IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ

Our 24 hour cancellation policy is in effect:

A fee of 50% of the appointment cost will be applied for all late cancelled/missed appointments if notice is not given at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment time.

-Per clinic policy, a credit card is required for all bookings and Third Party insurance claim submissions (direct billing).

-We are currently not accepting new WorkSafe BC patients at our Downtown location.

-No bikes, scooters and pets permitted inside the Clinic – please plan accordingly!


**Please note that a price increase will apply for ALL SERVICES/TREATMENTS effective for all bookings starting October 28, 2024**

Chiropractic

Techniques used during your visit will include some combination of Stretching, Active Release, Joint Mobilizations, Adjustments and Exercise

**We are not currently taking WorkSafe BC Claims.**


Registered Massage Therapy

Soft tissue therapy to alleviate pain and tension. Sports injuries, postural strain, car accident injuries, and general tension. **We are not currently taking WorkSafe BC Claims.** **Our RMT's are unable to direct-bill to NexGenRX insurance policies ** **IMPORTANT: If you are booking a massage under an ICBC claim, you must select a MINIMUM 45 minute treatment or longer.** **ICBC PAT... Read More

Soft tissue therapy to alleviate pain and tension. Sports injuries, postural strain, car accident injuries, and general tension.

**We are not currently taking WorkSafe BC Claims.**

**Our RMT's are unable to direct-bill to NexGenRX insurance policies **

**IMPORTANT: If you are booking a massage under an ICBC claim, you must select a MINIMUM 45 minute treatment or longer.**

**ICBC PATIENTS: Please note that Ian Goodman, Aletha Shaw and Bogdan Pasta are unable to accept ICBC patients at this time. Please contact our clinic for more information.**


Physiotherapy

Assessment and treatment of a wide range of pain and injuries to the muscular or skeletal system. Sports injuries, car accident injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation.

**For IMS/Dry Needling treatment, please book with Tess Kruspe. Daniel Chang is not available for needling or Acupuncture.**
**We are not currently taking WorkSafe BC Claims.**


Unlicensed Massage Therapy

This practitioner has graduated from an accredited massage school but is not yet fully licensed. Soft tissue therapy to alleviate pain and tension. Sports injuries, postural strain, car accident injuries, and general tension. **We are currently unable to direct bill as Abigail is unlicensed. Please check with your insurance provider as these appointments may not be covered under your med... Read More

This practitioner has graduated from an accredited massage school but is not yet fully licensed.

Soft tissue therapy to alleviate pain and tension. Sports injuries, postural strain, car accident injuries, and general tension.

**We are currently unable to direct bill as Abigail is unlicensed. Please check with your insurance provider as these appointments may not be covered under your medical health benefits. **

Daniel grew up in Delta, BC and has stayed in BC his whole life. He went to the University of British Columbia for both his Bachelor of Kinesiology and his Master of Physical Therapy degrees. Daniel has a level 1 Orthopaedic Division certification and is eager to continue honing his manual therapy skills throughout his career.

Daniel has a background and interest in exercise and physical performance which is what led him into completing both of his university degrees. He also has experience working as a personal trainer in which he helped train clients of all ages with various conditions. Daniel believes in a holistic and client-centered approach to treatment. This approach includes manual therapy, education, exercise, and thorough collaboration between a therapist and the client.

In his spare time, Daniel enjoys weightlifting, playing guitar, and hanging out with his cat Cookie. One of his biggest passions in life is eating delicious desserts whenever he gets a chance.

PLEASE NOTE:

Daniel is not available for DRY NEEDLING/IMS or ACUPUNCTURE

Daniel grew up in Delta, BC and has stayed in BC his whole life. He went to the University of Bri... Read More

Abigail (Abbey) is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC); formerly the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia. With an interest in physical fitness, biology, and verbal therapy, Abbey eventually came to the conclusion that massage therapy encompassed all of her passions, and is keen to build her practise working with those who want to develop a well-rounded approach to health and movement.

Treatments with Abbey start with a conversation about the client’s goals, lifestyle, and the concern at hand, coupled with necessary assessments to better understand the tissues being affected. Once a mutual agreement is established, techniques and applications used are a combination of Swedish massage, as well as neuromuscular and myofascial techniques, dynamic release and joint mobilizations to improve joint health.

Abbey intends to explore lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, and trauma language and care. Outside of the clinic Abbey keeps active by hiking, cycling, and working out at home, coupling yoga with weight training. She also spends time finding local parks to enjoy and the hidden gems of Vancouver, recommendations welcome.

