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Monday 9am - 2pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 9am - 2pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 9am - 2pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm Thursday 9am - 2pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm Friday 9am - 2pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Alyssa Thomas, RMT

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Edmonton, AB
Alyssa Thomas, RMT

Mobile massage therapy services provided to Edmonton & surrounding area. (Direct billing available)

01/28/2026

Why babies cry less with consistent touch 👶🏻

Babies don’t cry just to cry. It’s their way of communicating: often stress, discomfort, or a need for connection. What research shows is that gentle, consistent touch actually helps reduce both the intensity and duration of crying.

When infants receive nurturing touch during moments of distress, their physiological stress reactions decrease and their nervous systems settle more quickly. Meaning less fussing, less crying, and more time spent calm and regulated. This includes lower stress responses and better recovery after a stressful moment.

Touch doesn’t just quiet a baby briefly, it helps support the development of self-regulation over time by helping their nervous system learn safety and connection.

In infant massage, this looks like slow, intentional, nurturing contact that gives babies exactly what their nervous systems need: warmth, safety, and predictability. When a baby feels held and regulated, crying naturally decreases because their system learns how to settle more easily.

If your little one seems overwhelmed or fussy, know this: consistent, supportive touch is more than soothing, it supports their developing nervous system. 💛

01/25/2026

I provide mobile massage therapy across Edmonton and surrounding area. Meaning I come to you, in your space, at your pace.

My work supports:
• Adults living with chronic pain, stress, or nervous system overwhelm
• Pregnant and postpartum moms seeking gentle, specialized care
• Infants and families learning to connect through safe, nurturing touch
• Seniors in care homes or living independently who benefit from in-home therapeutic care
• Clients who value calm, personalized, trauma-informed treatment

Sessions are never one-size-fits-all.
They’re built around your body, your comfort, and your current season of life.

Whether you’re navigating recovery, new parenthood, aging, exhaustion, or simply need consistent care, support can meet you right where you are.

Thank you for trusting me with your bodies, your stories, and your healing 🤍

01/19/2026

What chronic pain has taught me about pacing 🤍

Living with chronic pain has forced me to slow down in ways I never expected.
Not because I want to, but because my body requires it.

Pacing has become an act of self-respect.
It’s learning when to pause before I crash.
It’s honoring the quieter days without guilt.
It’s accepting that some weeks look different than others.

And this has deeply shaped how I show up for my clients.

I no longer believe in pushing through discomfort.
I believe in listening to the body.
In working with the nervous system, not against it.
In care that feels sustainable, not forceful.

If you’re navigating pain, burnout, or simply a season of needing more gentleness, your experience is valid.

You don’t need to earn rest.

You deserve care that adapts to you.

Gentle pacing isn’t weakness.
It’s wisdom. 🤲🏻

01/16/2026

This work is about so much more than muscles 🤍

This week, during a session, a client began sharing something deeply personal.

Her body softened, her breath changed, and emotion surfaced.

We slowed down. We grounded. We made space.

There were tears.
There was release.
There was relief.

And what stood out most was that she felt safe enough to let it happen.

This is one of the quiet gifts of mobile massage.

You’re in your own space. Your own environment. Your own comfort.

Your nervous system doesn’t have to stay guarded.

Your body doesn’t have to hold everything together.

Massage can support the physical body, yes.

But it can also offer a space for emotional exhale, for regulation, for feeling held when things feel heavy.

To every client who has trusted me with not only your body, but your stories, your emotions, and your vulnerability, thank you.

It’s an honour I don’t take lightly.

And it’s why I do this work the way I do 🤍

01/14/2026

Why infant massage matters 🤍

Infant massage isn’t just gentle touch. It’s a powerful way to support your baby’s development and your connection with them.

✨ Supports digestion
Gentle abdominal strokes can help with gas, constipation, and general tummy discomfort.

✨ Encourages better sleep
Calming touch helps regulate the nervous system, making it easier for babies to settle and stay asleep.

✨ Strengthens bonding
Skin-to-skin, eye contact, and intentional touch deepen connection and attachment between caregiver and baby.

✨ Supports the nervous system
Consistent, nurturing touch helps babies feel safe in their bodies, which supports emotional regulation over time.

One of my favourite parts of teaching infant massage is watching parents grow in confidence.

You don’t need to be perfect, you just need to be present.

And that presence becomes one of the most powerful tools you have 🤍

01/12/2026

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This week is a full one, with clients, appointments, life, and everything in between.

So I’m moving through it the same way I encourage my clients to: slowly, intentionally, and with respect for my body’s limits.

Living with chronic pain has reshaped how I work.

It’s made me more mindful of pacing.

More attuned to nervous system support.

More committed to meeting people exactly where they are.

Whether I’m setting up a table in your living room, teaching parents how to connect through infant massage, or supporting someone through stress and tension, the goal is always the same: create safety, listen deeply, and offer care that feels sustainable.

If your week feels heavy, you’re not alone.

