“If I had low back pain, the therapist would do his or her general massage routine but spend an extra few minutes on my low back. Same thing when I hurt my elbow, ankle, or neck – a general massage with a few extra minutes dedicated to my area of concern.
I had visited many, many massage therapists in Cochrane and Calgary. None of them seemed to focus on my issues. They all seemed to follow the same flow or routine.
I was so frustrated with massage therapy.
Then I found Flourish Clinic.”
~Kim
Why is it so hard to find a good massage therapist?
We make Cochrane massage therapy better
We hear concerns like the one made above by Kim every week. For whatever reason, massage therapy seems to be an industry that is plagued by mediocrity. It’s easy to obtain an okay massage in Cochrane. But it’s incredibly challenging to find a stellar massage therapist.
At our Cochrane massage therapy clinic, Ali Frederick, RMT, DOMP is a highly-skilled, empathetic massage therapist.
Ali avoids following set massage routines. She performs specific range of motion tests to identify the source of your pain. Then, she will focus on your issue, spending the treatment time addressing your individual concerns. No set routines here.
What conditions does our Cochrane massage therapist specialize in?
Ali has expertise in working with the following conditions:
- Acute and chronic pain management
- Swelling (hands, feet, ankles, etc)
- Lymph issues
- Neck pain and/or tension
- Mastitis
- Abdominal bloating
- TMJ, TMD, jaw pain and associated syndromes
- Clogged sinuses
- Diastasis
- Abdominal and pelvic pain
- Headaches/migraines
- Sports injuries (especially CrossFit injuries)
- Tendinitis (tennis elbow, golfers elbow, patellar tendonitis, etc.)
- Stress management
- Constipation
- Low back pain
Get to know our Cochrane massage therapist
We know that it’s difficult to relieve pain in only one treatment. That’s why our experienced massage therapist, Ali Frederick, creates a detailed treatment plan for every patient. She understands your concerns and helps you come up with a solution instead of only dealing with ongoing symptoms.
Ali gives you an end goal to relieve your pain, and a clear pathway to get there.
Ali believes that your treatment does not end when you leave the clinic. Instead, Ali empowers you with at-home stretches, exercises and dietary suggestions that will decrease the number of treatments needed to alleviate your condition.
Ali has additional training in:
- Osteopathic techniques
- Lymphatic drainage
- Cupping therapy
- Therapeutic breathing techniques
- Fascial release
- Visceral (organ) osteopathy
- Movement therapy
- Ortho-bionomy
- Gluten sensitivities
- Paleo and ketogenic lifestyle therapy
In some cases, massage alone cannot completely heal the condition. Ali is also a certified manual osteopath in Cochrane. You can read more about her skills as a Manual Osteopath here.
If you think Flourish is the right place for Cochrane massage therapy, click the schedule your appointment link below.
If you’d like to know more about our clinic, you can contact us here.
Ali is a superior massage therapist that I would recommend to my best friend and even to my own mother. If you have pain, stress or over worked muscles or even an illness that you need relief from, then I would book an appointment with Ali to end your suffering. You will not be disappointed.
– Stephen H.
Ali’s massage techniques are very powerful yet don’t leave me feeling beat up and sore. She listens carefully and finds the source of the problem. It’s funny, I’m often amazed at how much she gets done in a session even though it’s never rushed. Thanks for what you do!”
– Dean D.
How many treatments will it take before you see improvement?
Our Cochrane massage therapist has invested thousands of hours in continuing education. Ali suggests that most conditions can be significantly improved in 3-5 visits.
To expedite your recovery, Ali will empower you with at-home stretches, strengthening exercises, and/or relaxation techniques.
I would recommend Ali for massage therapy. She is extremely present to what’s going on in my muscles and body while massaging me and for that reason her treatment hits the mark. It feels like there are no wasted strokes/fluff work. Each one has purpose based on what she is feeling in my muscles and she is responding to what’s going on in me, rather than what’s going on in her. That’s the gift of presence.
Is your Cochrane massage therapist covered by my insurance plan?
Yes.
Ali is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC). Her training and education allow her to write receipts for all insurance companies.
Are you a good fit for massage therapy at Flourish Clinic?
Patients who do best under our care:
- Do not want to rely on unnecessary drugs and medication as a permanent solution.
- Are interested in discovering the underlying cause of their problems, rather than just suppressing symptoms.
- Are motivated to play an active role in their own healing process.
- Are willing to make the necessary dietary and lifestyle changes to support their health and well-being.
In addition to the above, we find that many of our patients:
- Know that diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors play an integral part in healing.
- Feel that a combined approach between allopathic and alternative medicines is the most successful path to wellness.
- Know that effort is required to achieve healing – it is much more involved than swallowing a pill.
I’ve been seeing Ali on and off for over two years, initially due to chronic neck and back pain. Her sincere concern as well as readily sharing information about different colleagues helped further my progress quickly. She understands that everyone is different, and the body is a powerful piece to work with. From the email check-ups, to exhausting all options towards finding a change, Ali shows her care for her clients. Ali is a great therapist. I would recommend her to anyone who would like to see change, or who is in search of what could truly help outside of other modalities they’ve tried.
At Flourish Clinic, our specialty is chronic, hard-to-treat conditions. We will get you out of pain in our Cochrane massage therapy clinic. Fast. And for good.
If you’d like to know more about our clinic, you can contact us here.