Your 60-minute appointment begins with a brief health history review and a focused assessment to better understand your concerns and goals. This helps guide a treatment plan that is safe and specific to your needs.

Whenever possible, the majority of the session is dedicated to hands-on treatment. However, depending on your presentation, time may also be spent on assessment and movement testing to ensure the treatment is appropriate and effective.

Homecare recommendations may also be provided to support your progress between sessions, such as exercises, stretches, or self-management strategies.

Yes, I bill to Pacific Blue Cross, Greenshield, Medavie Blue Cross, Sunlife, Canada Life, and most major insurers. Feel free to email me if you want to confirm I can bill to your provider at kimthermt@gmail.com.

At this time, I do not provide treatment under ICBC claims. If you've been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you may wish to contact a clinic that offers ICBC-approved treatment.

Massage therapy may help with muscle tension, pain, movement restrictions, headaches, and injuries. This can include overuse and postural strain, sports and gym-related injuries, and discomfort related to daily activities or work.

Common examples include sprains and strains, post-surgical recovery, shoulder conditions such as frozen shoulder, knee-related issues, nerve irritation such as carpal tunnel or sciatic symptoms, and general muscle tightness associated with movement or posture.

Sports massage combines techniques from deep tissue work, muscle energy technique (MET), traction, and stretching. It's a hands-on, technique-driven approach aimed at effectiveness for training-related tension and recovery, rather than relaxation.

No, you do not have to fully undress. You should only remove clothing to your level of comfort. You will always be properly draped with sheets and only the area being treated will be uncovered. Treatments can also be done through clothing if preferred. Your comfort and privacy are always respected.

• Vancouver General Hospital (VGH): 3–6 min driving · 12 min transit (99 bus)

• St. Paul's Hospital: 5–8 min driving · 14 min transit (10 or 16 bus)

• BC Children's Hospital: 6–10 min driving · 25 min transit (10 bus)

• Mount Saint Joseph Hospital (MSJ): 7–12 min driving · 24–25 min transit (99 or 9 bus)

Effective treatment does not require high levels of pain. Pressure is adjusted based on your comfort, symptoms, and treatment goals. While some areas may be tender, especially with injury or chronic tension, treatment should remain within a tolerable range and be guided by ongoing feedback.

The fee is $140 for a 60 minute session.

Sports massage is typically performed over clothing (shorts preferred) and tends to be more intense than a relaxation-focused massage — it isn't meant to be relaxing, though it's very effective. You can also expect to actively participate during treatment, such as engaging in specific movements or stretches as part of the technique.