Chiropractic care is a patient-centred, non-invasive, hands-on, regulated health care profession focused on your spine, muscles, joints and nervous system.

Chiropractors use the best available evidence and clinical expertise to diagnose issues that affect your body’s movement. They treat them without medication or surgery and prevent them from returning. Chiropractic care can also promote health and improve your quality of life, as well as alleviate pain.

Some of the conditions chiropractors treat include:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Strains
• Sprains
• Pain associated with arthritis
• Work and sports injuries
  
  

At UFIT, Dr. Watson’s passion is rehabilitating injuries. He is an avid golfer, and has an athletic background in hockey and lacrosse, he works to restore full function in athletes and hobbyists alike; bringing them back to the activities they love.

A Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) is a regulated healthcare professional trained to assess and treat the body’s soft tissues and joints through hands-on techniques that promote recovery, performance, and overall well-being. Massage therapy can reduce pain, improve mobility, enhance circulation, and support both physical and mental health.

At UFIT Kingston, our RMT treatments are designed to complement training and rehabilitation programs — whether you’re an athlete striving for performance gains, recovering from injury, or looking to relieve chronic tension. Each session is tailored to your goals, incorporating techniques that support recovery, improve movement quality, and help you feel and perform at your best.

Sports Massage Therapy

Sports massage is an essential part of an athlete’s training and recovery regimen. Utilizing a variety of techniques, sports massage is designed to improve soft tissue function, enhance range of motion, and promote recovery. Whether you’re preparing for a big event, recovering from one, or simply aiming to maintain optimal condition, sports massage can help you achieve your goals.

Sports massage treatments are client-centered, taking into consideration sport, position, injury history and season. Treatments may include deep tissue, stretching, muscle energy techniques, remedial exercise and more. We also offer support and performance taping along with our sports massage therapy.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is a technique distinct for its ability to reach deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Ideal for addressing chronic muscle tension and injury rehabilitation, deep tissue massage is tailored to individual needs, ensuring a focused and effective treatment.

Deep tissue techniques involve greater use of pressure and specificity compared to traditional massage techniques, which are often used for relaxation. Pressure is always adjusted based on client preferences.

TMJ Massage

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects our lower jaw to the base of our skull, enabling us to open our mouths for chewing, laughing, and speaking. When this joint becomes inflamed, it may cause symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches, clicking sounds, earaches, dizziness and vertigo. TMJ massage can help decrease tension around the jaw, head and neck, and relieve pain and discomfort.

TMJ massage utilizes specific techniques to target muscles involved with jaw movement, and may include techniques such as deep tissue massage, active stretch, relaxation massage, and learning self-massage techniques to help with day-to-day management of symptoms.

Meet Angus

Angus is a Registered Massage Therapist, Registered Kinesiologist, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). His integrated background in movement, strength training, and rehabilitation allows him to approach massage therapy through a performance lens — helping clients recover faster, move better, and perform at their highest potential.

Angus works with a wide range of clients, from athletes managing high training loads to individuals seeking relief from chronic tension or postural stress. His treatments are both evidence-based and client-centered, combining manual therapy with education and movement strategies to support long-term results.

How It Works at UFIT

Clients can book their RMT appointment with Angus by calling or texting the gym at 613-770-7719 or by emailing angus@ufitkingston.com. Online booking will be available in January.

A Registered Kinesiologist (R.Kin) is a healthcare professional specializing in human movement and physical activity. They assess an individual's physical abilities, designing personalized exercise and rehabilitation programs to optimize strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health while preventing or addressing musculoskeletal issues. R.Kins work with a diverse range of clients, from injury recovery patients to athletes seeking peak performance and individuals looking to improve their overall health. All R.Kins must have a 4-year degree in Kinesiology (or equivalent degree in health) and pass the College's entry-to-practice exam.

Some of the most common injuries treated are:

• Tendinitis
• Muscle strains
• Ligament sprains
• Repetitive strain injury
• Rotator cuff injury
• Sports rehab
• Knee dysfunction or Meniscal injury
• Surgical rehab

At UFIT, Angus and Emily focus on injury rehabilitation and optimizing performance for day-to day life, work demands and athletics. Each client starts with a consultation to determine their baseline, set goals and develop a personal plan for their training program.

Additional Services available with R. Kin: Shockwave Therapy, Soft Tissue Release Therapy & Cupping

FASCIAL STRETCH THERAPY (FST)

The Rehabilitation Program provides access to medical, psycho-social and vocational services that support your unique needs as a Veteran, spouse/common-law partner, or survivor. Rehabilitation services work to improve your health and help you adjust to life at home, in your community or at work.

Each transition to life after service is unique. We provide personalized rehabilitation services as part of your Rehabilitation Plan. This may include medical, psycho-social, and vocational rehabilitation and/or assistance services.

Medical rehabilitation services work to improve your health to the fullest extent possible. You may receive specialized services from physicians, physiotherapists, massage therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, and more.