Galt Massage Therapy - Cambridge, Ontario

Harvin S.

I've been coming to Galt Massage Therapy for over 5 years and the treatments have exceeded my expectations every time. I also really appreciate how they take the time to explain the causes of muscle strains and explain how to prevent them. Over the years, this knowledge has made a huge difference to my overall well-being.

Katie T.

I've been going to Galt Massage Therapy for 5 or more years. Best Registered Massage Therapists around! I typically see Linda, but have seen Denis as well, both are wonderful and friendly and help you to feel comfortable. Office is bright, clean and beautiful. I highly recommend!! Also love that they use unscented lotion instead of oil!

Nunya B.

Denis and Linda are by far the best massage therapists in the region. Point at the region that hurts. They find the knots and tight bands and knees them out. They are very attentive to the pressure and do an excellent job sorting out painful muscles. There is a reason you have to book so far in advance. But they do have a stand by list if you are in need. I can't go anywhere else now. This is the best.

Alex S.

I was hesitant to see a male RMT, but Denis is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. I’ve seen many RMTs and he has been the most helpful. He does a great job of communicating and checking in with you at the beginning of the appt, during treatment as well as afterwards. If you have anxiety about going to see an RMT or are looking for someone who’s knowledgeable I highly recommend Denis!

Amy W.

I have been looking for a massage therapist for a few years. I have tried many different places. Within a few minutes of my first appointment with Linda, I knew my search was over. My pain in my back was so much better, and after a few hours, I realized that I had much more flexibility and mobility. I highly recommend this service!!!

Moonyong T. K.

I’ve been through many many massage therapists all over the GTA and around but I’ve never met anyone like Denis. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and genuinely caring and you can tell right away he is passionate about what he does. He spends time to truly understand your problems and to educate you and caters exactly to your specific needs instead of providing one cookie cutter routine for all. He even finds out areas that I had never known or imagined that was tense and related to my issues. Because of what I do for a living, my body is in constant pain and ache but Denis has already helped me tremendously for just over a month to make me feel so much better both at work and when I rest at home, without having to see the physiotherapist and chiropractor I used to see before I moved to Cambridge. I had recommended Denis to my husband and he 100% agrees with my opinion about him. I cannot help but express my excitement and deep relief that I’ve finally found such an amazing and one of a kind massage therapist who is a true lifesaver for me!

Amai A.

Denis is the absolute best ! Professional , knowledgeable and always ready to answer any and all questions ! Call or book online today and try CranioSacral Therapy ! I initially saw Denis for deep tissue massage and he introduced me to CST , he is just amazing and the results are real! Thanks Denis ! I suffer from chronic neck pain , insomnia and anxiety with depression. I leave and feel so much better and over the next few days even better : )

Jess D.

Galt Massage Therapy is absolutely EXCELLENT. I've been seeing Denis for months and my experience in being treated by him has made me an absolute convert to the benefits of GOOD massage therapy.

Honestly, I used to believe that massage therapy was just a very expensive way to relax, and not something that offered real medical benefits. Unfortunately the manner in which registered massage therapists (RMTs) are certified means that some massage therapy offered by some RMTs genuinely IS just an expensive way to relax.

Some massage therapists, such as Denis @ Galt Massage Therapy, seek and obtain an incredible amount of additional expertise, but there is really no good way for them to advertise themselves or distinguish themselves as "more than" just an RMT. This also means that the general public unfortunately has very little ability to assess what type of RMT they are actually working with, and whether they are receiving the treatment they need (and real value for money - massage therapy is not cheap by the standards of the average uninsured person).

Denis is what I personally think of as a "medical" massage therapist. He is not a windchimes and incense and flute music type - rather, you can tell he is an expert in treating the physical body. He clearly has an excellent understanding of anatomy and how everything in the body connects to everything else. Working with Denis I've learned that when something hurts - for example my hip - it's frequently connected to tightness or injury in some other area of the body that I never would have known to target. I honestly cannot recommend him enough (and while I haven't been treated by Linda, I believe she has a similar attitude and breadth of valuable knowledge). At the beginning of every appointment he will inquire about my health/any new issues, but most of the time I just tell him to work on what he thinks needs to be worked on, as frankly he is SO MUCH BETTER than I am at detecting where my problem areas are. It is very clear that he is able to get information from your body that you maybe could not have articulated yourself, which to me is a real mark of expertise.

The thing you have to understand about massage therapy (which I personally did not understand until being treated by Denis) is that it is a gradual process of both healing AND maintenance of physical health. Attending a massage therapist for the first time as an adult usually means that you will have accumulated all sorts of issues over the years. NO massage therapist is going to be able to "fix" that in one session. Rather, you attend regularly to allow the therapist to work on treating those areas and ALSO work to prevent you from getting new problems.

Oh, one more thing. I know that some women are uncomfortable with the idea of being treated by a male massage therapist. I'm female and in my thirties. When I booked my first appointment with Denis my back was bugging me so much that it didn't even occur to me to care about the gender of the RMT - I just wanted help. That said, I have ALWAYS felt 100% comfortable with him. You are always covered with a sheet, but for the area being worked on, and Denis is always careful to secure/manage the sheet when you're turning over or shifting position. So if you have any discomfort about that, don't let it hold you back from getting help from an expert like Denis!