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Children's Massage

Massage therapy offers children a moment to slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with their bodies. These small moments of care can have a lasting impact on their health and emotional well-being.

The benefits of massage for kids

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Promotes Relaxation and Reduces Stress

Children can carry tension just like adults. Massage helps calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep quality.

Supports Body Awareness and Boundaries

Massage helps children connect with their bodies in a safe and respectful way.

It also teaches:

• Consent (“Is this pressure okay?”)

• Personal boundaries

• Respect for touch

 

These are lifelong skills.

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Encourages Healthy Touch

In a world where touch can sometimes be confusing, massage provides a safe, professional, and nurturing environment where children learn that touch can be positive and healing.

Helps with Pain, Injuries, and Growing Bodies

Whether it’s from sports, growth spurts, or posture, massage can:

• Reduce muscle tension

• Improve circulation

• Support recovery from minor injuries

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Preventative Care

Regular massage helps keep the body balanced before discomfort turns into pain. It supports:

• Better posture

• Flexibility

• Overall body awareness

What Does a Child Massage Session Look Like?

A child massage session is always adapted to the child’s age, comfort, and needs.

• A parent or guardian is welcome to stay during the treatment

• Techniques are gentle and appropriate

• Communication is ongoing to ensure the child feels safe

• Sessions are typically shorter than adult treatments

Safety, Consent & Comfort Come First

At the heart of pediatric massage is trust.

 

Every session is guided by:

• Clear consent (from both parent and child)

• Respect for the child’s comfort level

• A calm, supportive environment

 

If a child says “stop,” we stop, always.

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Is Massage Right for Your Child?

Massage can benefit children who:

• Feel anxious or overstimulated

• Are active in sports

• Have trouble sleeping

• Experience growing pains

• Simply need time to relax and reconnect

START YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY TODAY

For appointments, you may book your session online.

Reach out by phone or email with any questions.

1-403-707-8825

handsandsoulsrmt@gmail.com​

​101-75 Dyrgas Gate, 

Canmore, Alberta

T1W 0A6

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© 2026 Jessica Gagnon​

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Canmore area, known as “Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”) and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this land is also home to the Rocky View Métis District within the Battle River Territory. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, play, and steward this land, and honour and celebrate this territory.

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