Robert completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, and obtained his Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia.
He has had experience working with a wide variety of people ranging from young athletes to the geriatric population in residential care facilities.
Robert’s treatment approach combines manual therapy, soft tissue release, and Functional Dry Needling with therapeutic exercise prescription. He is passionate about helping people manage their pain and working together with them to get their bodies moving again.
Robert completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, and obtain...
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Chris is currently not taking any NEW ICBC patients for now, sorry!
Chris is a Langara graduate with diplomas in Registered Massage Therapy & Kinesiology.
He incorporates various techniques tailored to each individual in his treatments to help them achieve their treatment goals.
Drawing from years of previous experience in the tire industry, he understands the demands placed on the body in heavy-duty applications. This firsthand knowledge fuels his dedication to helping individuals in similar roles alleviate muscle tension, prevent injuries & maintain peak physical condition.
Sports have been a continued part of Chris’ life. He’s been able to address athletes & officials’ needs of various skill levels from events such as BC Bike Race, IIHF World Juniors Tournament, & HSBC Rugby 7’s.
In his free time, you can find Chris playing hockey, snowboarding, weight lifting, and travelling.
Chris is currently not taking any NEW ICBC patients for now, sorry!
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Sophie is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Langara College. She enjoys working with all populations and creating a personalized treatment plan to suit each person, from maintenance treatments to orthopaedic conditions. On her days off she can be found hiking, reading and spending time with her cat.
Sophie is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Langara College. She enjoys working w...
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Graduating from Langara College’s Registered Massage Therapy program in 2019, Cedric has years of experience developing a wide variety of skillsets that could be what you’re looking for with Massage Therapy.
From stiffness due to long hours of hard work to muscular injury resulting from sports or accidents, he will work with you and do his best to bring you back to activity using a mix of traditional Swedish massage, trigger point work, and myofascial release as needed.
Reducing muscular pain or tightness, reducing stress, promoting local or general circulation, as well as improving and maintaining joint mobility and health are among the outcomes you can expect. Cedric is also accepting patients suffering from TMJD.
Graduating from Langara College’s Registered Massage Therapy program in 2019, Cedric has years of...
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Kat is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT) in 2018 with honors. Her own journey through pain and injury has led her to experience the benefits that massage therapy can have on the body. Hoping to pay it forward, this has led her to become an RMT so she can provide relief through therapeutic touch.
Kat likes to create individualized treatment plans based on each person’s goals and symptoms. She uses a combination of techniques such as Swedish massage, muscle energy technique, trigger point therapy, active or passive stretching, joint play and hydrotherapy. She also has a special interest in fascial manipulation. She has pursued and will continue to pursue continuing education focused on a myofascial approach.
Practical continuing education courses taken:
Biodynamic Myofascial Mobilization (BMM) for Lumbo-Pelvic Region
Hot/Cold Therapeutic Stone Massage
Introduction to Osteopathic Techniques
In her down time, Kat enjoys family time, being a mom, and finding various activities to enjoy with friends. She also likes fostering for VOKRA and enjoys tending to her indoor plants and her fruit and veggie garden.
Kat is fluent in English and Tagalog.
Kat is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VC...
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Jason is a aspiring young RMT who believes that massage treatments should be patient focused and will try to resolve the root of the discomfort while addressing current symptoms.
He also believes that proper home care exercise and self-hydrotherapy is the key to maintaining treatment effectiveness while speeding up recovery.
Jason is a aspiring young RMT who believes that massage treatments should be patient focused and ...
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Shawn is a registered massage therapist from Vancouver, BC who is passionate about helping people feel and move their best.
With special interests in mobility maintenance, injury recovery, chronic pain management, Shawn uses a blend of myofascial release, swedish massage, joint mobilization, craniosacral and neuromuscular techniques to help his patients relax and recover.
Shawn is a passionate equestrian athlete, competing locally and spending his free time riding and working with horses. Before RMT, Shawn trained as an equine massage therapist in Ontario, where he learned how to massage horses. A member of the IFREMT since 2020, Shawn spends his weekends massaging horses and dogs.
Shawn speaks English, and is now accepting new patients.
Shawn is a registered massage therapist from Vancouver, BC who is passionate about helping people...
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Ryan is a registered acupuncturist who is passionate about working with various populations, but especially those who have acute and chronic pain.
Other areas he has experience in treating include: sports injuries, allergies, insomnia, digestive issues, fertility, stroke rehab, and facial rejuvenation.
Living abroad learning about western and eastern medicine from some of the best practitioners has given him a strong background to treat his patients with various techniques.
In his free time he loves to play sports like hockey and volleyball as well as hit the gym. He is a foodie at heart and sweets are his guilty pleasure.
In addition to English he also speaks Mandarin fluently.
Ryan is a registered acupuncturist who is passionate about working with various populations, but ...
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Sunny is a Registered Massage Therapist from Vancouver that graduated from the Langara Registered Massage therapy program who enjoys helping people recover from injuries and different ailments.
