Why Choose AMS Clinics
Choosing AMS Clinics in Montreal or Dorval for your massage therapy needs means benefiting from a service focused on rehabilitation, wellness, and recovery, offered in a comprehensive medical and rehabilitation center. Our reputation is built on:
✔ A fast and free initial consultation
✔ A qualified, multidisciplinary team
✔ Rehabilitation-focused care with a wide range of benefits
✔ A team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors, and more
✔ Varied and personalized techniques
✔ Coverage by CNESST, SAAQ, and private insurance
⭐ Over 200 5-star reviews for our AMS clinics
Our Certified Massage Therapists
Our massage therapists are an essential part of our whole multidisciplinary team of health and rehabilitation professionals. They are certified in massage therapy and are members of recognized professional associations such as RMPQ, AMQ, and AQTN. Some also have dual expertise in physical rehabilitation.
Our professionals are recognized for their proven expertise and commitment to ongoing training and the application of advanced techniques. This allows them to use a variety of massage methods, including sports, therapeutic, Shiatsu, and deep tissue massage, as well as pre- and postnatal massage, each adapted specifically to your condition or preferences.
🔍 Recognized Techniques Used at AMS
Our massage therapists adapt their treatments based on the best current practices:
✔ Sports massage
✔ Pressure point massage
✔ Gentle Swedish massage
✔ Therapeutic massage
✔ Shiatsu massage
✔ Deep tissue massage
✔ Prenatal and postnatal massage
✔ Mud or seaweed body wraps
An Integrated and Interdisciplinary Approach
At our medical and rehabilitation centers in Montreal and Dorval, every patient receives comprehensive care and treatment. Depending on your specific situation and rehabilitation needs, your massage therapist may collaborate closely with other professionals, such as physical rehabilitation therapists or specialists, to optimize your care plan.
This synergy within the multidisciplinary team ensures thorough support aimed at optimal recovery, significantly contributing to your healing. Choosing massage therapy at AMS Clinics means accessing expertise that works in conjunction with other disciplines to provide you with personalized, integrated care toward achieving wellness and healing.
How Massage Therapy Can Help You
Massage therapy aims to relieve pain, restore mobility through improved flexibility and range of motion, and prevent relapse or future injuries. By acting on the muscles and body systems, it helps release tension, flush out toxins, and increase oxygen and nutrient delivery to affected areas, allowing the body to repair and heal.
How Does Massage Therapy Work on Your Body?
✔ It stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation, promoting tissue oxygenation and the elimination of toxins.
✔ It speeds up muscle recovery by reducing metabolic waste, such as lactic acid.
✔ It increases flexibility and range of motion, lowering the risk of injury.
✔ It improves muscle nutrition by enhancing the exchange of essential nutrients for tissue repair and regeneration.
Proven Benefits of Massage Therapy
✔ Relieves muscle tension and chronic pain
✔ Promotes better post-exercise recovery
✔ Reduces stress and anxiety, and improves sleep quality
✔ Enhances joint mobility and flexibility
✔ Decreases the risk of relapse or injury
Did you know? Specific techniques, such as body wraps, are considered natural remedies for various ailments.
Conditions Treated by Our Massage Therapists
Our massage therapists provide care for a wide range of issues:
✔ Blessures
✔ Douleur et souffrance
✔ Tension musculaire
✔ Douleur au dos
✔ Maux de tête
✔ Troubles musculo-squelettiques
✔ Blessures dues aux gestes répétitifs
✔ Manque de flexibilité et d’amplitude de mouvement
✔ Accumulation de toxines dans les muscles
✔ Récupération musculaire après l’exercice
✔ Stress
✔ Anxiété et dépression
✔ Mauvaise qualité du sommeil
✔ Hypertension artérielle
✔ Maladies et affections spécifiques, souvent via les enveloppements
– Eczéma (peau sèche excessive)
– Acné
– Problèmes articulaires chroniques
– Maladies affectant les articulations et la colonne vertébrale
– Problèmes hormonaux de la thyroïde
– Décongestion des tissus musculaires
– Arthrite
– Rhumatisme
– Besoin de relaxation
What to Expect During Your First Visit
Your first visit to AMS Clinics is an opportunity for your massage therapist to assess your condition and tailor the care to your specific needs. The primary goal of massage therapy is to help muscles fully relax, releasing tension and toxins while boosting oxygen and nutrient supply to affected areas, thereby promoting healing.
This initial assessment may include:
✔ An evaluation to understand your situation and create a personalized care plan
✔ A thorough discussion of your symptoms, medical history (injuries or illnesses), stress and anxiety levels, sleep habits, and your personal goals
✔ A physical assessment to identify tension zones, evaluate flexibility and mobility, and observe the general state of your muscle tissues
Based on this evaluation, your massage therapist will determine the most suitable massage techniques and apply them according to specific protocols to achieve optimal results.
📝 What to bring to your first appointment:
✔ Your private insurance card (if you have massage therapy coverage, our therapists are members of professional associations like RMPQ, AMQ, AQTN, which facilitate reimbursement)
✔ Any relevant information about your current condition, past injuries, or health issues that would help your therapist understand your needs better
Reimbursement and Simplified Coverage
Our treatments are recognized by several government bodies and insurance companies, making your administrative process easier.
✔ Workplace or road accidents (CNESST or SAAQ): No fees—billing is handled directly.
✔ Private Insurance: In most cases, we bill your insurance company directly. Otherwise, we’ll provide a receipt for reimbursement.
✔ Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP): Patients covered under this program are supported, and we bill directly to Medavie Blue Cross.
Feel free to contact us to confirm your coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need a prescription to see a massage therapist?
No, a prescription is not required to see a massage therapist; however, some insurance providers may need it for reimbursement.
Are the treatments covered?
Yes, many of our treatments are covered by CNESST, SAAQ, and most private insurers.
Are the treatments painful?
Massage therapy is generally not painful, although deep tension release may cause mild discomfort. Your therapist constantly adjusts the pressure based on your comfort level.
