Mayeth Galera Smooth & Calming Hands Therapeutic Massage
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00 - 18:00
- Monday
- 10:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 - 19:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 - 19:00
- Friday
- 11:00 - 19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 - 19:00
5920 Macleod Trail SW #201 Calgary Alberta Canada T2H 0K2
Calgary, Alberta T2H 0K2
Calgary, Alberta T2H 0K2
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a focused therapeutic technique designed to reach the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue (fascia). It’s particularly effective for addressing chronic aches, pains, and contracted areas like a stiff neck, low back tightness, or sore shoulders.
The Practitioner primary performing physically break down muscle "knots" or adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) that can disrupt circulation and cause inflammation or limited range of motion.
Best for
• Chronic muscle pain or injury recovery.
• Improving postural problems.
• Reducing symptoms of conditions like sciatica or fibromyalgia.
The Practitioner primary performing physically break down muscle "knots" or adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) that can disrupt circulation and cause inflammation or limited range of motion.
Best for
• Chronic muscle pain or injury recovery.
• Improving postural problems.
• Reducing symptoms of conditions like sciatica or fibromyalgia.
Deep tissue massage reduced chronic pain, decreased muscle tension, and improved mobility by targeting deeper muscle and connective tissue layers. It also helps with injury recovery by breaking up scar tissue, enhances circulation.
Deep tissue massage reduced chronic pain, decreased muscle tension, and improved mobility by targeting deeper muscle and connective tissue layers. It also helps with injury recovery by breaking up scar tissue, enhances circulation.
Deep tissue massage reduced chronic pain, decreased muscle tension, and improved mobility by targeting deeper muscle and connective tissue layers. With the fire cupping treatment helps stimulate the lymphatic system to flush out toxins.
Experience lasting relief from muscle tension and stress with our Deep Tissue Massage Therapy—designed to target deep layers and restore your body’s vitality.
MLD manual lymphatic massage, is a specialized, gentle technique designed to help the body’s lymphatic system clear waste and maintain proper fluid balance. Unlike a deep-tissue massage that targets muscles, MLD focuses on the skin and the vessels just beneath it. Practitioners usually start Very light pressure—similar to the weight of a nickel—is used to stretch the skin in the direction of lymph flow, guiding stagnant fluid toward healthy lymph nodes. Also used specific, rhythmic strokes to start by "clearing" the nodes in the neck and armpits.
MLD manual lymphatic massage, is a specialized, gentle technique designed to help the body’s lymphatic system clear waste and maintain proper fluid balance. Unlike a deep-tissue massage that targets muscles, MLD focuses on the skin and the vessels just beneath it, uses specific, rhythmic strokes.
Very light pressure—similar to the weight of a nickel—is used to stretch the skin in the direction of lymph flow, guiding stagnant fluid toward healthy lymph nodes.
Very light pressure—similar to the weight of a nickel—is used to stretch the skin in the direction of lymph flow, guiding stagnant fluid toward healthy lymph nodes.
MLD is a light, skin-stretching massage that helps promote the movement of lymphatic fluid out of the swollen limb. It should not be confused with a traditional massage. MLD is specifically focused on the lymph vessels to help the flow of lymphatic fluid.
Massage Therapy is applied to your unaffected areas first, making it possible for the fluid to move out of the affected area, or “decongest” the region. MLD helps open the remaining functioning lymph collectors and move protein and fluid into them, as well as to help speed up lymph fluid flow through the lymphatics.
Massage Therapy is applied to your unaffected areas first, making it possible for the fluid to move out of the affected area, or “decongest” the region. MLD helps open the remaining functioning lymph collectors and move protein and fluid into them, as well as to help speed up lymph fluid flow through the lymphatics.
MLD is a light, skin-stretching massage that helps promote the movement of lymphatic fluid out of the swollen limb. It should not be confused with a traditional massage. MLD is specifically focused on the lymph vessels to help the flow of lymphatic fluid. Therapy is applied to your unaffected areas first, making it possible for the fluid to move out of the affected area, or “decongest” the region. MLD helps open the remaining functioning lymph collectors and move protein and fluid into them, as well as to help speed up lymph fluid flow through the lymphatics.
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage is a gentle, specialized technique that stimulates the lymphatic system to improve fluid circulation and remove waste and toxins from the body. It involves light, rhythmic hand movements to encourage lymph flow, reduce swelling, and support the body's natural healing processes.
Gentle Pressure and Rhythmic Movements:
MLD uses light, rhythmic strokes and circular movements to stimulate lymph vessels and nodes, promoting the movement of lymphatic fluid.
