Hello there,
Margarita (Rita) Kutepova, RMT
I have always been amazed at how many aspects of being can be affected by massage. From mental and emotional realms to the way it can help your body move easier in the society where our lives are met with stress almost every step of the way, from work to our homes. I try to treat others very much the way I approach my own body with respect and wonder, taking into consideration the current stage of your being on that particular day when you come to see me. I strongly believe that bodies are happiest and healthiest when they are able to move freely and often. At the end of my treatments I am always happy to suggest meaningful and specific therapeutic exercise that you will be able to easily follow at home, as well as giving any advice that might pertain to postural or positional changes during your day to day activities.
I would describe my style of pressure as medium – deep, however I enjoy giving soft relaxing treatments as well. Swedish massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Positional release as well as dynamic release, muscle energy techniques and joint mobilizations are my main practice tools. My education allowed me to gain confidence in treating high risk pregnancy patients at Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto. I especially enjoy doing prenatal massages, having a valuable opportunity to help women in such exciting and for some, challenging (physically and emotionally) time when the body changes so rapidly to accommodate for the growing baby.. Cupping therapy and hot stone massage are also available. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you along your journey towards well-being, hoping to offer you a safe and relaxing atmosphere where you can take a few moments from the daily grind.
Education & Experience
I have been a massage therapist for over two years, graduating from Sutherland- Chan College in Toronto. Prior to that I graduated Brock University with a bachelors of arts in kinesiology. Since my teenage years I have always been interested in physical activity and its ability to have an effect on the well-being of a person. I have worked with elderly population in the gym setting, helping with various exercises to be performed safely and effectively in order to improve or maintain the daily function abilities that are so important to have in order to keep up independent living. Working with SCI patients was a big eye opener on how we can take the ability to move and move without pain, being able to execute daily tasks without giving it much thought for granted. Noticing how big of an impact exercise had on lives i wanted to further sick ways of how i could be of service maybe with a little more hands on approach. This is how I got where I am today.
I completed my massage diploma within a year ( which is a regular 2 year program accelerated). The school offered an extensive hands on practice which is so important. I had an opportunity to work in different settings around Toronto with different populations from Stroke patients at a local Stroke club to athletes running marathons, post – surgical patients at Toronto General Hospital to high risk pregnancy women at Sunnybrook hospital. I have substantial experience working with clients who have desk jobs that largely present with similar muscular imbalances.