Registered Therapeutic Massage
A combination of therapeutic massage techniques and Swedish techniques that uses long strokes, kneading, and deep circular movements. Advanced modalities can be incorporated to achieve the desired outcome.
If you are feeling sick or feeling unwell please either cancel or reschedule your appointment. This can be done in advance online or reach out to me directly via text or email for any same day/last minute cancellations. Masks are still strongly recommended.
A combination of therapeutic massage techniques and Swedish techniques that uses long strokes, kneading, and deep circular movements. Advanced modalities can be incorporated to achieve the desired outcome.
Aug 11, 2025 - I have been using Elo Hot Stones as part of my therapeutic massage treatments since March. If you enjoy heat you will like this addition.
Aug 1, 2025 - My October-November schedule will open by the end of September. Expect more Sunday availability and some later evening appointments through the week.
Protocols and procedures are meant to help REDUCE the risk of transmission but the risk can’t be eliminated entirely. Click the link below to familiarize yourself with what I am doing to keep us both safe in my treatment space.
Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.
Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. Below are just some of the effects massage can have on the body as mentioned by Fiona Rattray in the text "CLinical Massage Therapy".
Massage can help with reducing anxiety, stress and depression. It can help to give a patient a sense of well being and relaxation after their massage.
Massage can relax muscles, decrease spasms and help to decrease trigger points, fibrosis and adhesions. It can also help with improving resting muscle length.
Although a transient effect, massage can help increase local circulation temporarily. Because of this, approptiate techniques can be utilized for those with cardiac, hypertension as well as stressed clients.
Massage can reduce or help manage pain. Massage can address the source of the pain and stop the painful nerve from firing. It can help break the pain cycle that can often begin when there is reduced oxygen to tissue.
I am a 2018 graduate from VCMT in Vancouver. I divide my time between casually working at a high-end spa and my own downtown studio through the week.
In my free time I keep busy with learning advanced continuing education for massage and enjoy fitness, travel, and the outdoors.
Still have questions after reading my FAQ? Contact me for more information or click the Massage FAQ link to learn more about massage in general.
Cell: 604-725-2222Email: hello@evanvrmt.com