Registered Massage Therapy Vancouver
Massage therapy is a centuries old health care practice, which involves a range of manual techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body. It reduces stress, increases circulation and boosts the immune system, improves flexibility and muscle tone, and of course decreases muscle tension and the discomfort that comes with it.
Honey + Garlic offers registered massage therapy Vancouver clients can trust—for long-term relief, injury recovery, and deep relaxation.
What is Massage Therapy?
One could almost say massage therapy is instinctive; what does someone do when they hit their leg: rub it, what does someone do when their shoulders ache: rub them, what do spouses ask for after a tired day on their feet: a foot rub. Massage therapy is a centuries-old health care practice that involves a range of manual techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body. At Honey + Garlic, our registered massage therapy Vancouver team uses this practice to reduce stress, increase circulation, boost the immune system, improve flexibility, and promote healing. Massage can be used to rehabilitate or enhance physical function, to assist in the management of chronic conditions, to provide lasting relief of pain, or it can be utilized in the maintenance of a healthy, happy individual. The essential role of massage therapy is to help the body help itself.
Massage therapy can be very effective in the treatment of the following conditions:
Headaches
Whiplash and other MVA-related pain and injury
Overuse injuries, from smart-phone thumbs to stiff, computer shoulders
Muscle strains or ligament sprains
Chronic conditions, such as arthritis
Anxiety and depression
Neurological conditions
Massage can also be quite helpful for both pre and post-natal pain and discomfort
If you’re seeking registered massage therapy Vancouver, our experienced RMTs offer personalized sessions that go far beyond a simple back rub.
What to expect during your first treatment?
To begin with the therapist will review your intake form and ask you some questions about your injury or condition and your medical history. They might also ask about your daily activities or habits and how they have been impacted, or about your range of motion and any movements most affected by your injury or condition. All such questions assist the RMT to narrow down exactly what is going on for you and to figure out how to best approach your condition. The therapist might also feel it necessary to do some diagnostic tests, such as range of motion. Sometimes the initial assessment can take a bit of time but it is a crucial part in building a strong foundation for the treatment. This is one of the reasons our registered massage therapy Vancouver clinic takes the time to personalize every session from the start.
Once the interview is complete the therapist will leave the room to allow you to disrobe and lie down on the treatment table underneath the top sheet and blanket. Given that the massage therapy practiced in this clinic is based on the Swedish Therapeutic model, the RMTs will be utilizing massage oil or lotion in their practice, or will be working directly on the skin. For this purpose it is best if you can remove your clothing (down to your underwear), unless you are not comfortable to do so, in which case just let your therapist know. But don’t worry you will always be properly covered with the sheet and blanket, only the area of the body being treated will be uncovered. This is the standard of care you can expect from registered massage therapy Vancouver sessions at Honey + Garlic. There are some techniques your RMT may use that require more movement and are therefore better done over clothing, but your therapist will let you know when this is the case.
Meet our RMT’s
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Jessica Farrow
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Kat McKinnon
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Amy McDaniel-Schamehorn
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Jessica Huston
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Adele Neudorf
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Corinne Shaw
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Carolyn Nadan
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Jon Nightingale
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Ashley Tyner
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Zachary Sandahl
Q&A
Registered Massage Therapy Vancouver
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Nope! You can book directly. Some insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement, but our registered massage therapy Vancouver team is happy to guide you through the process.
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Yes, we do. We offer direct billing for ICBC and many private insurance providers—making your experience with registered massage therapy Vancouver as seamless as possible.
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Absolutely. Our RMTs are trained in prenatal care and understand how to safely adapt sessions for all stages of pregnancy. Many clients turn to us for prenatal registered massage therapy Vancouver services that relieve back pain, swelling, and tension.
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Whatever you're comfortable in! Most of our registered massage therapy Vancouver sessions involve working directly on skin using lotion, but you’ll always be covered appropriately, and we adapt to your preferences.
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Yes. If you’ve had a great experience with one of our therapists—or want to try someone new—just let us know. We’ll match you with the registered massage therapy Vancouver practitioner that’s best suited to your needs.
