A Community of Care
Providing Chiropractic, Physiotherapy and massage Therapy to the Ottawa community since 1994.
We help people live healthier lives because we care.
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Services at Curavita Byward
SERVICES AT CURAVITA BYWARD
Chiropractic Care
Could you benefit from chiropractic care? if you’re suffering from back pain, headaches, general spinal discomfort or injury, CURAVITA can help. Our team of highly-trained chiropractors provide patients with an evidence-based diagnosis, personalized treatment and preventive care plans.
Read more about chiropractic care.
Conditions commonly treated by chiropractors include:
Physiotherapy
CURAVITA offers a wide range of physiotherapy healthcare services. If you have an injury or illness that is limiting your mobility, movement and quality of life, our team of highly-trained physiotherapists are here to help and provide you with a care plan, uniquely tailored to meet your needs and get you back in motion.
Read more about our physiotherapy services here.
Other modalities include:
Anatomical Acupuncture
At CURAVITA, we use anatomical acupuncture either as a single form of therapy or in combination with manual therapy, exercise and education. At your initial assessment, your physiotherapist will determine if you will benefit from anatomical acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a therapeutic method used to encourage natural healing, reduce or relieve pain and improve the function of affected areas of the body. Unlike dry needling, where needles are inserted directly into tight muscle knots, acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles through the skin and tissues at specific points on the body.
In western medical terms, acupuncture stimulates the nervous systems and promotes the release of your body’s natural chemicals (e.g. endorphins, anti-inflammatory substances) to relieve pain, stimulate healing and promote physical and emotional health. There is no injection of any substance and the treatment itself causes minimal discomfort. When combined with knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, physiotherapists can use acupuncture effectively to treat a variety of painful disorders.
Some conditions that can benefit from acupuncture include:
• neck pain and headaches
• tendinopathies
• shoulder injuries
• osteoarthritis
• lower back pain
• neuropathy
Dry Needling
Trigger-point dry needling is an invasive procedure where a fine needle or acupuncture needle is inserted into the skin and muscle. It is aimed at myofascial trigger points (MTrP) which are hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band. Trigger point dry needling can be carried out at the superficial or deep tissue level.
Massage Therapy
At CURAVITA, our registered massage therapists operate under a collaborative care model, providing customized, natural care that takes into account the unique needs of each individual.
Dedicated to health and wellness, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality holistic care and personalized experience.
Read more about our massage therapy services.
Types of massage therapy
We offer a broad range of massage therapy techniques and will work closely with you to determine which one is best suited to your needs. Here is a sample of the types of massage therapy we offer:
Myofascial release therapy
Myofascial Release Therapy is a hands-on therapy that is markedly different from traditional massage. For one, no creams or oils are applied to the skin. This allows the therapist to accurately pinpoint connective tissue restrictions and apply the appropriate amount of pressure without randomly gliding over the skin. And this brings us to the next differing factor.
Unlike traditional massage, myofascial release therapy doesn’t apply a continual gliding pressure. Instead, it focuses on prolonged pressure in specific areas where connective tissue is restricted. As pressure is slowly, methodically and gently applied, the fascia begins to elongate. This is the release element of myofascial release therapy.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage massage consists of long, gentle, rhythmic strokes and a pumping motion in the direction of the lymph nodes. The central lymph nodes are in the neck, armpits and groin area. Lymphatic drainage massage often takes place in a warm room, as warmth is a key factor in achieving optimal lymphatic flow.
While lymphatic massage is very relaxing, it can also leave your body feeling exhausted, so it’s a good idea to have the massage done on a day when you can rest.
Cupping Massage Therapy
Cupping therapy is the art of using different types of cups that could be made of different materials to help create a mild suction on the body. At CURAVITA Health Group, our Registered Massage Therapists use silicone cups. (Cups are sterilized after each use.)
Swedish Massage
The Swedish massage at CURAVITA Byward is incredibly relaxing. It is intended to relax and calm the muscles by eliminating tension and stiffness. Using a kneading and stretching technique, it has a gentle to medium level of pressure and this level is always determined by the person receiving the massage.
Sports Massage
According to the Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association, sports massage can be broken down into four phases:
- Pre-Event: Massage that primes your body just before your event
- Inter-Event: Massage applied between events
- Post-Event: Massage that helps your body relax and recover after an event
- Training/Restorative: Massage integrated into your training schedule, intended to help you train harder at a higher level
Deep Tissue Massage
When the massage session begins, light pressure is applied to warm up the muscles for the more intense work that is to come. Some techniques include:
Stripping: a deep gliding pressure applied along elbow, forearm, knuckles and thumbs
Friction: pressure that is applied across the grain of a muscle in order release adhesions and realign tissue fiber
Therapists work layer by layer, releasing the pain in tension in one layer of tissue and moving onto the next.
