New to the Mapleton area, however in existence in Elora since 1999, the Centre Wellington Massage Therapy Clinic proudly began offering services to Mapleton residents in September 2012. Located on County Road 11 just outside of Drayton, owner Barb Elliott said her reception in the area has been very rewarding, noting that Mapleton residents are exceptionally friendly and welcoming.
Elliott began her business in Elora 14 years ago. She experienced a rapid growth in clientele in a mere two-year period. As a result, the clinic grew from one full-time therapist to five. Elliott attributes the business’ success to the fact people’s attitudes towards their general health was changing. “People began and still are taking an active role in their own healthcare, using many forms of alternative healthcare for their overall well-being, such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy and massage therapy in conjunction with the traditional medical professionals (M.D’s and pharmaceuticals etc.) Therefore, massage therapy has become very popular over the last 10 to 15 years,” explains Elliott. In recent years, Elliott has witnessed the number of massage therapists offering services in her area grow from three therapists in 1999 to over 30. The potential for over-saturation of therapy services prompted Elliott to research her market; that search ultimately lead her to the Drayton area. She noted that rural residents, such as those living in Mapleton, would benefit from her clinic greatly by saving time and travel to larger areas. But make no mistake, Elliott does not shy away from healthy competition – her business in Elora is still thriving. The goals for the Centre Wellington Massage Therapy Clinic remain the same for the Drayton clinic as for her Elora location and are quite simple: to provide caring, compassionate, knowledgeable care to the Mapleton residents for all their therapeutic needs such as – stress relief, back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, muscle stiffness, overall relaxation.
It is well known that massage therapy has many benefits – it promotes muscular health, overall health, and physical well-being. It can increase circulation, decrease pain and discomfort and gives a wonderful sense of relaxation. Massage therapy can also address work, accident and sport related injuries such as whiplash, muscle strains, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome and plantar fasciitis.
Elliott stresses that when seeking relief of such ailments it is important to find a “registered” therapist who has the proper training and experience. Elliott graduated from the 2,300-hour massage therapy program at the D’arcy Lane Institute in London in June 1997. She went on to gain two years of valuable experience at a busy Seaforth clinic before opening her Elora location in her home town. A written provincial government exam and a series of oral practical examinations were prerequisites in obtaining her license to practice in Ontario. Elliott stresses that there can be many misconceptions about massage therapy. Years ago, massage was viewed as a relaxational luxury. Today however, it is considered a therapeutic alternative to drugs and medications that many health care professionals are including as part of their patients’ general health care plan. Registered massage therapists are extensively taught about human anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology in order to understand the structure and function of the soft tissues and muscles of the body. “Proper and balanced health care has become very important for people today,” says Elliott and the Centre Wellington Massage Therapy Clinic is proud to offer experience, knowledge and excellence with caring, compassionate therapists who make their clients comfort, health and well being the top priority.
Currently Elliott is personally overseeing the Drayton Clinic.
It is open 1-2 days per week, usually – but not limited to Tuesdays and Fridays. Day and evening appointment times are also available, and new patients are always welcome. Elliott’s passion for what she does is summed up in her own words: “One of the best things about this business is the personal gratification. It is so rewarding to help people feel better.”
Centre Wellington Massage is located at Fire No. 7416 County Rd 11, Drayton. For an appointment call Elliott at 226-750-6165.
