Registered Massage Therapy

A British Columbia, Registered Massage Therapist is a highly trained health care professional (2200 to 3000 hours of education) that can help assess, treat, and prevent various injuries, chronic pain and illness, systemic diseases, and movement dysfunction. During your initial visit with a Registered Massage Therapist, you will complete a comprehensive medical history, lifestyle and physical as... Read More

A British Columbia, Registered Massage Therapist is a highly trained health care professional (2200 to 3000 hours of education) that can help assess, treat, and prevent various injuries, chronic pain and illness, systemic diseases, and movement dysfunction. During your initial visit with a Registered Massage Therapist, you will complete a comprehensive medical history, lifestyle and physical assessment and be provided with treatment recommendations for future care. Subsequent treatments may include the application of various manual modalities and techniques, therapeutic exercise, movement therapy, patient education (pain/stress management, injury prevention) and re-assessment.

Since Michael can remember, he has had a passion for helping people. That passion and his drive to learn how the body works led him to become an RMT. He has spent hundreds of hours in post-graduate education on the science of pain. He uses this knowledge to assess patients and determine how to help. Like most RMTs, he has training in many different techniques. He will work with you to find the one that best suits your body. He believes firm/deep pressure is not always better than lighter/superficial pressure. What is important is knowing what your body needs. Michael’s credentials: He graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2007 and is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of BC (CMTBC) and the Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC (RMTBC). He is a past instructor at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. He has chaired research panels at a variety of conferences, including the Third International Fascia Research Congress in Vancouver, the RMTBC International Persistent Pain Conference, and the RMTBC Manual Therapy Conference. He teaches postgraduate courses on the Neurocentric Approach, including Dermoneuromodulating, Simple Contact, and Neurodynamics. He teaches patient pain management to RMTs, Physios, Osteos, and Chiros throughout BC as well as across Canada, the USA, and Europe.

Since Michael can remember, he has had a passion for helping people. That passion and his drive t... Read More

I suffered from a chronic shoulder problem when I was younger after intense sports training. My rehab involved a wonderful manual therapist who helped me through my pain and inspired me to do the same for others. I use manual therapy, patient education, and strengthening with patients. I have a passion for working with women during and post-pregnancy, a passion that was enhanced by having had two children of my own. In my 16 years as an RMT, I have gained a strong knowledge of working on various pathologies and postural imbalances. I believe that postural alignment and muscle balance are important in recovery. My husband, Michael, and I started a massage therapy practice in South Delta 10 years ago, which you can read more about at http://wellandable.ca/.

I enjoy being active and hanging out with my family in my free time. I love swimming, nature, and most outdoor activities. I enjoy DIY projects around the house and being creative in many different ways, such as sewing, poems, and art projects with my kids. Most recently, I have become very interested in permaculture and growing much of my family’s food.

I graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2007. I am a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of BC (CMTBC) and the Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC (RMTBC).

I suffered from a chronic shoulder problem when I was younger after intense sports training. My ... Read More

Melissa West has been practicing Massage Therapy since 1996 and has been a resident of Kamloops since 1997. She graduated from UBC with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics and went on to obtain a diploma from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1996. Melissa utilizes her background in Human Kinetics to complement her Massage Therapy treatments by providing her patients with an interdisciplinary approach to their rehabilitation and care.

Melissa is dedicated to helping people rehabilitate, prevent, and manage injuries and/or chronic conditions, by providing patient-centered care and promoting permanent positive lifestyle changes. Her approach is neurocentric, which focuses on regulating the nervous system to promote a healthy mind-body connection, and ultimately manifest physical health and wellness. Melissa also has a passion for teaching and her practice offers her the ability to teach through patient education, movement therapy classes, and pain/stress management seminars.

After several years in practice, Melissa realized that she could not address all the needs of her patients single-handedly. Therefore, Melissa uses an interdisciplinary, team approach, and refers patients to resources outside the clinic if necessary. Melissa is always looking for additional practitioners to join the team in order to enhance patient care.

Over the years, Melissa has been able to give back to the Kamloops community by volunteering with various sports teams (hockey, football, rugby, soccer) and providing first aid, Massage Therapy, and athletic training services as required. She has gained invaluable technical experience, as well as connections with the community at large, by continuing with volunteer activities. Melissa cherishes the experience of joining Operation Nicaragua to train impoverished women in relaxation massage techniques which allowed them to be gainfully employed at various tourist resorts in their country. The income these women may now generate will help to guarantee food and shelter for themselves and their families.

Melissa’s lifelong goal has been to be fit, feel healthy, and live pain-free and she wants to help others do the same.

Melissa West has been practicing Massage Therapy since 1996 and has been a resident of Kamloops s... Read More

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