Conditions I Treat
- Athletic Injuries
- Back Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Degenerative Disc
- Fractures
- Frozen Shoulder
- Herniated Disc
- Knee injury
- Knee Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)
- Muscle Tension
- Paralysis
- Postural Deformities
- Pregnant Women
- Reynaud's Disease
- Sacroiliac Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Sprains
- Thoracic Outlet
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Varicose Veins
- Whiplash
- Workplace Injury
My Medical Approach to Treat Patients.
I use an integrated medical approach to treat patients. For the past 12 years I successfully owned and operated the "Enhanced Health Center," a health and wellness clinic located in the BC Lower Mainland and Alberta. I then decided to move to the interior of British Columbia to integrate my model of wellness to patients. Staying current in my profession is very important to me. I've added many skills since graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1995. These skills come from training in the following:
Muscle Energy Technique
Muscle energy is the manipulation of the skeletal system. I place the patient in a specific position, and then he/she tries to come out of that position while I resist their movement. The muscles then pull the bones into correct alignment.
Muscle Balance and Function
This technique corrects improper posture through exercise. I develop a personalized program according to the specific postural imbalance of a patient. Each exercise works with small muscle groups supporting the spine. By retraining the nervous system to activate muscles in the proper sequence, pain caused by improper posture is relieved. I develop a set of customized exercises for each individual which they should perform 30 minutes daily for optimal results.
Craniosacral I and II
The craniosacral system has a profound effect on health and well-being. The cerebrospinal fluid pressure has a rhythmical motion in the craniosacral system, affecting the skeletal and nervous system of your body. As a therapist, I "palpate" the motion of this fluid to relieve conditions such as headaches, ear infections, dizziness, tinnitus, TMJ and dyslexia. My touch is extremely sensitive. I am able to diagnose the movement of the system as a whole by locating critical points of restriction.
Lymphatic Drainage
The lymphatic system carries a clear fluid throughout the body. This is part of the waste disposal and nutrient supply system that interacts with the blood stream. By applying a circular pumping and draining motion, the drainage paths are cleared. The benefits of treating my patients with this technique, include reducing edema, calming, pain reduction, and improving the immune system.
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT)
This is also called trigger point myotherapy. The American Academy of Pain Management recognizes this form of massage therapy as an effective treatment for back pain caused by soft tissue injury (such as a muscle strain).
Myofascial Tx
This is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. This essential "time element" has to do with the viscous flow and the piezoelectric phenomenon: a low load (gentle pressure) applied slowly will allow a viscoelastic medium (fascia) to elongate.
Manual Therapy Techniques
The term "manual therapy" refers to hands-on treatment of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Human touch is an essential ingredient in our treatment philosophy and approach, and for good reason. Patients respond positively to hands-on work when combined with exercise and education. This leads to faster recovery and less out-of-pocket expenses. Manual therapy encompasses a broad group of sophisticated techniques performed by hand. These may include mobilizations or manipulations of soft tissue and skeletal joints. Manual therapy techniques aim to decrease pain and increase function.