Massage Therapy in Vancouver
We are a group of like minded Registered Massage Therapists who have come together to form a collective shared space. We offer Registered Massage Therapy in a variety of modalities.
Massage Clinic in Downtown Vancouver
A friendly and knowledgeable Vancouver massage team
Whether you are looking for a focussed massage treatment to help with an injury or pain, or you are looking to treat yourself to a relaxing massage Apana Massage Collective is here for you. Our goal is to create a welcoming and relaxing environment in our Downtown Vancouver clinic. As Vancouver massage therapists, we know that when it comes to massage therapy, one size does not fit all. As RMTs we take the time with each person to understand their goals for Massage Therapy.
We are committed to ongoing continuing education in Massage Therapy. Each therapist draws on a range of treatment techniques to address the client's needs.
Swedish Massage: Swedish massage is one of the most commonly offered styles of massage. It is generally a very relaxing style of massage using oil or lotion. Pressure is applied to the muscles in a variety of long strokes and kneading movements.
Myofascial Release: Myofascial Release is a technique used to reduce pain, relieve muscle tension, and improve posture and mobility. Fascia is the connective tissue that helps to support and protect the structures in the body. Every muscle is surrounded by a fascial sheath and it is the fascia that ultimately determines the length and function of its muscular component. Myofascial Release uses pressure that targets these fascial structures in order to reduce tension. It is a technique that takes a whole body approach to treatment and recognizes that symptoms in one region of the body may result from (and benefit from relief of) tissue restriction in another region of the body.
Trigger Point Release: Trigger Points are painful irritable spots, usually in a taut band of muscle or fascia. These points can refer pain locally or to another area of the body. Trigger points can be caused by postural stresses such as sleeping position or workplace posture, or by acute injury or scar tissue. Trigger point release is a technique of releasing muscle tension by applying direct pressure to a trigger point.
Deep Tissue: Deep tissue massage techniques are similar to Swedish and other massage techniques but are applied with a higher pressure in order to penetrate deeper into the muscle tissue.
Joint Mobilization: Joint mobilization is a type of slow, passive movement of a skeletal joint in order to achieve a therapeutic benefit of reducing pain or increasing mobility.
Stretching: Stretching can be applied within the massage either passively or with participation of the patient/ client. Stretching is used to reduce muscle tension and increase range of motion.
Prenatal Massage: Prenatal massage incorporates safe and effective massage techniques and body positioning to treat aches and pains during pregnancy.