Therapist Biography

THERAPIST BIOGRAPHY:
Jennifer Hofscheier graduated from Centennial College Massage Therapy program in 2003. She is currently working in a clinic setting as well as working on site at Pickering Athletic Centre. In the past she continued her practice abroad in London, England. There she worked with the young principal actors/dancers in the hit London West End show: Billy Elliot, the Musical, as well as working in a 5 Star Hotel and Spa. In the past she has also worked with children (ages 4-15) for 14 years in the role of a competitive Gymnastics Coach. Jennifer enjoys working with children, and has a passion for massage therapy and its wonderful benefits. Her goals are to cater for each individual client, and assist in their holistic health care. A variety of techniques are incorporated into her treatments including: General Swedish techniques, Deep Tissue massage, myo-fascial release, and trigger point release.

Thursday, 17 July 2014

Benefits...


Massage Therapy is a great way for parents to interact, bond, communicate, nurture, and relax with their baby.
Massage Therapy has many Psycho-social, Physical, and Emotional Benefits Including:

·         Increase self-esteem, sense of love, acceptance, and  trust

·         Improves relaxation and sleep patterns

·         Improves muscle tone and development

·         Increases circulation

·         Reduces blood pressure and stress

·         Reduces discomfort from teething, congestion, gas, colic and emotional stress

“Touching is the first communication a baby receives,” says Frederick Leboyer, author of Loving Hands. “The first language of its development is through the skin.”


Touch Communication, The Power of Infant Massage
by Elaine Fogel Schneider, Ph.D., C.I.I.M.

1 comment:

  1. Massage therapy has many benefits as you said adding to that it also reduces mental stress and many physical benefits. Registered massage therapy Toronto is so helpful for body and mind.

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