MEET OUR TEAM
Sabina Bulakhtina
Registered Massage Therapist
in Toronto
RMT, healing in motion
Sabina is a Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Pilates Instructor dedicated to helping people move, feel, and live better. She combines her deep understanding of anatomy and movement with a caring, hands-on approach to create personalized treatments that restore balance and relieve tension.
With over 4,000 hours of Pilates teaching experience, Sabina brings a unique movement-based perspective to her massage practice. Whether you’re seeking pain relief, postural support, or relaxation, her goal is to help you reconnect with your body and achieve lasting results—one session at a time.
Credentials
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Registered Massage Therapist in Ontario
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Skills and techniques:​
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Myofascial Release – to address fascial restrictions and improve mobility
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Trigger Point Therapy – for releasing localized muscle tension or “knots”
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Deep Tissue Massage – for targeting deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue
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Joint Mobilizations – gentle, graded oscillations to improve joint range and reduce stiffness
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Stretching Techniques
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Passive stretching
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Active-assisted stretching (e.g., PNF or contract-relax techniques)
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Remedial Exercise – prescribing mobility, strengthening, and postural exercises to support recovery
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Lymphatic Drainage (basic manual techniques) – for reducing swelling or improving circulation
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Scar Tissue and Connective Tissue Work – to improve tissue mobility and healing
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Periarticular Techniques – addressing soft tissues around joints
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Positional Release / Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) – gentle methods to restore balance and reduce tension
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What I can help with
Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Conditions
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Muscle tension and soreness
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Postural imbalances (e.g., rounded shoulders, forward head posture)
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Tendonitis / tendinopathies (e.g., rotator cuff, Achilles)
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Sprains and strains (acute or chronic)
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Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and overuse conditions
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Joint stiffness or reduced range of motion
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Myofascial pain syndrome
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
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Plantar fasciitis​
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Spinal & Back-Related Conditions
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Low back pain (mechanical or postural)
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Thoracic or upper back tension
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Neck pain and stiffness
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Sciatica (piriformis-related or nerve tension)
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Whiplash-associated disorders
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Head, Stress, and Nervous System-Related Conditions
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Headaches and migraines (tension-type or cervicogenic)
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Stress, anxiety, and fatigue
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Insomnia or sleep disturbances
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Nervous system tension and general relaxation
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Circulatory & Lymphatic Concerns
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Edema or mild swelling
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Poor circulation
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Post-surgical recovery (non-acute phase)
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Lymphedema (mild cases within RMT scope)
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Special Populations
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Pregnancy-related discomfort (prenatal and postpartum care)
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Postnatal muscular tension (neck, shoulders, low back)
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Support for recovery after childbirth or cesarean section (non-acute)
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Performance & Functional Issues
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Sports-related muscle recovery and performance optimization
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Pre-event and post-event sports massage
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Occupational strain (e.g., desk work, manual labour)
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Movement pattern retraining (when combined with Pilates or exercise guidance)​
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General Wellness & Preventive Care
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Stress reduction and relaxation
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Support for overall mobility and flexibility
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Maintenance of healthy soft tissue and joint function
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