Mathieu Boudreau - Registered Massage Therapist

02/04/2026

Spots are going quick for the month! If you need a massage, DM me and I’ll make it happen 💪

02/02/2026

RAPID feels different because it is different.

Most treatments feel familiar. You lie there. Your body relaxes. Your nervous system tunes it out like background noise.

RAPID doesn’t work that way.

No sheets. No oil. No zoning out.
You stay alert and involved.

You move while we treat. Your brain gets real-time input. That’s how change happens.

We target specific, sensitive spots that grab your nervous system’s attention fast. Not random pressure. Clear signals.

That’s why people often notice faster wins:
• Easier movement
• Less guarding
• Less pain

This isn’t about going harder. It’s about precision. The right dose. The right signal.

Book when you’re ready to try something different.

— Your RAPID Therapist

01/29/2026

Ever watched a RAPID NeuroFascial Reset session and thought, “That looks intense… is it safe?”

Short answer: yes. RAPID feels strong, but it’s high sensation, not high force. It can feel “spicy” without being rough on your body.

What RAPID is (and isn’t):
• Not elbows with body weight
• Not long crushing pressure
• Short, targeted work on specific spots
• Thumb contact, not heavy leaning
• Adjusted constantly based on your feedback and movement

What most people feel after:
• Mild soreness for 24–48 hours (like a workout)
• Occasional short flare-ups in sensitive areas
• Rare bruising

How we keep it safe:
• You control the intensity
• We use the minimum effective dose
• We re-test movement and pain during the session
• We adjust based on your nervous system that day

Good signs after RAPID:
• Easier movement
• Less sharp pain
• Mild soreness that fades in 1–2 days

Contact me if you notice:
• Pain lasting more than 3 days
• Spreading symptoms
• Increased tingling or numbness
• New weakness

Tips for better results:
Before:
• Drink water
• Eat something light 1–3 hours before

During:
• Breathe slowly
• Don’t brace against pressure
• Speak up if it feels like too much

After (this matters most):
• Take short walks
• Move the treated area gently
• Keep activity light but frequent

Bottom line: RAPID looks intense because it’s precise. It’s about movement, feedback, and control — not overpowering tissue.

If you’re curious about RAPID or wondering if it’s right for you, send me a message or book online.

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01/27/2026

Back in the clinic this Saturday (Jan 31) 👋

I’m reopening with a reduced schedule to start, so availability is limited while I ramp back up. I’m feeling really good and ready to get back to helping clients move and feel better.

Also a quick reminder — most insurance benefits reset in January, which means fresh coverage for many people. If you’ve been putting off treatment, now’s a smart time to use it.

👉 Online booking is live.

Thanks again to everyone who’s supported me during this break. Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.

01/25/2026

I’m happy to share that I’ll be returning to work with a gradual schedule starting January 31.

Appointments will be limited at first as I ease back into practice and rebuild capacity. Online booking is now open.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and continued support.

12/17/2025

Your body isn’t broken - it’s protecting you.

🧠 Move It to Prove It: How Movement Calms Pain
When Pain Makes You Stop Moving

When something hurts, it’s natural to stop moving - your brain is trying to protect you.

But sometimes that protection goes too far.
The brain keeps sounding the alarm even when the body is safe.

That’s why we say at RAPID:

Move it to prove it.

Every time you move safely and confidently, you prove to your nervous system that you’re okay - and that it can finally turn the pain alarm down.

🚨 Pain Is the Alarm, Not the Damage
Pain doesn’t always mean something is injured.
It often means your brain thinks you’re in danger.

When you stop moving, that belief gets stronger.
When you start moving - even gently - you show your brain that movement is safe again.

🧩 Why Movement Works
Movement sends three powerful messages to your brain:

Feel - sensory feedback from touch and motion

Do - the act of moving itself

Believe - the reassurance that “I’m safe to move.”

Together, these messages help your brain rewire its pain response through a process called neuroplasticity.
Each safe, intentional movement teaches your body and brain to relax, trust, and move freely again.

💡 The Takeaway
You don’t need to push through pain - just move with purpose.

During RAPID sessions, we guide you through safe, active movement that retrains your nervous system to calm down and heal.

Every time you move, you prove to your body that it’s safe.
And that proof is what turns pain down and freedom back up.

👉 Book Your RAPID Session
Need some help to get moving? Give us a call!

Mathieu Boudreau, RMT
RAPID Neurofascial Reset Specialist

12/15/2025

Why RAPID sessions are 30 minutes, and why that’s enough.
This explains it well. RAPID isn’t about relaxation or working everything. It’s about being precise, targeting the nervous system, and changing how pain is being driven. When you treat the right structures the right way, you don’t need an hour. Results come from accuracy, not time.

