Registered Massage Therapy

Why Registered Massage Therapy at Jericho Integrated Clinic?

 

Massage therapy is a natural and effective way to reduce pain, relieve stress, and improve overall wellbeing. At Jericho Integrated Clinic in Kitsilano, we offer registered massage therapy from experienced and qualified therapists. Our therapists are trained to provide personalized treatment plans to address your specific needs.

What is Registered Massage Therapy?

Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) is the practice of manipulating the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of preventing or correcting dysfunction, maintenance of bodily health, pain relief, and relaxation. Our RMTs employ scientifically supported techniques in conjunction with methods that have existed for thousands of years to help you achieve your goals.

 

Almost all extended health benefit plans include coverage for RMTs / Registered Massage Therapists and it is great for anything from reducing muscle tension to improving sleep difficulties to destressing after a day’s work.

What Can Massage Therapy Help With?

  • Back, neck, and shoulder pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Headaches & migraines
  • Insomnia
  • Muscle tension & spasms
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Scar tissue
  • Sciatic pain
  • Stress, anxiety, depression
  • TMJ problems
  • Whiplash
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Benefits of Massage Therapy:

  • Reduce or eliminate pain
  • Reduce muscle tension (knots), spasms, cramping, aches and pains
  • Relaxation for the body and mind
  • Improve mobility and range of motion
  • Improve circulation
  • Reduce nerve compression
  • Improve sleep
  • Stimulates lymphatic drainage which enhances the immune system
  • Reduce everyday stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD
  • Feel energized
  • Maintenance of good health

Our RMTs

Our RMTs are experienced and highly-trained in a range of massage therapy techniques, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and more. They work closely with you to develop a treatment plan that addresses your specific concerns and helps you achieve your health and wellness goals.

Albert Chan

Registered Massage Therapist

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

 

Albert Chan is a registered massage therapist with a passion for helping his clients achieve optimal health and wellness. He uses a combination of techniques in his treatments, including Swedish massage, neuromuscular techniques, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations, and passive/active stretches. Albert is also certified to provide Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and is trained in NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) Level 1.

Eva Lau RMT

Eva Lau

Registered Massage Therapist

Wednesday Mornings, Fridays

 

Eva is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Langara College RMT Program. Eva’s treatment consists of health history interview, physical assessment, hands-on
treatment as well as home-care exercise and modification of daily activities. She incorporates a
wide range of treatment modalities such as myofascial release, trigger point release, muscle
energy technique, nerve flossing, joint mobilization, PNF stretch and Swedish technique. Eva is
passionate about designing personalized treatment plans for her patients as to help them
achieving their specific health goals and needs, and improving their quality of daily lives.

Vanessa Coady

Registered Massage Therapist
&
Registered Clinical Counsellor

Mondays (for RMT)

 

Vanessa Coady is a registered massage therapist who graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2012. She focuses in deep tissue massage and employs modalities such as instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulation, myofascial release, joint manipulation, and others to address pain and dysfunction.