Therapeutic Massage

Calgary NW

Support for chronic tension, postural strain, and full-body wellness

Your body works hard, and sometimes it needs expert support to restore balance.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic tension, recovering from an injury, or simply feeling the weight of everyday stress, therapeutic massage offers targeted relief that goes beyond relaxation.

At Wild Roots Massage Therapy in Calgary NW, each session is fully personalized to your body’s needs. Using a thoughtful blend of deep tissue, myofascial release, and soothing Swedish techniques, I help you address the root causes of muscular tension, so you can move more freely, breathe more deeply, and feel more at home in your body.

How You Might Know This Is Right for You

Therapeutic massage may help if you experience:

  • Persistent neck, shoulder, or back tension

  • Chronic tightness from work posture or repetitive movement

  • Muscle pain that worsens with stress

  • Limited mobility or stiffness after injury

  • Headaches, tension behind the eyes, or jaw pain

  • Hip or low back discomfort from prolonged sitting or standing

  • Nervous system fatigue from chronic stress or trauma

Benefits You Might Notice

Clients often experience:

  • Reduced muscle tension and postural strain

  • Improved mobility and flexibility

  • Fewer tension-related headaches

  • A calmer, more regulated nervous system

  • Increased body awareness and ease of movement

  • Relief that lasts beyond the session

What to Expect in a Therapeutic Massage Session

Your session begins with a check-in to explore how you’re feeling, what’s bothering you, and what kind of touch feels best that day. Together, we’ll shape a treatment plan that honours your body’s needs.

You’ll remain comfortably draped and only undress to your level of comfort. Depending on your goals, we may focus on:

  • Specific pain points like the upper back, glutes, or feet

  • Broad areas of tension across the spine, hips, or shoulders

  • Postural imbalances such as forward head position or rotated shoulders

  • Supportive areas like the diaphragm, jaw or pelvis that influence whole-body tension

After your massage, I’ll offer home care suggestions, like gentle stretching or hydration tips, to support your integration over the next 24–48 hours.

Understanding Muscle Tension & Nervous System Connection

Therapeutic massage doesn’t just target knots; it works with your nervous system to create deeper, lasting change.

When stress, poor posture, or injury trigger chronic tension, your body may stay stuck in a state of guarded protection. Massage helps disrupt that pattern by increasing circulation, calming the fight-or-flight response, and gently restoring balance.

This is why many clients feel relief not just in their muscles, but in their breath, sleep, and overall sense of calm.

Want a relaxing massage? My therapeutic treatments blend hot stones and gentle techniques to help you unwind while easing tension.

About Your Treatment

At Wild Roots Massage Therapy in Calgary, every session is designed with purpose. You’ll receive personalized, focused care that blends advanced therapeutic massage techniques with clear education, so you can feel better and understand how your body responds and heals.

  • Each massage session begins with a collaborative check-in and assessment. We’ll take time to understand how you’re feeling, what’s changed since your last visit, and what areas need attention, ensuring your treatment plan is always responsive to your body’s needs.

  • Empowering you with body awareness is part of your healing journey. We’ll discuss simple self-care tips, home stretches, or insights into your muscle patterns so you can stay connected to your progress between sessions and become an expert in your own body.

  • All massage sessions at Wild Roots are customized to your needs, whether you’re seeking pain relief or full-body relaxation. Cupping and hot stones are included at no extra cost if they support your goals.

    • 60 minutes – $120

    • 75 minutes – $145

    • 90 minutes – $165

    • 120 minutes – $220

    GST not included. Direct billing available for most insurance providers.

Calgary Massage Pricing

60 minutes – $120  

75 minutes – $145  

90 minutes – $165  

120 minutes – $220

Please visit the About page for more information on my massage therapy treatment styles and techniques, as well as to learn more about me.

I am registered with the MTAA and therefore meet the requirements of all insurance providers.

Yes! We Direct Bill to All Major Insurance Providers.

If you’re unsure if direct billing to your insurance provider is available, please email us at info@angelahopermt.ca. I’m always happy to answer any questions.

FAQs About Therapeutic Massage

  • Therapeutic massage is goal-focused, targeting tension, posture, or dysfunction while still promoting relaxation. Relaxation massage focuses on calming the nervous system without treatment goals. Think of therapeutic massage as “feel-good clinical care” for tension and stress relief.

  • Yes, you can book a relaxation massage. While most sessions are therapeutic, we can focus on calming techniques, lighter touch, and hot stones to help you unwind without working on specific treatment areas if you simply want to relax.

  • No, you don’t need to be in pain to book a massage. Many clients come for general wellness, stress reduction, or to prevent tension before it turns into pain. Therapeutic massage supports your body even if you feel well.

  • Therapeutic massage shouldn’t hurt. You may feel deep pressure or tenderness in tight areas, but we work with your body, not against it. Pressure is always adjusted based on your comfort and feedback to ensure a supportive session.