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Om West is a multidisciplinary centre where each treatment is customized to your needs, and is given by registered therapists who are passionate about what they do. You will be interviewed before your treatment and an insurance receipt will be provided. Come find out what makes us one of Montreal's favourite destinations with over 4,000 treatments given each year.
Book online or call us at 514-505-1888
Book online or call us at 514-505-1888
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a system of complementary medicine from China that involves pricking the skin with needles along the meridians to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions such releasing blocked energy, helping with insomnia, with digestive problems and is quite effective during pregnancy.
On table, with single-use needles
Therapist
Annick Girard, OAQ
Duration
First Consultation: 75 minutes
Following Consultations: 60 minutes
Receipt
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a system of complementary medicine from China that involves pricking the skin with needles along the meridians to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions such releasing blocked energy, helping with insomnia, with digestive problems and is quite effective during pregnancy.
On table, with single-use needles
Therapist
Annick Girard, OAQ
Duration
First Consultation: 75 minutes
Following Consultations: 60 minutes
Receipt
Acupuncture
Acupressure
Shiatsu
Japanese Massage
Shiatsu is a form of therapeutic bodywork from Japan. It uses kneading, pressing, soothing, tapping, and stretching techniques and is performed on a floor mat, without oils through light, comfortable clothing. One of the fundamental concepts of Asian medicine is Qi or Prana; the subtle life force energy. Qi flows in specific pathways called meridians. The Shiatsu therapist accesses the Qi through points along the meridians. Health is present when there is abundant Qi in the meridians and the flow is unobstructed. When the Qi becomes deficient or out of balance, or the flow is obstructed, symptoms arise. Seemingly minor signs emerge, such as regular colds, headaches, chronic fatigue, muscular pain, or anxiety are indications of the imbalance of Qi. Shiatsu stimulates and harmonizes the flow of Qi throughout the body.
On floor mat, without oil, with comfortable clothing
Therapists
Maura Edwards, Said Massoud
Duration
75 or 90 minutes
Receipt
Massage
Japanese Massage
Shiatsu is a form of therapeutic bodywork from Japan. It uses kneading, pressing, soothing, tapping, and stretching techniques and is performed on a floor mat, without oils through light, comfortable clothing. One of the fundamental concepts of Asian medicine is Qi or Prana; the subtle life force energy. Qi flows in specific pathways called meridians. The Shiatsu therapist accesses the Qi through points along the meridians. Health is present when there is abundant Qi in the meridians and the flow is unobstructed. When the Qi becomes deficient or out of balance, or the flow is obstructed, symptoms arise. Seemingly minor signs emerge, such as regular colds, headaches, chronic fatigue, muscular pain, or anxiety are indications of the imbalance of Qi. Shiatsu stimulates and harmonizes the flow of Qi throughout the body.
On floor mat, without oil, with comfortable clothing
Therapists
Maura Edwards, Said Massoud
Duration
75 or 90 minutes
Receipt
Massage
Reflexology
Reflexology is more than simple foot massage. Reflexology involves applying pressure to certain points on the foot that correspond to organs and systems in the body. Reflexology is very relaxing, especially for people who stand on their feet all day or just have tired, achy feet.
On table, with oil, barefoot with clothes
Therapists
Pablo Cifrian
Duration
60 minutes alone or 90 to 120 minutes combined with massage
Receipt
Massage
Reflexology is more than simple foot massage. Reflexology involves applying pressure to certain points on the foot that correspond to organs and systems in the body. Reflexology is very relaxing, especially for people who stand on their feet all day or just have tired, achy feet.
On table, with oil, barefoot with clothes
Therapists
Pablo Cifrian
Duration
60 minutes alone or 90 to 120 minutes combined with massage
Receipt
Massage
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India. Ayurvedic massages are known for their therapeutic benefits on the nervous system allowing receivers to easily slip into a parasympathetic state of deep relaxation.
Marma Points
Ayurvedic Acupressure
This 2-part massage begins with a Polarity treatment designed to balance the subtle body and open up the energetic pathways. It then continues with Marma Point Therapy, a healing art originating in the Ayurvedic traditions of ancient India. There are 108 main Marma points throughout the body. Each point has its own intelligence and consciousness, which coordinate with the mind and body. This ancient form of treatment dating back to between 1500 — 1200 BC involves using the fingers to stimulate the Marma points thereby promoting physical and mental rehabilitation. As with Acupuncture, these points correspond to internal organs and systems of the body which react to manual stimulation. Marma balances the flow of energy that circulates through the body in specific channels called Nadis.
On table, without oil, with clothes
Therapists
Antoine Tinawi & Pamela Gooria
Duration
60 minutes
Receipts
Massage or Naturotherapy (Antoine)
Naturotherapy (Pamela)
Recommendation
Book 3 ayurvedic marmas in 3 consecutive days for cumulative effect
Indications
Marma has a calming effect on the nervous system and is recommended for fatigue, anxiety, stress, restoring the nervous system, sleep disorders, jetlag, migraines, commotions, recent operations, trauma, or imbalances in the Doshas.