He is passionate about Manual Lymphatic drainage and has been trained in Dr. vodder Manual lymphatic Drainage. During his spare time his hobbies ranges from playing guitar, piano, writing music to breakdancing/B-Boying/Hip Hop to powerlifting/calisthenics to online gaming.
He is fluent in speaking English and Cantonese.
Sunny is a Registered Massage Therapist from Vancouver that graduated from the Langara Registered...
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Dr. Ling graduated at the top of his class from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2014. Dr. Ling specializes in chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue work (MRT), and rehabilitation. His goal for every patient is to provide accurate and up to date information on all aspects of their health by creating specific treatment plans that best suit the individual. Whether you’re seeking care for motor vehicle collisions, sports injuries, low back pain, neck pain, or headaches, Dr. Ling has got your back. In his spare time, Dr. Ling can be found around the city playing volleyball or shredding down a mountain on his snowboard.
SERVICES & CONDITIONS TREATED:
Myofascial Release Technique (MRT)
Graston Trained
Custom orthotics
Kinesio taping
Rehab exercises
Sports injuries
Shoulder pain
Knee Pain
Wrist Pain
Elbow Pain
Jumper’s Knee
Headaches
MVA & whiplash injuries
Low Back Pain/Neck Pain
And more!
Dr. Ling graduated at the top of his class from Southern California University of Health Sciences...
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Andrea graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018 with honours, eager to pass on the benefits of massage. Having received Massage Therapy herself for many years prior to becoming an RMT, Andrea personally knows how these treatments can aid athletes in their recovery between training sessions, as well as provide every-day relief for stressed office workers.
Andrea commonly treats a variety of clients including, but not limited to, hardcore athletes, weekend warriors, desk jockeys, nurses, seniors, teachers, and motor-vehicle accident victims. She is well-versed in an array of techniques including Swedish relaxation massage, myofascial release, sports massage, deep tissue massage and trigger point release.
Andrea was raised in Vancouver and enjoys the beauty of the west coast by running in her free time. She is frequently on a spin bike, on a badminton court or weight lifting at the gym when outside of the treatment room. Andrea would love to discuss the newest restaurants around town or barefoot theory in running if interested!
Andrea is fluent in English and conversational Cantonese.
Andrea graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018 with honours, eager to pass on...
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Before discovering his strong interest for Massage Therapy, William studied at UBC and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Food, Nutrition & Health. He is passionate about helping people regain their health and movement. Having gone through injuries related to sports that hindered his personal health goals, he understands the importance of rehabilitative care and manual therapy to achieve personal wellness.
William graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy’s 20 month program. Through his clinical placements, he has gain experience in musculoskeletal pain, overuse injuries. Techniques that he commonly uses are Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release, Joint Mobilizations, Neuromuscular and Dynamic Stretching.
In his free time, he likes to play badminton, run, and go to the gym. In addition to English, William is able to speak conversational Mandarin and Cantonese.
Before discovering his strong interest for Massage Therapy, William studied at UBC and graduated ...
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Debbie (Xian) Lou is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. She specializes in a combination of therapeutic and relaxing techniques, including Myofascial Release, Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Release, PNF Stretching, and Joint Mobilization. Debbie is dedicated to continual growth and professional development to help her patients achieve a pain-free, balanced lifestyle. She is also certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Hot Stone massage.
In her free time, Debbie stays active through yoga, hiking, and golfing. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, she works to make every patient feel comfortable and supported throughout their treatment journey.
Debbie (Xian) Lou is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Vancouver College of Massa...
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Daniel completed the massage therapy program at Langara College following a degree in Biology from Simon Fraser University. His passion for promoting a healthy lifestyle and anatomy led him to pursue a massage therapy career.
He is an RMT who believes that massage treatments should be patient-centered and will try to resolve the root of the discomfort while addressing current symptoms.
He also believes that proper home care such as stretching and strengthening is the key to maintaining treatment effectiveness.
Outside of work, Daniel enjoys staying active and shows particular interest in endurance sports such as road cycling and marathon training.
Daniel completed the massage therapy program at Langara College following a degree in Biology fro...
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Genelle is a RMT who is passionate about helping others and getting them back to the activities they enjoy doing.
She has experience with repetitive strain injuries, sport injuries, motor vehicle injuries, headaches and, back pain.
She enjoys exploring this beautiful place we live on her days off
Genelle is a RMT who is passionate about helping others and getting them back to the activities t...
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Byron is a registered physiotherapist who graduated from the University of British Columbia.
He is very passionate about helping people and uses a holistic approach to ensure patients become an active partner in their rehabilitation. Byron enjoys working with all type’s populations from the novice athletes, to the weekend warriors and everyone in- between.
Byron enjoys using manual therapy and soft tissue techniques to assist patients in their recovery, while using his background in Kinesiology and personal training to offer therapeutic exercise prescriptions. He also has a special interest in knees and shoulders, through his experiences as a competitive baseball and soccer player.
