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Introductory Massage for First Time Patients

$80 Massage Treatment for First-Time Clients at MOA Living! MOA Living is thrilled to offer first-time clients an exclusive discounted rate of $80 plus HST for a massage treatment. Whether you're in need of some tension relief, muscle recovery, or simply a moment, our expert team of massage therapists is here to provide you with a customized experience tailored to your unique needs and prefe... Read More

$80 Massage Treatment for First-Time Clients at MOA Living!

MOA Living is thrilled to offer first-time clients an exclusive discounted rate of $80 plus HST for a massage treatment. Whether you're in need of some tension relief, muscle recovery, or simply a moment, our expert team of massage therapists is here to provide you with a customized experience tailored to your unique needs and preferences.

But don't just take our word for it! Here's what our satisfied clients have been saying about their experiences at MOA Living:

- "Absolutely fantastic! The massage therapists at MOA Living are highly skilled and attentive to my needs. I left feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated. Can't wait to book my next appointment!"
- "I've been to many massage clinics, but MOA Living truly stands out. The atmosphere is serene, the staff is friendly and professional, and the treatments are top-notch. I highly recommend giving them a try!"
- "From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and cared for. The massage treatment was incredible, and I could feel the tension melting away with each soothing stroke. Thank you, MOA Living, for such a wonderful experience!"

We can't wait to welcome you to the MOA Living family and provide you with a massage experience unlike any other. See you soon!


Concussion and Chronic Pain Care

Experience a personalized journey to relief and recovery with our one-on-one therapy sessions led by our skilled Matrix Repatterning Practitioner. We integrate cutting-edge research in exercise therapy, neurocognitive therapy, and vision enhancement techniques to target chronic pain and concussion symptoms. Our holistic approach focuses on your unique needs, promoting lasting healing and improv... Read More

Experience a personalized journey to relief and recovery with our one-on-one therapy sessions led by our skilled Matrix Repatterning Practitioner. We integrate cutting-edge research in exercise therapy, neurocognitive therapy, and vision enhancement techniques to target chronic pain and concussion symptoms. Our holistic approach focuses on your unique needs, promoting lasting healing and improved well-being. Say goodbye to pain and embrace a brighter, pain-free future with our comprehensive treatment.


Hypnotherapy

Through a relaxed, focused state, hypnotherapy allows clients to access and reframe negative thought patterns, reduce stress, manage chronic pain, and enhance overall resilience. This approach is particularly beneficial for those dealing with anxiety, trauma, sleep disturbances, and limiting beliefs.


TMJ Treatment

TMJ Treatment at MOA Living Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction can cause jaw pain, headaches, clicking, and tension in the neck and shoulders. At MOA Living, we take a holistic, hands-on approach to relieving TMJ discomfort by addressing the root cause of dysfunction. Our TMJ treatment includes: ✔ Manual Therapy & Myofascial Release – Relieves muscle tension and improves jaw mobilit... Read More

TMJ Treatment at MOA Living
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction can cause jaw pain, headaches, clicking, and tension in the neck and shoulders. At MOA Living, we take a holistic, hands-on approach to relieving TMJ discomfort by addressing the root cause of dysfunction.

Our TMJ treatment includes:
✔ Manual Therapy & Myofascial Release – Relieves muscle tension and improves jaw mobility
✔ Intraoral Massage (RMT-certified) – Targets deep trigger points inside the mouth to release restrictions
✔ Craniosacral & Osteopathic Techniques – Restores balance to the head, neck, and jaw
✔ Breathwork & Relaxation Methods – Reduces clenching, grinding, and nervous system stress

Combining gentle, precise techniques with a whole-body approach, we help you restore function, reduce pain, and regain balance. Experience lasting relief with TMJ therapy tailored to you.


Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy pioneers a non-invasive approach to healing by utilizing high-energy acoustic waves. It targets conditions like tendonitis and fasciitis, stimulating natural healing responses within the body. Key features include rapid pain relief, tissue regeneration, and versatility across medical specialties. With short treatment sessions and evidence-backed efficacy, shockwave therapy pro... Read More

Shockwave therapy pioneers a non-invasive approach to healing by utilizing high-energy acoustic waves. It targets conditions like tendonitis and fasciitis, stimulating natural healing responses within the body. Key features include rapid pain relief, tissue regeneration, and versatility across medical specialties. With short treatment sessions and evidence-backed efficacy, shockwave therapy promises a transformative solution for chronic pain management and tissue repair.


Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a gentle, comforting therapy that aids in edema reduction, relaxation, and post-cancer recovery. It gently reduces swelling, helps relax the body, and supports overall recovery. How It Works: Edema Reduction: For those grappling with edema—whether as a result of cancer treatments or other underlying conditions—Lymphatic Drainage Massage offers targeted rel... Read More

Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a gentle, comforting therapy that aids in edema reduction, relaxation, and post-cancer recovery. It gently reduces swelling, helps relax the body, and supports overall recovery.

How It Works:

Edema Reduction:
For those grappling with edema—whether as a result of cancer treatments or other underlying conditions—Lymphatic Drainage Massage offers targeted relief. Through gentle, rhythmic strokes, therapists encourage the movement of lymphatic fluid, reducing swelling and promoting optimal circulation. This not only alleviates physical discomfort but also restores a sense of lightness and mobility to the body.

Relaxation and Stress Relief:
Amidst the rigors of cancer treatment and recovery, finding moments of relaxation and tranquility is essential. Lymphatic Drainage Massage provides a sanctuary for relaxation, enveloping clients in a cocoon of warmth and care. With each gentle touch, tension melts away, leaving behind a profound sense of calm and serenity.

Post-Cancer Treatment Support:
Following cancer treatments, the body often requires specialized care to heal and rebuild. Lymphatic Drainage Massage serves as a gentle yet powerful ally in this journey, promoting immune function, alleviating pain, and facilitating emotional healing. Skilled therapists provide a safe space for clients to process their experiences, offering compassionate support as they navigate the complexities of life after cancer.


Post-Op / Scar Tissue

After surgery, scar tissue can restrict movement and cause discomfort. Manual Therapists use specialized techniques to improve healing and restore mobility. Approaches: ✔ Myofascial Release & Scar Mobilization – Reduces adhesions, improves flexibility ✔ Lymphatic Drainage – Decreases swelling, enhances circulation ✔ Neuromuscular Re-education – Restores function and movement Benefits: ... Read More

After surgery, scar tissue can restrict movement and cause discomfort. Manual Therapists use specialized techniques to improve healing and restore mobility.

Approaches:
✔ Myofascial Release & Scar Mobilization – Reduces adhesions, improves flexibility
✔ Lymphatic Drainage – Decreases swelling, enhances circulation
✔ Neuromuscular Re-education – Restores function and movement

Benefits:
🔹 Increases mobility & reduces tightness
🔹 Supports natural healing & circulation
🔹 Safe, gentle, and tailored to your recovery

Treatment begins with medical clearance, typically 6-8 weeks post-op.


Manual Osteopathy

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment is hands-on care. It involves using the hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. Using OMT, your Osteopath will move your muscles and joints using techniques including stretching, gentle pressure and resistance. Helps with Postural Corrections, Body Awareness and Balance


Massage Therapy

The practice of Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain.


Matrix Repatterning

Matrix Repatterning is a new way of understanding, objectively assessing and gently restoring balance within the body. It is a clinically-proven form of manual therapy based on sound scientific principles, utilized around the world by many health-care professionals. Matrix Repatterning restores structural balance, eliminates pain and improves overall health by resolving the problem at the sourc... Read More

