Susan Gardiner, RMT

Susan is excited to be back in Ottawa, her home town, and thrilled to have found a clinic to continue providing massage RMT. She looks forward to reconnecting with past clients and welcoming new clients as well.

In 2017, Susan moved to Windsor, On. taking on a part-time position as an RMT at a Multidisciplinary clinic, treating private and motor vehicle accident clientele, gave her time to care for her grand-daughter and her daughter who was attending University locally. Now that another daughter here in Ottawa has recently given birth, a return to her home roots to take on more Grandmotherly duties awaits.
Throughout her 30 years massage career, Susan has seen the Massage Therapy Profession expand and be excepted by Medical Doctors, Chiropractors, Physiotherapist, Acupuncturists, etc. The medical professionals and as well as patients, have seen the benefits of how massage can improve their conditions and their overall wellbeing. Not only accepted for readily by these healing professions, but also by HCAI (car accident insurance), WSIB, Veterans Affairs division, RCMP, and local municipal police.

During her career, she has taken several continuing education courses to upgrade her knowledge and skills. She is certified in:

• Pregnancy and Infant Massage
• Labour and Support Provider (Doula)
• Myofascial Release for Lumbar, Cervical and Shoulder regions
• Scapular and Rotator Cuff Release
• Lymphatic Drainage Massage
• Lymphatic Therapy
• Muscle Energy release
• Reflexology
• Neuromuscular Therapy and Advanced Deep Tissue Therapy
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Ethical Choices and Maintaining Person Boundaries Workshop

Her additional certification in Personal Training allows her to provide proper and effective stretches and exercise techniques to help strengthen weakened muscles and therefore improving her client’s overall condition.

With her continuing education and experiences as an RMT, Susan has been able to use this knowledge to choose a variety of therapeutic massage techniques to help provide, safe and effective treatments while addressing her client’s needs. Conditions that can be treated by Registered Massage Therapy include: Stress, whiplash, headaches, migraines, acute and chronic back and neck pain, motor vehicle accidents, concussions, tendonitis, sciatica, disc related problems, joint dysfunctions, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel, pregnancy, arthritic conditions, sport related injuries, cancer patients, depression, anxiety and many more 

Susan is accepting new patient appointments weekly and they can be booked through calling the Clinic at 6138304080