Somata Therapy

10/18/2024

As most of our staff are either helping sick kids heal or under the weather themselves, we wanted to thank our clients for their patience as we have had to cancel treatments in order to prevent the spread of all the things circulating our community! As we heal with our families, here are a few tricks we are using to get through this cold/flu/covid season!🤒

Lots of healthy habits including essential oils and homemade cough syrup. 🤧

The bag over the head is just how us mom’s are choosing to interact with our sick children. 😷🤪

Sending our clients and our community all the vibes for health and wellness through this wave of yuck!

10/08/2024

Meet Chawntae 🙌🏻

As a massage therapist, mother and nature lover, her practice parallels her passion for taking care of things through the facilitation of the body’s innate ability to heal.

She is a seeker of beauty in small spaces and a helper to everyone around her.

Offering a multitude of modalities in her practice, she can help those wishing to heal chronic conditions as well as offering a space for rest and recovery.

Offering the convenience of online booking, direct billing and heart shaped cups, Chawntae welcomes you.

09/19/2024

Something many of you have been waiting about a year to hear....📣

Bree is back!! 🥳

It is with excitement and gratitude we announce the return of our amazing massage therapist Bree Richards!! Having taken a year to transition into the life of mama to twins, Bree is eager to return to her practice and explore what life aside from bottles and diapers is like again!!

Previous and new clients alike can book with Bree as per usual online, with the temporary exclusion of direct billing insurance until her information is processed. Again, Bree will NOT be offering insurance direct billing temporarily, likely just a few weeks.

Welcome back Bree!!⭐

Somata is a health and wellness studio offering a multidisciplinary approach to helping those in our community live their most healthy and vibrant lives!

07/24/2024

Let's talk Cupping Therapy!!

You may have seen someone with red or even purple round marks on their body. Oddly looking like someone fell off their mountain bike in the woods or was on the losing end of being clumsy. This can happen to some after receiving cupping and it is a normal response to this incredible treatment.

Cupping is an ancient Chinese technique where plastic, glass or silicone cups are placed strategically on the body with the goal to create a vacuum, separating the tissues beneath, prompting blood flow locally to the area and mobilizing the area for proper lymph flow and movement restoration. It is highly effective in addressing pain, mobility issues and even helping to reduce inflammation.

Dry cupping, as it is commonly referred to, can be a safe and effective way to help a variety of health concerns and as part of massage therapy, it can help people reach their personal health goals long term.

Interested in trying cupping as part of your massage? We have created a specific treatment for that!! Please visit our website prior to booking to ensure cupping is something that is safe for you, as it is not recommended for everyone.

Try cupping and experience what YOUR better can feel like!

07/22/2024

If you know, you know. Chawntae has magic hands, a kind heart and an unwavering commitment to her practice and her clients.

We are so proud to have her on our team! Congratulations on one year of practice girl!! 🥳

**🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉** CLOSED
** 🏆 Zoe Hayman 🏆**

I’m thrilled to celebrate one year of practice as a Registered Massage Therapist at Somata Therapy! 🤍

As this milestone approaches, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the amazing people who have supported me along the way. Your encouragement has been invaluable. This year has been filled with growth, patience, and the forging of wonderful relationships within our community. 🌿

To mark this special occasion, I’m hosting a giveaway:

**Win a 60-minute therapeutic massage!**

All you need to do is LIKE my page, SHARE this post and TAG someone in the comments that would benefit from some self care. 🖤

The lucky winner will be drawn on July 31st.

Thank you so much for your continued support, and good luck to everyone!

(PLEASE NOTE: Any responses from me asking you to click a link after you tag someone are not legitimate. Do not click and please report.)



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07/17/2024

It is with gratitude and great honour for time spent that we announce our Osteopath Jessica's departure from our New Glasgow practice. Jessica has taught us about the wonderful things osteopathy offers and it was truly our pleasure having her bring her practice to our community!

If you are seeking follow up treatments with her or would like to reach her you can find her in Antigonish at her business there and by email at pivotpointosteopathy@gmail.com.

We wish Jessica all the best in her practice and know she will continue to accomplish great things!!

