Makayla Clarke RMT

Makayla Clarke RMT Registered Massage Therapist located at Capture Therapeutics Truro, Nova Scotia
Area of focus in Womens Health and Abdominal Pain

🧠 Your brain might be the one causing the headache… but your neck and shoulders may be joining the party.Headaches and m...
09/03/2026

🧠 Your brain might be the one causing the headache… but your neck and shoulders may be joining the party.

Headaches and migraines can have many different causes, and they're not all related to muscle tension. However, tension in the neck, shoulders, jaw, and upper back can contribute to certain types of headaches and may make existing symptoms feel worse.

Massage therapy may help by:
✨ Reducing muscle tension
✨ Improving neck and shoulder mobility
✨ Promoting relaxation
✨ Decreasing stress-related tension
✨ Supporting overall well-being

💙 Important: Massage isn't appropriate for every headache. If you experience a sudden, severe, or unusual headache, neurological symptoms, or a significant change from your normal pattern, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION rather than booking a massage.

For recurring headaches, communication with your healthcare provider and your RMT can help determine whether massage may be an appropriate part of your care plan.

💗 Let's talk about something women are often told to just "live with".Pelvic pain, hip tension, painful periods, pain du...
09/03/2026

💗 Let's talk about something women are often told to just "live with".

Pelvic pain, hip tension, painful periods, pain during pregnancy, postpartum discomfort, and pelvic floor issues can have a huge impact on everyday life.

Women's health massage can sometimes support these concerns by working with the muscles and tissues surrounding the pelvis, including the hips, glutes, abdomen, inner thighs, and low back.

Massage may help with:
✨ Muscular tension
✨ Mobility
✨ Relaxation
✨ General discomfort
✨ Stress and nervous-system regulation

But here's something important:

Massage therapy and pelvic floor physiotherapy are not the same thing.

A pelvic floor physiotherapist is specifically trained to assess and treat the pelvic floor itself. Massage therapy can complement that care by addressing surrounding muscular tension and other areas contributing to discomfort.

💗 You don't have to be embarrassed to talk about pelvic health. If something is affecting your quality of life, it's worth talking about.

🦴 Strong bones don't just matter after a fracture—they matter every day.Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to...
08/20/2026

🦴 Strong bones don't just matter after a fracture—they matter every day.

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weaker and more fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. It's especially common in older adults, particularly postmenopausal women, and often develops without any symptoms until a bone breaks.

While massage therapy can't treat or reverse osteoporosis, it can be a safe and beneficial part of your overall wellness plan when treatment is appropriately modified. Massage may help:
✨ Reduce muscle tension and stiffness
✨ Improve flexibility and comfort
✨ Support better posture and mobility
✨ Promote relaxation and reduce stress
✨ Help improve overall quality of life

💙 It's very important to let your massage therapist know if you've been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone density). This information helps us determine the safest treatment approach for you.

Knowing your health history allows us to:
• Modify pressure and techniques to reduce the risk of injury
• Avoid excessive force over fragile bones
• Position you comfortably and safely on the treatment table
• Adapt treatment if you've had previous fractures or spinal compression fractures

Without this information, techniques that are normally safe for healthy bones could increase the risk of pain, bruising, or, in severe cases, fractures in individuals with advanced osteoporosis.

Your treatment should always be tailored to your body and your health. By sharing your medical history, you help your massage therapist provide care that's both safe and effective. 💙

💜 If you've ever heard someone with fibromyalgia say, "I hurt everywhere," they're not exaggerating.Fibromyalgia is a ch...
08/13/2026

💜 If you've ever heard someone with fibromyalgia say, "I hurt everywhere," they're not exaggerating.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body. It can also lead to fatigue, poor sleep, headaches, brain fog ("fibro fog"), and increased sensitivity to touch, pressure, and temperature. While the exact cause isn't fully understood, it's believed to involve changes in how the brain and nervous system process pain.

