Registered Massage Therapist based in Squamish, BC
With my background in movement arts such as competitive climbing, yoga, martial arts, and dance, my clients receive care that helps to promote healthy living and body awareness. Whether it’s preventative care, performance based, or injury rehabilitation, my aim is to utilize massage therapy to empower my clients by helping them connect to their bodies’ inherent strength and resilience.
-Sebastian
Why Massage?
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Massage therapy works with the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress, promoting general physical and mental wellbeing.
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Sports massage can be tailored according to the needs of the athlete. Utilizing trigger points and active release techniques to promote muscular synergy.
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Massage is among the most recommended modalities when it comes to injury or surgery rehabilitation. Working with your doctor or physiotherapist to create a plan and ensure a full recovery, free of lingering chronic issues.
Massage Therapy has been proven to be effective against a wide variety of issues like:
Anxiety/Depression
Headache
Fibromyalgia
Joint pain
Nerve Pain
Poor blood circulation
Stress
Post surgery rehab
Limited mobility
Weak Immune system
Muscle soreness
Injuries/Strains
Mood disorders
Chronic pain
Poor sleep
But what is massage to me?
To me, what separates massage is that it enhances connection to our body. This relationship is crucial for wellness all over the board. Whether it’s coming back from disfunction or moving towards thriving; a massage therapist is a guide towards learning to be with ourselves and the present moment to build positive relationships with our state of being.
Modalities
Swedish Massage
Using a variety of techniques like long strokes, Effleurage, muscle squeezing, and trigger point therapy, Swedish massage targets the nervous system to promote wellness and relaxation.
Deep Tissue
Branching from Swedish massage, deep tissue focuses on increased pressure and slower rate to target the deepest tissue layers, helping with muscle and joint disorders and stress relief.
Sports Massage
Sports massage utilizes deep tissue and neuromuscular techniques tailored towards specific performance goals and injury prevention/rehabilitation.
Ways to Book
Mobile Massage
Skip the clinic and receive a treatment in the comfort of your own home. I’m offering this service anywhere within 15km from downtown Squamish.
Shift Wellness
Find me at Shift Wellness working alongside a variety of healthcare practitioners including acupuncture, physiotherapy, and naturopathy. Shift is located right downtown in Squamish, BC