Welcome to Stretch Therapy & Wellness!
Feel Better. Move Better. Live Well.
Personalized therapeutic and restorative care for a body that moves well, feels good and stays resilient.
Welcome to Stretch Therapy & Wellness, a boutique massage therapy and movement practice in Toronto’s Little Portugal.
I’m Melanie Genest-Dardanou, RMT, and for more than a decade, I’ve worked at the intersection of manual therapy, movement, mobility and wellness — helping people understand their bodies, move with greater freedom, recover from the demands of life and feel better in their everyday lives.
My approach is whole-body, individualized and outcome-focused. Rather than following a single technique or treatment formula, I draw from a diverse clinical toolbox and adapt each session to you, your body and what you need that day.
Whether you’re here to address persistent pain, improve mobility, recover from training, release tension or deeply relax, there is a treatment designed to meet you where you are.
If you’re ready to reconnect with your body and invest in your long-term health, I’m here to guide and support you.
Let’s work together to build a body that moves with ease and a life that feels vibrant from the inside out.
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Registered Massage Therapy Treatments
Therapeutic Treatments
Assessment-led care for pain, mobility restrictions, recurring tension and performance goals
Looks beyond the symptom to explore movement patterns, compensation, mobility, strength and joint function
Integrates hands-on therapy, fascial techniques and therapeutic movement to restore function and build long-term resilience
Restorative Treatments
Hands-on massage therapy designed to reduce tension, support recovery and help you slow down
Blends Swedish and deeper techniques in a rhythmic, individualized treatment
Ideal for stress relief, muscular tension, recovery and overall well-being
Facial Massage
“Sculpt & Lift” Facial massage to reduce tension, puffiness and tissue restrictions
Intra-oral TMJ treatment available for jaw tension, restricted movement and related muscular concerns
Supports circulation, relaxation, fascial mobility, and healthy aging
Modalities Offered
In addition to massage/manual manipulation techniques (RMT), I integrate various modalities into both therapeutic and restorative appointments; Fascial Stretch Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Cupping Therapy.
Each modality has a unique effect on the body which allows for greater treatment flexibility and customization. Any one of these modalities may be added to both therapeutic or Swedish/deep tissue massages for added relaxation or therapeutic benefits. There is no extra charge and is covered under the RMT scope of practice.
Cupping Therapy
Myofascial Release
Fascial Stretch Therapy
ELDOA AVAILABLE AT STRETCH THERAPY & WELLNESS!
ELDOA is a powerful methodology for self myofascial tensioning that helps to decompress joints, relieve chronic pain, improve mobility and posture.
Melanie is a certified level 1 & 2 ELDOA practitioner and uses ELDOA with her clients to help them achieve their health and wellness goals. If you suffer from chronic pain, mobility and posture concerns, ELDOA may be prescribed to you as part of your ongoing treatment plan.
Learn more about ELDOA below!
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