We offer massage therapy services. For athletes. And for everyone else.
Benefits of massage therapy
Getting a massage can provide you with a host of benefits:
- increases joint mobility and range of motion
- acute and chronic pain modulation
- aids in healing processes in acute and chronic injuries
- decrease in scar tissue and adhesions due to postural faults, surgeries etc.
- postural awareness
- decreases general muscle resting tension
- relaxation/reduces sympathetic firing
- promotes general functionality
Let us know if you have questions, or want to book an appointment.
Massage for athletes
Anyone can benefit from a relaxing massage. But for athletes, massage can be an important part of a high performance regime.
Our Registered Massage Therapists
Stephanie Holbrook
Registered Massage Therapist
Stephanie has a degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia, and has treated a wide variety of conditions, and has a particular interest in athletic injuries, postural strains, repetitive strain injuries, persistent pain and stress management, and sleep difficulties
Kristen Bradley
Registered Massage Therapist
With 16 years of competitive swimming under her belt, as well as being a member of the Canadian National swim team, earning 3 National titles and 2 world cup titles, Kristen understands what it means to strive for optimal physical and mental health.
Common conditions that we treat
Here’s a few of the common conditions that people see us for:
- acute and chronic pain conditions
- muscle tension
- tension headaches
- osteoarthritis
- joint dysfunctions
- frozen shoulder
- impingement
- lumbar spine conditions
- chronic back pain
Massage therapy techniques
At Arbutus, we use a range of techniques, including:
- deep tissue
- general Swedish Techniques
- myofascial and fascial release
- joint mobilizations
- proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- biofeedback
- muscle energy
- dynamic release
- stretching
- trigger point techniques
- hydrotherapy modalities
Our new home at 1928 Oak Bay Ave
Stephanie Holbrook talks massage therapy, kinesiology, and the importance of back rows
A rough guide to insurance at a health clinic, part 1
Eight reasons why I love massage therapy
From professional hockey, to competitive tennis, to keeping up with family
Weight bias and effective treatment
Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
Recovering from knee surgery (Part 2)
Recovering from knee surgery (part 1)
Getting to know Kristen Bradley
Mount Washington Views: Thanks Kristen!