When Byron is not working at Hartwell Therapy, you can expect to find him participating in CrossFit, hiking in BC’s beautiful backcountry, or on the baseball diamond when Vancouver has some sunshine! Health is wealth and Byron is excited to work with the Hartwell team to help this community to stay healthy and injury free. Come say Hi!
Byron is a registered physiotherapist who graduated from the University of British Columbia.
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Sarah is a registered massage therapist who loves treating hips, headaches, and everything in between! Her goal is to work with you to create a treatment plan that best supports you and your lifestyle. When she’s not at the clinic, Sarah loves baking, working out, and spending time with her friends and family.
Sarah is a registered massage therapist who loves treating hips, headaches, and everything in bet...
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40-minute session
Provided:
- Small towels
- Wet Wipes
- Water
- NO shower
Packages available:
- Add a 40-minute sauna session to any massage or treatment for $10
- 5 sessions $80 (save $20 = to one free session)
- 10 sessions $145 (save $55 = over 2 free sessions)
- Add a friend for $5 extra per friend (Maximum 3 people at a time use)
40-minute session
Provided:
- Small towels
- Wet Wipes
- Water
- NO shower
Packages available:
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Dr. Esha Singh is a Naturopathic Physician with a general family practice and a clinical focus in dermatological issues.
She follows a whole-body approach and uses conventional/specialized testing, diet and lifestyle counselling, herbal and nutraceutical supplementation, and cupping/acupuncture as part of her treatment plan.
Dr. Esha Singh is a Naturopathic Physician with a general family practice and a clinical focus in...
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Richard graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. He believes proper initial patient assessment is critical in providing the best path to patient rehabilitation. Bringing patients back to enjoying activities of daily living, meeting occupational demands or achieving athletic endeavors.
Being a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapist of British Columbia, Richard uses his medical knowledge and various massage skills such as neuromuscular techniques, trigger point release and joint mobilizations to treat his patients. The intent is to help patients recover and/or optimize their performance. Education in self care is also provided that includes optimal posture, hydrotherapy, targeted stretching
and specific muscle strengthening.
Being originally from Hong Kong, he can speak Cantonese.
When not helping others, Richard enjoys biking, skiing, helping coach kids soccer and time with Family.
Richard graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. He believes proper initial pat...
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Oliver graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) following a degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia (UBC). His experiences working with varsity sports teams as a student athletic trainer in his final year at UBC led him to explore massage therapy as further education and a career.
Oliver enjoys treating a wide variety of injuries, orthopaedic and systemic conditions, and discussing treatment goals with patients to understand what he can do to improve the state of those in to see him as best he can. He seeks to accomplish the treatment goals discussed with his patients in the most relaxing, pain-free way possible.
He draws on experiences throughout his time in post-secondary education working with patients living with spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions, a variety of lifelong disorders, postural inefficiencies and chronic illness to develop an understanding as to why and how he can use massage therapy to help improve their quality of life.
In-treatment, Oliver utilizes techniques including Swedish massage, trigger point and myofascial release, joint mobilizations and neuromuscular techniques to achieve treatment goals outlined with his patients.
Oliver grew up in the lower mainland area and enjoys a variety of sports and activities such as soccer, golf and tennis, as well as furthering his knowledge in health and wellness as it relates to the human body.
Oliver graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) following a degree in Kin...
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Ruth Warren is an RMT from Vancouver, BC who loves working with a mix of relaxation to clinical based orthopaedics. She works together with clients using assessment and active listening to creatively design individual treatment plans with goal based results in mind. In her off time, Ruth enjoys growing vegetables, hiking, cycling, chilling out in hot tubs and playing way too many board games.
She speaks English
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David is a Registered Acupuncturist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from UBC and a Diploma in Acupuncture from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. He also furthered his studies and experience with the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Summer Program. The services he offers are: acupuncture, electric acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and tui na (Chinese Massage).
David’s practice focuses on rehabilitation of chronic or acute muscular injuries such as whiplash, low back pain, shoulder problems, knee injuries, ankle sprains, tennis elbow, and more. Additionally he has experience in using TCM to treat digestive problems, stress, insomnia, menstruation issues, and many others.
David tailors each treatment to meet individual needs, helping patient’s alleviate pain and improve overall health.
David is a Registered Acupuncturist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from UBC and a Diplom...
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Angela is a Registered Massage Therapist with a treatment style that includes deep tissue massage, myofascial release and trigger point therapy. She draws on her experience and techniques to develop personalized treatments. Angela is an advocate of proper home care in addition to manual therapy in order to achieve her patient’s goals.
Outside of work, Angela loves spending time with her family, preferably outdoors to burn off the energy of her two young boys and dog.
She speaks English and conversational Cantonese
Angela is a Registered Massage Therapist with a treatment style that includes deep tissue massage...
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