Clinic Treatments

Registered Massage Therapy (RMT)

Registered Massage Therapy at Baseline Health and Wellness

Massage therapy involves the manual manipulation of soft tissue to promote health and well-being. At Baseline Health and Wellness, our approach targets specific areas through direct and indirect tissue work, providing a safe and effective method for maintaining optimal health and managing musculoskeletal conditions.

We tailor each session to the individual needs of our clients, adjusting the depth of treatment accordingly. Our clinic offers a range of services, including deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, prenatal and postpartum care, and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST).

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What is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST)?

BCST is a gentle hands-on therapy for the whole body that has roots originating in Osteopathy. Any form of the traumatic experiences could be held in the tissues and restricting functions in the body in many different ways. BCST believes that health is always present in your system, never lost no matter what condition you may be in. This therapy focuses on the body’s innate ability to self-regulate and heal by using soft, still, and non-invasive touch to make a contact with the body. While maintaining the contact, the therapist listens to the body by feeling how freely and rhythmically the fluid, potency, or bones move in the whole body. This gentle touch down-regulates the nervous system, and the body releases held tension, stresses and trauma at their own timing, and finds its balance and harmony.

Comprehensive Registered Massage Therapy Services

At Baseline Health and Wellness, we are committed to assisting you in your recovery journey, whether from a recent injury or ongoing condition. Our registered massage therapists are highly skilled and effective, providing thorough treatment and guidance on home care techniques to minimize pain and prevent re-injury. Our therapists collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including chiropractors, acupuncturists, and our community providers, to ensure comprehensive care.

Experience the benefits of our professional massage therapy services at Baseline Health and Wellness, where we focus on enhancing mobility, alleviating stress, and relieving pain. Whatever the source of your discomfort, our dedicated team is here to support you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1How quickly do improvements happen?
Benefits from massage vary from person to person. Each session is based on the individual's needs and wants. The therapist will work with their patient to establish an achievable and realistic timeline. We generally expect to see some short term benefits each session (e.g. reduction in muscle tension). Then, over the course of a treatment plan, we’d expect to see a decrease in overall severity and duration of symptoms.
2What to expect during treatment?
Your first RMT session will be an hour long - this includes a history intake and assessment of your concerns. The therapist will discuss with you your goals and expectations from the treatment before starting the hands-on portion. After the treatment, home care exercises are provided based on the individual's needs.
3What to expect after treatment?
A follow up treatment can be an hour or half hour long, depending on each individual’s treatment plan and preference.
4When should I see an RMT?
Anytime! Even when you aren’t experiencing pain, it may be beneficial to add massage as part of your general health routine. Some other reasons you may want to seek an RMT include: ● Working at a desk for long hours ● Your job consists of heavy labour ● Recurring injuries ● Lingering tightness and aches
5What conditions can RMT treat?
Patients who visit our Vancouver clinic for care usually complain of the following: ● Low back pain ● Neck pain ● Jaw (TMJ) Pain ● Whiplash ● Headaches and Migraines ● Torticollis ● Bell’s palsy ● Thoracic outlet syndrome (Arm Numbness) ● Tennis and Golfer’s elbow ● Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ● Sprains and Strains ● Stress and Pain Management ● Post Surgery Scar Treatment ● Piriformis syndrome ● Sciatic nerve pain (Sciatica) ● IT Band syndrome (Knee Pain) ● Plantar fasciitis (Foot Pain) ● Chronic Compartment Syndrome
6What are the benefits of massage therapy?
● Decrease pain and stress ● Managing Headaches ● Muscle Relaxation ● Increase flexibility ● Improve postural imbalances
7How long will a session take?
Your initial visit is booked in one hour increments with hands-on time usually about 40 to 45 minutes. The session includes discussion about your condition and treatment goal, and explanation and home care advice after the session. There may be times when your body will stop responding in a shorter time as it has done what it can for that day. In that case, we honour what the system needs and take my hands off at that time, and then go over what is needed to be discussed. The number of sessions needed depends on what symptoms you have, what your goals are, and how readily your system responds to the therapy. As a general rule, three to ten sessions will have a significant impact on most people’s heath. In some cases only one session can make a major difference. Some conditions require regular sessions for longer periods of time, followed by occasional sessions to maintain health.
8What conditions can BCST treat?
Anxiety Breathing issues – Asthma, Bronchitis, etc. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Concussion – car accident, fall, sports related, etc. Depression Digestion issues – Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Exhaustion Fibromyalgia Headaches – tension, migraine, etc Hormonal imbalance Hyperactivity Impingement of cranial nerves or spinal nerves – sciatica Insomnia / Sleep disorders Learning difficulties Muscular pain – neck pain, back pain, leg pain, etc. Reproductive organ related conditions – fibroid, infertility, menstrual pain, etc Stress Trauma of all kinds – accidents, birth, falls, and other injuries, abuse, PTSD, etc. TMJ and dental problems
9Who can benefit from Craniosacral Therapy?
This therapy is suited for all ages, from infants to the elderly, and those with painful, delicate, or degenerative conditions.