Abigail (Abbey) is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Complementary Health Profes... Read More

Joel is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC), formerly the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia. Growing up in a small town in Saskatchewan, he developed a love for sports, particularly volleyball and hockey. His passion for hockey led him to play competitive junior A hockey in the United States for three years, captaining his team in his final year. Through his athletic journey, Joel has experienced firsthand the physical demands of sports and the critical importance of proper maintenance and recovery.

In his practice, Joel offers a comprehensive treatment approach that includes:

General Swedish Techniques: To warm up the tissue. Myofascial Techniques: To open space in the tissues. Deep Targeted Techniques: To release tense muscles. Specific Stretching Techniques: To enhance range of motion. Joint Mobilizations: To improve joint nutrition and create more space within joints for a comfortable range of motion.

Outside the clinic, Joel enjoys: Playing hockey, Resistance training, Exploring the scenic areas of Vancouver with his wife and little boy, and Reading non-fiction books. He is eager to continue his career as an RMT, continually expanding his knowledge about the body to help his patients achieve their peak health/performance.

Joel is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of ... Read More

Ian is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC). He is passionate about working with people experiencing pain, including chronic ones.

Having studied the biology of pain at a graduate level, he enjoys helping people understand various factors that can influence it and helping them navigate the healthcare system to obtain appropriate care.

Ian sees therapy as a collaborative process where each patient’s goals, lifestyle and preferences are prioritized to create a relevant and comfortable treatment. He likes to focus on thorough soft tissue work using a variety of techniques and provide practical self-care advice including self-massage, movement and stretching.

Outside of the clinic, Ian enjoys resistance training, Erging, and recreational volleyball. He is also pursuing a graduate degree in Clinical Sciences and collaborates on research.

Ian is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of B... Read More

Tess completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at McMaster University after graduating with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph. She has furthered her education by completing certifications in manual therapy and soft tissue release, levels 1-3 in pelvic health, and contemporary medical acupuncture.

Tess has a background in sport and therefore has a keen interest in sports related injuries, as well as in women’s health. She strongly believes in utilizing individualized treatment plans which include manual therapy techniques along with functional exercise-based rehabilitation and education. She has experience working with individuals of various ages, backgrounds and injuries, and enjoys tailoring her treatment approach for each individual to best fit their lifestyle. 

Tess loves to stay active through weightlifting, swimming, and hiking. Having recently moved to Vancouver from Hamilton, she is looking forward to exploring all the beautiful hikes that BC has to offer.

Tess completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at McMaster University after graduating with an Honou... Read More

Rob is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC); formerly the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia. Originally from St. John’s, NL, Rob graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Kikkawa College in Toronto. He has several years of experience treating patients in various clinics across the country.

Rob’s approach to treatment involves looking at aspects of the patient’s lifestyle. There can be other factors involved that are contributing to one’s pain or muscular issue. Addressing such things as daily activities, movement patterns, and previous injuries all factor Rob’s assessment and treatment plan. Rob uses a variety of techniques and will choose appropriate course of treatment to best suit the patient’s therapeutic needs. He is a health and fitness enthusiast who believe that Massage is an essential component to overall wellness and a healthy lifestyle.

When he is away from the office in his spare time, Rob enjoys working out in the gym and reading. He also does background work in the Film and Television industry.

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Cam graduated from Langara College’s Registered Massage Therapy program in 2024. He originates from New Zealand where he grew up playing many sports with rugby being his biggest passion. He was able to captain his rugby teams throughout high school and into the club level. With all these sports came injuries, which Cam made sure to rehabilitate himself completely to get back out there! This instilled his curiosity for both general and sports injury rehab and prevention which led him to become an RMT to help patients with both their recovery and performance goals.

A typical treatment from Cam would be Swedish techniques and myofascial techniques to warm up the tissue and create space and then he’ll use multiple techniques like muscle stripping, PNF stretching, and joint mobilizations to achieve each patient’s unique treatment goals.

Cam spends his free time keeping busy by playing rugby, swimming, skiing, cooking and exploring what the city has out there.

PLEASE NOTE: CAM IS A BODYWORKER AND IS UNABLE TO DIRECT BILL TO EXTENDED HEALTH INSURANCE OR TREAT ANY ICBC PATIENTS

Cam graduated from Langara College’s Registered Massage Therapy program in 2024. He originates fr... Read More

Bogdan is an experienced Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), originally from Ukraine, he graduated from Everest College (Toronto) in 2010. He has since gone on to work at a variety of clinics as well as being an educator at Langara College (Vancouver) in 2016.

