Your professional Registered Massage Therapist in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Welcome to the home-based Massage Therapy studio located at peaceful Kingswood Community, Hammonds Plains, 10 mins to Bedford, Sackville.
Direct billing insurance (see more↓) available!
Choose your body treatment:
Massage Treatments
- If you’re uncertain about which treatment to choose, the Therapeutic Massage option is your best bet!
- I accept direct billing insurance, cash, and EMT for your convenience.
Deep Tissue Massage
Apply acupoints and utilize meridian hot moxibustion during the massage. Employ firm pressure and slow strokes, aiming to release chronic muscle tension, knots, and adhesions. This technique is particularly beneficial for individuals with chronic pain, postural issues, or those seeking relief from specific areas of tension or stiffness.
The massage involves applying more pressure with slow, deep strokes to target the deep layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This is effective for releasing deep muscle tension and promoting recovery from muscle injuries. It applies appropriate pressure to facilitate the healing of scar tissue and provides relief from the pain associated with soft tissue injuries, chronic conditions, stress, and tension.
Therapeutic Massage
This treatment includes meridian hot moxibustion and is designed to be highly specific and goal-oriented. It may incorporate various massage techniques to achieve specific treatment goals. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort and aim to regain a pain-free life, this massage is tailored for you.
If you are uncertain about which type of massage to choose, I recommend selecting the Therapeutic Massage for a comprehensive and effective approach to address your needs.
Head & Facial Massage
Indulge in the ultimate relaxation with the comprehensive massage, including shoulder and neck relaxation, head tendon pulling, and meridian massage. This specialized treatment focuses on releasing tension and soothing sore muscles in the head, neck, and shoulders.
Dredging meridians, promoting blood circulation in the head, relieving headaches and dizziness, and improving sleep quality are the targeted benefits of this massage. Regular sessions can directly impact the surface of the skin, offering benefits beyond muscle relaxation.
Facial massage, known for promoting circulation, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, encouraging lymphatic drainage, relieving tension in facial muscles, and reducing eye dark circles, is an excellent choice for skin rejuvenation.
The facial treatments included in this experience comprise facial cleansing, facial point massage, oil treatment, facial guasha, tendon tightening, hydrating mask, lotion care, warm moxibustion, and skin lifting. Please inform me of any allergies to masks or oil products to ensure your well-being.
Feet & Hand Reflexology
Reflexology is a holistic practice that concentrates on the interconnected points on the feet and hands, aiming to energize the body while fostering relaxation and overall well-being. This technique involves applying targeted pressure to specific reflex zones exclusively on the feet and hands. By doing so, reflexology can effectively reduce muscle tension and anxiety, facilitating the body's natural ability to normalize itself.
Pediatric Massage
A pediatric massage is typically administered to children from the toddler stage through adolescence or young adulthood, covering ages between 12 and 18 years. This specialized massage is designed to promote relaxation, encourage healthy sleep patterns, support growth and brainwave activity. Additionally, it can alleviate discomfort associated with teething, colic, and gas, regulate breathing and heart rate, and contribute to the development of the digestive and immune systems.
Cupping
(Performed with Therapeutic Massage)
Cupping is a therapy that enhances blood circulation in the targeted areas where cups are applied. This technique is known to alleviate muscle tension, enhance blood flow, and stimulate cell repair. Cupping can also contribute to the release of scar tissue and reduction of adhesions.
Gua Sha
(Performed with Therapeutic Massage)
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese healing method that involves using a smooth-edged tool to stroke the skin while applying pressure. This motion creates small, red, rash-like dots known as petechiae that appear beneath the skin. Gua sha is believed to help relieve pain and enhance overall body circulation.
Postpartum Recovery Massage
(Includes breast and abdominal massage)
A postpartum massage is a full-body massage typically performed within the first 12 weeks after giving birth. This massage is designed to assist in hormone regulation, enhance breast milk production, reduce swelling, improve circulation, and promote relaxation.
A postpartum massage may incorporate techniques such as acupoints massage and foot reflexology. Additionally, it can include Swedish massage or deep tissue massage to address specific needs.
It's important to note that abdominal massage is not recommended within the first 6 weeks after a cesarean delivery.
Hello, I’m Yuki, a professional and experienced Registered Massage Therapist, as well as a wife and mother, currently residing and working in the picturesque Halifax, Nova Scotia.
