“Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.”
About Charlene
Charlene graduated from the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria in 2012. Since then she has had the pleasure of working in a variety of spa and and clinic environments, as well as enthusiastically volunteering at many sporting events. As a lifelong athlete and fitness advocate, Charlene is passionate about educating clients in ways to stay injury-free, recover from sport related injuries, and maintain a healthy body. She also enjoys working with clients in office settings to help all those professional-sitters out there to stay injury-free on the job! She looks forward to working with you soon!
What is Massage Therapy?
The Massage Therapists Regulation sets the scope of practice for registered massage therapists in BC.
“Scope of practice” refers to the activities that RMTs are educated and authorized to perform, which is established through the legislated definition of “massage therapy” in section 1 of the Massage Therapists Regulation:
“Massage therapy” means the health profession in which a person provides, for the purposes of developing, maintaining, rehabilitating or augmenting physical function, or relieving pain or promoting health, the services of
assessment of soft tissue and joints of the body, and
treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction, injury, pain and disorders of soft tissue and joints of the body by manipulation, mobilization and other manual methods
Massage Therapy Benefits
The effects of massage therapy are both physiological and psychological. Massage therapy performed on a healthy person increases muscle flexibility and relaxation, and decreases stress levels. The psychological effects are the increased well being that usually occurs with positive touch.
Psychological benefits are most evident in those experiencing stress and depression. Massage is recognized as effective in reducing or managing pain that arises from a variety of sources such as trauma, post-surgery, headache, fibromyalgia, arthritis and terminal illness.
“Massage is not just a luxury. It’s a way to a healthier, happier life”
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