07/15/2024

Please note, if you have seen this post by Nova Scotia Health, the information is inaccurate.

Many private health insurance policies require a physician’s referral for massage therapy. Veterans also require it and RCMP won’t accept Nurse Practitioner’s referrals and are directed to Telus Health for a doctor.

Typically chiropractic care does not require a referral. In Nova Scotia, chiropractic is a regulated health profession but massage therapy is not. Not yet.

It is disappointing that our provincial health authority is putting out misleading information yet we encourage those seeking our services to check your private benefits prior to booking a treatment to see if you need a referral.

If you know someone who could use this clarification please share this post!



Nova Scotia Health please help us make this correction! Tim Houston

06/17/2024

It's no secret we are all about community and connection. Having a team of like-minded practitioners aligning together is such a gift!🙏

Please help us welcome our newest team member Jan MacKay!!

Jan is a Registered Massage Therapist with a inclusive mindset and intuitive touch. Her practice encompasses a wide range of skillsets and technical applications with a listening heart for what is real in the moment. 🌼

As she transitions into our studio, she is in the process of receiving her insurance billing credentials and thus temporarily does not offer direct billing. Clients in the short term will need to submit their receipts following payment.

With daytime and evening openings, her schedule is filling up quickly. Book your spot with Jan and as always please help spread the news of her practice by sharing!! 📣🗣

05/27/2024

Manual therapies can be an effective way to help relieve unwanted symptoms such and pain and limitation.

Manual therapists can help release tense soft tissues, helping joints move better, improve circulation and lymphatic function and decrease pain sensitivity. They can also help to optimize spinal and visceral positioning and educate on proper biomechanics, stress management strategies and mind body practices to help people help themselves in the best possible way.

If you know you know, helping with pain snd dysfunction can be life changing for many. Help us spread the word of our manual therapy practice by tagging someone you know that might want to experience what their better can feel like!

As always, thank you for supporting our practice and our people! We appreciate you so much!

05/13/2024

It's no coincidence that our company name resonates with the concepts of mind-body connection. Somatic work addresses how feelings and emotions can show up in our physical stories. The connection between the mind and the body is significant with mindfulness, mediation practice and manual therapies understanding the importance of somatic work and its positive effects on overall health.

Our Osteopath has a particular affinity toward somatic work in her practice and has a specific therapeutic skillset that helps connect symptoms to the origins of dysfunction and alignment with the feelings that could be contributing factors.

If you have experienced trauma, or feel like stress has taken over your mind and body or you want to experience what better can feel like for you, book a session with Jessica. Her whole-person approach can include somatic therapy, and the benefits can be life changing.

Online booking and direct billing also available.

05/03/2024

Hi, I’m Nissa! 👋🏼

For those that don’t know me I’m a Registered Massage Therapist with 17 years experience practicing in both Truro and New Glasgow.

I have four amazing kids with my soul mate husband and we are raising them where we grew up in Valley.

I am passionate about my practice and to share it with more of you, I have opened up some evening spaces in the Month of May to new clients in Truro.

My New Glasgow openings will also become available in the upcoming weeks. Please book online and I hope to see you soon! 🤸🏻‍♂️

Somata is a health and wellness studio offering a multidisciplinary approach to helping those in our community live their most healthy and vibrant lives!

04/22/2024

We talk a lot about the effects that life has on our bodies. It's not just physical injury that creates dysfunction. Our mental and emotional stories can tie up all sorts of problems in our bodies ranging from pain, movement issues and even disease.

Part of our practice involves Osteopathy, a discipline with a whole-person approach to finding the sources of the symptoms and treating them with a deep understanding of the complex ways we can wind and unwind ourselves.

Osteopathy is a manual therapy sometimes described as a cross between a massage therapist and a chiropractor with some additional superpowers! Book your initial and follow up visits with Jessica to see what YOUR better can feel like!

04/10/2024

Got pain? Tension? Movement problems? Chronic issues?

An interesting fact about muscle aches and body restrictions is that often where you feel it, isn't where it started. Musculoskeletal dysfunction is best addressed by looking at the whole body, not just the area of pain. This is why your therapist will recommend working on other areas of the body that don't even hurt.