Targeting Lymph Nodes:
The technique focuses on areas with lymph nodes, such as the neck, armpits, and groin, to facilitate drainage.
Benefits of MLD:
Reduces Swelling (Edema):
MLD helps to reduce swelling by encouraging the drainage of excess fluid and protein from tissues. By promoting lymphatic circulation, MLD can help to improve the body's immune response. MLD can be beneficial in post-surgical recovery, injury rehabilitation, and management of lymphedema (swelling due to lymph fluid buildup). The lymphatic system plays a vital role in removing waste and toxins, and MLD can enhance this process.
Improves Skin Health:
MLD can promote healthy skin by improving circulation and reducing swelling.
Pain Management:
MLD may also help to reduce pain associated with swelling and inflammation.
Injuries: To help with swelling and promote healing after injuries.
Chronic Conditions: In some cases, MLD may be used to manage swelling associated with other chronic conditions.
Gentle Pressure and Rhythmic Movements:
MLD uses light, rhythmic strokes and circular movements to stimulate lymph vessels and nodes, promoting the movement of lymphatic fluid.
Targeting Lymph Nodes:
The technique focuses on areas with lymph nodes, such as the neck, armpits, and groin, to facilitate drainage.
Benefits of MLD:
Reduces Swelling (Edema):
MLD helps to reduce swelling by encouraging the drainage of excess fluid and protein from tissues. By promoting lymphatic circulation, MLD can help to improve the body's immune response. MLD can be beneficial in post-surgical recovery, injury rehabilitation, and management of lymphedema (swelling due to lymph fluid buildup). The lymphatic system plays a vital role in removing waste and toxins, and MLD can enhance this process.
Improves Skin Health:
MLD can promote healthy skin by improving circulation and reducing swelling.
Pain Management:
MLD may also help to reduce pain associated with swelling and inflammation.
Injuries: To help with swelling and promote healing after injuries.
Chronic Conditions: In some cases, MLD may be used to manage swelling associated with other chronic conditions.
Relaxation massage helps to drain the water existing in your body. And improve blood circulation.
TM -Therapeutic massage is a broad term that moves beyond simple relaxation and into the territory of rehabilitation and pain management. While a "spa massage" aims to de-stress the mind, a therapeutic massage is goal-oriented—designed to address specific physical issues like chronic pain, limited mobility, or injury recovery.
therapeutic massage session is much more clinical and structured than a standard spa treatment. It typically follows a specific medical or functional protocol to address a specific issue.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown of how a practitioner performs a therapeutic session:
1. Assessment and "Mapping"
Before you even get on the table, the practitioner will perform a physical assessment. This might include:
• Range of Motion (ROM) Testing: Asking you to turn your head or reach for your toes to see where the movement is restricted.
• Postural Analysis: Observing how you stand to see if one shoulder is higher or if your pelvis is tilted.
• Palpation: Using their hands to feel for "hypertonic" (overly tight) muscles, heat, or swelling.
2. Warming the Tissue (The "Superficial" Phase)
Even though the goal is deep work, a practitioner never starts deep. They use effleurage (long, gliding strokes) to:
• Increase local blood flow.
• Warm up the fascia (connective tissue).
• Desensitize the nervous system so the muscles don't "guard" or tighten up when deeper pressure is applied later.
therapeutic massage session is much more clinical and structured than a standard spa treatment. It typically follows a specific medical or functional protocol to address a specific issue.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown of how a practitioner performs a therapeutic session:
1. Assessment and "Mapping"
Before you even get on the table, the practitioner will perform a physical assessment. This might include:
• Range of Motion (ROM) Testing: Asking you to turn your head or reach for your toes to see where the movement is restricted.
• Postural Analysis: Observing how you stand to see if one shoulder is higher or if your pelvis is tilted.
• Palpation: Using their hands to feel for "hypertonic" (overly tight) muscles, heat, or swelling.
2. Warming the Tissue (The "Superficial" Phase)
Even though the goal is deep work, a practitioner never starts deep. They use effleurage (long, gliding strokes) to:
• Increase local blood flow.
• Warm up the fascia (connective tissue).
• Desensitize the nervous system so the muscles don't "guard" or tighten up when deeper pressure is applied later.
