New Studio Space!!
Welcome to my new space! Coming with the new studio space, my logo and website will be getting a facelift […]
READ MORE -Welcome to my new space! Coming with the new studio space, my logo and website will be getting a facelift shortly as well – stay tuned for that!
I am so excited to be returning back to the country and back into (pretty much) my old neighbourhood. We are loving the fresh air, all the trees, the quiet, and seeing all the stars! This is allowing me to connect to my body and to follow one of my favourite quotes by Ram Dass – “If I am going to live, the best way to prepare for it is to quiet my mind and open my heart”.
My new studio space feels so warm, soft, calm and inviting (to me at least). It has been nice to be treating in a space that has a lot of natural light as well. I am excited to share it with you.
If you are new to my page, my business and the work I do, allow me to introduce myself. I am Michele Lanigan. I am a mother to 3 wonderful children that keep us on our toes. We have a big dog who likes to make himself known – he really wants to greet everyone and show his love with his big voice and super waggy tail.
I have been an RMT since 2010. I really enjoy blending a variety of techniques to provide the treatment that works best for your body at that time (that can be harder or deeper pressure, myofascial release, Craniosacral therapy, rocking of the body, the use of acupuncture points, massage to your face – there are many points that affect the rest of the body – to name a few). Each session can be different depending on what the body needs most at that time. I can be very treatment/injury focused and I like to take the whole body into consideration in my treatments – this includes mind, body and soul. A calm and more relaxed nervous system really helps the body.
I also really enjoy working with infants and children (I use Craniosacral Therapy techniques which are super gentle). Most often I treat babies for oral restrictions (tongue/lip/buccal ties), torticollis and plagiocephaly (flat spots), feeding difficulties, gas, reflux. I provide labour support to my clients as well and really enjoy working with those who are pregnant. I have some super great cushions that I use during prenatal massages to make you super comfortable.
If you have any questions about how I can best support you and your body please reach out! I would be happy to have a chat with you.
With love,
Michele Lanigan, RMT
It is with a heavy heart but a massive desire to keep you, myself and my family safe, that I decided this past Monday to close my business until April 6, 2020. This morning, Doug Ford announced a provincial state of emergency. The timeline of my closure may extend depending on how the COVID-19 virus spreads. Here is hoping that we can “flatten the curve”. Should the “state of emergency” be lifted before April 6th, I will make a decision then as to whether or not to open earlier.
As much as I take precautions to ensure that the environment you come into is safe (I had also increased those precautions by increasing the frequency that surfaces that you could come into contact with were disinfected, there is a screening tool that you would receive before your appointment and you would be screened at the door as well), there is still no way of knowing if someone was exposed to the coronavirus at the grocery store before they came into the treatment room. As such, when I can return to work, I doubt the virus will have ended. My increased frequency of cleaning will continue and, I likely will continue screening clients before they come in.
As of this past weekend, my online booking system will say to “contact to book”. I have a header at the top of the Jane booking page updating what is happening with my schedule. My Facebook page will also be updated with what is happening with my schedule.
My schedule at Kneaded Touch in Barrhaven has also been set to “contact to book”. You will find updated information about the Kneaded Touch clinic or on the Kneaded Touch Facebook page.
If you are having pain, decreased range of motion, headaches, you cannot move, etc. please feel free to send me an email or send a text or call. I can try and offer some different pain relieving techniques that may help you out including exercises/stretches, hydrotherapy, some massage techniques that you or a family member can help you with. I don’t want anyone to feel like they are all alone and dealing with their discomfort. Should you feel that you are in so much pain that you have to go to the ER, please email or call me; I may be able to help or, I may be able to have you come in on an emergency basis. If you have a baby that is not eating and you need the support, please call or email; this could be an emergency reason to have an appointment.
I hope you stay strong and healthy and most of all, we can only take one day at a time. I hope you are able to enjoy your time to reflect, catch up with friends virtually, enjoy nature, connect with your kids/family, or do all that purging in your house that you have been putting off.
Michele Lanigan, RMT
Summer is finally here!
Our newest little guy, Callum, is 3 months old already.
I am currently working nearly daily between my home office and Kneaded Touch. But, I am working with reduced hours and am limiting the number of clients I treat on a daily basis. This means that spots are filling up quickly!
Should you have any questions about my schedule or have trouble booking through my online booking calendar, please feel free to send me an email at mlaniganrmt@gmail.com or call at 613-850-4638.
Enjoy all this wonderful weather we are having and I hope to see you soon!
I am currently expecting our third baby at the end of April 2019.
My schedule will remain the same with working both from home and at Kneaded Touch Massage Therapy until the 24th of April. This is all assuming that I continue to feel well and have no pain with working. As with my first two pregnancies, I am planning to work up until the end and then I will resume working part time a few weeks after the baby is born. I will be working more evenings and weekends until the summer time when my husband is free to watch the kids during the day.
Please check the online booking for both locations for my schedule or feel free to email me at mlaniganrmt@gmail.com or call me at 613-850-4638 should you have any questions or if you do not see a time/day that works for you.
Feel free to check out Kneaded Touch’s website at www.kneadedtouch.ca
I am pleased to announce the birth of our second baby, Barrett. We are all doing well and settling into our new routine.
Also, while I am sad to announce that after 5 years I am no longer working with Align Massage Therapy, I am pleased to announce that I will be focusing on working from home starting December 21st. I have a slightly scattered schedule over the holidays but will be working a regular schedule of Monday to Friday 4:30 pm to 8 pm and most Saturdays from 10:30 am to 3 pm come the new year.
Please feel free to email me (mlaniganrmt@gmail.com) or phone/text (613-850-4638) if you would like to book an appointment. I do offer online booking as well.
Lastly, I do have a Facebook page (search Michele Lanigan RMT) that can be followed for more regular updates.
Happy Holidays from my family to yours and I hope to see you soon!
I am pleased to announce that I am now back working at Align Massage Therapy on Tuesdays and Fridays. My hours at the clinic will be expanding in the fall. To book an appointment please go to www.alignyourbody.com for online booking or call 613-733-5656.
I will be continuing to work from home on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Saturdays are still available upon request.
Recently I have attended a Childbirth Educator Course. I am hoping to start offering classes soon.
I am pleased to announce the birth of our sweet baby girl Piper. She was born on March 2nd and we could never have imagined our lives without her.
In other news, I am now booking clients for the week of April 14th and onwards. I will be accepting clients on a part-time basis only for the next month to allow for more healing time. Online booking will be available shortly. Please call (613-850-4638) or email (mlaniganrmt@gmail.com) to book an appointment. I look forward to seeing you soon!
Michele Lanigan
RMT Doula
