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At
Advanced Therapeutic Massage, we are a team of skilled
professionals. As a team we are fully confident in each
other's ability and work together for your health and
well-being. Please know, we encourage booking with all our
RMT's. Switching therapists is not seen as being
disloyal. The patient's needs and comfort is of the utmost
importance.
 Karen Waters-Quigley
B.A., R.M.T.
Karen has owned and
operated Advanced Therapeutic Massage since June 2000. She
also holds a BA in Psychology and will be receiving a BScMT in the
near future. Karen believes that Massage Therapy reduces the
severity of injuries, reduces the recovery time, and when used
regularly, actually decreases the likelihood of injury. Massage
Therapy combined with strength training has proven to be beneficial
to many chronic conditions such as low back pain, arthritis,
bursitis, and fibromyalgia. Awareness of the body's natural
resilience in compensation patterns to self-correct the imbalance is
fundamental to regaining health. She uses Therapeutic Massage for
restoring function and movement to joints and muscles used in daily
activities, sports, or those areas affected by injury. She
believes that Massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of
everyday living.
 Kristin
LaDouceur R.M.T.
Kristin successfully
completed the Registered Massage Therapy program in Thunder Bay,
Ontario in 2002. Prior to moving to Kelowna in January 2007
she enjoyed working along side chiropractors and physiotherapists in
a lucrative multi-disciplinary clinic. Kristin has a thorough
understanding of numerous sports which has enhanced her ability to
understand injury and rehabilitation as a health care
professional. She is extremely skilled at helping professional
athletes and active individuals successfully recover from
injury. She believes that teaching patients therapeutic
exercises to prevent re-injury is a very important part of the
patient�s wellness program. Kristin has extensive clinical
massage therapy experience with musculoskeletal pathologies, sports
injuries, surgical rehabilitation and stress reduction. She
continues to educate herself on complimentary modalities to massage
therapy in order to design a treatment plan that is best suited for
each patient.
 Kindra Wirch R.M.T
Kindra has been a Registered Massage Therapist since
successfully completing the 3000 hour (3 year) course at
Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2006.
Immediately following graduation she travelled to the British Virgin
Islands and worked at a very high end spa for nine months where she
gained priceless experience and knowledge. Kindra returned to
the Okanagan and worked as an RMT at a gym in Vernon where she
assisted personal trainers in helping the clientele meet their goals
successfully. She was also employed at a Chiropractic clinic
where she was able to treat a wide variety of pathologies and
injuries using her skills in Massage Therapy, Rehabilitation,
and Therapeutic Exercise. Kindra enjoys adventure and is very
outgoing but also maintains a high level of professionalism at all
times. She is confident in her abilities and enjoys the
challenge of working with a wide variety of patients. Kindra
is passionate about educating her patients on rehabilitation and
prevention. She believes people should be on a
continuous journey to learn and better themselves. Kindra is
also interested in the amazing health benefits of Xocia Healthy
Chocolate and is eager to share her knowledge with everyone.
 Stacey Robinson
R.M.T
Stacey Robinson successfully completed the three year Massage
therapy diploma at the Okanagan Valley School of Massage Therapy in
June 2009. The intensive and wide range of treatment modalities
obtained from this program has given her confidence in creating
ideal therapeutic programs for her clients. Stacey is passionate
about tailoring every session to fulfill the needs of her clients.
She believes that everyone can gain the benefits of massage and that
every session should be a positive and healing experience. She uses
both her client goals and intuitive approach to implement effective
treatments. Stacey continues to expand her knowledge and skills
through working with many experienced massage therapists attending
educational workshops.
 Jennifer Schuler R.M.T
Jennifer graduated from The Okanagan Valley College of Massage
Therapy in the summer of 2008. She began working full time in a busy
clinic in Vernon which attracted a wide variety of clientele.
Jennifer used this opportunity to refine and define her own massage
style. She enjoys treating pre-natal patients, assessing and
rehabilitating sports injuries, creating relaxation, treating a
variety of injuries and pathologies, and also Hot Stone massage. In
the winter of 2008, Jennifer also worked at a local cat ski lodge
practicing sports massage to aid back country skiers and snow
boarders. Jennifer is a very outdoorsy, down to earth person. Her
holistic approach to life offers her clients a natural way of
healing addressing the mind, body and spirit. After your massage,
Jennifer will be happy to suggest an appropriate home care to allow
the client to take the healing process one step further. Always
learning and forever growing, Jennifer continues to build her
practice one day at a time.
Crystal Peel R.M.T.