Matrix Repatterning is a new way of understanding, objectively assessing and gently restoring balance within the body. It is a clinically-proven form of manual therapy based on sound scientific principles, utilized around the world by many health-care professionals. Matrix Repatterning restores structural balance, eliminates pain and improves overall health by resolving the problem at the source – literally at the cellular and molecular levels.
It has now been demonstrated that every cell of the body is linked to every other cell by a continuous fabric of molecular strands (extracellular matrix, cytoskeleton), referred to as the Tensegrity Matrix. The matrix is a strong and flexible framework, which appears to function as an intercellular internet, providing mechanical, chemical and electrical signals essential for optimal cellular health. Disruption of this communication system appears to be a factor in many health conditions.
Injuries, such as falls, motor vehicle collisions, sprains/strains and sports injuries are primarily absorbed by the dense core structures of the body, such as the internal organs, due to their fluid content (respond like water balloons with impact) and bone (dense crystalline structure). The response of the molecular structure of the matrix to injury is the creation of a focal area of tension, referred to as a primary restriction. The structures affected by primary restrictions appear to lose their connection to the cellular communication system, which can lead to many health problems, and pain.
Due to the fact that all of the cells of the body are interconnected by the matrix, a primary restriction in one part of the body, can lead to strain and pain in many other areas (see: Strain Patterns, above). These symptomatic areas are usually blamed for the condition and are often the focus of other forms of treatment. This may provide short-term relief, however, since the source of the injury within the core structures has not been identified or addressed, the condition tends to return or is more easily re-injured.
What makes Matrix Repatterning different is that Certified Matrix Repatterning Practitioners* are able to precisely locate the source of the problem (primary restrictions), due to an electronic change in the cell structure, which accompanies the injury. Once this is identified, treatment, using gentle manual pressure is used to encourage the structures contributing to the condition, to return to a normal state of tone. By systematically releasing all of the layers of injury, which have accumulated over a lifetime, Matrix Repatterning can allow the entire body to be restored (repatterned) to optimal, pain-free function.
Matrix Repatterning has helped thousands of individuals suffering from a myriad of conditions such as back, neck and shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, hip, knee and ankle pain, headaches, concussion, as well as numerous other functional conditions.


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Ryan graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2001 (BSc), Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in 2002 (RMT), and the Canadian College of Osteopathy in 2024 (DOMP). He completed his thesis titled “The effect of global osteopathic treatment on patients undergoing PTSD rehabilitation as measured by HRV” in 2024 (DScO).

Ryan has been a sessional instructor at the Sutherland-Chan massage therapy school for over three years. During this time Ryan taught neurology and MSK theory. He has also supervised general public clinic, stroke clinic, multiple sclerosis clinic, arthritis and joint pain clinic, and the gastrointestinal and gynecological post-surgical clinic onsite at Toronto General Hospital.

Ryan has been the lone RMT at Bellwood Health Services for over six years. Bellwood is a private mental health facility catering to Canadian civilians, first responders, and military personnel from coast to coast. This establishment helps individuals suffering from various types of mood, trauma, and anxiety disorders, PTSD, addictions, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (in tandem with Sunnybrook Hospital).

Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his almost 25 years of practice. His philosophy of treatment reflects his two practice locations: a healthy individual is a fragile balance of good mental health and good physical health. The aim of Ryan’s treatments is to harmonize and optimize these aspects of the individual so that people can live more easily in their bodies and minds.

Ryan graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2001 (BSc), Sutherland-Chan School ... Read More

Angela became a Zumba Instructor after realizing that she needs to stay active to keep up with her 2 young ones. She found Zumba has increased her energy, and tone and boosted her confidence. Being a fan of Latin music, Zumba was a perfect mix of music and fitness. She has currently taken Zumba Strong which is more martial arts-based fitness with more emphasis on karate, kickboxing, and boxing movements.

She is also the co-owner of M.O.A. Living Inc, as well as a licensed Realtor at Royal LePage Signature. Her main focus on real estate is to help clients invest in properties for long term gain and educate them on wealth creation through real estate.

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Meet Garnet Santicruz

Garnet Santicruz is a trailblazer in therapy, having spent over 20 years as a registered massage therapist. His expertise integrates Matrix Repatterning, Massage Therapy, Structural Integration, and Physical Therapy, all tailored to uncover and address the root causes of client concerns.

A lifelong learner, Garnet is pursuing certification in hypnotherapy through an internationally recognized program by Mindvalley. He is also is doing on going training in a Concussion Management Program to enhance his ability to assess and create tailored programs for minor traumatic brain injuries (mTBI).

Drawing from diverse mentors and experiences, including helping his grandfather recover from a stroke, Garnet embraces every challenge as an opportunity for growth. “Collaboration is key,” he says. Each case is an adventure in uncovering the essence of the problem.”

Meet Garnet Santicruz Garnet Santicruz is a trailblazer in therapy, having spent over 20 years as... Read More

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