times.

We strongly believe in open communcation, and we encourage you to communicate with your therapist about what you feel comfortable with. Throughout the session, our therapists will also check in to ensure you always feel safe and supported.

We believe that consent isn’t just a formality. It’s an important part of the foundation of Omega Massage + Wellness. You will never be pressured to do something you’re not comfortable with, and you can request adjustments or rescind consent at any time!

Depending on the nature of your concern, different massage techniques may be suitable for different kinds of pain (ex: acute pain vs. chronic pain). For example, with chronic muscular pain and stiffness, we may recommend choosing techniques like deep tissue massage, craniosacral therapy, or hot stone massage. We also offer services like cupping therapy, sound healing, and energy work, which are tailored to release tension and restore wellness.

Pain can often be complex. At Omega Massage + Wellness, our skilled therapists may consult with you and assess your condition in order to determine which combination of techniques to use. If you have specific goals in mind, we encourage you to discuss it with your therapist to formulate a plan to meet your pain relief milestones.

Raindrop massage is a massage tehcnique that involves the layering of undiluted essential oils and feather-like strokes to promote the immune system, reduce stress, and invoke a sense of wellbeing. At Omega Massage + Wellness, oils are layered along the spine to best calm the nervous system, reduce muscular tension, and support the body’s natural detox pathways.

As this massage technique is largely focused on relaxation, it may not be as effective to address pain. We encourage you to talk with your therapist to find out if raindrop massage (or a combination of techniques) is for you and if it can meet your goals.

Yes! Massage therapy has been shown to have a beneficial effect on stress and anxiety. Physically, massage can help lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, and increase “feel good” hormones like serotonin or dopamine. Massage also helps promote the body’s relaxation response, lowering heart rate and easing muscle tension tied to emotional stress.

Beyond physiology, massage also offers a dedicated time and space for you to relax and be supported. At Omega Massage + Wellness, we offer slow, grounding techniques that help re-pattern the body’s stress loop and support emotional release.

Many clients report improved sleep, better mood, and a clearer mental state over time. Sessions can become an anchor that teaches your body how to return to calm without feeling the need to shut down or check out. If anxiety or stress are key issues for you, talk to your therapist about techniques tailored to calming and supporting your nervous system!

The difference between therapeutic massage and holistic healing lies in pressure, depth, and intention.

Therapeutic massage targets areas of tension using firm, focused pressure and slower strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle, targeting points of chronic tension, adhesion or pain. Holistic healing, on the other hand, uses lighter flowing strokes and kneading, gliding movements in order to promote general relaxation, circulation and surface muscle relief.

At Omega Massage + Wellness, sessions aren’t as rigidly defined. We blend techniques based on your body’s feedback and your emotional needs. Some clients prefer to start with relaxation to soften the system, then incorporate deeper work once the body feels safe.

Talk to your therapist and ask how it may be possible to incorporate relaxation practices during deep tissue massage!

At Omega Massage + Wellness, we believe that making time for a massage therapy session is more than a transaction. We see it as an investment in realigned health, emotional stability, and deeper embodiment of self over time.

Massage sessions at Omega Massage + Wellness generally vary between $60 to $225 per session, depending on session length and treatment type. Our prices reflect not just time, but also the advanced training, safety protocols, and nervous system care that our therapists bring to every session.

Omega Massage + Wellness is proud to provide a variety of therapeutic massage and holistic healing services, including deep tissue massage, Lomi Lomi massage, cupping therapy, reiki, and sound healing.

Apart from standard massage offerings, Omega Massage + Wellness also specializes in nervous system-aware approaches like craniosacral therapy and raindrop massage, tailored to clients with chronic stress, trauma, or energy fatigue.

We take pride in working closely with our clients, and each session is designed collaboratively to fit your unique needs and lived experience. Talk to your therapist today and learn how we can tailor your individual massage plan!

Every therapist at Omega Massage + Wellness is a licensed professional trained in anatomy, pathology, and client-centered technique. We also have specialists who are trained in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and energetic boundaries. This means sessions are not only safe, but also healing on multiple levels.

More than anything, to us, you’re more than just a client. You’re a whole human being. We listen, adapt, and support your healing on your terms, and always make sure we don’t override your needs with routine.

At Omega Massage + Wellness, we’re here to meet you exactly where you are with care, compassion, and respect for your journey. Talk to one of our expert therapists today and see how we can help!