Crystal has a very diverse background in health and wellness. She came to the profession with a certificate in personal training, and is passionate about fitness and weight training, and believes that being active is the key to health and longevity. Crystal started her training in Calgary Alberta, and graduated from the 2200 hour clinical massage therapy program in spring of 2006. After completing her training Crystal opened and operated Therapeutic Massage and Rehabilitation Ltd. in Calgary where she treated elite athletes and several other types of injuries. As her practice grew Crystal began to see patterns with repetitive strain injuries (R.S.I.) associated with her patients who work using computers. Crystal being interested in understanding this common and growing complaint decided to do 6 month research project. The results obtained from this project gave Crystal an intricate knowledge of (R.S.I.). Crystal has since continued to learn about treating and preventing work related postural flaws that tend to lead to (R.S.I.) in other industries such as healthcare, and construction etc.
Crystal continued her education in B.C. and successfully completed the upgrade program to acquire her B.C. Registration in Massage Therapy. She is currently completing the remainder of her Bachelor of Science Degree in Massage Therapy. Since practicing in B.C. Crystal now enjoys treating a wide variety of clients from seniors and the terminally ill, to pregnant women, infants with colic/sleep problems, and the mentally & physically disabled. Crystal strives to find and treat the root of the problem for lasting results, not just treat the symptoms. Crystal’s philosophy is that no matter what shape or size you are, old or young; we are still made up of the same muscles and bones. Anyone can improve and feel better!
Hilary moved to the Okanagan in 2004 to study
Business Administration at Okanagan College.
After graduating
the program with distinction, she returned to
post-secondary school to follow her dream of
entering the Health Care Field.
Hilary graduated
among the top of her class from the Massage
Therapy program at Okanagan Valley College of
Massage Therapy in Vernon, BC.
As an avid
athlete Hilary enjoys working with athletes of
all levels to promote performance, recovery
and injury rehabilitation.
Hilary believes
in holistic, healthy living and aims to help
all her patients to achieve their personal
health goals through a thorough needs
assessment, personalized treatments and
specific rehabilitative exercises.
Hilary is
passionate about the immense benefits of
Massage Therapy for all individuals including
helping with stress relief, treatment of
chronic pain and acute injury, and rounding
out your personal whole-body wellness
routines.
 Kevin Quigley -
Biomechanical Specialist
Kevin has been a
member of our health team since completing
the Computerized Gait & Custom Orthotics training by
Footmaxx� in 2005. He continues to update his knowledge by
attending various Footmaxx� seminars. Kevin enjoys helping
people feel better by correcting foot biomechanical
deficiencies. If you need orthotics, he will be happy to help
you decide which orthotic insert is best for you, or if you would
prefer to choose from the large selection of footwear. The
health of your body rests on your feet.
Please
call to make an appointment for a FREE computerized gait and
pressure analysis.
 Doreen Waters -
Office Manager
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To maintain our high standards, we also continually evaluate our
services and require our therapists to participate in ongoing
training.
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Hours and Rates
Health
Coverage |
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We
are open Monday through Friday 8:00 - 6:30 and
Saturday by appointment.
We
offer 24/7 answering / booking service
Private Rates for
Massage Therapy (including HST)
30 min
$53
60 min
$95
90 min $140
120 min
$185
+ $10 for aromatherapy
Private Rates
for Hot Stone Massage
60 min Hot Stone
$105
90 min Hot Stone
$150
120 min Hot Stone
$195
+ $10 for
aromatherapy
Most extended
medical plans provide 80-100% coverage for Registered Massage
Therapy. Currently massage therapy clinics are not set up
to direct bill your extended medical plan. You simply send in
the receipt we will give you and they will reimburse you
according to your plan. Some will require a doctor's
referral so check with your provider for details.
MSP / ICBC user fees:
30 min
$25
60 min
$70
90 min
$115
Patients with MSP
Premium assistance qualify for 10 visits per year: (combined for
massage therapy, physiotherapy, and chiropractic). We
will be happy to check your MSP coverage for you. MSP
patients no longer require medical doctor's referrals.
Patients with an
ICBC claim can receive up to 12 massage therapy visits over 8 weeks
from the date of the accident with an ICBC adjustor's
approval. ICBC patients are required to obtain a written
medical doctor's referral prior to starting treatment. Please
bring your claim number and your BC Medical Care Card.
RCMP
Members have 100%
coverage for 20 - 1/2 hour visits to a maximum $700
value. No out of pocket expense. Members are required to
obtain a written medical doctor's referral prior to starting
treatment.
Members have 100% coverage for 21
- 1/2 hour visits to a maximum $800 value. No out of
pocket expense. Members are required to obtain a written
medical doctor's referral prior to starting treatment.
Custom FOOTMAXX Orthotics
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Missed
appointment and cancellation policy
In
consideration of your fellow patients and your therapist
please allow a minimum of 2 hours notice if you are unable to
keep a scheduled appointment. Cancellation within 2
hours of your appointment will be subject to a 50%
charge.
No-shows will be subject to a 100%
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