Therapeutic & deep tissue
Post-injury recovery, chronic tension, post-MVA care. Hands-on treatment of the specific tissues driving symptoms.
Massage Therapy in Toronto
Registered massage therapy with two RMTs on the team. Therapeutic, deep tissue, pre/postnatal, sports recovery, and relaxation, fully insurance-eligible.
Since 2009Hospital-Affiliated Spine CareWomen's HealthRunning & SportsWSIB & MVA ClaimsLGBTQ+ FriendlyDirect Billing to Insurance
What it is
More than a feel-good hour.
Massage therapy at Back In Balance is delivered by Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs), Michael O'Brien (with formal osteopathy training) and Yulexi Sebasco Ferrera (RMT and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner). That clinical depth means a session can be a recovery tool, a pain-management tool, or a relaxation tool, and you decide which one you need on a given day.
We treat post-injury recovery, chronic muscle tension, headaches, post-MVA recovery, pregnancy-related discomfort, and stress-driven tension patterns. Plus the simple-but-real benefit of an hour of intentional, hands-on care.
- Two RMTs with combined 35+ years of experience
- Both trained in osteopathic techniques, bodywork that reads the whole system
- Insurance-eligible receipts; direct billing to most major plans
What we offer
Three styles of session.
Pre/postnatal
Pregnancy-safe positioning, side-lying treatment, and post-partum recovery work. Both RMTs are pre/postnatal trained.
Sports & recovery
Pre-event activation, post-event recovery, and in-season maintenance for athletes. Often the difference between racing and re-injuring.
Modalities
Techniques the RMTs draw from.
Each RMT picks the techniques that fit your case. You don't have to know which to ask for, that's their job.
- Swedish + deep tissue
- Myofascial release
- Craniosacral therapy
- Joint mobilization (osteopathic)
- Visceral manipulation (Michael)
- Lymphatic drainage
- Pre/postnatal positioning
- Trigger point therapy
Specialty: post-collision care
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) recovery, direct-billed.
Back In Balance is a registered rehabilitation clinic for car accidents in downtown Toronto. We bill your auto insurer directly through HCAI, so for most claimants there is little to no out-of-pocket cost during treatment.
Whiplash and soft-tissue injuries, neck pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and headaches, respond best to early, structured care. We coordinate with your lawyer and other treating professionals where appropriate, and combine massage therapy with chiropractic mobilizations, soft-tissue therapy, laser therapy, acupuncture, and a graded exercise program.
- Registered rehabilitation clinic, direct billing through HCAI
- Multi-modal care: RMT + chiropractic + laser + acupuncture as needed
- Coordination with lawyers and other treating providers when relevant
Specialty: myofascial release
Myofascial Release Therapy.
Myofascial release is soft-tissue therapy targeting trigger points and tight bands of muscle and fascia. The therapist applies sustained pressure and tension, then stretches the tissue while it's loaded, restoring blood flow and lymphatic drainage, breaking up scar tissue, and giving the area its full range of motion back without sacrificing strength.
Sessions run a minimum of 30 minutes and ideally 50+ minutes. MFR is often the right first session for stubborn trigger-point pain, post-injury restrictions that haven't responded to general massage, and the sort of tightness that returns within a day of stretching.
- Initial assessment $140 · follow-up $80
- Best for trigger-point pain, scar tissue, and chronic tightness
- Pairs well with chiropractic between adjustments
Booking
30, 45, 60, 75, or 90 minutes.
Most patients book 60-minute sessions for general care or 75–90 for treatment of multiple areas. Athletes often book 30-minute targeted sessions during heavy training. Pre/postnatal clients usually do 60-minute side-lying sessions.
Online booking on Jane App lets you pick your therapist, your duration, and your time slot. Same-day spots are usually available.
2 RMTs
On the team
30–90 min
Session lengths
Direct billed
Most insurers
Same-day
Often available
Frequently asked questions
About massage therapy
No, you can book massage therapy directly. Some insurance plans require a doctor's note for reimbursement; bring one if your plan asks for it.
About the clinic
Reviews
What patients say
A few words from people we've helped get back to what they love.
“Steps from College station and they direct-bill my insurance, so it's an easy visit. Real assessment, no pressure, and a plan I could actually follow at home.”
“I saw Dr. Clarke through my pregnancy for pelvic pain. Gentle, knowledgeable, and reassuring the whole way. It made a real difference to how I felt day to day.”
“Booked for a running gait analysis before a half marathon. The video breakdown of my stride was eye-opening and the exercises sorted out the knee pain that kept derailing my training.”
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Patient-language guides on the conditions and care we see most.
Book your first visit
Tell us what you need from massage therapy and the front desk will match you with the right practitioner.
- Same-day appointments usually available
- Direct billing to most major insurers
- Prefer to call? (416) 660-9932