Serenity Now Massage Therapy

Serenity Now Massage Therapy Our clinic offers the highest quality of massage therapy and care to our clients. Visit us at www.SerenityNowMassage.ca to book your appointment

The clinic provides advanced therapeutic and relaxation massage in a safe, comfortable, and relaxing environment.We cater to clients of all ages including children, adults and seniors. Our services include a variety of massage techniques that are designed to relieve the pain and stress related to day to day
living, while aiding in the rehabilitation of physical injuries. We offer the highest quality of care to our clients. We are friendly and knowledgeable and care about all aspects of your treatment. We customize each treatment to meet your specific needs by incorporating a variety of assessment and treatment techniques that are best suited to you as an individual.As part of our service, we will provide you with knowledge of self-administered pain management techniques such as stretching and strengthening exercises and the use of heat or cold therapy, which will help you get the most out of each treatment.Serenity Now Massage Therapy is dedicated to improving the general wellbeing of all our clients.

Not sure whether to book Massage or Osteopathy/Manual Therapy? Here’s a simple way to choose:Massage is great for:Relaxa...
01/07/2026

Not sure whether to book Massage or Osteopathy/Manual Therapy? Here’s a simple way to choose:

Massage is great for:
Relaxation + stress relief
Muscle tightness and soreness
General tension (neck/shoulders/back)
Recovery and circulation support

Osteo/Manual Therapy is great for:
When pain keeps coming back
Stiffness that feels “structural” or stuck
Posture/alignment patterns
Fascia + joint restrictions
When you want a whole-body approach (not just where it hurts)

Still unsure? Book whichever is available—when you arrive, I’ll assess what you need and tailor the session.

DM me if you want help choosing. 🤍

Going back to work after a long holiday can feel like your body got hit by a truck.It’s not just “being tired” — it’s yo...
01/05/2026

Going back to work after a long holiday can feel like your body got hit by a truck.
It’s not just “being tired” — it’s your routine shifting fast: different sleep, more sitting, more screen time, and your nervous system flipping back into go-mode.

If you’re noticing tight neck/shoulders, jaw clenching, headaches, or low back stiffness this week… you’re not alone.

Quick self-care reset (3 minutes):
Drink a big glass of water
3 slow breaths with your shoulders relaxed
Stand up and do a gentle neck roll + stretch your forearms
Take a 2-minute walk (even around your home or office)

And if your body is asking for more support, a session can help your system settle and reset so you can start the year feeling like yourself again.

DM me “RESET” if you want help choosing what to book.

What does Manual Osteopathy focus on?Manual Osteopathy looks at the why behind tension, pain, and restriction—by working...
01/02/2026

What does Manual Osteopathy focus on?
Manual Osteopathy looks at the why behind tension, pain, and restriction—by working with the body as a whole.

In a Manual Osteopathy treatment, the focus may include:
Organs (visceral work) to support mobility + pressure patterns
Alignment & joint mechanics to help the body move more evenly
Fascia to reduce pulling/tension through the chains
Cranial work to support the head, jaw, and nervous system regulation

Every session is gentle, specific, and based on what the body is showing that day.

Curious if this could help your symptoms? Send a message or book in.

Happy New Year! 🎉To all our lovely clients—thank you for trusting us with your care and for being part of our clinic fam...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉
To all our lovely clients—thank you for trusting us with your care and for being part of our clinic family.
Wishing you a healthy, happy, and pain-free 2026. ✨

Pain that moves isn’t random—your body is compensating.And if you’ve ever thought “maybe it’s just in my head,” you’re n...
01/01/2026

Pain that moves isn’t random—your body is compensating.
And if you’ve ever thought “maybe it’s just in my head,” you’re not alone.

If something feels off, trust that signal. It’s real information from your body.
That’s why I look at the pattern behind the pain, not just where it shows up.

Want help figuring out what’s driving it? Send me a message or book in.

MYTH: Deep pressure = better results.TRUTH: Sometimes deep pressure helps… and sometimes it can make the nervous system ...
12/29/2025

MYTH: Deep pressure = better results.

TRUTH: Sometimes deep pressure helps… and sometimes it can make the nervous system protect itself.

If the body “tenses up,” holds its breath, or feels sore for days after, it can be a sign the pressure was too much for what the system could receive that day.

Better results usually come from the right dose:
Enough pressure to create change
Not so much that the body fights it

In clinic, pressure is adjusted to the tissue + the nervous system so the body can actually let go instead of bracing.

What do you prefer: light, medium, or deep pressure?

