Registered Massage Therapy Tailored to You
Our Registered Massage Therapists in West Kelowna provide individualized massage therapy based on your goals, preferences and the findings of your assessment.
Whether you're dealing with muscle tension, recovering from activity or injury, navigating changes during pregnancy, or simply looking for a massage that helps you move and feel your best, our RMTs adapt each appointment to you.
With five Registered Massage Therapists on our team, Okanagan Integrative Health offers a range of treatment styles—from rehabilitation and sports-focused massage to deep tissue, therapeutic and relaxation massage.
Registered Massage Therapy at Okanagan Integrative Health
Massage therapy uses hands-on assessment and treatment techniques involving muscles, connective tissues and other soft tissues of the body.
Your treatment does not need to follow the same routine every appointment. Depending on your goals, preferences and your RMT's assessment, treatment may incorporate different pressures and techniques, movement assessment, stretching, mobility work and home-care recommendations.
Our RMTs work with a wide range of people, including:
- Athletes and active individuals
- Office and desk workers
- People experiencing muscular tension or stiffness
- Pregnant patients
- People recovering from injuries
- Patients following motor vehicle accidents
- People looking to improve mobility
- Those seeking ongoing maintenance or relaxation massage
Your therapist will discuss your goals with you before treatment and adjust the session based on your comfort and individual needs.
Massage Therapy Treatments
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage is an individualized, treatment-focused approach based on your assessment, symptoms and goals.
Your Registered Massage Therapist may work with areas of muscular tension, stiffness or sensitivity using a combination of hands-on techniques. Treatment pressure can range from light to firm depending on what is appropriate and what you prefer.
Therapeutic massage may also incorporate stretching, mobility work, trigger-point techniques or home-care recommendations when appropriate.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage uses slower, more targeted techniques and firmer pressure to work with deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.
It may appeal to people who prefer a more focused massage or experience persistent areas of muscular tightness and stiffness.
Deep tissue does not mean treatment should simply be as painful as possible. Your RMT will adjust pressure throughout the appointment based on your comfort, response and treatment goals.
Sports Massage
Our RMTs work with recreational and competitive athletes from across the Okanagan.
Sports-focused massage may be incorporated into care for people involved in activities such as:
- Running
- Cycling
- Weight training
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Skiing and snowboarding
- Hiking
- Golf
- Climbing
- Other recreational and competitive sports
Treatment can be tailored to the physical demands of your activity and may focus on muscular tension, mobility, exercise recovery or areas affected by repetitive loading.
Sports massage may also be used alongside chiropractic care, acupuncture or exercise rehabilitation when a multidisciplinary approach is appropriate.
Prenatal Massage
Pregnancy can change posture, movement and the physical demands placed on the body.
Prenatal massage provides an individualized treatment experience with positioning, pressure and techniques adjusted for your stage of pregnancy and comfort.
Patients may choose prenatal massage for muscular tension, general discomfort associated with physical changes during pregnancy, or simply as part of their prenatal wellness routine.
Your Registered Massage Therapist will discuss positioning and treatment preferences with you before the session.
Relaxation Massage
Not every massage appointment needs to focus on an injury or specific physical complaint.
Relaxation massage generally uses comfortable, flowing techniques and lighter-to-moderate pressure with an emphasis on a relaxing treatment experience.
Because our Registered Massage Therapists have different clinical styles, relaxation massage availability varies by therapist. Some members of our team maintain a more assessment and rehabilitation-focused practice.
If relaxation is your primary goal, select the appropriate treatment when booking or contact our clinic and we can help match you with an RMT.
ICBC Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapy may be available as part of your care following a motor vehicle accident.
Your RMT will assess your individual presentation and may focus treatment on areas of muscular tension, stiffness, restricted movement or other soft-tissue concerns following the collision.
Okanagan Integrative Health works with eligible ICBC patients and offers direct billing when applicable.
If you have recently been involved in a motor vehicle accident, have your ICBC claim information available when arranging your first appointment.
Meet Our West Kelowna Registered Massage Therapists
Different people prefer different treatment styles. Having several RMTs on our team gives you the opportunity to choose a therapist whose background and approach align with your goals.
