Trauma Informed Massage Therapy

Annie Bray, RMT

Serving Ottawa, Ontario

427 Gilmour Street

Ottawa, K2P OR5

By appointment only

Registered Massage Therapy is eligible for reimbursement with most insurance providers. Please check with yours to be sure.

Please note I am only accepting new patients on a limited basis.

Initial intake sessions are 75-minutes long and can be booked directly with me.

New patients:

Option 1: Book a free introductory phone or video. Click below to book via my online booking software. These calls are helpful if you have questions or would be more comfortable connecting and building some rapport before our first in-person appointment.

Option 2: If you are ready to book your 75-minute intake session, please email me at info@anniebray.com and I will let you know about upcoming availability.

Returning patients:

You are welcome to book at any time through the online booking service or by emailing me at info@anniebray.com

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As an RMT, I bring warmth, great communication skills and a whole-human approach to massage therapy. I’m committed to staying current with research and follow an evidence-informed approach to assessments and treatment.

My treatments progress at the speed of trust*. I practice Radical Ongoing Consent, creating clarity and agreement at every step so you feel safe enough to receive my support. 

I strive to create a stable environment for those who are on the journey of trauma recovery, as well as a welcoming space for all bodies to be held with care. 

I’ve been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since graduating with honours from the International Academy of Applied Health in 2013. Since 1999 I’ve trained and worked as a registered acupressure therapist, registered yoga teacher and have completed many years of training and mentorship as a meditation teacher.

I bring years of experience as a community mental health worker to my treatments and more recently have finished an immersive program that focus on body-based, trauma-informed somatic coaching. You can read more about me and my training here.

*I carry this concept from writer-activist Adrienne Marie Brown.

It can be helpful for some new patients to have a short chat by phone or zoom before adding your name to the waiting list or coming in for your first visit.

If you would find this helpful I encourage you to book a free 30-minute call below.

What to expect from trauma-informed massage:

My trauma-informed lens helps create conditions where it is easier to access safe touch, which can be a valuable part of a trauma recovery journey. 

While clients sometimes experience emotional release, and I am equipped to hold space for that, the intention of these sessions is not to create a big trauma release.  

I believe in approaching trauma supportive massage therapy at a doable pace that supports your nervous system to reclaim a sense of regulated safety, over time.

Whether you’re currently on a trauma recovery journey or not, you may benefit from a trauma informed approach to massage. It can support and improve:

  • Body awareness

  • Nervous system regulation 

  • Personal choice and agency through consent

  • Recovery from injury and illness

I believe all bodies deserve being tended to.

My intention is to offer a supportive space for all bodies to receive care. I practice through a lens of body neutrality and Health at Every Size, and remain committed to unraveling biases based on extremely narrow cultural norms. 

During my time as a massage therapist, many folks with non-conforming bodies—including those with larger bodies, tattoos, piercings, disabilities, scarring (including self-harm), body-hair and more—have reported feeling ease and safety in my practice.

As a cisgendered, white woman I’m committed to dismantling internalized racism and homophobia and learning to hold meaningful and supportive space for BIPOC and LGBTQ2IA+ folks. 

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 Book Me in Ottawa

Tuesdays 9:00 AM-2:30 PM

Thursdays 12:30 PM-8:00 PM

Fridays 9 AM-2:30 PM

427 Gilmour Street

Ottawa, K2P OR5

By appointment only

Parking information and how to prepare for your treatment will be provided in your booking confirmation.

The space is on the first floor. We are currently working towards complete accessibility but right now there are several steps to access the building. Please reach out if I can help make a plan for accessiblity.

Rates:

60 minute treatment- $119.47 + HST = $135

75 minute treatment $146.02 = HST= $165