Ripple Effect Massage Therapy & Wellness

12/18/2025

Lots of people are starting to feel stressed this holiday season. To relieve stress during the holidays you can stick to your daily routine, try not to overextend yourself, carve out time for self-care, and make time for yourself by booking a massage.

12/12/2025

If you’d like to stop paying HST on your Massage Therapy, please sign the petition attached.

This week, a Private Member's Bill supporting HST exemption for Ontario RMTs was introduced, a direct result of RMTAO advocacy and member efforts this past year, notably at our October 2025 Queen's Park Day.

MPP France Gélinas, the NDP Health Critic, introduced the Massage Therapy Tax Act, 2025. Under this Act, the Minister of Health is mandated to take every necessary measure, including introducing legislation, to bring the tax treatment of massage therapy services provided by Ontario RMTs into alignment with the tax treatment of services provided by other practitioners.

The Bill has already passed its first reading, marking an exciting first step. While additional readings are required for it to proceed, this early success is an important step forward, thanks to our advocacy efforts.

To increase support for the Bill as it goes through the legislative process, MPP Gélinas has created a petition to support the removal of HST from massage therapy services. We encourage you to sign this petition and share it widely with your networks to support the Bill's success.

Sign the petition: https://francegelinas.ca/remove-the-hst-from-massage-therapy-services-retirez-la-tvh-des-services-de-massotherapeutes/

MPP Gélinas also shared a press release today to increase awareness of and support for this issue. This would be a great resource to share to help spread the word.

Share the press release: https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/mpp-g-linas-calls-hst-be-removed-treatments-delivered-registered-massage-therapists

This is an important and encouraging step in our efforts towards HST exemption. This was made possible due to the support of members who have continued to bring this issue forward, as well as the culmination of continuous advocacy efforts by the RMTAO.

We will provide you with updates as soon as they become available.

12/12/2025

It's getting snowier out, which could end up as a pain in the back when it comes time to clean your driveway. ❄️ Back pain is a fairly common snow shoveling injury. Massage therapy is a great option to help relieve your back pain.

12/02/2025

Reducing sedentary time by as little as 40 minutes a day and increasing physical activity by 20 minutes may help prevent back pain from worsening, a new study finds.

12/02/2025

Massage therapy is an options that can help people with cancer relieve many of their symptoms so they can continue to participate in the activities they love. Massage therapy can help people with cancer improve their overall quality of life.

11/18/2025

The team at Ripple Effect Massage Therapy & Wellness is excited to welcome our new team member, Kevin Wilson DPT, MScPT, BKin, DipFTHP, CSCS.
Kevin is a former NBA Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Academically, Kevin has a doctorate degree in physical therapy (DPT), a masters degree in physical therapy from Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland), a bachelors degree in Kinesiology from Brock University, and a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from Fleming College (Canada). He played on the varsity basketball teams at Brock University & Fleming College.
Kevin is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University (Canada) and is a UK certified Sports Massage Therapist. He holds the performance enhancement specialist (PES) certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

Total Stretch Therapy is a gentle, table-based system that goes beyond traditional stretching by integrating the body and mind. Combining advanced techniques such as fascial and neurodynamic stretching, muscle energy work, and PNF, TST releases tension, improves mobility, and promotes deep relaxation. Through guided movement and traction, it helps calm the nervous system, reduce muscular guarding, and restore natural movement balance — making it ideal for athletes, desk workers, and anyone seeking lasting flexibility and recovery.

Kevin is working toward attaining his Canadian Physiotherapy Registration in 2026.

To book with Kevin, please call 905-427-5119 or visit: www.RippleEffect.Pro

11/18/2025

The team at Ripple Effect Massage Therapy & Wellness is excited to welcome our new team member, Kevin Wilson DPT, MScPT, BKin, CSCS.
Kevin is a former NBA Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Academically, Kevin has a doctorate degree in physical therapy (DPT), a masters degree in physical therapy from Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland), a bachelors degree in Kinesiology from Brock University, and a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from Fleming College (Canada). He played on the varsity basketball teams at Brock University & Fleming College.
Kevin is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University (Canada) and is a UK certified Sports Massage Therapist. He holds the performance enhancement specialist (PES) certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Total Stretch Therapy is a gentle, table-based system that goes beyond traditional stretching by integrating the body and mind. Combining advanced techniques such as fascial and neurodynamic stretching, muscle energy work, and PNF, TST releases tension, improves mobility, and promotes deep relaxation. Through guided movement and traction, it helps calm the nervous system, reduce muscular guarding, and restore natural movement balance — making it ideal for athletes, desk workers, and anyone seeking lasting flexibility and recovery.
Kevin is working toward attaining his Canadian Physiotherapy Registration in 2026.
To book with Kevin, please call (905) 427-5119 or visit: www.RippleEffect.Pro

11/04/2025

It's the start of Pain Awareness Week, which aims to raise awareness about chronic pain, its impact, and the need for better access to care. Massage therapy can help people relieve their chronic musculoskeletal pain, improve their physical function, and improve their overall quality of life, helping people get back to the activities they love.

11/01/2025

An overview of what gate control theory says, how it shaped today’s thinking about pain, and what previous research led to its development.

09/26/2025

A study reveals that increased walking volume lowers the risk of chronic low back pain, highlighting the importance of daily physical activity for prevention.

09/25/2025

09/12/2025

Arthritis can cause significant pain which can greatly impact an individual’s quality of life. It can mean that an individual will be unable to enjoy their favourite activities, and it may also mean that an individual is unable to independently live their lives.

Massage therapy is one effective option that can help people with arthritis reduce their pain and improve their function.