Our team consists of experts in the field of manual and alternative therapies. We offer a diverse and effective approach to your wellbeing.

In Truro, we have two Registered Massage Therapists. Nissa is a functional movement and postural balancing specialist and Becky is an expert in craniosacral therapy and energy work.

In New Glasgow, our RMTs Marla, Courtney, Morgan and Chawntae specialize in a variety of skills from deep tissue therapy, cupping, hot stone massage with personalized treatment plans for each client.

We also have an exceptional Chiropractor who has a unique and effective process to your overall healthcare plan and our Osteopath Jessica takes a whole-person approach to help relieve your symptoms and live your best life.

We are all here for you, making space for anyone you know you might need us. Your referrals are always appreciated. Let's share in the space of what BETTER feels like! See you soon!

03/12/2024

Curious about Chiropractic?

Some of the most common complaints that our Chiropractor sees in her practice are from pain and dysfunction resulting from overuse injuries, sciatica, arthritis and impact injuries like falls or accidents.

Chiropractic can help by allowing proper expression of joint motion and body movements through the alignment of the spine and other joints. Soft tissue mobilizations like the active release and stretching of muscles are also typical techniques used to achieve results. Adjustments often leave clients feeling immediate relief of pain and with corrective exercise protocols many leave their complaints on the table!

With a busy practice, Dr. Alyssa maintains options for new and existing clients for Chiropractic care. Visit our website for more information and online booking options. Let her help you discover what YOUR better can feel like!

03/05/2024

📣 Introducing our newest treatment 📣

GLOWING FACIAL BLISSAGE is our brand new massage therapy treatment offered exclusively at our Truro location!

With 17 years experience as an RMT, Nissa brings an extensive background of therapeutic treatment options for many conditions. Stress is an epidemic we seem to have incorporated as a normal part of life and it can lead to serious health issues. Poor breathing patterns, postural changes, jaw clenching and muscle overuse injuries resulting from stress can cause physiological dysfunction, pain and emotional dysregulation and trauma.

This treatment is a blend of calming the nervous system, addressing tension in misused soft tissues, postural balancing and breath awareness. Treatment will include hot stones, aromatherapy, gua sha stone, warm towels and facial serums for a calming and healing feeling. For stress relief, including a luxurious facial cleansing and moisturizing treatment, this massage will leave you feeling radiant, relaxed and glowing.

Book online and follow the prompts on how to prepare for this treatment. Online booking and direct billing available! ⭐

03/02/2024

📣 Introducing our newest treatment 📣

GLOWING FACIAL BLISSAGE is our brand new massage therapy treatment offered exclusively at our Truro location with Nissa!

With 17 years experience as an RMT, Nissa brings an extensive background of therapeutic treatment options for many conditions. Stress is an epidemic we seem to have incorporated as a normal part of life and it can lead to serious health issues. Poor breathing patterns, postural changes, jaw clenching and muscle overuse injuries resulting from stress can cause physiological dysfunction, pain and emotional dysregulation and trauma.

This treatment is a blend of calming the nervous system, addressing tension in misused soft tissues, postural balancing and breath awareness. Treatment will include hot stones, aromatherapy, gua sha stone, warm towels and facial serums for a calming and healing feeling. For stress relief, including a luxurious facial cleansing and moisturizing treatment, this massage will leave you feeling radiant, relaxed and glowing.

Book online to secure your spot with Nissa and follow the prompts on how to prepare for this treatment. Online booking and direct billing available! ⭐

03/01/2024

📣 And the winner is.......📣

Our giveway winners are as follows:

Trish Leblanc for the 60 Minute Massage with the Yoga Tune-Up Balls!!

Stephanie Milbury for the 75 Minute Glow Facial Blissage with Nissa!!

Congratulations to our winners and THANK YOU so much to everyone for helping us share our practice! We are humbled by your support and are eager to build our clientele in the Truro and Colchester area!!

Winners will be contacted directly through facebook messenger so please watch out for message requests!!

Curious about these treatment options and therapy balls? Book online to either location to find out more! See you soon!

11/11/2023

To all who have sacrificed, thank you. May we all remember and give thanks today. 🌺