Registered Massage Therapy

Located in Barrie Ontario

Hi there!

I’m Marissa Sorrell a Registered Massage Therapist, as of August 16th 2023 I’ll be working out of Barrie Family Chiropractic at 137 Collier St, Barrie Ontario. As a graduate of the massage therapy program at Ontario College of Health and Technology, I am in good standing with the CMTO. Before completing my massage therapy program, I also graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Arts Kinesiology Degree.

I am passionate about this career and working with you to develop a treatment plan that best suit your individual needs. No matter your age or condition, I feel confident in my abilities to help you feel better. I am a Level 1 Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist (FST), cupping certified and can’t wait to share the benefits of these therapies with you. As a retired high-performance athlete, competing in Wrestling (provincially, nationally & internationally) and competitive soccer, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a great appreciation for the benefits of manual therapy in everyday life.

I am excited to share my skills with you as we work towards your personal health and wellness goals.

Treatments

  • Lets work out those restricted muscles using deep pressure techniques to help rehabilitate injury, reduce tension and pain, lower blood pressure and make movement feel great again!

  • Sports massage is done with the client wearing loose clothing. This type of massage is a targeted approach that focuses on specific areas of the body that are in need of healing or relief. A sports massage focuses on enhancing circulation, increasing tissue elasticity and reducing muscle tension. Whether its pre, intra or post competition there’s benefits to having massage being apart of your sports training routine.

  • This is one of the most common types of massages. It is performed to energize the body and improve overall health. This type of massage involves actions like percussion, kneading, vibration, tapping and rolling.

  • Hot stones have many benefits when used with a massage treatment. Hot stones reduce anxiety, boost immunity, stress and anxiety and help relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseases.

  • No matter what trimester you’re in, we can develop a treatment plan to help you feel your best throughout your pregnancy journey. I treat in a side-lying position, making it comfortable for you and the baby. Massage during pregnancy can: improve maternal mood, decrease depression and anxiety ,decrease pain ,decrease obstetrical complications, and improve neonatal health and development.

  • Cupping Therapy is a modified version of the common practice of cupping, used in traditional Chinese medicine. Cupping Massage will help break down rigid tissue (muscle and fascia), and assists in the release of excess fluids and toxins. It also promotes blood flow and can helps improve range of motion. Cups can either remain static or used as a gliding tool.

  • Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a pain-free, unique, complete and complementary system of table-based assisted stretching. It focuses on the fascia & joint capsule as the key elements in achieving optimal flexibility, strength, performance & pain relief. FST is one of the quickest, effective & most pleasant methods to eliminate pain, restore function, move and feel better in activities for life, fitness & sports.