Gibsons Massage Therapy

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Welcome to Gibsons Massage Therapy, your online
massage resource for Every-Body.

Here you will find information about different types of massage techniques, how to treat muscle injury with heat and cold, body mechanics, spa treatments, personal training and therapeutic exercise.

Gibsons Massage Therapy

Registered Massage Therapists

604-886-8880

Located at #5 747 North Road, Gibsons, BC - in MYOGA Studio.

We are welcoming new clients and are open daily to help you with your health care needs.

Offering a variety of modalities, including:

• Deep Tissue Massage Sports Massage
• Myo Fascial Release Neuromuscular Therapy

• Joint Mobilization

• Injury Rehabalitation and Prevention

• Range of Motion Assessment and Exercise Therapy

• Hot Stone Massage
• Home Care Strategies

• Pre and Post Natal Massage Therapy

• Acute and Chronic Pain Syndromes

• Motor Vehicle Accident recovery and rehab.

• Blue Cross direct billing.

• Private Insurers including Manulife, MSP Premium Assistance

• Mobile Massage Therapy for your homecare needs: 604-868-2442

Lisa Christine Alexander

Registered Massage Therapist
Call or Text: 604-886-8880

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The Evolution of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy has been formed via an evolution of collected techniques known to influence body systems from all corners of the planet. Recently validated by medical science, massage techniques have been used through time to assist the human body in a harmonious, organic way, instilling health and wellness. The benefits of massage are enhanced by the use of hydrotherapy treatments, herbal oils and poultices, exercise therapy and ergonmic and postural awareness.

The History of Swedish Massage can be traced to multicultural origins. The first record of body therapies was scribed on papyrus dated 5,000 B.C. in Egypt. In Greek and Roman culture, massage was used by athletes training for sporting activities like boxing, track and field. Used throughout Europe and China, India and the Far East, "Swedish Massage" was formulated a by Hendrick Ling, a Swede who studied Asian massage techniques and amalgamated them with European techniques.

Western science has studied the effects of massage therapy and has found the following:

Massage Affects the Muscular System:

• By reducing muscular tension and areas of local spasm
_which cause pain and soreness in muscle tissue.
• By reducing Trigger Points and Muscular Adhesion fromtrauma, muscle injury
_and overuse, massage helps increase muscle length and function.

Massage Affects the Circulatory System:

• Massage increases circulation to all aspects of the body, improving tissue

_nutrition to skin, lymph, muscles and fascia.
• Assists the elimination of metabolic by-products from overuse or training.
• massage reduces post workout soreness.
• Assists in recovery from plyometric training (tissue damage)

Massage Affects the Nervous System:

Massage Therapy facilitates relaxation of the nervous system through its effect on the central nervous system. Massage can work to either stimulate the peripheral nerves as in some types of sports massage and techniques used to ‘waken” atrophied tissues. Most people use massage to assist the nervous system to relax. Relaxation during massage can be greatly enhanced by deep and complete breathing.

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Resume/bio: Lisa Christine Alexander, RMT

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Certifications

1994 - College of Massage Therapists of BC - Registered Massage Therapist - RMT #49525

1987 - Certificate of Registration - Drugless Practitioners Act - Province of Ontario -
______Registered Massuse #B581

1987 - Association of Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists of BC - Massage Practitioner

1987 - Registered MSP Provider #49525

1986 - Polarity Therapy Practitioner- Polarity Institute of Boston,

_____ based on the work of Dr. Randolf Stone

Continuing Education

2016 - Weight Training Instructor - Body Blueprint Fitness

2016 - Weight Training and Rehab - BCRPA

2014 - Third Age Fitness Instructor (Westside Fitness)

2011 - Official ZUMBA Instructor (basic steps level 1)

2011 - CFES Group Exercise Instructor Certification

2011 - BCRPA Fitness Leader - Fitness Theory & Group Fitness

2009 - CFES Group Exercise Instructor Certification

2009 - Advanced Ball and Bosu - BCRPA

2009 - Standard First Aid and CPR-C, AED and Oxygen Administration-
_____ Red Cross-STCW code A-VI/1-3

2008 - BCRPA Fitness Theory Exam 90%

2008 - BCRPA Personal Training Exam 77% (written blind)

2008 - Advancing Today’s Athlete” -Rehab Techniques,
_____ Movement Screening and Bracing and Taping, Tendonopathies

2008 - Sports First Aid – Sports Med B.C

2007 - OFA Level 3 Re-Certification

2005 - Occupational First Aid Level 3 - Written Exam 91% - Practical 100%

2003 - CFES Fitness Theory-BCRPA

2002 - Strength, Stability and Flexibility - BCRPA

2002 - Myo Fascial Release and CST 1- Claudia Scivener

2000 - Advanced Trigger Point Therapy for the Upper & Lower Body

1998 - Muscle Energy Technique for the Upper Back and Cervical Spine-Anne Sleeper

1998 - Myo Fascial Release and CST 1- Claudia Scivener

Other Certifications

2015 - Marine Basic First Aid - Canadian Red Cross

2013 - Marine Advanced First Aid - Canadian Red Cross

2009 - Crew Level - CCGA Aux #14 Pacific - 100 Hours Training

2007 - Restricted Operators Certificate (Maritime) & DSC Endorsement

2006 - PCOC

2005 - American Sailing Association - Basic keelboat Sailing 101
_____ U.S Coast Guard Safe Boating Course

2005 - ASA-Basic Coastal Cruising 103

2005 - ASA-Bareboat Chartering 104

2005 - Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Member #14155

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Testimonials

“You have helped me so much in my recovery from the accident. You are one of a kind.”

“Results I have noticed after receiving Massage Therapy are: Relief from stress, relief from Carpal Tunnel syndrome, relief from neck pain, relief from back pain. I received 6 treatments and noticed relief after 1 treatment.”

“Hi Lisa, I just got out of the neurologists office. He says I don’t need surgery and that

I have improved in so many different ways. He’s impressed. Thank you so much."

“Thank you so much for all you have done to help me.”

“Massage Therapy is providing improved flexibility in my back and neck muscles, which I

need in my everyday work environment. My condition of severe neck and shoulder pain is

much improved. I received 6 treatments and noticed improvements after 3 treatments."

“I will miss your amazing massages and your much appreciated advice.”

“You have helped me so much in my recovery from the accident. You are one of a kind.”

“With Massage Therapy I have experienced relief of chronic pain & relief of stress.”

"I have been using Massage Therapy to treat my whiplash. I notice benefits

immediately during treatment.”

All testimonials are on file with the College Of Massage Therapists of British Columbia

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