Contraindications
Refrain from consuming alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior to the treatment.
Not recommended during a woman's menstrual cycle.
Ayurvedic Acupressure
This 2-part massage begins with a Polarity treatment designed to balance the subtle body and open up the energetic pathways. It then continues with Marma Point Therapy, a healing art originating in the Ayurvedic traditions of ancient India. There are 108 main Marma points throughout the body. Each point has its own intelligence and consciousness, which coordinate with the mind and body. This ancient form of treatment dating back to between 1500 — 1200 BC involves using the fingers to stimulate the Marma points thereby promoting physical and mental rehabilitation. As with Acupuncture, these points correspond to internal organs and systems of the body which react to manual stimulation. Marma balances the flow of energy that circulates through the body in specific channels called Nadis.
On table, without oil, with clothes
Therapists
Antoine Tinawi & Pamela Gooria
Duration
60 minutes
Receipts
Massage or Naturotherapy (Antoine)
Naturotherapy (Pamela)
Recommendation
Book 3 ayurvedic marmas in 3 consecutive days for cumulative effect
Indications
Marma has a calming effect on the nervous system and is recommended for fatigue, anxiety, stress, restoring the nervous system, sleep disorders, jetlag, migraines, commotions, recent operations, trauma, or imbalances in the Doshas.
Contraindications
Refrain from consuming alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior to the treatment.
Not recommended during a woman's menstrual cycle.
Chakra Balancing
Ayurvedic tradition recognizes seven main chakras, which link the various levels of our being: our physical, energetic, mental, emotional, and spiritual selves. When we focus on the chakras, we can connect to these aspects and move toward balance, health, and well-being. Chakra balancing uses techniques that help clients focus and connect to their chakras. The session starts with a back massage to remove blockages allowing energy to flow freely up the spine where the sushumna (main energy channel) and the chakras are located. The treatment continues with an Ayurvedic head massage without oil or with the use of Ayurvedic oils as per your preference. The treatment then continues with polarity technique to harmonize the energy in each of the 7 chakras and to bring balance to these centres moving from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. The session finishes with activation of additional marma points (energy centres) using acupressure techniques.
On table, with or without oil, with or without clothes
Therapist
Antoine Tinawi
Duration
75 minutes
Receipts
Massage or Naturotherapy
Ayurvedic tradition recognizes seven main chakras, which link the various levels of our being: our physical, energetic, mental, emotional, and spiritual selves. When we focus on the chakras, we can connect to these aspects and move toward balance, health, and well-being. Chakra balancing uses techniques that help clients focus and connect to their chakras. The session starts with a back massage to remove blockages allowing energy to flow freely up the spine where the sushumna (main energy channel) and the chakras are located. The treatment continues with an Ayurvedic head massage without oil or with the use of Ayurvedic oils as per your preference. The treatment then continues with polarity technique to harmonize the energy in each of the 7 chakras and to bring balance to these centres moving from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. The session finishes with activation of additional marma points (energy centres) using acupressure techniques.
On table, with or without oil, with or without clothes
Therapist
Antoine Tinawi
Duration
75 minutes
Receipts
Massage or Naturotherapy
Other Services
Massage Therapy
Californian • Deep Flow • Deep Tissue • Hot Stones • Lomi Lomi • Lymphatic Drainage • Prenatal • Sports • Swedish • Thai Yoga Massage
Manual Therapies
Physiotherapy • Osteopathy • Athletic Therapy
Price List
Click on the service below to see our prices and special packages:
Massage Therapy
Californian • Deep Flow • Deep Tissue • Hot Stones • Lomi Lomi • Lymphatic Drainage • Prenatal • Sports • Swedish • Thai Yoga Massage
Manual Therapies
Physiotherapy • Osteopathy • Athletic Therapy
Price List
Click on the service below to see our prices and special packages:
24hr Cancellation Policy
We will reserve our rooms for your appointments and our therapists will allocate their time for you. Therefore, please notify us 24 hours in advance of any changes to your appointment. If not, we suggest a 50% compensation fee that can be paid by phone. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Punctuality Policy
Please arrive a few minutes prior to your treatment time. Late arrivals may result in your appointment still finishing as scheduled so as to minimize the inconvenience to following clients.
We will reserve our rooms for your appointments and our therapists will allocate their time for you. Therefore, please notify us 24 hours in advance of any changes to your appointment. If not, we suggest a 50% compensation fee that can be paid by phone. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Punctuality Policy
Please arrive a few minutes prior to your treatment time. Late arrivals may result in your appointment still finishing as scheduled so as to minimize the inconvenience to following clients.