Jenn Sharman | RMT
Jenn Sharman, (she/her)
I’m fascinated by the art and science of massage therapy. With a trauma-informed approach, and a special focus on pain and stress management, I enjoy helping people feel at ease in their bodies. I also facilitate discussions for students and RMTs to learn about current research and best practices in patient care. In 2013, I was awarded first place by the Massage Therapists' Association of British Columbia for my case study on treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
I founded Intent Health Clinic in October 2017. I aim to bring creativity and leadership to a profession in the midst of its own change, as it deepens its own understanding of how massage therapy works. A bridge between research and clinical practice, I eagerly share updated findings that empower practitioners in their professional pursuits while continuing to assist patients in the ways they manage their pain and stress.
Read more about why Jenn was inspired to open Intent Health Clinic.
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Neck, shoulder and back pain
Persistent/chronic pain
Pregnancy massage
Stress, anxiety and depression
Tension headaches and migraines
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2024
Somatic Experiencing (Intermediate I and II) (Linda Stelte)
2023
Somatic Experiencing (Beginning I, II and III) (Linda Stelte)
2021-22
Exploring Body and Self Through Somatic Narrative (Kathy Kain)
Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy - Level 1 and 2 (Cynthia Price)
Evidence Based Interventions for Low Back and Pelvic Pain Webinar (West Coast RMT Collective)
Narrative Medicine: Conversations Inviting Change (John Launer/San Diego Pain Summit)
2019-20
Chronic Pain Management Workshop for Registered Massage Therapists (Eric Purves/Pain BC)
Concussion: Prevention, Detection, Management (University of Calgary & Universite Laval)
Coping with Pain and Anxiety during COVID-19 (Pain BC Webinar)
Gentle Movement and Relaxation Course (Pain BC - Neil Pearson)
Edge Work And Novel Movements: Applying Pain Science To Clinical Practice (Cory Blickenstaff)
Movement as Pain Education (Pain BC webinar - PT Neil Pearson)
2018 and prior
Motivational Interviewing (Change Talk Associates)
Understanding Pain: From Biology To Clinical Care (Lorimer Moseley)
Our Aging Population: Mobility, Wellness and Independence (RMTBC)
Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate)
Mental Health and the Body Symposium (RMTBC)
Explain Pain - Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (Lorimer Moseley & David Butler)
Manual Therapy Conference: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Science and Practice (RMTBC)
Working with Trauma and PTSD Affected Patients (RMTBC and Ravensara Travillian)
Pregnancy Massage (Paula Jaspar)
Pain Neurophysiology Education: Evidence & Practical Tools
10 day Vipassana meditation course
Teaching English as a Second Language
B.A.H. International Development: Political Economy and Administrative Change (University of Guelph)