Gentle is still powerful. 🤗

01/09/2026

Why I work the way I do 🤍

Since my car accident in November 2024, I’ve been learning how to live inside a body that feels different than it once did.
A body that needs more rest. More patience. More listening.

Living with chronic pain has changed how I show up. Not just for myself, but for my clients.

I understand what it’s like to wake up unsure of what your body will allow that day.

To manage energy just as much as symptoms.

To need care that meets you where you are, not where you “should” be.

That’s why my treatments are slower, intentional, and grounded in nervous system support.

Why I prioritize consent, communication, and flexibility.

Why I believe massage isn’t about pushing through. It’s about creating safety so the body can soften on its own.

This work is personal for me now.
And I’m grateful every day for the trust clients place in me to hold space for their bodies and their stories.

If you’re navigating pain, recovery, or simply a season where your body needs more gentleness, you’re not alone. 💛

01/07/2026

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Massage therapy isn’t just about muscles.
It’s about your nervous system feeling safe enough to soften.

Whether it’s an adult carrying chronic tension, a parent learning to support their baby through touch, or a body that’s been through trauma, stress, or big life changes. Healing happens best when the nervous system feels supported, not forced.

This is why my approach is slow, intentional, and always client-led.

Why pressure is adjusted in real time.

Why consent, communication, and comfort matter just as much as technique.

Your body isn’t “behind.”

It isn’t failing you.

It’s doing the best it can with what it’s been given.

Sometimes the most therapeutic thing we can offer is simply creating space for the body to exhale.

Be gentle with yourself today 🤍

01/05/2026

If you’re new here, welcome 🤍
I’m Alyssa, a Registered Massage Therapist offering mobile massage therapy in Edmonton.

I support clients through pregnancy, postpartum, infancy, and the many seasons in between. With care that’s intentional, trauma-aware, and rooted in nervous system regulation.

I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment.
I believe in listening, adapting, and creating a space where your body feels safe enough to do what it does best.

If that resonates, you’re in the right place.

01/01/2026

2025 • A Year in Review

This year wasn’t about doing more.
It was about doing what mattered. With intention, care, and presence.

✨ 295 treatments
Each one a shared moment of trust, healing, and connection.

🤍 88% returning clients
Thank you for continuing to choose me, your care, and your bodies.

🌱 12% new faces
Welcome! I’m so grateful our paths crossed.

🚗 9,436.79 km travelled
Miles driven to meet clients where they are, literally and figuratively.

🤝 5 partnership connections
Community matters, and collaboration continues to shape this work.

👐 7th year as an RMT
Still learning. Still growing. Still deeply honoured to do this work.

Thank you to every client who trusted me with their body, their story, and their healing this year.
Here’s to steady care, meaningful connection, and continuing to show up, together, in 2026.

*post idea borrowed from .connell.rmt

12/16/2025

🎄 ‘Tis the Season for Stillness 🎄

A massage table by the Christmas tree,
twinkle lights, deep breaths, a moment to be.
No rushing, no fixing, no holiday race,
just calm, quiet care in a familiar space.

Among ornaments, laughter, and year-end cheer,
we make room for rest while life hums near.
Because even in seasons that feel full and bright,
your nervous system deserves a soft landing site.

Care doesn’t pause for the holidays
it simply meets you where you are. 🤍

12/10/2025

🌿 Essential Oils & Your Baby: What You Need to Know

When it comes to infant massage, simple is safest. That includes avoiding essential oils.

While essential oils are often marketed as natural and healing, research shows they can be too strong for babies’ developing systems, especially their skin and respiratory system. Their bodies absorb substances more easily, and their organs are still maturing, which means even diluted oils can cause reactions.

According to pediatric and aromatherapy safety guidelines, essential oils may pose risks such as:
• Skin irritation or chemical burns
• Breathing difficulties from strong scents
• Allergic reactions
• Overstimulation of the nervous system

Many reputable sources, including Johns Hopkins Medicine, Saje Natural Wellness, and BabyCenter Canada, recommend avoiding essential oils entirely for infants under three months, and using extreme caution even beyond that age.

So what’s safe during infant massage?

For babies: unscented, neutral carriers only, or simply your hands.
Gentle touch alone has been shown to support development, bonding, digestion, sleep, immune function, and overall regulation. Your baby doesn’t need added fragrance to benefit deeply.

My practice follows evidence-based guidelines to keep your little one safe. When I provide infant massage or teach you hands-on techniques, it is always:
✔ Unscented
✔ Baby-safe
✔ Aligned with current research
✔ Focused solely on your baby’s nervous system, body, and needs

Your baby’s safety is the priority, always. 🤍
If you ever have questions about oils, lotions, or products, I’m here to guide you with clarity and care.

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Edmonton, AB

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 2pm
	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 2pm
	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 2pm
	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday	9am - 2pm
	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday	9am - 2pm
	6:30pm - 8:30pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/alyssathomasrmt

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