All of our practitioners are registered with the College of Massage Therapists of BC, and therefore carry the title of Registered Massage Therapists. That said, they are trained in various modalities, approaches and techniques.
Which massage therapy technique is best for you?Do you prefer a massage with or without oil? Do you like slow and relaxing treatments or a faster, sports style massage? Are you injured? Stressed? Pregnant? We’ve got you covered. Our Registered Massage Therapists will work with you to find out what style of massage and treatment plan work best for you.
Current research tells us that 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....
While massage techniques vary, they all work in the same way; they interact with the body, mind and nervous system in layers of context. In this article we present current research findings on common massage techniques such as Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point release and more....
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. Our RMTs have taken additional training in trauma informed care....
"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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