Registered Massage Therapy

Registered massage therapy is a manual treatment of the body’s soft tissue that restores function and mobility to the tissue and joints of the body. Our therapists provide deep-tissue treatment in a relaxing setting that restores health and vitality to the body as a whole.

• Many people choose massage therapy because they want an effective, research- based therapeutic treatment that is non-surgical and drug-free

• When you are suffering from chronic pain or discomfort including migraines, headaches, TMJ dysfunction, plantar fasciitis, back or neck pain, joint dysfunction, frozen shoulder, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, over-use injuries, etc.
• When you have recently had an acute event including auto accidents, sports injuries, etc.
• During/post pregnancy
• When referred by a licensed medical practitioner including your doctor, physiotherapist, or chiropractor, (referral is not needed)
• When you want to retain a high level of fitness/training.

The massage therapists at Salus Physiotherapy are have undertaken a demanding and extensive 2-3 year education program with a minimum of 2,200 hours of instruction and are registered with the Massage Therapy Association of British Columbia. Continuing education on an annual basis is mandatory to maintain registration as a massage therapist. Massage therapists at Salus bring decades of cumulative clinical experience for treating a wide range of conditions with a specialty in treating lower back pain during pregnancy.

Your massage therapist will take time to do a thorough assessment in order to identify and address the specific areas of the body that need treatment. Rehabilitative exercises for strength, stretching, posture and range of motion may also be part of the post treatment regime. Our goal is to provide you with the treatment and knowledge to help you experience life-long health.