Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy, as practiced by Registered Medical Professionals in Canada, involves the treatment of soft tissue, myofascial, and musculoskeletal disorders of the body. Though Massage Therapy is often thought to be a purely physical form of treatment focused on pain relief, Massage Therapy has applications for internal disorders, such as organ pain, neuro-muscular dysfunction, stress relief, post-surgical recovery, and more. Registered Massage Therapists in British Columbia are qualified health professionals fully licensed and registered with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC). Their thorough and advanced training in assessment and rehabilitation, as well as their various additional focuses on specific styles of Massage Therapy, allows them to curate a treatment specifically for their patients. Their experience in treatment planning and a significant history of positive health outcomes allows them to created marked improvement in their patients' quality of life and experience of pain.
Registered Massage Therapists
of Cardinal Point Health Centre
Choosing a registered massage therapist is a very important decision. We will develop a customized program that deals with your health and lifestyle concerns. Our focus here at Cardinal Point Health Centre is rehabilitation. We want to help you get moving to the best of your ability, so that you are free to live your life unrestricted. Of course, we support everyone and every concern that comes through our doors, and we will do it with a Great Massage Service Guarantee. We don’t promise magic or miracle cures, but we do promise that everyone will who come in will be offered kindness, compassion, professionalism, respect and skill.
Liza Switzman, RMT
Liza (she/her) is a recent graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and began her career this year. With an earlier degree in Hospitality Management, she brings strong skills in deep listening, anticipating individual needs, and creating meaningful, inclusive experiences...
What To Expect?
Your Massage Therapist’s main role is assessment and treatment.​ Your case history is confidential! Nobody except your massage therapist and those you have agreed to be referred to (if a need persists) will have access to it.
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You may be asked some personal details during your assessment. These questions are for the purpose of assessment and recommending preventative treatment. For example, sitting at a computer eight hours a day at work, then another few hours at home with potentially bad posture will affect many parts of the neck, shoulders and spine. You are not required to provide any information you do not feel comfortable giving; however, please understand that it may prevent accurate assessment and delay the response of your treatment.
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The massage will be conducted in a secure and private area where you have the ability to undress and dress in private. Your therapist will not be present at this stage and you will be asked to lie on the table and cover yourself with the appropriate sheets or cover-up. It is normal practice for undergarments to be worn, should you wish. During the massage sheets or towels will be used to cover any part of the body that is not directly
receiving treatment.
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If you are uncomfortable or unsure at any stage of the massage, be sure to tell your therapist. You have the right to ask your therapist to stop any treatment immediately and decide whether you want to continue a massage for any reason at all.
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It may take a few visits with your therapist to build a rapport where the patient is completely comfortable. Your therapist understands this and will adjust their treatment accordingly. Patients may have many expectations of what the outcome of each treatment will be; if you do, please communicate these to your therapist. If you experience pain, headache or bruising after your treatment this can be a normal post-treatment outcome. Always check with your therapist if you are not sure of types of outcomes you could receive from the specific massage you are being offered.