Business Details
33 Years
experience
Integrative Healthcare Services in Whitby
Established in 1993, Hands On Healthcare has dedicated over three decades to providing integrative healthcare solutions in Whitby, Ontario. Our founder, Martez Schembri-Diskey, combines her extensive expertise as a Registered Massage Therapist, Integrative Craniosacral Therapist, and Spiritual Director to offer holistic treatments for trauma, stress, and pain management. With a unique approach developed through personal healing experiences following a serious automobile collision, we specialize in balancing mind, body, and spirit through evidence-based modalities including TRE (Tension, Trauma Releasing Exercises) and somato-emotional release therapy. Our services cater to both individuals and helping professionals, addressing compassion fatigue, burnout, and post-traumatic stress through personalized treatments, workshops, and educational programs.As an author and sought-after speaker, Martez shares her biopsychosocial-spiritual framework through publications like From Stress to Bliss and Journal MAGIC, while maintaining active professional affiliations that underscore our commitment to excellence. We serve diverse clients including healthcare practitioners, first responders, and educators through in-person and live online sessions, emphasizing preventative care and self-management strategies tailored to each individual's needs.
Services
Massage Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy
Pregnancy Massage
TRE Exercises
Workplace Wellness
Trauma Recovery
Compassion Fatigue Treatment
Stress Management
Self-Care Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in integrative healthcare
- Our founder developed trauma recovery methods through personal healing
- We combine clinical expertise with spiritual direction
- We provide specialized programs for helping professionals
- We offer both treatment and educational programming
Associations and certifications
- Registered Massage Therapist
- Certified TRE Provider
Services
Craniosacral Therapy
This gentle manual therapy addresses cranial imbalances and nervous system dysregulation through subtle manipulations. We use it to treat migraines, TMJ disorders, and trauma recovery by restoring natural craniosacral rhythms. Our approach integrates spiritual elements for comprehensive mind-body healing.
TRE Exercises
Neurogenic tremoring techniques help release stored tension and trauma through natural body movements. We guide individuals and groups through this process to alleviate chronic stress and PTSD symptoms. The practice promotes nervous system regulation and emotional resilience.
Compassion Fatigue Treatment
Specialized programs address occupational stress in helping professionals through trauma-informed care. We combine body-oriented therapies with self-care strategies to prevent and treat compassion fatigue. Our workshops teach sustainable practices for healthcare workers and first responders.
Pregnancy Massage
Gentle therapeutic massage supports prenatal comfort and postpartum recovery. We address common pregnancy discomforts while promoting emotional well-being. The treatment adapts to each trimester's specific needs with specialized positioning.
Workplace Wellness
Customized programs improve workplace health through stress management and injury prevention. We deliver on-site treatments and educational sessions for employee wellness. Services include ergonomic assessments and trauma-informed care training for staff.
People
Martez Schembri-Diskey
Founder & Lead Therapist
Registered Massage Therapist with 30+ years experience in integrative craniosacral therapy. Developed trauma recovery methods through personal healing journey. Author of From Stress to Bliss and Journal MAGIC. Specializes in compassion fatigue treatment for helping professionals.
Questions
What makes your craniosacral therapy unique?
Our approach integrates spiritual direction with clinical techniques, developed through personal trauma recovery experience.
Do you treat both physical and emotional issues?
Yes, we specialize in biopsychosocial-spiritual healing addressing physical pain, emotional trauma, and spiritual disconnection.
Are services covered by insurance?
Our massage therapy services are typically covered by extended health plans. Check with your provider for specific details.
What workshops do you offer?
We provide compassion fatigue training, TRE certification, and self-care programs for healthcare professionals and educators.
How can TRE help with stress?
TRE uses neurogenic tremors to release muscular tension and reset the nervous system's stress response naturally.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
We provide live online workshops and training programs while maintaining in-person therapeutic sessions.
