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What is Bodywork?

Bodywork is a blanket term for treatments that involve soft tissue manipulation for health and wellness. It encompasses modalities such as Structural Integration, Massage (Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Relaxation Massage), Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Massage, Indian Head Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy & Shiatsu to name just some.

In Canada most people are only familiar with the term Registered Massage Therapist or RMT. Registered Massage Therapy is a regulated profession in some provinces (not Alberta) and RMTs receive all of their 2200 hours from a single institution. A Certified Bodyworker (ie: Krysta) receives training through various schools and institutions and don't need a specific number of hours to use the title 'Bodyworker'. Because Massage Therapy associations require all 2200 hours training from a singular institution, Bodyworkers may not hold membership with them so Insurance companies generally do not reimburse for these treatments (unless clients have a wellness account). 

At The Haven our Bodyworker (Krysta) has an extensive and diverse education, receiving her different certifications in massage, cupping, myofascial release etc, from multiple institutions. You can expect the same level of skill and expertise booking with Krysta as you would receive from a Registered Massage Therapist, plus she brings a relaxed, holistic, less 'clinical' approach to the healing process which is more conducive to a spa experience.

Clients booking with Krysta may receive insurance reimbursement for Reflexology Treatments in their Health Spending or Wellness Accounts. She has a blended Myofascial Massage/Reflexology Treatment that may be booked and be reimbursed for insurance coverage. Contact Krysta for more information.

Book Online or Call us at 587-578-5569 for Same-Day Appointment Options

​​Appointment Hours of Operation

*As We Are An Appointment Based Business, Our Posted Hours Reflect Hours Available For Bookings Only

We do NOT Have a Receptionist on Staff

APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY

Krysta: Tuesday-Saturday

Claudia: Thursday-Saturday

Jayme Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Tuesday: 10:30am-6:00pm 

Wednesday:  10:30-6:00pm

Thursday: 11:30am-6:00pm

Friday: 10:30am-6:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 12:00pm-7:00pm

Use Online Booking link to view appointment times or call 587-578-5569

*If we are in treatment the spa doors are locked if you come by outside an appointment time. 

 If we are in session we always leave a note on the door stating what time we will be out of treatment.

Call to inquire about store hours

Please call if possible prior to coming in to shop (especially weekend days) or purchase Gift Certificates in person so we can ensure you may get what you want. 

Gift Certificates are also available for purchase online if we cant sell them to you in person.

Address

620 2nd St W, Cochrane AB

T4C 1Z7

 

 

We acknowledge that we stand on Treaty 7 territory.

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.

We are eternally grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have gone before us and who remain with us today.  We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.

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