Alex Elliott, RMT
Alex takes an evidence-informed and treatment-focused approach to Registered Massage Therapy.
Her appointments combine assessment, individualized hands-on treatment, patient education and home care. Her own background in weightlifting, running, skiing and mountain biking contributes to her interest in working with active patients and those recovering from injuries.
Kelin Sinclair, RMT
Kelin's interest in massage therapy developed through his involvement in athletics and martial arts.
He uses an evidence-informed approach that combines massage therapy, education and movement strategies based on the patient's goals.
Kelin enjoys working with people looking for support with rehabilitation, physical maintenance and maintaining an active lifestyle.
Rachel Wilson, RMT
Rachel takes a rehabilitation and treatment-focused approach to Registered Massage Therapy.
Her clinical interests include soft-tissue concerns related to physical activity, injury, surgery, overuse and postural demands. Her appointments incorporate assessment and patient education alongside hands-on treatment.
Tom Biagi, RMT
Tom has been practising as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2014 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia.
His appointments emphasize assessment, communication, consent and individualized treatment. Before becoming an RMT, Tom gained experience in athletic-therapy environments through university sport and has also provided massage therapy at sporting events.
His combination of kinesiology education and massage therapy experience provides a strong background for working with movement and musculoskeletal concerns.
Isaiah Prinsen, RMT
Isaiah brings a lifelong background in sport and movement to his massage therapy practice.
Having competed in hockey, baseball and rowing—including at the U18 Junior Rowing World Championship level—Isaiah has a particular appreciation for physical performance, recovery and the demands placed on active bodies.
His treatment style incorporates movement and individualized hands-on care and may be particularly well suited to active individuals and athletes.
Massage Therapy FAQ
You can generally book directly with one of our Registered Massage Therapists without a physician referral.
However, some extended health insurance plans may require a referral before reimbursing massage therapy expenses. Check the requirements of your individual policy if you're unsure.
Many extended health plans include coverage for Registered Massage Therapy.
Coverage limits and requirements vary between plans. Okanagan Integrative Health also provides direct billing to many insurance companies when available.
Therapeutic massage describes an individualized treatment approach based on your assessment and goals. It may use lighter, moderate or deeper techniques.
Deep tissue massage generally emphasizes slower, firmer and more targeted techniques.
Your treatment does not necessarily need to fit into only one category. Your RMT can adapt the techniques and pressure used throughout the appointment.
There is no single correct amount of massage pressure.
Some patients prefer firm or deep pressure while others respond better to lighter or moderate techniques. Pressure should be appropriate for your goals while remaining within your comfort level.
Let your therapist know at any point if you would like the pressure adjusted.
Yes, depending on therapist availability.
Some of our RMTs maintain a strongly treatment-focused practice and do not offer relaxation massage, while other therapists may provide relaxation-focused sessions.
Review the treatment options available when booking or contact our team if you would like help choosing an RMT.
Your first visit usually begins with a discussion of your health history, reason for booking and treatment goals.
Your RMT may perform an appropriate physical or movement assessment before discussing the proposed treatment and obtaining your consent.
Treatment is then tailored to your findings, comfort and preferences.
Yes.
Some patients use massage therapy independently, while others receive it alongside chiropractic care, acupuncture, kinesiology or exercise rehabilitation.
Using multiple services is not necessary for every patient. Your practitioner can discuss whether another approach may be appropriate based on your individual needs.
Yes. Okanagan Integrative Health works with eligible ICBC patients following motor vehicle accidents.
Contact our clinic or book the appropriate ICBC massage appointment and have your claim information available.
Registered Massage Therapy in West Kelowna
Okanagan Integrative Health provides Registered Massage Therapy from our multidisciplinary health clinic in West Kelowna, BC.
Our clinic offers massage therapy alongside chiropractic care, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, clinical counselling and kinesiology, allowing patients to access different types of care from one location when appropriate.
Okanagan Integrative Health
204–525 BC 97 South
West Kelowna, BC V1Z 4C9
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