Relaxation Massage
Relaxation massage is a gentle massage that uses smooth, gliding strokes to help you relax without focusing on easing any muscle soreness or tension. The massage therapist will move at a slower pace and use lighter pressure.
In a relaxation massage, there is less emphasis on working out chronic underlying muscle tension, in other words, the adhesions or “knots” and muscle restrictions in the muscle tissue. The goal of this type of massage is to let you drift away and feeling good and relaxed.
Prenatal Massage
Pregnancy can often test the limits for pain and discomfort. The body’s muscles are constantly adapting to the changing shape of the spine due to the growth of the baby and the body’s weight distribution. Thankfully, however, prenatal massage at CURAVITA Byward can offer the body a respite, and even help to prime it for childbirth.
Custom Foot Orthotics
Just as it is important to have a home with a strong foundation, your feet are the foundation of your entire body. If the foundation is weak the rest will suffer. Therefore it’s vital to give them the support they need to carry you. This is where custom foot orthotics come in. A doctor of chiropractic will work with you to determine if custom foot orthotics are the right fit for you.
Read more about custom foot orthotics.
To book an assessment for custom foot orthotics at our Byward clinic, please call 613.860.8600.
Services at Curavita Glebe
SERVICES AT CURAVITA Glebe
CHIROPRACTIC, PHYSIOTHERAPY AND MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES TAILORED TO YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS IN A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT.
Chiropractic Care
Could you benefit from chiropractic care? if you’re suffering from back pain, headaches, general spinal discomfort or injury, CURAVITA can help. Our team of highly-trained chiropractors provide patients with an evidence-based diagnosis, personalized treatment and preventive care plans.
Read more about chiropractic care.
Conditions commonly treated by chiropractors include:
Physiotherapy
CURAVITA offers a wide range of physiotherapy healthcare services. If you have an injury or illness that is limiting your mobility, movement and quality of life, our team of highly-trained physiotherapists are here to help and provide you with a care plan, uniquely tailored to meet your needs and get you back in motion.
Read more about our physiotherapy services.
Other modalities include:
Anatomical Acupuncture
At CURAVITA, we use anatomical acupuncture either as a single form of therapy or in combination with manual therapy, exercise and education. At your initial assessment, your physiotherapist will determine if you will benefit from anatomical acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a therapeutic method used to encourage natural healing, reduce or relieve pain and improve the function of affected areas of the body. Unlike dry needling, where needles are inserted directly into tight muscle knots, acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles through the skin and tissues at specific points on the body.
In western medical terms, acupuncture stimulates the nervous systems and promotes the release of your body’s natural chemicals (e.g. endorphins, anti-inflammatory substances) to relieve pain, stimulate healing and promote physical and emotional health. There is no injection of any substance and the treatment itself causes minimal discomfort. When combined with knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, physiotherapists can use acupuncture effectively to treat a variety of painful disorders.
Some conditions that can benefit from acupuncture include:
• neck pain and headaches
• tendinopathies
• shoulder injuries
• osteoarthritis
• lower back pain
• neuropathy
Dry Needling
Trigger-point dry needling is an invasive procedure where a fine needle or acupuncture needle is inserted into the skin and muscle. It is aimed at myofascial trigger points (MTrP) which are hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band. Trigger point dry needling can be carried out at the superficial or deep tissue level.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that involves creating a series of low-energy acoustic wave pulsations that are applied using a gel medium to the injured area. The purpose of this therapy is to trigger the body’s own natural healing response.
Shockwave Therapy has been shown to effectively treat the following conditions:
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Calcific Tendinosis of the rotator cuff muscles
- Patellar Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Shin Splints
- IT band friction syndrome
- Patellar Tendinitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Heel Spurs
- Achilles Tendinitis
Massage Therapy
At CURAVITA, our registered massage therapists operate under a collaborative care model, providing customized, natural care that takes into account the unique needs of each individual.
Dedicated to health and wellness, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality holistic care and personalized experience.
Read more about our massage therapy services.
Types of massage therapy
We offer a broad range of massage therapy techniques and will work closely with you to determine which one is best suited to your needs. Here is a sample of the types of massage therapy we offer:
Myofascial release therapy
Myofascial Release Therapy is a hands-on therapy that is markedly different from traditional massage. For one, no creams or oils are applied to the skin. This allows the therapist to accurately pinpoint connective tissue restrictions and apply the appropriate amount of pressure without randomly gliding over the skin. And this brings us to the next differing factor.
