Enjoy more energy, less stress, and improved health with the help of our diverse and talented team of expert wellness practitioners.
Treatment for Chronic Pain
Solutions for healing and pain resolution
When it comes to pain, conventional medicine does not offer much in the way of rehabilitation; we use refined massage and myofascial therapies, and trauma release, combined with guided interventions in lifestyle and diet to reduce inflammation, we can work to improve upon your body’s potential to heal and can bring optimal long-term resolution of pain.
Holistic Health Solutions
Evaluation and treatment of the whole person
Traditional healthcare providers may be able to diagnose your problem, but often cannot provide tools for real change. We seek the cause of dis-ease and take a multidisciplinary, coordinated approach — working with a variety of health practitioners, both traditional and holistic — to bring you to a place of well-being.
Rehabilitation Therapy
Resume your active and healthy lifestyle
We help you to set realistic, achievable goals for rehabilitation, which in turn nurtures a positive outlook — whether you are seeking a life change or recovering from an injury.
Wellness Tools
Home care exercises and resources
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Massage and Alternative Therapy | Massage Clinics in Halifax and Dartmouth

Who can benefit from massage therapy?

Massage therapy can benefit people of all ages and conditions, including anyone who is suffering from acute or chronic pain, injuries, motor vehicle accident trauma.Read full answer →

Who pays for massage therapy?

Many extended health care plans now recognize massage therapy as a beneficial and effective form of treatment, and therefore provide coverage. Our office is equipped to directly bill many Blue Cross health plans.  Read full answer →

Are there any preparations I need to make before my first appointment?

You can save time by printing off and completing your client intake form. Please bring shorts and/or other clothing which allow freedom of movement for massage therapy treatments. Read full answer →

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Why choose our clinic? →
We are highly recommended and respected by the community we serve, and our therapists are masters of their trade and leaders within the field of health care through teaching and excelling in continuing education.

Neil Melanson, RMT →
Neil’s therapeutic focus incorporates rehabilitation from injury, stress reduction, body awareness and self healing tools; his goal is to resolve the causes of dysfunction and dis-ease, facilitating healing at a deeper level.

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Viva Health Centre is expanding and actively looking for massage therapists and other complementary health care professionals to join our team.

Viva Health Centre Massage Therapy
1888 Brunswick Street, Suite 802 Halifax, NS, B3J 3J8 Canada 
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