Massage therapy can't cure fibromyalgia, but it can be a helpful part of a comprehensive treatment plan. When tailored to the individual, massage may help:
✨ Reduce muscle tension and stiffness
✨ Promote relaxation and calm the nervous system
✨ Improve sleep quality
✨ Increase flexibility and ease of movement
✨ Help manage stress, which can contribute to symptom flare-ups

💙 If you have fibromyalgia, it's important to let your massage therapist know before your appointment. Everyone experiences fibromyalgia differently, and what feels good for one person may be too much for another.

Knowing your history allows us to:
• Adjust pressure to your comfort level
• Focus on calming the nervous system rather than using deep pressure
• Modify treatment if you're experiencing a flare-up
• Pace the treatment to help minimize post-treatment soreness and fatigue

Using too much pressure or treating someone during a significant flare-up can sometimes increase pain, fatigue, or symptom sensitivity afterward. That's why communication is so important—we'll always work within your comfort level.

Massage therapy should never be a "no pain, no gain" experience. For many people with fibromyalgia, gentle, individualized treatment is the key to helping them feel more comfortable and supported. 💜

🐴🏆 OFF TO THE HORSE SHOW! 🏆🐴Just a little heads-up for my clients — I’m hanging up my massage sheets and grabbing my rid...
08/10/2026

🐴🏆 OFF TO THE HORSE SHOW! 🏆🐴

Just a little heads-up for my clients — I’m hanging up my massage sheets and grabbing my riding boots!🤠🐎

I’ll be in clinic Monday, August 17th, and then I’ll be away enjoying some much-needed vacation and horse-show time!

📅 Vacation: August 18th–21st
🐴 Back in clinic: Monday, August 24th

While I’m away, I’ll be completely off the clock and unable to answer messages or emails. I’ll get back to everyone once I’m back in clinic and settled back into my normal routine.

Until then, I’ll be trading treatment tables for tack, emails for arena time, and spending my vacation with my mare, Viva.❤🐴

Thank you for your understanding, and I’ll see you all back in clinic on Monday, August 24th! 💆‍♀️✨

🫁 Did you know Nova Scotia has one of the highest rates of COPD in Canada?Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) i...
08/06/2026

🫁 Did you know Nova Scotia has one of the highest rates of COPD in Canada?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that makes it harder to breathe. It includes conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and common symptoms include shortness of breath, a persistent cough, excess mucus production, wheezing, and fatigue.

While massage therapy can't treat or cure COPD, it can be a supportive part of your healthcare plan. Treatment may help:
✨ Reduce tension in the neck, shoulders, chest, and upper back that can develop from working harder to breathe
✨ Promote relaxation and reduce stress, which may help ease the feeling of breathlessness
✨ Improve comfort and mobility of the muscles involved in breathing
✨ Encourage better posture, allowing the chest to expand more comfortably
✨ Support overall well-being and quality of life

💙 It's important to let your massage therapist know if you have COPD or any other lung condition before your treatment. This allows us to determine whether massage is appropriate and make any necessary modifications, such as adjusting your positioning, treatment length, or pressure to ensure you're comfortable throughout the session.

Depending on your condition, we may need to:
• Keep you in a more upright or side-lying position if lying flat makes breathing difficult
• Monitor for signs of shortness of breath or fatigue during treatment
• Avoid techniques that increase discomfort or make breathing feel more difficult
• Reschedule treatment if you're experiencing a flare-up, fever, or chest infection

Every treatment is individualized because your health and safety come first. If you're living with COPD, massage therapy can be adapted to meet your needs and help you feel more comfortable—one breath at a time. 💙

07/31/2026

We will be closed tomorrow for the Natal Day long weekend.

Our team will be back and ready to help on Monday, August 3rd.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy long weekend! ☀️

- the Capture Team

🍭 Living with diabetes means there's a lot to manage—and your muscles and joints can feel it, too.Diabetes is a chronic ...
07/30/2026

🍭 Living with diabetes means there's a lot to manage—and your muscles and joints can feel it, too.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body regulates blood sugar. Over time, it can impact circulation, nerves, muscles, and connective tissues, leading to symptoms such as pain, stiffness, cramping, reduced mobility, or numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.

