It’s common to wait until the end of the year to book massage therapy—especially when extended health benefits are about to reset. But clinically, one massage in December isn’t the same as care spaced thoughtfully throughout the year.
As Graham, one of our Registered Massage Therapists puts it:
“The best massage isn’t the one to put out a fire, but rather the one that might have prevented it in the first place.” — Graham Robertson RMT
Why Consistency Matters
Chronic tension and pain don’t respond well to sporadic, last-minute care. Instead, they benefit from regular input that helps the nervous system settle and tissues adapt.
As Megan explains:
“Chronic pain responds best to consistent input, not sporadic care. Regular sessions help reduce sensitization and support nervous system down-regulation—which means less guarding and tension, and longer-lasting symptom relief.” — Megan Chalmers RMT
This kind of care is difficult to achieve when appointments are delayed until the final weeks of the year.
The Challenge With End-of-Year Booking
December is often one of the busiest times for massage therapy. When many people try to “stack” appointments late in the year, care tends to focus on short-term relief rather than meaningful progress.
“End-of-year ‘stacked’ appointments often provide only short-term relief.” — Megan Chalmers RMT
Earlier booking allows for more flexibility, better continuity with your therapist, and more strategic use of each session.
A More Supportive Approach
Your body doesn’t reset in January—and neither do the demands placed on it by work, stress, family, or movement.
Booking massage therapy earlier in the year gives you the opportunity to build a relationship with an RMT who knows your body and can help you plan care that supports you across the months—not just at the end of them.
👉 Book your RMT appointment now and let’s work with your body over time, not just when things feel urgent.
Not already familiar with our RMT team? Get to know them a bit better before you book by checking out their bios on our Team Page.
