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Massage Therapy in Edmonton
Massage therapy in Edmonton means hands-on treatment for tight muscles, sore joints and stress. At Solis you can book therapeutic, relaxation or deep tissue work, plus rehab after a car accident. Every visit starts with a short health history and a comfort check, then the therapist matches the technique and pressure to your goal. Medical care is in the same building if something needs a physician.
What people book massage for
Most first visits start with one of these.
- Neck and shoulder tension from desk work
- Low back tightness that keeps returning
- Stress that has settled into the body
- Recovery from training and sport
- Old injuries that never felt normal again
- Whiplash and stiffness after a car accident
Which massage should you book?
The names describe the goal, not how good the therapist is.
Book therapeutic massage when one area hurts and you want it assessed and treated. Book relaxation massage when the goal is rest, stress relief and sleep. Book deep tissue when you already know where the problem is and lighter pressure has not touched it.
After a collision, start with MVA rehab so the assessment and the insurance paperwork happen together. If you are still unsure, book therapeutic massage and let the first assessment decide.
For gentle, hands-on work on stiff joints and posture strain, see osteopathic manual therapy.
What massage costs and what insurance covers
Fees follow the visit length you book, so ask for the current fee before your appointment. Alberta Health Care does not pay for massage therapy, which surprises a lot of new patients.
Most extended health plans do cover part of it. Each plan sets its own yearly maximum, its own rules about which provider designation qualifies, and some still require a physician referral. Worth one phone call to your insurer before the first visit. Then ask the clinic whether it can direct bill your plan, and bring your benefits card either way.
Massage services at Solis
Pick the one that matches your goal. Not sure? Start with therapeutic massage.
Therapeutic Massage
Treatment-focused work on a specific problem area, chosen after a short assessment.
Learn more →Relaxation Massage
Long, flowing strokes at a light to medium pressure for stress and sleep.
Learn more →Deep Tissue Massage
Slow, firm pressure for chronic tension and knots that keep coming back.
Learn more →MVA Rehab
Care after a car accident: physician assessment, massage and help with the claim paperwork.
Learn more →Why patients choose Solis for massage
A medical clinic, not a spa.
A physician in the building
If your symptoms turn out not to be muscular, assessment is a room away rather than a new referral and a six-week wait.
Assessment before treatment
Every visit starts with a health history and a comfort check, so the plan fits your body and your goal.
Pressure you control
You set the limit and can change it mid-session. More pressure is not more progress.
Care that connects
Massage can sit beside pain treatment or injections when one shared plan fits better than separate care.
What happens at your first massage visit
Massage care at Solis is provided by Tesfu Redie, RMT. Tesfu offers Swedish relaxation massage, therapeutic massage, deep tissue massage and myofascial release.
Your therapist asks what brought you in, where the symptoms are, what makes them better or worse, and which health conditions, injuries or medications change what is safe. They may watch how the area moves before treatment starts.
You choose which areas get treated and how much clothing to remove. Draping keeps the rest covered the whole time. During the session, say something if pressure feels sharp, burning, numb or simply too strong. Care should be adjusted, not endured. At the end you get aftercare advice and an honest view on whether another visit is worth booking.
Massage should wait over an open wound, a skin infection, new unexplained swelling, a fever or an injury nobody has assessed yet. Sudden weakness, spreading numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, chest pain or severe pain after a major injury needs urgent medical care, not a massage booking.
West Edmonton Clinic
Find us at 16534 118 Ave NW, off 118 Avenue. Patients visit from Edmonton and the surrounding areas. Confirm access details when booking.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage typically cost in Edmonton?
Edmonton clinics price by visit length rather than by technique, so a 60-minute session costs less than a 90-minute one and deep tissue is not automatically more than relaxation. Ask Solis for the current fee when you book, since prices change.
Is massage therapy covered by Alberta Health Care?
No. Alberta Health Care does not cover massage therapy. Extended health plans through work or a private policy usually do cover part of it, up to a yearly limit and depending on the treating therapist's designation.
What is the difference between a massage and a massage therapist?
A massage is the treatment. A massage therapist is the person trained to deliver it, and in Alberta a registered massage therapist has completed a recognised training program and belongs to a professional association. Insurance coverage usually depends on that designation, so confirm the treating provider's credentials when you book.
What is a red flag in massage?
No health history taken, no consent conversation, no draping, pressure that does not change when you ask, treatment on an area you did not agree to, or promises to cure a disease. Any of those is a reason to stop the session and leave.
What is a good tip for a $100 massage?
Tipping is standard at spas, where 15 to 20 percent is normal. At a medical clinic, massage therapy is a treatment and tipping is not expected. If you want to say thank you, a review or a referral means more.