Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are clinically trained healthcare professionals and are regulated by the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia. The foundation of massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. RMTs use their extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, combined with traditional Swedish and modern massage therapy techniques, to treat their clients. Symptoms associated with the following physical limitations would benefit from massage therapy:
- discomfort
- acute or diffuse pain
- stress
- everyday
- occupational
- muscular over-use
- chronic pain conditions
Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:
- reducing or eliminating pain
- reducing muscular tension.
- improving joint mobility
- improving circulation
- improving lymphatic drainage
In addition to traditional clinical techniques, our RMTs are also certified and trained in:
- Integrated Systems Model (ISM) - every patient is assessed as a whole person and a treatment plan is devised (based on each individual’s story) to target the key source(s) of the problem, not just the symptoms. For more information, please click here [link].
- Neural Manipulation (NM) - identifies local nerve restrictions and their effects on the rest of the body. NM is a gentle, hands-on therapy, comprised of precise engagement, mobilization and elongation of the soft tissues and nerves to re-establish neural communication throughout the body. For more information, please click here [link].
- Visceral Manipulation (VM) - based on precisely directed placement of gentle manual forces to encourage normal mobility, tone and motion of the viscera (organs) and their connective tissues. For more information, please click here [link].
With all of this unique post graduate training at their fingertips [pun intended😁], our RMTs are able to treat both acute and chronic conditions, whether from sports injuries or day-to-day activities, with care and consideration for individual needs.
