Massage Therapy
In Kingston, Ontario
Our Kingston, Ontario Massage Therapy clinic has been open since 2011. At BETTER BALANCE WELLNESS, we offer expert treatment delivered by highly trained, deeply experienced and registered massage therapists. In Ontario, massage therapy is a regulated health profession governed by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO), requiring rigorous education, clinical training, and ongoing professional standards.
Our Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) meet and exceed these strict provincial requirements, combining advanced therapeutic knowledge with a holistic, client-centered approach. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, recovery from injury, stress reduction, or restorative relaxation, our team provides personalized treatments designed to support your long-term wellness and balance.
Meet our massage therapists:
Alana Hamelin
RMT, Certified Yoga Teacher, Owner/Founder & Manager of Better Balance Wellness Inc., Educator & Entrepreneur
Practicing since Jan 2008, Alana has been working primarily in a rehabilitative setting within the Kingston community (K-Town Physiotherapy & KOPI – the Kingston Orthopaedic Pain Institute). Alana is also a proud graduate of the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy, a reputable & founding college of Massage Therapy in Ontario.
She has an instructing and supervising background with the Massage Therapy Students of Trillium College (Kingston Campus) since October 2011. She also has had the wonderful experience of writing course content and teaching business to the SLC’s International Health Care & Business Admin students in the fall & winter of 2022.
Specializations
She offers a very comprehensive & efficient health history intake and specializes in techniques & additional modalities such as:
- Deep-tissue
- Myofascial Release
- Static & Dynamic Stretching
- Joint Mobilizations
- Hot Stone Massage
- Indie Head Massage
- Mindfulness-Based Massage Therapy
Community Work
Co-ordinator of the Kingston RMTAO
Simon Buchnan
Registered Massage Therapist & Contemporary Medical Acupuncture provider
Simon combines Massage Therapy, Medical Acupuncture, Laser Therapy, and Kinesio Taping methods in my treatments to help you heal faster.
How can massage therapy help?
Massage is used to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- headaches
- back & neck pain
- muscle spasms
- sprains and strains
- chronic pain
- post-surgery recovery
- post-surgical scars
- discomfort due to pregnancy
Medical Acupuncture
Contemporary Medical Acupuncture
Medical Acupuncture is the medical practice of inserting small thin needles into various points in the body. The practitioner may attach a small electrical device to the needles to aid in treatment.
What does acupuncture do?
Needling certain points in the body stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the brain, spinal cord and muscles. These chemicals will change the experience of pain, or influence the body’s own internal regulating system, stimulating the healing process.
BIOFLEX® Therapy Laser
Laser Therapy can be added to your massage treatment to aid in healing your tissues. BIOFLEX® utilizes powerful Class 3b lasers together with large surface arrays of bicolour LEDs that affect a large volume of circulating blood as well as underlying tissues. This has been shown to accelerate healing response and decrease pain, inflammation, edema and associated symptoms.
Kinesio Taping
It’s not just for athletes.
In fact, Kinesio Taping can successfully treat a vast range of everyday conditions from headaches to foot problems, and everything in between.
How does Kinesio Taping work?
A uniquely designed hypoallergenic elastic tape is applied to the area of injury in a specific pattern. This adds support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion. The tape is intended to be kept on for several days, and so continues to work as you go about your life. The treatment re-educates the neuromuscular system and promotes circulation for faster healing.
Tanja Olmstead
RMT, MLD, CDT
Tanja Olmstead is trained in conducting assessments and orthopedic testing to determine the root cause of issues, and is skilled in providing a variety of massage techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofacial release, joint mobilization and passive stretching in a welcoming and professional environment
Symptoms & Issues we treat:
- *Chronic pain*: Are you experiencing ongoing discomfort in your muscles or joints? Better Balance Massage Therapy can help alleviate your pain through targeted massage techniques.
- Stress and anxiety*: If you’re feeling overwhelmed and tense, a massage at our facility can provide a calming and soothing experience to help you relax.
- Poor posture: Do you spend hours sitting at a desk or hunched over a computer? Our therapists can help improve your posture through specialized massage treatments.
- Sports injuries: Whether you’re an athlete or a weekend warrior, our therapists are trained to address and treat a wide range of sports-related injuries to help you recover and get back to your peak performance levels.
- Headaches and migraines: If you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines, regular massages at *Better Balance Massage Therapy can help reduce the severity and frequency of your symptoms.
Massage Therapy Fees
All prices are listed include tax.
If this is your first assessment or a re-assessment, add $10 to any of the prices listed below.
30-minutes
$85
45-minutes
$110
60-minutes
$115
75-minutes
$130
90-minutes
$150
a $50 cancellation fee will be charged for any massages cancelled less than 48hrs in advance. Cancellations and no-shows within 24hrs of the scheduled appointment will be charged in full.
can’t recommend Better Balance enough. Alana is not only an incredibly skilled massage therapist, but also brings an amazing depth of knowledge in breath work and psychology that takes each session to a whole new level. Her energy is calm, grounding, and uplifting all at once — you feel safe, understood, and cared for from the moment you walk in. Every touch is intentional, and her ability to read the body and guide the mind makes the experience truly transformative. You leave feeling lighter physically, mentally, and emotionally. A rare talent and a true gift in their field.
– Pauline Timmerman