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What Is Registered Massage Therapy?

A single massage treatment at the Vancouver Downtown Wellness Centre with one of our registered massage therapist’s (RMT) can be 45 minutes, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes in duration. Each treatment session will vary and be carefully modified to meet each patient’s presenting issue or concern based on an accurate assessment.

Your RMT will administer a variety of hands on techniques including , deep tissue, myofascial release, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, and rehabilitative exercise such as stretching, strengthening, postural modification and patient education based on your body’s therapeutic and relaxation needs.
THE BENEFITS OF

Massage Therapy

There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist. Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being as well as your quality of life.

Massage therapy benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, the ill and the stressed, the strength of massage therapy in preventing illness and conditions before they develop cannot be overlooked. Massage therapy can be used in the treatment of both acute and chronic stages of conditions.

Massage FAQ – Asked, and Answered

How will I benefit from a Massage?

An adjustment is a highly skilled and precise movement usually applied by hand to a joint of the body. Adjustment loosens the joint to restore proper movement and optimize function.
When a joint is adjusted, a gas bubble escapes causing the popping noise you may have heard about.

Chiropractic adjustment techniques have been researched extensively. Complications are rare and side-effects, such as temporary soreness, are usually minor. Your chiropractor is well-trained to determine if your problem will respond to chiropractic care or if you require referral to another health care provider.

How does a Massage feel?

It usually depends on the techniques used. In a general Swedish massage, your session may start with broad, flowing strokes (effleurage) that will help calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension, and there are a variety of other techniques used to provide specific therapeutic results. This will depend on your assessment and treatment goals. Your therapist will discuss any techniques that may be potentially painful or cause discomfort Everyone responds differently to massage, and it is important to discuss your sensitivity to pressure and pain. Often, a light oil or lotion is used to allow your muscles to be massaged without causing excessive friction to the skin. Do not hesitate to ask questions or mention if you feel any discomfort so that the massage therapist can use another approach or technique.

Is a Massage always the right solution?

No, there are several medical conditions that would make massage inappropriate. That’s why it is necessary that you fill out the health history forms and before you begin your session. The massage therapist will ask general health questions to rule out if you have any contraindications to massage. It is very important that you inform the practitioner of any health problems or medications you are taking. High blood pressure can also be a concern, and it is important to discuss any blood pressure issues you may have or have had in the past.

How will I feel after a Massage Therapy treatment?

Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity which can last for days. Since toxins are released from your soft tissues during a massage, it is recommended you drink plenty of water following your massage. Massage therapists sometimes recommend a hot Epsom salt bath that encourages the release of toxins that may have been released into the blood stream during the massage treatment.

Meet Dr. Badyal

Dr. Raminder Badyal (Vancouver Chiropractor and Founder of the Downtown Wellness Centre) vision of a multi-disciplinary health care clinic in the heart of Vancouver has evolved into a Wellness Centre that provides excellence in the provision of specialized health services by specialized doctors and practitioners including: chiropractic care, naturopathic medicine, registered massage therapy, acupuncture, clinical counseling, nutritional counseling, life coaching, personal training, kinesiology, custom prescription foot orthotics, prescription compression socks and infra red sauna therapy.

Our first priority is to deliver the highest quality professional health care to our patients within our centre’s welcoming and relaxed setting. The goal of our doctors and therapists is to foster a wonderful working relationship with our patients so that we can meet and exceed their health care goals. Every effort is and will be made by our staff to meet the needs of each of our patients. Please help us improve the health of our community by encouraging friends and family to choose the natural approach to health and wellness.
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Dr. Badyal takes appointments between Mondays and Fridays every week for convenient downtown chiropractic care in the heart of Vancouver.
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Claims Accepted

At Downtown Wellness we care first and foremost about your well-being. Whether you are here for ongoing health and maintenance, or you have an urgent need due to some accident, we put your care first.

WCB Claims

We Accept Workers Compensation Board Chiropractic Claims

ICBC Claims

We Accept Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Chiropractic Claims

MSP Claims

We Accept BC Medical Services Plan for Chiropractic and Other Medical Claims

Extended Insurance

We Direct Bill To Extended / Medical Health Plans On Our Patient's Behalf
AWARD WINNING CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Proud Recipient of "The Best Chiropractor In Vancouver" Award

Dr. Badyal was recently recognized into the 2022 cohort of the Interdisciplinary Class of the "World's Top 100 Doctors" by the Regents of the Global Summits Institute and Alumni. The Global Summits Institute is a preeminent peer-to-peer organization in recognizing leading DOCTORS such as physicians, pharmacists, optometrists, dentists, chiropractors, and healthcare providers who exemplify clinical excellence, innovation, research, organizational leadership, and entrepreneurship in serving the healthcare professions.
Thank you Vancouver for the honour you have bestowed upon us. We believe that when you do right by your patients, great things happen!