Merry Christmas 🎄✨ Wishing you a peaceful holiday.
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄✨ Wishing you a peaceful holiday.

Heavy legs + tight calves? It’s not always “just muscles.”Your calves act like a second pump for circulation — every ste...
12/24/2025

Heavy legs + tight calves? It’s not always “just muscles.”

Your calves act like a second pump for circulation — every step helps move blood + fluid back up your legs. When calves are overworked or stuck, it can feel like:
Legs feel heavy or “draggy”
Calves stay tight even after stretching
Feet/ankles feel stiff after sitting

Try this 60-second reset (no equipment):
30 sec ankle pumps
20 sec slow calf raises
10 sec shake out + short walk

If your legs still feel heavy after this, it may help to look at the bigger pattern (ankles, hips, breathing, nervous system tone).

Quick note: if heaviness comes with new swelling, redness/warmth, sudden sharp calf pain, numbness/weakness, or shortness of breath—get medical care ASAP.

Low back pain… but sometimes the “driver” isn’t only your back.If your low back feels deep, tight, or stuck (especially ...
12/22/2025

Low back pain… but sometimes the “driver” isn’t only your back.

If your low back feels deep, tight, or stuck (especially around upper lumbar / SI), muscles and posture might be part of it — but not always the whole story.

The peritoneum is a thin connective-tissue membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. Posteriorly, it sits in front of the posterior abdominal wall (close to the lumbar region). When the abdominal system is irritated or sensitized (stress load, illness, digestion, guarding), the body may respond with protective tension — and that can show up as a stubborn low back pattern (often with the psoas + QL feeling involved).

In clinic, the therapist may assess the bigger picture:
Pelvis mechanics
Diaphragm + rib mobility
Abdominal/visceral tension
Nervous system stress load

If your back pain feels “more complicated” than a simple strain, you’re not imagining it. 💛

Tight hips from a desk job can show up as low back tension, glute tightness, or that “stuck” feeling when walking, sitti...
12/19/2025

Tight hips from a desk job can show up as low back tension, glute tightness, or that “stuck” feeling when walking, sitting, or getting out of the car.

Why it happens: long sitting keeps the hip flexors “on” and the glutes “off,” so the body starts borrowing from the low back.

Try this simple 5–8 minute Hip Reset:
1. 90/90 breathing (2 min)
2. Couch stretch (30–45 sec each side)
3. Glute bridges (8–12 slow reps)
4. Ball release (1 min each side, gentle)
5. Walk + heat (10–15 min walk + 10 min heat)

Quick cues that make it work better:
Couch stretch: slight tailbone tuck + squeeze the back glute (feel it in the front of the hip, not pinching).
Bridges: ribs down, lift from glutes—not low back.
Ball: avoid direct pressure on the “sciatic” area.

Mild stretch = OK. Sharp pain / pinching / numbness = stop.

Save this for your next desk day 💛

Wondering what a lymphatic drainage massage session actually looks like?Here’s what to expect in an Initial Lymphatic Dr...
12/18/2025

Wondering what a lymphatic drainage massage session actually looks like?

Here’s what to expect in an Initial Lymphatic Drainage Session (75 minutes):

You’ll arrive and do a quick check-in with the therapist about what brought you in and any areas you’d like the session to focus on.
Then you’ll get comfortable on the table and stay covered under a sheet the entire time.

During the session, the therapist uses very light, rhythmic techniques and works slowly and gently through specific areas of the body (based on your comfort and what you decide together). This is not deep tissue—most people describe it as calming and subtle.

Before you leave, there’s a quick wrap-up so you know what areas were worked on and what to expect afterward (everyone’s experience can be different).

Questions? Send a DM anytime.

Constipation in little ones can show up in surprising ways — not just tummy aches.Sometimes it looks like low back “knot...
12/17/2025

Constipation in little ones can show up in surprising ways — not just tummy aches.
Sometimes it looks like low back “knots,” restlessness, or discomfort after meals.

In a recent 4-year-old visit, we found a soft tissue adhesion in the left low back, along with a digestive tension pattern. Treatment was gentle and age-appropriate, using a mix of massage-based soft tissue work, lymphatic techniques, and visceral (abdominal) support.

We focused around the descending colon and ileocecal valve area, and as the tension eased, her low back softened and her pelvic tilt felt more comfortable. 💛

If your child has ongoing constipation or tummy discomfort, it may be worth looking at the bigger pattern — not just the belly.

DM “DIGESTION” if you’d like to chat about support options.

Address

#220, 50 Brentwood Boulevard
Sherwood Park, AB
T8A2H5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17805705737

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