I am a member of the Massage Therapists’ Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS↗️), and we currently operate a home-based massage therapy center in Kingswood (about my studio↗️), Hammonds Plains. Our location is conveniently situated, just 10 minutes from Bedford and 25 minutes from downtown Halifax.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management in China and completed a two-year massage therapy diploma program, which included 440 clinic hours, at Eastern College in Halifax. With over 5 years of experience in adult and pediatric massage therapy, along with an additional 5 years in health examination at a hospital, I bring a comprehensive background to my practice.
My treatment techniques draw from both Asian and Canadian massage therapy styles. I specialize in deep tissue massage, acupressure massage, feet reflexology, head, facial massage and various Chinese massage techniques such as Gua Sha, Ba Guan (Cupping), Traditional Chinese Acupoints Massage, and Pediatric Massage. I also offer specialized Postpartum Recovery Massage, including therapeutic breast and abdominal massage.
Each session, I apply my best treatment techniques to help my massage therapy clients alleviate pain and achieve a state of deep relaxation.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further requests for modification.
Certificates
- Registered Massage Therapist (Canada)
- Therapeutic Cupping (Canada)
- Reflexology (Canada)
- Advanced Massage Therapist (China)
- Pediatric Massage Therapist (China)
- Nursery Therapist (China)
Experience
- 2022 – now
Massage Therapist
Kingswood, Hammonds Plains - 2022
Massage Therapist
Massage Addict, Bedford - 2021 – 2022
Massage Therapy Student
Eastern College Student Massage Clinic, Halifax - 2016 – 2019
Pediatric Massage Therapist
Community Hospital, Chengdu - 2012 – 2014
Health Examination Officer
Chinese Medical Hospital, Chengdu
Education
- 2020 – 2022
Massage Therapy Program
Eastern College, Halifax - 2016
Pediatric Massage Therapy Program
Pediatric Certificate Program - 2008 – 2012
Bachelor of Health Care Management
North Sichuan Medical University
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, direct billing is accepted by most insurance companies (I have listed all the insuers in the next question which I can do direct billing), I also provide receipt, you can claim by yourself if your insurance covers Massage Therapy.
If Massage Therapy is covered by your insurance plan. Most insurers are accepted by direct billing, you can also claim by yourself, the following insurers are available for direct billing from me.
(Please note: Cash or E-transfer will be required if your insurance is not accepted by direct billing for some reason, you will need claim by yourself)
(Updated in March, 2023, by RMTYUKI)
- Blue Cross
- BPA
- Canada Life
- Canadian Construction Workers Union
- Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
- CINUP
- ClaimSecure
- Cowan Insurance Group (managed by Express Scripts Canada)
- D.A. Townley
- Desjardins Insurance
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian
- GMS Carriers 49 and 50 (Express Scripts Canada)
- Green Shield Canada
- Empire Life
- GroupHEALTH
- GroupSource
- Industrial Alliance
- Johnson Inc.
- Johnston Group
- La Capitale
- LiUna Local 183
- LiUna Local 506
- Manion
- Manulife Financial
- Maximum Benefit
- MEDIC Construction (Green Shield Canada)
- People Corporation
- RWAM
- SSQ Insurance
- Sun Life
- TELUS AdjudiCare
- Union Benefits
- UV Insurance
Yes, I’m a registered massage therapist in Nova Scotia, I’m a member of MTANS (Massage Therapists Association of Nova Scotia), you can verify my name Yujiao Chen from the link below:
https://mtans.ca/site/findatherapist
I’ve also obtained some certificates in China during my work in the hospital and clinic, which include Advanced Massage Therapist, Pediatric Massage Therapist.
For appointments booked at least 6 hours in advance, you can cancel or reschedule via My Appointments or by contacting RMTYUKI. Cancellations or rescheduling within 6 hours of the appointment or no-shows will incur a $20 fee.
Please note, arriving late may result in an incomplete treatment and you’ll still be charged the full session fee. If you’re more than 30 minutes late and unreachable, your appointment will be cancelled.
No, only standard and professional treatment is performed, draping is mandatory, there will be no exception.
My opennings change occasionally.
My current availability is 9:30am – 5:00pm (Monday to Friday) , you can always find my latest availability from the booking appointment pannel below.
Unfortunately, currently I can only accept cash and e-transfer, the EMT receiver email address is: info@rmtyuki.com
Prior to the treatment, you will take a few mins to complete the health assessment. I recommend all clients come 5 mins earlier, but no more earlier than 10 mins.
Absolutely, feel free to park your car on the front driveway, just please don’t block the garage door, thank you!