FAQ - Massage & Acupuncture
Do you have RMT's working at King Fir Spa & Wellness?Yes we are all Alberta RMT's, we are registered with NHPC Natural Health Practitioners of Canada.
Do I need to ask for a RMT at the time of booking?
Yes
What if I'm booking online, how do I know if the therapist is a RMT?
You can look on our website at Our Staff.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can Book Online, or call 250-423-8215.
Are same day appointments available?
Yes, you need to call to make same day appointments. Online bookings can be made twenty-four hours in advanced. We highly recommend that you book your treatments twenty-four hours in advanced to ensure you receive your requested time and day.
Do you have any BC RMT's working at King Fir Spa & Wellness?
No, we are currently looking for a BC RMT to join our staff.
What massage should I book if I'm not sure of what I need?
You can choose our "massage" option. It is designed for you to ask your therapist to help you pick the treatment best suited for you.
What should I wear during my first massage treatment?
Depending on your treatment request, you may or may not need to undress. For full body massage, most people undress completely. Your massage therapist will leave the room and give you privacy while you undress. You will be covered with a sheet and blanket at all times during the treatment except the area being massaged.
Does my extended health care plan cover massage therapy treatments?
The majority of extended health care plans cover registered massage therapy treatments. Please check with your employer or insurer to determine the coverage you have as the extent of the coverage depends on your individual insurance policy.
What are the benefits of Massage Therapy?
Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis, stress relief and associated conditions, headaches and migraines, back pain, muscle and related conditions such as sprains, strains, and spasms circulatory problems, and many more conditions.
Will it hurt?
You may experience brief discomfort as the needle pierces the skin. Acupuncture is done with hair fine silver alloy or stainless steel needles that are flexible. Once the needles are in and the energy changes, there may be heat, dull aching, tingling or a heavy sensation. More often then not the experience is painless and extremely relaxing.
Is it Safe?
Yes, Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in China and is still the treatment of choice for a quarter of the world's population despite the comparison to western medicine. We use pre sterilized, disposable needles and clean the area of skin with alcohol before inserting the needles.
How long does it take?
The needles are retained for about 20 – 30 minutes, but treatments can last up to 45 minutes, depending upon the problem being treated. Initial treatments can take up to an hour and a half, and 45 – 60 minutes for follow up visits. We encourage clients to not book anything directly after their appointment time to avoid being stressed during your treatment.
What conditions can be treated by Acupuncture?
Many conditions can be treated. Among the most responsive are:
Musculo/Skeletal Problems
Neck and shoulder tension, Sciatica, Lower back pain, Arthritis – OA & RA and Sports and stress injuries.
Circulatory Problems
High or low blood pressure and Cold hands and feet.
Nervous System Imbalances
Especially anxiety, Nervousness, Sleeplessness or depression.
Digestive Disorders
Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Irritable bowel syndrome, Diarrhea and constipation.
In addition we often treat headaches, vertigo, asthma, allergies, sinus problems, skin problems, immune system disorders, fatigue, and chronic pain. Acupuncture has been found to be especially useful for detoxification from addictive substance such as drugs, alcohol, caffeine, heroin and cigarettes.
What about healthy people?
This is one of the most significant differences between eastern and western medicine. Acupuncture can be helpful in the prevention of disease by improving the patient's state of well being through energy balance. The stresses of everyday life are handled more easily, and minor health issues can be resolved before they become more deeply rooted problems.
How does Acupuncture work?
The truth is no one really knows exactly how acupuncture works, only that it does and has been working for thousands of years. Its theoretical basis according to the Chinese is that everyone is born with a fixed amount of vital energy (Qi) at birth. This energy is spent throughout life and is replenished with air, food and a healthy lifestyle. The Qi flows throughout the body in certain expected patterns along invisible pathways referred to as "meridians". Groups of points along these meridians relate to internal body organs and specific bodily functions.
In a healthy person, energy flows through the meridians freely with abundance, resulting in a healthy state of balance and well being. When this balance is interrupted in any way due to stress, injury, emotional trauma or infection, the free flow of energy is interrupted, resulting in blockages, energy deficiency or imbalances. It is thought that these disharmonies in the body's energy are the root of illness and discomfort. By locating the skin points along the meridians that relate to a certain conditions, the acupuncturist can address blockages, deficiency, or imbalances by inserting needles at those specific points. The insertion of the needles serves to unblock and stimulate energy in the meridians and allow the free flow of Qi once again.
The process of regulating the Qi is a gradual one. The treatments tend to build on one another in a cumulative fashion, and the process may include times of progress as well as temporary setbacks. This is all a normal part of the healing process as the body relearns how to function and maintain a balanced state of energy. Some of the factors that influence the speed of recovery are: how long the symptoms have been present, underlying health problems, diet and exercise, and the person's general health.
If you have any questions relating to your specific condition, you may contact me before booking a treatment at krowe.tcmd@gmail.com
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can Book Online, or call 250-423-8215.
