about Kinetic Care
Ki | ne | tic:
of, relating to, or resulting from motion; depending on movement for its effect.
Martha Ciana, RMT, offers therapeutic care to people of all ages, stages, and walks of life. She has a passion to get people moving and living their lives to their fullest potential.
Therapeutic massage begins with a needs assessment and an evaluation of impairments, such as a torn ligament or a sore back. The therapist is able to create a custom treatment based on each client's specific needs, making use of all their techniques and practical experience.
At Kinetic Care, a new client will take a brief interview and complete an intake form at the beginning of their first appointment. They will also undergo postural analysis and orthopaedic tests to assess their needs before a treatment is designed. Once treatment has been discussed, the client gets on the table.
Continuing education is a large part of professional massage therapy. Anatomy reviews, updating techniques and reviewing knowledge takes place on an ongoing basis. Martha considers her specialized knowledge and continuing education a toolbox of techniques that she can draw from for her clients. For her, the toolbox includes neuromuscular techniques, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, hydrotherapy, hot stones, percussion and cupping.
Port Hope has a very collaborative culture when it comes to healing. Referrals are often made between professions and Martha has a large circle of referrals including psychologists, naturopaths, physiotherapists, acupuncturists.
Kinetic Care
Massage Therapy
Pricing
Starting September 2023, there will be a modest rate increase for massage services. This adjustment makes it possible to provide the highest level of care, invest in ongoing education and meet the rising costs of business. Your understanding and support in this matter are greatly appreciated. As of September, prices will be the following:
30-minute session $75.15
45-minute session $85.32
60-minute session $101.14
90-minute session $145.52
120-minute session $165
Prices include HST.
Schedule
Massages are available by Appointment Only, Monday to Friday. Evening appointments are not available.
Payment
Cash, Cheques, e-transfers, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
Cancellation Policy
A $25 fee will be charged for a cancellation made within 24 hours of the appointment.
Massage makes a great gift for yourself or for a friend. Purchase a gift certificate for a massage with Martha and save it for a rainy day or pass it on to someone who would benefit from a treatment. Martha has experience with children, expectant mothers and the elderly.
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Massage Can Help
Acute Pain
Newly twisted ankles, sprains and strains and even broken bones can be treated right away (after being checked by an MD or a nurse practitioner). There are a number of techniques that can greatly reduce pain, aid the healing process and reduce the risk of damage. Massage would likely include use of ice and elevation to help decrease any inflammation and minimize scar tissue formation. There are also a great deal of passive movement exercises, which your therapist can guide you through, to aid recovery.
Repetitive Strain Disorders
Bursitis, Carpel Tunnel, and tendonitis are but a few examples of repetitive strain injuries. These strains typically require some kind of intervention because they will not heal on their own. Often a multi-pronged approach is the most effective; using techniques like manual therapy, heat and exercises. Depending on the severity of the condition, these treatments are often limited to frequent treatments of 30 minutes.
Parkinson’s, Cancer,
Multiple Sclerosis
The management of many chronic conditions benefit from the addition of massage. Stress, pain and anxiety comes with diagnosis of these conditions, which can have a huge impact on daily life. Specifically, massage helps to temporarily increase dopamine, making it effective in temporarily providing relief for pain and loss of sensation. Gentle massage can reduce anxiety. If you have questions about how massage may improve or worsen your condition, consult your local doctor or nurse practitioner. Specifically, massage helps to temporarily increase dopamine, it is effective in temporarily providing relief of pain and loss of sensation and gentle massage can reduce anxiety. If you have questions about how massage may improve or worsen your condition, consult your local doctor or nurse practitioner.
Pre-natal Massage
Massage throughout pregnancy has many benefits for both baby and mom. Of the very long list of benefits, my favourites include reduction of fatigue, increased elasticity of skin, improved digestion and decreased hip and pelvic discomfort. Massage has been shown to help reduce the risk of complications during labour and shorten delivery time. It can also help with the prevention and treatment of postpartum complications. Massage is recommended for every trimester and postpartum.
Relaxation, Stress Management
No matter what the reason for the stress in your life, the slow rhythmic techniques of massage along with the application of heat and breathing exercises have been clinically proven to lower levels of a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol has been linked to immune and endocrine issues. Just one hour a month of massage has been shown to increase the quality of life for people of all ages.
Headaches
Headaches can be the result of muscle tension in the shoulders, neck and/or sinuses. Massage includes techniques for treating most causes of headaches, with often immediate relief and help with long-term positive results.
Chronic Pain
Sometimes after an injury has healed the pain remains. This can be a result of nerve damage, scar tissue or a feedback loop of pain within the brain. Massage, heat and breathing exercises have been shown to help break feedback loops and exercises to strengthen weakened muscles can be very effective in retraining muscles and nerves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept health plans or coverage?
As a Registered Massage Therapist, Martha is regulated by the Province of Ontario. Her services are accepted by all insurance plans that cover massage therapy. Some insurance plans require a doctor’s note.
Do I need a doctor’s note?
Massage is no longer covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP), so you don’t need a referral if you are paying out of pocket. If you have additional insurance, your carrier might need proof of a doctor’s note. Your massage therapist will provide you with a receipt with a registration number that your insurance carrier will need.
How will I feel after?
Most people feel relaxed and free from pain after massage. After initially feeling slowed down, people often experience an increase in energy. It is very important to drink water after a massage and whenever possible, have a hot Epsom salt bath. If you do have pain it is normal and should clear up within 24 hours. If pain persists beyond a day, call your massage therapist because it is a sign something new is presenting and should be addressed.
Can I have a massage if I’m sick?
I encourage people to continue to seek treatment if they are experiencing mild symptoms.
If you are sick, due to the increase of circulation from a massage, your symptoms may worsen for a short time but your recovery will be faster or there may be no change at all.
You may be asked to wear a mask and the therapist may also wear one and possibly gloves.
Meet
Martha Ciana, RMT
Martha Ciana is a registered massage therapist. She lives in Port Hope with her husband Ryan and two young sons. She graduated from Fleming College in 2007 where she studied massage therapy. In 2008, she started Kinetic Care, which she established as a holistic wellness clinic to provide a safe, professional environment to assist her clients to return to optimal health. Kinetic Care is based on her passion to get people moving and living live to the fullest.
“Martha is an active member of the community and a frequent volunteer.”
Martha's background includes Ste. Anne's Spa, Canada's leading health spa in Grafton, Ontario and the Hillcrest Valenova spa in Port Hope. At both spas, Martha gained vast amounts of practical experience and the benefit of new clients daily. Additionally, at those locations, Martha saw the successful merge of professional therapeutic treatments with spa culture. Kinetic Care was created to provide Martha's regular clientele with this same proactive wellness approach to healing.
Martha grew up in Port Hope and is an alumni of Trinity College School. She enjoys an active lifestyle with her husband Ryan and their shared love of cycling is something they hope to pass on to their children. The family's summer project is to build a bike track in their backyard. Being a one-car family means that Martha and her boys walk everywhere in town, no matter the weather. Martha loves exploring the trails of Port Hope.
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Martha Ciana &
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Phone/Text Martha 289-251-2237
Email martha@kinetic-care.com
Address 11 Mill St. N. Port Hope ON, L1A 2T1
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