FAQ Registered Massage Therapy

Massage has been a vital part of health care since the beginning of recorded history as found in the world’s most ancient medical textbook, Nei Ching (circa 2958 BC).

• The physiological effects of massage have been documented through both historic & contemporary research. As the hands move over the body, the muscles are physically stretched. This encourages circulation & inhibits muscle spasm. In this way, pain is eased, healing facilitated & movement restored.
• Massage is also preventative. Loosened muscles & increased circulation improves tissue health & thereby diminishes the chance of injury.
• After a workout, massage speeds up the recovery process & decreases delayed-onset-muscle-soreness resulting from exercise.
• Other effects, such as decreased anxiety, are not well understood. However, it is thought that some of the physical & psychological outcomes may be due to the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers.

Please, ask for a receipt & check with your extended health care company!  Extended medical plans usually refund 80 – 100% of massage fees.  The cost to you: 

After 80% Reimbursement                  Regular Fee

$14      30 minutes                             $70

$20      60 minutes                             $100

$26      90 minutes                             $130

Access to massage therapy does not require a doctor’s referral although some insurance companies may require it.

Your appointment time has been set aside especially for you. Therefore, 24 hours notice is required before changing or cancelling an appointment or the full amount will be billed.

Yes. In fact, this is a convenient & popular choice. It is also considered to be smart & preventative, health maintenance. After you set up your on-going appointment, you’ll be automatically rebooked weekly or bi-monthly, whichever you prefer.

Yes, please, ask for a receipt.

Choose to pamper yourself with a relaxation massage. Loosen & re-energize tight muscles with a deep tissue massage. Or ask about specific massages designed to enhance athletic performance or recover from an injury.

British Columbia’s Registered Massage Therapists are the most extensively trained in North America & some argue, the World.  Curriculums are medically based including a thorough study of physiology, anatomy & pathology (diseases & injuries) with a definite bent toward orthopedics.  Practical training includes the treatment of chronic diseases, orthopedic injuries & the effects of long-term stress.

I am a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, class of ’95. I have been a Registered Massage Therapist since 1995 & a Certified Personal Trainer since 1998, with an extensive education in rehabilitation exercise. So, not only will you receive a soothing & effective massage, but also strengthening & stretching exercises that will speed your rehabilitation & keep you involved in your own healing process.

Formerly a gymnast, I now stay in shape running, cycling, rollerblading, weight-training & assembling IKEA furniture. I adore yams, lattes & really good wine. My favorite pastime is delving into “story”, whether that is watching movies or reading novels, although, I can usually be found mincing words on my Apple iBook G4.

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