Therapeutic massage treatment with fire cupping treatment helps to relax the tension and hypertonic muscles, detox your body, increase the flexibility and mobility.(optional for the fire cupping depends the clients need or request)
Therapeutic massage treatment with fire cupping treatment helps to relax the tension and hypertonic muscles, detox your body, increase the flexibility and mobility.(optional for the fire cupping depends the clients need or request)
Therapeutic massage treatment with fire cupping treatment helps to relax the tension and hypertonic muscles, detox your body, increase the flexibility and mobility.(optional for the fire cupping depends the clients need or request)
Therapeutic massage treatment with fire cupping treatment helps to relax the tension and hypertonic muscles, detox your body, increase the flexibility and mobility.(optional for the fire cupping depends the clients need or request)
Therapeutic massage treatment with fire cupping treatment help to relax the tension and hypertonic muscles, detox your body, increase the flexibility and mobility.(optional for the fire cupping depends the clients need or request)
Swedish Massage is the classic "relaxation" massage. Its primary goal is to calm the nervous system and increase oxygen flow in the blood by using long, rhythmic strokes directed toward the heart.
The 5 Core Techniques
1. Effleurage: Long, gliding strokes to warm up the tissue.
2. Petrissage: Kneading and "rolling" the muscles to release tension.
3. Friction: Circular rubbing to create heat and improve joint flexibility.
4. Tapotement: Light, rhythmic tapping to stimulate the area.
5. Vibration: Gently shaking the muscles to encourage a "reset" of the nerves.
The Practitioner primary performing Pressure: Light to medium (rarely painful).
• Flow: Constant, unbroken contact between the practitioner and the skin.
• Focus: Full-body (back, legs, arms, neck, and scalp).
• Result: Reduced cortisol (stress), improved circulation, and deep relaxation.
The 5 Core Techniques
1. Effleurage: Long, gliding strokes to warm up the tissue.
2. Petrissage: Kneading and "rolling" the muscles to release tension.
3. Friction: Circular rubbing to create heat and improve joint flexibility.
4. Tapotement: Light, rhythmic tapping to stimulate the area.
5. Vibration: Gently shaking the muscles to encourage a "reset" of the nerves.
The Practitioner primary performing Pressure: Light to medium (rarely painful).
• Flow: Constant, unbroken contact between the practitioner and the skin.
• Focus: Full-body (back, legs, arms, neck, and scalp).
• Result: Reduced cortisol (stress), improved circulation, and deep relaxation.
Performing a Swedish massage for the client, the goal is fluidity and comfort.
Step A: The Back (15–20 minutes)
The back is the best place to start because it has the largest surface area for the nervous system to relax.
1. Effleurage (The Glide): Spread oil with long, sweeping strokes. Start at the lower back, glide up the sides of the spine (not on the spine) to the shoulders, and sweep back down the sides.
2. Petrissage (The Kneading): Use your palms to "knead" the fleshy parts of the shoulders and the lower back. Think of it like gently squeezing a sponge.
3. The "C" Stroke: Use your thumbs to make small "C" shapes in the muscles between the shoulder blades, moving slowly to avoid bone.
Step B: The Legs (10 minutes per leg)
1. Gliding: Stroke from the ankle up toward the hip. Always move toward the heart to assist circulation. 2. Kneading: Use both hands to "wring" the calf muscle and the thigh (hamstring).
3. Foot Finish: Use your thumbs to apply firm pressure in a line from the heel to the toes.
Step C: Arms and Hands (5 minutes per arm)
1. Long Strokes: Glide from the wrist to the shoulder.
2. Palm Circles: Use your thumb to make circles in the palm of their hand—this is often the most relaxing part for people who type or use phones.
• Communication: Ask, "Is this pressure okay?" A Swedish massage should never be painful. It should feel like a "firm hug" for the muscles.
Step A: The Back (15–20 minutes)
The back is the best place to start because it has the largest surface area for the nervous system to relax.
1. Effleurage (The Glide): Spread oil with long, sweeping strokes. Start at the lower back, glide up the sides of the spine (not on the spine) to the shoulders, and sweep back down the sides.
2. Petrissage (The Kneading): Use your palms to "knead" the fleshy parts of the shoulders and the lower back. Think of it like gently squeezing a sponge.
3. The "C" Stroke: Use your thumbs to make small "C" shapes in the muscles between the shoulder blades, moving slowly to avoid bone.
Step B: The Legs (10 minutes per leg)
1. Gliding: Stroke from the ankle up toward the hip. Always move toward the heart to assist circulation. 2. Kneading: Use both hands to "wring" the calf muscle and the thigh (hamstring).
3. Foot Finish: Use your thumbs to apply firm pressure in a line from the heel to the toes.
Step C: Arms and Hands (5 minutes per arm)
1. Long Strokes: Glide from the wrist to the shoulder.
2. Palm Circles: Use your thumb to make circles in the palm of their hand—this is often the most relaxing part for people who type or use phones.
• Communication: Ask, "Is this pressure okay?" A Swedish massage should never be painful. It should feel like a "firm hug" for the muscles.
