Got Knots Massage Therapy Edmonton

06/11/2026

Feeling “touch starved” can have a real impact on our well-being, not just our mood. This article from Everyday Health looks at what touch starvation means, why physical touch matters, and a few healthy ways to cope.

Many people don’t realize how much physical touch can affect overall well-being.

When someone feels “touch starved,” it can show up as stress, tension, low mood, or simply feeling disconnected.

Massage therapy can be a healthy, restorative way to reconnect with your body and support relaxation. It’s one more reason regular massage can be an important part of self-care, not just a luxury.

Not getting enough physical touch can contribute to a host of health issues. Coping strategies — including professional massages, asking friends for hugs, and spending time with pets — may help.

06/04/2026

Is massage just a luxury? Not when it helps you move freely, sleep better, and feel human again.

Why massage therapy improves everyday quality of life

Therapeutic massage goes beyond relaxation, it's a proven way to manage pain, restore mobility, and lift your mental health. Science shows regular massage can help:

➜ Reduce chronic pain and break the pain-tension cycle, making movement easier and less exhausting
➜ Lower anxiety and depression, especially during challenging seasons like winter
➜ Reset your sleep cycle by boosting serotonin and regulating sleep hormones for deeper, more restorative rest
➜ Improve posture, flexibility, and circulation, so you feel ready to take on the day
➜ Ease headaches, muscle tension, and emotional burnout

As one client said, "I came for my neck and I stayed for my sanity."

Massage is more than comfort. It's how you reclaim movement, sleep, calm and joy.

06/02/2026

How does a registered massage therapist customize treatment for your specific needs?

Cara Van Veen builds every session around what your body needs right now.

Some days you need deep tissue work for chronic knots.

Other days you need gentle relaxation because stress has you wound tight.

Cara reads your body and adjusts her approach to match.

She specializes in:
✅ Deep tissue for chronic tension
✅ Swedish massage for relaxation
✅ Hot stone therapy for muscle stiffness
✅ Sports massage for athletic recovery
✅ Prenatal care for pregnancy comfort
✅ Therapeutic work for injury rehabilitation

Cara's strength is listening.

She asks about your pain patterns, your stress levels, your goals for the session. Then she uses the techniques that will address those specific issues.

Her clients appreciate the attention to detail. She notices when your shoulder is higher on one side. She feels when your hip flexors are compensating for lower back weakness. She adjusts pressure based on your comfort level.

📞 Call 780-455-7160 to reserve your appointment with Cara.

05/28/2026

What words come to mind when you think of "massage"?

05/26/2026

Are you feeling the strain of long hours at your desk? Discover the relief of massage therapy at Got Knots.

Our specialized treatments target muscle tension, improve circulation, and reduce stress, enhancing your overall well-being. Schedule your appointment now and reclaim balance in your life!

At Got Knots, we specialize in massage therapy for office workers, offering a powerful solution to the physical and mental challenges posed by sedentary work

05/23/2026

Bringing back a community favourite — this reminder still hits home. 🔁

Your massage shouldn't cause you pain. Pain does not equal healing, and treatment doesn't need to be uncomfortable in order to be effective.

Communicate with your practitioner if something hurts before or during your session. Don't be shy to ask to adjust the pressure according to your likes and needs. Each person is different, and each session may be different too!

Any questions? Leave us a comment below!

05/21/2026

If you have extended health benefits, your massage at Got Knots may cost you less than you think.

We direct bill to Telus Health, Sun Life Financial, Provider Connect, and ClaimsXchange. You pay your portion at the appointment and we handle the rest. No forms to submit, no waiting on reimbursement.

It's one less thing to think about before you book.

And if you've been putting off treatment because you weren't sure your benefits would stretch far enough, this is worth knowing.

Our team provides a range of treatments covered under most extended health plans:

👉 Sports Massage: for athletes and active clients managing load, recovery, and performance
👉 Deep Tissue Massage: for chronic tension, postural dysfunction, and pain that hasn't responded to lighter work
👉 Therapeutic Cupping: for fascial release, circulation, and the kind of muscle tension that doesn't respond to pressure alone
Your benefits are there. We make them easy to use.

📞 Call 780-455-7160 or schedule online on our website.

https://www.gotknots.ca/direct-billing-massage-therapy/

We provide direct billing massage services at Got Knots. Learn about our compatible health benefit providers and ease into your next massage.

05/19/2026

A Clinic That Treats Your Career Like a Priority

You’ve got talent—let’s put it to work. Got Knots offers full-time roles with real client flow, paid time, mentorship, and zero overhead. We invest in your success.

👉 Discover your full-time future:

We are a very busy North Edmonton massage therapy clinic looking for the best therapists. Call or email about massage therapy jobs.

05/12/2026

There's a particular kind of pain that gets easy to ignore.
The headache that arrives by Wednesday and stays through the weekend. The jaw that's been tight for so long you've stopped noticing it. The hip tension that showed up in the first trimester and simply never left.

You adapt. You manage. You keep going.

Brittany Forrest knows this pattern well, and not just clinically. Before she became a Registered Massage Therapist, she spent seven years as a Personal Support Worker. She understands what it means to live with persistent discomfort and still have a full day ahead of you.

Her practice reflects that understanding. She specializes in the conditions that tend to be undertreated and underestimated: tension headaches, TMJ dysfunction, sciatic and hip pain, and prenatal discomfort. Her approach is precise and patient — she works to understand where the pain originates, not just where it shows up.

For mothers-to-be managing the physical demands of pregnancy, Brittany's prenatal work provides the kind of care that's both safe and genuinely restorative. For anyone who has been quietly carrying more than their body should have to, she's the therapist who will actually listen.

If you or someone you love has been putting this off: now is a good time.

📞 Call 780-455-7160 or schedule online on our website.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from the Got Knots Massage Therapy Team!
To every mom out there — the ones who start their day before everyone else and end it long after everyone's asleep.

You carry a lot. Every single day.

Today, we just want to say: we see you, we appreciate you, and we're grateful for every one of you who has trusted us with your care.

Happy Mother's Day to our clients, our families, and every mother in the Edmonton community. 💛

With love and appreciation,
Nadine, Cara, and Brittany
The Got Knots Massage Therapy Team