Massage therapy for seniors, delivered at home
Massage therapy at Eldercare is performed by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). The RMT visits your parent at home in Toronto, and appointments are scheduled in coordination with the Registered Nurse care manager so treatment fits within the wider care plan.
Massage therapy that comes to the home
For seniors with limited mobility or complex care needs, travelling to a clinic for massage therapy is often impractical. Eldercare brings a Registered Massage Therapist to the home and coordinates treatment with the overall nursing care plan.
No clinic travel required
A Registered Massage Therapist visits your parent at home. This removes the burden of transport and lets treatment happen in familiar, comfortable surroundings.
Coordinated with the nursing care plan
The Registered Massage Therapist works within the broader care plan managed by the Registered Nurse case manager. Treatment goals and any areas to approach carefully are shared across the care team.
Appropriate technique for each person
Technique is adjusted to suit the client's health status, mobility, and comfort level. Lighter approaches are used where indicated, including for palliative care or clients with pressure sore risk.
What in-home massage therapy may include
Treatment is tailored to the individual's needs and health status. In-home massage therapy for seniors at Eldercare may include:
- Therapeutic massage to address pain, muscle tension, and stiffness
- Circulatory massage for seniors with limited mobility or wheelchair use
- Gentle stretching to address shortened muscles and joint rigidity
- Support for improved sleep, digestion, and appetite
- Lighter palliative massage techniques for clients in end-of-life care
- Coordination with the Registered Nurse on areas to avoid or approach with care
- Regular visits on a schedule that suits the overall care plan
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Why coordinated scheduling matters
For a senior receiving PSW support, nursing oversight, and massage therapy, coordinated scheduling is better than booking each service separately. The Registered Nurse care manager arranges the RMT's visit schedule alongside the rest of the care plan. Each professional works within their own scope: the RMT delivers massage therapy; the Registered Nurse manages overall care.
Coordinated scheduling means a new medication, a recent fall, or a change in skin integrity is communicated to the RMT before the visit, so treatment remains safe and appropriate.
Integrated care, delivered at home
Eldercare Home Health has provided home care in Toronto since 1995. Registered Massage Therapists are part of our broader team, working alongside personal support workers and Registered Nurse case managers. Every caregiver is screened, insured, bonded, and covered by WSIB.
Eldercare is a Veterans Affairs Canada provider and operates within an ISO 9001 certified quality system. When massage therapy is part of your parent's care plan, it is coordinated rather than booked in isolation.
How to add massage therapy to a care plan
If your parent is already with Eldercare, speak to the Registered Nurse case manager. If you are new, start with a free assessment.
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Call our team
Reach us at 416-482-8292. Tell us you are interested in adding massage therapy to your parent's care, or that massage is the primary service you are looking for.
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Free in-home nursing assessment
A Registered Nurse visits your parent to assess their needs and health status. This helps determine what approach is appropriate for the massage therapist.
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Therapist match and scheduling
We match a Registered Massage Therapist suited to your parent's needs and health profile, and arrange visits at a frequency that fits the care plan.
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Coordinated ongoing care
The massage therapist communicates with the nursing team. If health status changes, the approach adjusts. The Registered Nurse case manager keeps the whole plan in view.
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In-home massage therapy across Toronto and the GTA
Eldercare provides in-home massage therapy across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, East York, Etobicoke, and Mississauga. Call to confirm availability in your neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions about in-home massage therapy
Who provides the massage therapy at Eldercare?
Eldercare uses Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs). They are regulated health professionals in Ontario and work within the nursing care plan managed by the Registered Nurse case manager. The therapist visits your parent at home, so no clinic travel is required.
How is in-home massage different from going to a clinic?
A clinic visit requires transport, which can be difficult for seniors with limited mobility or complex care needs. At Eldercare, the Registered Massage Therapist comes to the home. Treatment is also coordinated with the rest of the care plan, so the therapist knows your parent's health status before arriving.
Can massage therapy be part of a larger care plan?
Yes. At Eldercare, massage therapy sits within the broader care plan managed by the Registered Nurse. The nurse can coordinate with the massage therapist so that treatment goals, health changes, and any areas to avoid are communicated across the team.
Is massage therapy appropriate for palliative care?
Yes, with appropriate technique. For palliative clients, the Registered Massage Therapist uses lighter strokes and adapts the approach to the client's comfort and health status. The Registered Nurse case manager communicates relevant clinical information to the therapist before each visit.
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Registered Massage Therapy at home in Toronto and Mississauga
Eldercare Home Health, through its parent Integracare Inc., facilitates aging well at home. Aging at home should not only include nursing care and support for illnesses and chronic conditions, but specialised services such as massage therapy. Massage therapy is effective for almost any condition that involves stress, pain, muscle tension, fatigue, injuries, migraines, or anxiety.
Circulation problems can develop for those with a sedentary lifestyle or limited mobility. A therapeutic massage from a Registered Massage Therapist can be extremely helpful if someone is in a wheelchair or has reduced range of motion — increasing blood flow to the muscles, eliminating toxins, and improving healing times for injuries.
Reduced mobility may lead to poor circulation and nerve function, resulting in shortened muscles and joint rigidity. A Registered Massage Therapist can address these issues with massage and gentle stretching. All Eldercare Registered Massage Therapists provide their services in the comfort, convenience, and privacy of your home.
Massage therapy in palliative care and chronic pain management
Massage therapy also plays an important role in palliative care and chronic pain management. The benefits can include improved breathing, increased mobility and appetite, improved digestion, decreased need for pain medication, more restful sleep, and better balance and coordination.
Massage therapy as part of a palliative care plan should only be performed by a professionally trained Registered Massage Therapist who understands palliative care. Techniques will be adapted to suit the client's health and requirements, with appropriate care taken around sensitive areas.
Eldercare Home Health can provide Registered Massage Therapists who are caring and compassionate. We match therapists to clients based on expertise, interest, and the specific care needs and preferences of the individual.
* Initial assessments are conducted by a Registered Nurse. Case management may be provided by a Registered Nurse Case Manager or Registered Practical Nurse Case Manager. Caregivers are PSWs, have similar qualifications, or are internationally educated nurses.
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Add massage therapy to your parent's care plan
A Registered Nurse can assess your parent's needs and coordinate massage therapy as part of a broader home care plan. Call us or request a free in-home assessment.