Michelle Ratz-McGuire: Registered Massage Therapy and Hypnotherapy

Michelle Ratz-McGuire: Registered Massage Therapy and Hypnotherapy Offering body positive mat-based massage therapy for pain and stress relief.

02/04/2026

Everything cancelled except:
massage clients trekking through a snowstorm. šŸ˜…

I appreciate the dedication - truly - but please don’t risk your safety for a session.

We’ll save the relaxation for a safer day. 😌

02/03/2026

I caught myself saying "it's so hot here". Then I looked at my home temperature and thought, I'll take it!

02/03/2026

You don’t need a ā€˜good enough’ reason to book a massage.

So many people wait until they’re hurting, burned out, or barely functioning.

But massage can be maintenance.
Prevention.
A pause button for your nervous system.

You’re allowed to take care of your body before it’s in crisis mode.

If you’ve been putting it off, consider this your gentle nudge.

Happy Groundhog Day to the same tight neck, the same sore shoulders, and the same ā€˜I should probably book a massage’ tho...
02/02/2026

Happy Groundhog Day to the same tight neck, the same sore shoulders, and the same ā€˜I should probably book a massage’ thought on repeat. šŸ˜…

If your body feels like it’s living the same tension day over and over again…

It might be time to break the cycle.

Massage isn’t just about fixing what hurts, it’s about helping your nervous system reset so the same patterns don’t keep looping.

Your body doesn’t have to relive the same stress every week. šŸ¤

Hello February!A month of fresh beginnings and new opportunities. As we embrace the heart of winter, let’s focus on grow...
02/01/2026

Hello February!

A month of fresh beginnings and new opportunities.
As we embrace the heart of winter, let’s focus on growth, connection, and setting intentions.

This is the perfect time to reflect on our goals and take meaningful steps toward achieving them.

01/29/2026

The last 2 days are free spaces that I saved for my vacation! šŸŒ“šŸ„„ā˜€ļø

I hope you've enjoyed this challenge and that you've learned some new techniques to calm your nervous system in a very easy and quick way!

01/29/2026

Use this for long days spent on your feet! šŸ‘£

01/28/2026

Who knew self-care could feel this fabulous?

The only thing better than a massage is the anticipation of it.

Time to unwind and let the stress melt away.

01/27/2026

Your platysma plays a key role in many facial expressions. It also helps protect the underlying structures in the neck like your jugular veins when. You're performing intense exercise.

Most people don't know it exists! Now that you know, give it some love! 🩷

Is it okay to fall asleep during a massage… or is that awkward? 😓This is one of the most common (and quietly worried-abo...
01/27/2026

Is it okay to fall asleep during a massage… or is that awkward? 😓

This is one of the most common (and quietly worried-about) questions people have before or during a session. So let’s clear it up once and for all.

Here’s what falling asleep during a massage actually means:

• Your nervous system feels safe - drifting off is a sign your body can fully relax
• Your muscles are letting go - sleep often happens when tension releases
• You’re not ā€œmissingā€ the massage - your body still receives the benefits, even if your mind checks out

Falling asleep during a massage isn’t rude, embarrassing, or wasted time - it’s your body doing exactly what it needs in that moment!

Double tap if this makes you feel relieved - and tell me in the comments: have you ever caught yourself snoring on the table? šŸ˜… (it's actually a huge compliment to your massage therapist, so don't be sorry!)

01/27/2026

Your future clients aren't scrolling thinking "wow, I really hope someone uses fascial work, cupping and a ceremonial drum circle on my upper traps!"

They're thinking:

My neck hurts
My headaches are back
I'm stressed and I can't turn my brain off

Clients don't buy your toolbox, they buy the problem you solve.

Instead of marketing what you do, market what changes for them:

🌈Less jaw tension and fewer tension headaches
🌈Shoulders that aren't earrings
🌈 Low back pain relief that sticks between sessions
🌈 Nervous system downshift so they can sleep, focus, and breathe again.

Your content should answer one question:
"Is this the person who can help with what I'm dealing with?"

Address

60 Bridgeport Road E Unit 202
Waterloo, ON
N2J2J9

Website

https://linktr.ee/rmt.michelle

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