Unlike traditional massage, myofascial release therapy doesn’t apply a continual gliding pressure. Instead, it focuses on prolonged pressure in specific areas where connective tissue is restricted. As pressure is slowly, methodically and gently applied, the fascia begins to elongate. This is the release element of myofascial release therapy.
Read more about Myofascial Release Therapy
Book a Myofascial Release Massage now
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage massage consists of long, gentle, rhythmic strokes and a pumping motion in the direction of the lymph nodes. The central lymph nodes are in the neck, armpits and groin area. Lymphatic drainage massage often takes place in a warm room, as warmth is a key factor in achieving optimal lymphatic flow.
While lymphatic massage is very relaxing, it can also leave your body feeling exhausted, so it’s a good idea to have the massage done on a day when you can rest.
Cupping Massage Therapy
Cupping therapy is the art of using different types of cups that could be made of different materials to help create a mild suction on the body. At CURAVITA Health Group, our Registered Massage Therapists use silicone cups. (Cups are sterilized after each use.)
Swedish Massage
The Swedish massage at CURAVITA Glebe is incredibly relaxing. It is intended to relax and calm the muscles by eliminating tension and stiffness. Using a kneading and stretching technique, it has a gentle to medium level of pressure and this level is always determined by the person receiving the massage.
Sports Massage
According to the Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association, sports massage can be broken down into four phases:
- Pre-Event: Massage that primes your body just before your event
- Inter-Event: Massage applied between events
- Post-Event: Massage that helps your body relax and recover after an event
- Training/Restorative: Massage integrated into your training schedule, intended to help you train harder at a higher level
Deep Tissue Massage
When the massage session begins, light pressure is applied to warm up the muscles for the more intense work that is to come. Some techniques include:
Stripping: a deep gliding pressure applied along elbow, forearm, knuckles and thumbs
Friction: pressure that is applied across the grain of a muscle in order release adhesions and realign tissue fiber
Therapists work layer by layer, releasing the pain in tension in one layer of tissue and moving onto the next.
Relaxation Massage
Relaxation massage is a gentle massage that uses smooth, gliding strokes to help you relax without focusing on easing any muscle soreness or tension. The massage therapist will move at a slower pace and use lighter pressure.
In a relaxation massage, there is less emphasis on working out chronic underlying muscle tension, in other words, the adhesions or “knots” and muscle restrictions in the muscle tissue. The goal of this type of massage is to let you drift away and feeling good and relaxed.
Prenatal Massage
Pregnancy can often test the limits for pain and discomfort. The body’s muscles are constantly adapting to the changing shape of the spine due to the growth of the baby and the body’s weight distribution. Thankfully, however, prenatal massage at CURAVITA Glebe can offer the body a respite, and even help to prime it for childbirth.
Custom Foot Orthotics
Just as it is important to have a home with a strong foundation, your feet are the foundation of your entire body. If the foundation is weak the rest will suffer. Therefore it’s vital to give them the support they need to carry you. This is where custom foot orthotics come in. A doctor of chiropractic will work with you to determine if custom foot orthotics are the right fit for you.
Read more about custom foot orthotics.
To book an assessment for custom foot orthotics, call the clinic at 613.237.9000
About Curavita
CURAVITA Health Group is a combination of two Clinics, each with a rich history and reputation. What was formerly known as the Glebe Chiropractic Clinic + Massage Therapy Centre, was established by Dr. Ken Brough in 1994, and his “sister clinic” to the Glebe, the Byward Chiropractic Clinic + Massage Therapy Centre, was established 2009.
In January, 2019, our Clinics began operating under a new brand name, the CURAVITA Health Group. In addition to the Chiropractic and Massage Therapy services we have offered since 1994, we also expanded our scope of services to include Physiotherapy. Our expanded, multi-disciplinary and collaborative healthcare model allows us to continue to provide the excellence in patient care and services we are known for, with more options for our patients to meet their health and wellness goals.
As a healthcare team, we are guided by our mission and lead with our core values in order to provide a true Community of Care to our patients. Our Mission is to provide evidence-informed care in a collaborative model in order to create an exceptional patient experience. We believe in treating one another and our patients in a manner that promotes trust, respect, integrity, ethics, communication, honesty, leadership and accountability. We also believe in the value of collaboration and professionalism amongst our healthcare team in order to empower our patients to take personal responsibility for their health and maintain a high level of health and wellness through natural means. We help people live healthier lives because we care.