About Heather

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I am a Registered Massage Therapist in British Columbia and have been practicing for ten years. During this time, I have worked with a diverse group of people. My scope of practice includes deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, sports massage, infant massage and pre/post natal massage. In addition, I practice Hydro Therapy/Pool Therapy and remedial exercise. I have treated clients of all ages with a wide variety of ailments, with my focus being towards athletes. I graduated from the D'Arcy Lane Institute in London, Ontario. I wrote and passed both the Ontario and British Columbia board exams. … [More]

Massage Therapy Tips

Massage can be defined as the systematic and manual manipulation of the body’s soft tissue for therapeutic purposes promoting health and well-being. Massage has evolved from a combination of Eastern and Western traditions. By far the greatest advancement of therapeutic massage recorded in history was by a Swedish physiologist named Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839), who created a scientific system of massage movements and techniques known as Swedish Massage. This consists of five basic strokes: effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), friction, tapotement (percussion), and vibration, though all … [Read]

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage is massage therapy specifically tailored for the expectant mother's needs. It is also called pre-natal massage. The mother's body must be properly positioned and supported during the massage, using pillows and padding. Proper positioning ensures comfort and safety for the mother and baby. Certain areas of the body should be avoided during pregnancy. Pregnancy massage has been found to reduce stress, decrease swelling in the arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints. It's a popular complementary therapy during pregnancy for back pain, when choices for … [Read]