GENTLE CARE FOR YOUNGER BODIES
Kids Massage in Calgary NE
Kids get aches and tension too — from sports, from growth, from school stress, from sleeping in awkward positions. Kids Massage at Maggie's is a shorter, gentler session built specifically for younger bodies, delivered with the warmth and patience that helps a child feel completely at ease.
Massage Built Around Kids
Children's bodies are not just smaller versions of adult bodies. They respond to pressure differently, they have different concerns, and they need a different pace. Our therapists adapt every aspect of the session — pressure, technique, communication, time — to a child's needs. A parent or guardian is present for the full session, and we keep the experience light, comfortable, and never overwhelming.
BENEFITS
Benefits of Kids Massage
Eases Growing Pains
The leg aches that come with growth respond well to gentle massage, often improving how a child sleeps the night after.
Sports Recovery
Active kids accumulate the same tight muscles as adults. Gentle, age-appropriate work helps them recover and prevent the strains that come with overuse.
Better Sleep
Many parents notice their child sleeps deeper and falls asleep more easily after a massage session — particularly during stressful school weeks.
Helps With Anxiety and Big Feelings
Touch is calming for many children. A gentle massage in a quiet space can help kids who are dealing with worry, restlessness, or overwhelm.
Builds Healthy Body Awareness
Kids who experience caring, professional touch early often grow into adults more attuned to their bodies — more aware of tension, less afraid to seek care when something hurts.
A Calm Half-Hour Together
Bringing your child for a massage is itself a calming, connected experience. The whole appointment becomes a quiet pause from a busy week.
Book Your Child's Massage
A parent or guardian must be present for the full session. Please note your child's age and any health conditions when booking.
FROM THE FOUNDER
RMT — Suzhen (Maggie) Shu
With over 10 years as a Registered Massage Therapist, Maggie opened her Calgary clinic to create a space where you can feel supported, cared for, and at ease. Her goal is simple: to help people move more freely, feel less pain, and experience a greater sense of calm in their daily lives.
Every visit starts with listening. Maggie takes the time to understand where your body needs attention, ensuring each massage brings you the relief and comfort you're looking for. This same thoughtful approach guides the team she's built — therapists who prioritize your well-being with every visit.
If you're ready to feel the difference, book your next appointment and experience the care that makes Maggie's clinic feel like a place where you can truly relax.
OUR TEAM
Meet Maggie's Team Of RMTs
Maggie and her team bring warmth, experience, and intention to every massage. Their approach isn’t about routine techniques — they track patterns of tension in your body, noticing where stress builds up over time. By focusing on lasting relief, not just short-term relaxation, they aim to leave you feeling stronger, more mobile, and genuinely cared for after every visit.
Suzhen (Maggie) Shu
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTMaggie specializes in therapeutic massage for chronic pain and injury recovery, bringing over 10 years of experience to help clients move more comfortably and leave each session feeling supported and better in their bodies.
Shanaya Wang
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTShanaya brings over seven years of massage experience, with a strong foundation built through her work in China. She combines proven hands-on techniques with a thoughtful, attentive approach to help clients reduce pain, release stress, and feel better in their body. Her treatments are focused, personalized, and built around giving each client meaningful relief.
Jelly Acampado
PAIN RELIEF SPECIALISTJelly specializes in advanced pain relief, deep muscle restoration, and optimizing your body’s natural movement so you can feel stronger, move better, and live pain-free.
“Move Better. Feel Better. Live Without Pain.”
Princewell Ambe
DEEP TISSUE & THERAPEUTIC SPECIALISTPrincewell brings over three years of hands-on experience in deep tissue and therapeutic massage. He focuses on finding the source of pain and tension, then treating it with care that is specific to the client and their needs. His goal is simple: help people feel better in their body, move with less discomfort, and get real results from each session.
How it works
Booking a session is straightforward
1. Choose your service
Browse our therapeutic, relaxation, deep tissue, myofascial, pregnancy, and couples options to find what fits.
2. Pick a time online
Use our Jane App booking page to see live availability and choose the therapist who fits your needs.
3. Confirm and arrive
You will receive a confirmation email. Arrive 5-10 minutes early for your health history discussion.
FAQS
Kids Massage FAQs at Maggie's Therapeutic Massage
We work with kids of various ages — please mention your child's age when booking and we will let you know if Kids Massage is appropriate. For very young children, we may recommend a shorter Kids Relaxation Massage instead.
Yes — a parent or guardian is present for the full session. This keeps your child comfortable and is a clinic policy for any minor.
Yes, we offer direct billing with Desjardins, Manulife, Johnston Group, Green Shield Canada, Alberta Blue Cross, and more.
That is completely normal. Our therapists are practiced at making nervous kids comfortable — we start slowly, check in often, and stop the moment anything feels off. Many kids who started nervous end up asking when they can come back.
We kindly request that you inform us at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. This allows us to accommodate other clients.
Our clinic is located in the northeast of Calgary, at 227 Coventry Close NE.
Many parents find that regular massage helps with all three. Touch in a calm, safe environment lowers the nervous-system baseline that contributes to those challenges. We are happy to coordinate with any other care your child is receiving.
Let us know in advance, and check with your child's doctor first if you are unsure. We adapt sessions for conditions like sensory sensitivities, autism, ADHD, anxiety, and various physical conditions — and we have honest conversations if a different approach would serve your child better.
Why Maggie's for Kids Massage?
We take the time to make kids comfortable, explain what we are doing, and adjust constantly to their feedback. Parents are always welcome and present.
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