12/10/2025

❄️ Still icing injuries? It might be slowing your healing.
Here’s the truth most people never hear:

• Ice numbs pain, but it also slows the body’s natural healing process.
• It can push swelling back into the tissue, not out.
• It barely reaches the deep muscles that actually need help.
• Gentle movement helps injured tissue heal faster and stronger.

Do you need to avoid ice forever? No. Ice can help when swelling is severe.
But for most sprains, strains, and flare-ups, movement and proper treatment work better.

Not sure what to use—ice, heat, or rest?
Send me a message. I’ll point you in the right direction so you can heal faster and feel better.

— Mathieu Boudreau, RMT
RAPID Neurofascial Reset Specialist

11/29/2025

Before & After: Shoulder mobility restored in one session.
My patient hadn’t been able to perform this movement in years.
Before treatment he reached only about 90°.
After one session, he reached 150–160° with control and zero pinching, a major change and a huge relief for him.

I worked through the entire shoulder girdle and used RAPID NeuroFascial Release to break down the restrictions that were holding him back. When the nervous system finally lets go, the range comes back fast.

If your shoulder has been tight, painful, or limited for months (or years), this is what targeted treatment can do.

Book online anytime: www.mathieuboudreaurmt.com
Call/text: 506-233-3244
Address: 126 Halifax Street, Unit 6, Moncton, NB

11/16/2025

Feeling stuck in a cycle of persistent pain? Discover how RAPID NeuroFascial Reset tackles pain at its source by addressing the nervous system response instead of just muscle knots.

Read more about it here: https://wix.to/AyZqHlO

RAPID NeuroFascial Reset is a treatment designed for people who feel like their pain has been lingering longer than it should. Instead of focusing on muscle knots or general tension, RAPID works with the nervous system - the control centre behind how your body responds to stress, injury, and movemen...

11/10/2025

Hope for your sore, stiff joints.

If you’ve been told your joint pain is “just wear and tear,” you’re not alone. For years, that’s how osteoarthritis (OA) was explained. But today we know something important — OA is not just about cartilage breaking down. It’s also about inflammation, nerve sensitivity, and the way your body responds to stress and injury.

This is good news, because it means there are more ways to help.

Here’s what happens in OA:

Joints become irritated by low-grade inflammation.

The immune system sends out signals that keep nerves extra sensitive.

Pain often feels bigger than what X-rays or scans show.

Here’s how RAPID can help:

Our techniques briefly stir up local inflammation in a controlled way. This helps flush out the irritating chemicals that keep pain signals firing.

RAPID stimulates the release of Substance P, a natural messenger that helps reprogram immune cells from “stuck in inflammation” mode into “healing” mode.

It also interacts with your nervous system to calm pain sensitivity, helping you feel relief that lasts.

In other words, RAPID doesn’t just chase symptoms. It works with your body’s own healing systems to reduce pain, improve movement, and give you back the freedom you deserve.

If joint pain has been holding you back, you don’t have to accept it as your “new normal.” Together, we can change the story.

👉 Book your next RAPID session and see how different your joints can feel.

Yours in health,
Your RAPID NeuroFascial Reset Specialist

11/08/2025

Why Pain Sometimes Sticks Around

Pain isn’t only about muscles or joints. A big part of pain is how your nervous system interprets what’s happening.

When you get hurt, nerves send danger signals to the brain. That part makes sense.
But sometimes, even after the tissue has healed, the nervous system stays on high alert — sending pain signals long after the original issue is gone.

This is called sensitization.
The nerves become extra reactive. The “alarm” keeps ringing.

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What We Know From Research

Pain is shaped by multiple factors:

• The immune system can increase nerve sensitivity
• The spinal cord can amplify pain signals (central sensitization)
• Support cells in the nervous system can stay active and “feed” pain
• The longer this loop runs, the easier it is for pain to continue

So pain can start as a physical injury… and then continue because the nervous system learned to protect the area.

Pain shifts from “something is damaged” to “something feels unsafe.”

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How RAPID Helps

RAPID NeuroFascial Reset works directly with the nervous system to lower that alarm response.

Through specific manual inputs and movement, we:

• Calm irritated nerves
• Reduce protective muscle tension
• Improve communication between body + brain

When the nervous system feels safe again, pain often lets go.

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The Takeaway

Pain doesn’t always mean something is still injured.
Sometimes the body is just stuck in protection mode.

RAPID helps guide it out of that loop so you can move normally again.

RAPID NeuroFascial Reset
Science-based manual therapy for long-lasting change.

Read what the science says here:

https://rapidnfr.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dccf12b5fd1c83f16918e544a&id=ba625651ce&e=840cca9f36