While massage therapy doesn't treat or cure diabetes, it can be a valuable part of your overall wellness plan. Massage may help:
✨ Reduce muscle tension and stiffness
✨ Improve flexibility and range of motion
✨ Encourage healthy circulation to soft tissues
✨ Promote relaxation and reduce stress
✨ Support overall comfort and well-being

💙 One of the most important things you can do before your appointment is let your massage therapist know if you have diabetes. This allows us to provide treatment that's safe and tailored to your needs.

We'll ask questions about things like:
• Whether your diabetes is well managed
• Any numbness or loss of sensation
• Circulation concerns
• Open wounds, slow-healing areas, or foot ulcers
• Any recent episodes of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

Knowing your health history helps us modify treatment when needed and reduce potential risks, such as not noticing excessive pressure over areas with reduced sensation, irritating fragile tissues, or treating someone experiencing low blood sugar.

Your safety is always the priority, and with good communication, massage therapy can be a comfortable and beneficial part of your self-care routine. 🌿

❤️ In Nova Scotia, we’re pretty good at a lot of things—looking after our hearts has not always been one of them.Heart d...
07/23/2026

❤️ In Nova Scotia, we’re pretty good at a lot of things—looking after our hearts has not always been one of them.

Heart disease is one of the leading health concerns in the province and across Canada. It includes conditions that affect the heart’s structure and function, such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders, and heart failure.

While massage therapy does not treat or cure heart disease, it can be a supportive part of overall wellness care (with medical clearance when appropriate). It may help:
✨ Promote relaxation and reduce stress levels
✨ Support lower muscle tension associated with chronic stress
✨ Encourage better sleep quality
✨ Improve circulation in the soft tissues
✨ Provide a calming effect on the nervous system

It’s also very important that your massage therapist is aware of any **current or past heart conditions** before treatment. This allows us to properly assess whether massage is appropriate and adjust techniques, positioning, and pressure to keep you safe.

Without this information, there can be increased risk of complications such as:
⚠️ Increased cardiovascular strain if pressure or positioning is not appropriate
⚠️ Dizziness or fainting from blood pressure changes
⚠️ Fluid shifts that may affect individuals with certain cardiac conditions
⚠️ In rare cases, exacerbation of symptoms in medically unstable clients

Open communication ensures your treatment is both safe and effective, and allows your therapist to tailor care to your individual needs and health history.

Massage therapy should always feel safe, supportive, and appropriate for where your body is at. 💙

💆‍♀️If your neck and back feel like they’ve been personally offended by your life choices lately… you’re not alone.Chron...
07/16/2026

💆‍♀️If your neck and back feel like they’ve been personally offended by your life choices lately… you’re not alone.

Chronic neck and back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek treatment. It can develop from a mix of daily strain, posture habits, repetitive work, stress, or previous injuries—and it often sticks around longer than we’d like.

It may show up as:
• Persistent tightness or stiffness
• Aching or sharp pain with movement
• Headaches linked to neck tension
• Reduced range of motion
• Muscle fatigue that doesn’t seem to ease up

While massage therapy can’t correct the underlying structural causes of chronic pain, it can be a helpful part of managing symptoms. It may help:
✨ Reduce muscle tension and guarding
✨ Improve circulation to overworked tissues
✨ Increase mobility and ease of movement
✨ Decrease pain intensity
✨ Support overall relaxation and stress reduction

Small changes in how your body feels day to day can make a big difference in how you move through life.

Massage therapy can always be tailored to your comfort level and what your body needs most that day. 💙

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1 Commercial Street Unit 104 Truro
Truro, NS
B2N3H8

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Tuesday 2:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 2:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 2:30pm - 8:30pm
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