Intent Health Clinic’s focus is two-fold: to support patients in their continued health and healing, and to hire thoughtful, skilled and innovative Registered Massage Therapists to do just that.
We understand the interconnection of biological, psychological and social components that influence our experiences and interactions. Through this lens, we connect with our patients to facilitate improved health, healing and wellbeing.
We’re passionate about evidence-informed practice and research. It guides us to incorporate best practices and scientific insights into our massage treatments. It’s also why our treatments are person-centered. We value your experiences, preferences and expertise when it comes to your own body. It’s our goal to cultivate resiliency and collaborate on your shared roadmap to better health.
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We know that a good massage involves care, compassion, clear communication and curiosity to help achieve your goals. Whether it's more movement, less pain, added comfort in your own body, or a reprieve from the stresses of everyday life.
Our logo was designed with these elements in mind. The two leaves represent the client and the RMT, and the 3 lines connecting them represent evidence-based, person-centered, and trauma informed care.
Summary: Massage Therapists are increasingly recognizing the importance of providing trauma-informed care, however it’s not taught in most massage programs. This article lists our top 5 recommendations for learning about trauma-informed care and how to apply it in your practice. There is no regulation for using the phrase “trauma-informed”
Massage therapy can reduce anxiety, depression, pain and improve quality and duration of sleep. Improvements in sleep, mood and pain levels can create windows of opportunity where you feel better and can move and socialize more.
Summary: Trauma-informed massage therapy is an approach to practice and not a massage technique. It’s built upon four principles: trauma awareness, safety and trust, collaborative choice and connection, and strength-based skill-building. Registered Massage Therapists working in this area don’t have to be experts in trauma, but can respond
With great respect and gratitude, we practice massage therapy on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples –Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) And Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.
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