Bogdan has gained a wealth of experience helping clients recover from ailments and injuries, and in realizing their optimal health. Bogdan is passionate about a holistic approach to recovery and continuing education. He finds satisfaction in knowing that with each treatment, the client is incrementally closer to full recovery. Helping patients regain overall wellness to better pursue their own passions is his main goal.

In his spare time, Bogdan enjoys hiking, cycling, strength training, travelling, and performing on stage as an indie musician.

PLEASE NOTE ALETHA IS NOT ACCEPTING ICBC PATIENTS AND IS NOT YET SET UP FOR DIRECT BILLING FOR MEDAVIE, GREENSHIELD OR MSP PATIENTS

Bogdan is an experienced Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), originally from Ukraine, he graduate... Read More

Aletha graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018. Aletha has since worked with a variety of clients including high level athletes, pregnancy, and chronic pain disorders. Her treatment style is often described as intuitive and effective. She incorporates techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point release, and deep tissue to name a few.

Aletha is also a trained yoga teacher (200hr) which often influences her homecare. She believes a well-rounded self-care routine is invaluable for maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. She sees massage as a wonderful addition to an established routine or a great way to start a new one. She aims to have a holistic and integrative approach to treatment in order to ensure a positive and individual experience for each patient.

PLEASE NOTE ALETHA IS NOT ACCEPTING ICBC PATIENTS AND IS NOT YET SET UP FOR DIRECT BILLING FOR MEDAVIE, GREENSHIELD OR MSP PATIENTS

Aletha graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018. Aletha has since worked w... Read More

Francois is a highly experienced Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC); formerly the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia. Graduating from the West Coast College of massage Therapy in 1994, he has been focusing his practice on therapeutic massages and rehabilitation massages for chronic pain and sport injuries.

Francois has had the opportunity to work and acquire skills to provide treatments to a wide range of conditions such as whiplash, headaches, lower back injuries, hip replacement surgery and failed back surgery to name a few. Francois is using techniques such as myofascial release, deep tissues massage, stretching and strengthening exercises to help his clients toward an optimal mobility and healing.

Francois’ enthusiasm for working with athletes comes from his own passion as a competitive tennis player. He has been training for many years and continues to compete in regular tournaments. This experience has given him a great understanding of sports injuries. To round out his training, Francois enjoys Pilates and yoga classes for conditioning purposes. In his time away from massage and tennis, Francois enjoys cooking and various outdoor activities.

Francois is a highly experienced Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Complementary H... Read More

Dr. John White is a director of MSK Clinics and sees patients at our downtown clinic. He has been treating patients in Downtown Vancouver and the West End since 2011. Under his care are many professional athletes, weekend warriors and patients of all ages and activity levels.

Dr. White received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary where he was a member of the varsity basketball team and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California where he served the student council as vice president.

As team Chiropractor for the Vancouver Rowers Rugby Club, Dr. White draws from his experience working with elite athletes to bring the same level of expertise to his patients in the clinic. Throughout his career, Dr. White has also worked with PGA golfers, Team Canada Rugby players, volleyball players, MMA athletes, competitive cyclists, distance runners and competitive weightlifters. His treatment approach is a blend of exercise and manual therapy employing SFMA® (Selective functional movement assessment), ART® (Active release technique), joint mobilizations and adjustments. He treats many spine conditions and sports injuries whether they are related to whiplash, tendonitis, postural issues or overuse injuries.

In his spare time, Dr. White enjoys golfing, cycling, cooking and most of all, spending active outdoor time with his wife and two boys.

Please note: Dr. White is not currently accepting any WorkSafe BC patients

Dr. John White is a director of MSK Clinics and sees patients at our downtown clinic. He has been... Read More

Eliott is a graduate from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, where he graduated with honours. He has a lifelong passion for physical fitness and care for the body and is also educated in personal training.

A treatment with Eliott will be tailored to your needs to help you achieve your goals. Techniques such as general Swedish, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, trigger point release and deep tissue will be used. Eliott is registered with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) formerly the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia and is an active member in good standing with the Massage Therapy Association of British Columbia as a member of the Board of Directors.

Outside of the clinic, Eliott loves to keep active with skiing, running and the Grouse Grind. You’ll often find him out for a walk on the seawall with his dog, Freddie. Be sure to ask about him!

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