Prenatal massage is a specialized form of massage therapy designed to help alleviate the physical and emotional discomforts experienced during pregnancy.
Regular prenatal massages can help increase your serotonin levels, which helps you get a better night’s sleep. The relaxed state you’re in after a massage can also aid in getting the best sleep quality you can.
Regular prenatal massages can help increase your serotonin levels, which helps you get a better night’s sleep. The relaxed state you’re in after a massage can also aid in getting the best sleep quality you can.
Prenatal massage is a specialized form of massage therapy designed to help alleviate the physical and emotional discomforts experienced by during pregnancy
Prenatal massage safe for the baby.
Often a massage therapist may have specially designed cushions for the massage bed to help you lay comfortably.
Prenatal massage safe for the baby.
Often a massage therapist may have specially designed cushions for the massage bed to help you lay comfortably.
Prenatal massage is a specialized form of massage therapy designed to help alleviate the physical and emotional discomforts experienced during pregnancy.
Prenatal massage is a specialized form of massage therapy designed to help alleviate the physical and emotional discomforts experienced by during pregnancy
Massage Treatment focus on the client concern.
Hand and feet reflexology massage therapeutic practice that applies pressure to specific points on the feet and hands to promote relaxation, stress relief, and overall well-being. These points are believed to correspond to different organs and systems in the body, and by stimulating them, reflexology aims to facilitate healing and balance. It's a holistic approach that can be used to address various physical and emotional ailments according to the reflexology. By stimulating specific points, reflexology can improve blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues and organs.
Thai massage therapy enhances flexibility, joint mobility, and muscular strength while reducing pain, stress and muscle tension. It promotes deep relaxation, boost energy levels and improve blood circulation. Treatments are tailored to individual client needs with clear communication prior to commencement to ensure informed consent and addressed specific requirements.
Thai massage therapy enhances flexibility, joint mobility, and muscular strength while reducing pain, stress and muscle tension. It promotes deep relaxation, boost energy levels and improve blood circulation. Treatments are tailored to individual client needs with clear communication prior to commencement to ensure informed consent and addressed specific requirements.
Thai massage therapy enhances flexibility, joint mobility, and muscular strength while reducing pain, stress and muscle tension. It promotes deep relaxation, boost energy levels and improve blood circulation. Treatments are tailored to individual client needs with clear communication prior to commencement to ensure informed consent and addressed specific requirements.
Thai massage therapy enhances flexibility, joint mobility, and muscular strength while reducing pain, stress and muscle tension. It promotes deep relaxation, boost energy levels and improve blood circulation. Treatments are tailored to individual client needs with clear communication prior to commencement to ensure informed consent and addressed specific requirements.
Help a child to relax the mind and body.
Children massage the therapist performed light pressure and with the consent of the parents.
Children massage light pressure massage.
Fire cupping treatment for the specific area of the muscles to reduce pain and increase blood circulation’s.
Fire cupping is available at no additional charge; kindly inform your therapist prior to treatment if you'd like to incorporate it.
Fire cupping is available at no additional charge; kindly inform your therapist prior to treatment if you'd like to incorporate it.
Focus on the specific area of the muscles to alleviate the pain and relieving stress and anxiety, relax to have a better sleep.
A therapist performs a shoulder, head and neck massage treatment focusing on target muscles to alleviate the pain along the neck, as well as headaches, migraines, and muscle stiffness.
Swedish Massage
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At Smooth & Calming Hands, Mayeth blends technical expertise with a compassionate touch to help clients find relief from chronic pain, recover from injuries, or simply escape the stresses of daily life.
Her approach is rooted in the belief that every body is unique. Whether you are seeking deep therapeutic work or a gentle restorative session, Mayeth tailors each treatment to meet your specific health goals, ensuring you leave the clinic feeling balanced, rejuvenated, and—true to the clinic’s name—calm.
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3 reviews- Rebecca·
Satisfied relaxed and healed. I definitely gonna come back it worth it,l highly recommend it to my friends and family.
- Jonas·
This was one of the best massages I’ve ever had. My therapist was kind, attentive, and incredibly skilled. They really listened to what areas were bothering me and worked through the tension without it ever feeling rushed. I walked out feeling lighter and completely stress-free. I’ll definitely be booking again!😃
- Julie D'Amico·
10/10! Mayeth knows exactly where all my sore spots are without me even saying a word. Her pressure is perfect, and I left feeling so much lighter and relaxed. Highly recommend if you’re looking for someone who truly understands the body and how to release tension.
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00 - 18:00
- Monday
- 10:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 - 19:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 - 19:00
- Friday
- 11:00 - 19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 - 19:00