Virginia (Ginny) Reynolds | Guelph Massage Therapist

Registered Massage Therapist Virginia (Ginny) Reynolds has been practicing since 1994 and joined the staff at the University of Guelph’s Health and Performance Centre in 2010. Ginny has a treatment-oriented approach to her practice utilizing her experience to treat clients of all ages. A large percentage of her clients spend their days working on computers, have physical jobs, spend hours driving, deal with stress and anxiety, work out or are involved in athletics.

Ginny has spent many years working with triathletes, swimmers, golfers, soccer players, volleyball players, cyclists and hockey players. She also regularly treats clients who deal with postural dysfunction, which can lead to daily pain patterns (ie – shoulder pain, headaches, neck stiffness, arm pain, upper and middle back pain, knee, hip and low back problems). “I love to look for a ‘kinetic kink’ that limits or restricts the way my client’s bodies move,” says Reynolds. “This often occurs from postural restrictions, repetitive use issues, or injuries to the tissue causing an imbalance".

During an appointment Ginny likes to utilize a wide variety of techniques within her treatment, including fascia release, kneading, stripping, stretching, cupping, rocking and trigger point release to encourage change or release in the tissue. "My treatments can be deep tissue, but I always recommend to every client that there should be ‘no pain‘ associated with the pressure and that the treatment should always register as ‘good pressure.’ Feedback is crucial during the treatment so that this is achieved. Massage is a great way to help restore balance. Whether you choose to use massage in combination with other health care therapies or on its own, you can find benefits.”