Reel Massage & Athletic Therapy
Krista Carlyle Burton
BPE, MSc., RMT, CAT(C)
PUT YOUR BODY
IN GOOD HANDS
Release, Relax, Unwind
"When you touch one thing with deep awareness,
you touch everything."
- Lao Tzu
PRACTICE
PHILOSOPHY
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Research shows many benefits of massage, demonstrating that it can be an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain, and muscle tension. Massage can help relieve symptoms of anxiety, fibromyalgia, headaches, myofascial pain syndrome, and soft tissue strains or injuries. Beyond the benefits for specific conditions or diseases, some people enjoy massage because it often produces feelings of caring, comfort and connection.
Biography
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Krista Carlyle Burton is an accomplished Athletic Therapist and Massage Therapist. Working with elite National and International competing athletes has given her vast knowledge and experience with every kind of sports injury. She gets excited at the opportunity to help both elite and recreational athletes overcome injuries and remain healthy. Krista is a senior member of the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sport Medicine Team and a favourite therapist with many of the Athletes. Her thirst for knowledge has lead her to studying and obtaining a Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology, Human Anatomy, this detailed understanding of the human body enables Krista to accurately assess and treat injuries. As an Instructor at Mount Royal University in the Athletic Therapy Department, Krista shares her wealth of experience with her students and stays current on research and innovative strategies.
Krista is both a Registered Massage Therapist and a Certified Athletic Therapist.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints for the purpose of optimizing health.
Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved; and physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through the use of Massage Therapy.
- Taken from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) website
Benefits of RMT:
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Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion
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Assist with shorter, easier labour for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays
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Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system
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Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles
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Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles
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Increase joint mobility & muscle flexibility
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Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts
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Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin
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Lessen depression, stress, or anxiety
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Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue & stretch marks
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Reduce post-surgery adhesions & swelling
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Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
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Reduce spasms and cramping
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Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller
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Relieve migraine, jaw, or sinus pain
ATHLETIC THERAPY
Certified Athletic Therapists (CAT) are experts in treating acute and chronic injuries to the musculoskeletal system (muscles, bones, and joints).
Best known for providing immediate on-field emergency care of professional and national athletes, Athletic Therapists are skilled in returning athletes to competition and maximizing their performance potential as fast as possible after an injury. Those same skills and techniques also make Athletic Therapists very effective in treating the injuries sustained by everyday active Canadians, including:
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Common injuries from falls, daily activities and sports
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Chronic and recurring conditions, pre-surgery and post-surgery
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Emergencies at sporting events such as concussion, fractures, and spinal injuries
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Workplace and motor vehicle accidents
Athletic Therapists rehabilitate injuries using the Sports Medicine Model, a method that focuses on the individual taking an active approach to rehabilitate their orthopedic injury. This results in a faster recovery, a reduced chance of further injury, and fewer visits to a healthcare professional.
- Taken from the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA)
CUSTOM TAPING
Prophylactic Taping, Support, and Splinting
Taping an injured area can help to reduce movement in painful ranges but allow an individual to continue with their activities (within reason) with less discomfort.
COVERAGE FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS
As a member of the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA), Athletic Therapists are qualified to provide field coverage.
Certifications include:
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Certified First Responder
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CPR-HCP
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Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
If you are interested in hiring one of our Therapists for field coverage or you require more information please fill out the contact request below.
