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Ch28 · 05-25-2009, 01:35 PM

Any suggestions on registered massage therapists? My company gives us $500/year to spend on massages or physio so I want to use it up or else it just goes to waste.

Serious answers only (no rub n tugs

) or else I would have posted this in VOT

Keroleen · 05-25-2009, 02:39 PM

Basically you are looking at $80/hr for RMT.
Im not sure but anyone with an RMT has a certain standard and cant be too bad.
I know someone in the Coquitlam area i can recommend if you are interested.

Trinity · 05-25-2009, 05:03 PM

My RMT, Colin Charron is pretty awesome. First visit is $80 for the full hour, subsequent visits are as low as $40 for a half hour. You can find him at Ironwood Chiropractic in Richmond - (604) 271-3234. If you don't want a guy doing the massage, you can also ask for the female RMT, can't remember her name, but she's really good too.

frost91 · 05-25-2009, 07:02 PM

My rmt is great, shes located @ broadway and commercial
pm if you want her contact!!

Peanut Butter Jelly Time! · 05-25-2009, 09:37 PM

i go to an RMT located on robson... 80 for 60 mins... i think that's basically the going rate. it's a guy though.

could you be more specific about what area you're looking for an RMT in?

Keroleen · 05-25-2009, 10:26 PM

I honestly think just find one convenient for you
The rates are pretty much the same anywhere you go

FAWKER · 05-25-2009, 10:42 PM

Spa Utopia is $100 for an hour. You can get a $100 gift card from Costco for $80. You end up making $20 because you get a $100 receipt when using the gift card.

hotjoint · 05-26-2009, 06:32 AM

good thread, I'm looking for an RMT as well. I should really use my benefits

7seven · 05-26-2009, 07:24 AM

I usually hit Spa Utopia, its about $150 for a 75min Swedish full body massage and you can stick around for as long as you like afterwards to use their steamroom & facilities. If you are planning to have your medical benefits cover it, most insurance providers will only pay a rate of $80 to $85 per hour or pro rated if you have a longer session, the rest will be up to you to cover.

blkgsr · 05-26-2009, 08:47 AM

i go to one on kingsway in burnaby (right beside where Big Star or what ever it was last called)

let me know if you want the contact

Gnomes · 06-11-2009, 10:36 AM

Any massage places have an online schedule booker? The only place I know of that has it is serenityclinic but they arent that great.

MASTER_J · 06-11-2009, 12:07 PM

whats a Swedish full body massage?

buddy · 06-11-2009, 01:38 PM

I get my massages from Joey in Siba Holistic Health & Fitness; she is a certified and registered Reflexologist, Shiatsu Massage Therapist and Yoga instructor. It's located in Richmond and call 778-863-9293 for appointment.

I've been to a lot of different places, she is the only one who can take care of my headache within a 1 hour session.

cdizzle_996 · 06-11-2009, 04:50 PM

Go to West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New West. They have Year 3 students who are only weeks or months away from graduating, and its like 10-20 bucks :P

K-Dub · 06-11-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cdizzle_996

Go to West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New West. They have Year 3 students who are only weeks or months away from graduating, and its like 10-20 bucks :P

WCCMT does it good, and so does VSBM (Vancouver School of Bodyworks Massage)

Help a student learn!

http://www.vsbm.com/about_student.htm

Quote:

Student Clinic is open to the public on most Thursday evenings from 2pm to 8pm throughout the year, and every other Saturday from 2pm to 6pm, November through July. The type of bodywork and massage available is usually determined by that week's subject matter.
Prices (GST included)

$26 - 60 minute bodywork and massage

$37 - 90 minute bodywork and massage

$32 - 60 minute ayurveda or hot stone

$42 - 90 minute ayurveda or hot stone

Note: There is a limited number of ayurveda and hot tone treatments available.
Call us at 604-688-5060 to book an appointment.
Please note that we have a 24 hour cancellation policy and a credit card number is required to make an appointment. Our students are not trained in pregnancy massage so unfortunately we can not treat pregnant women.

dates

Thursday Clinic:
October 2,9,16,23,30
November 6,20,27
December 4,11,18
January 8,15,22
March 5,12,19,26
April 2,9,23,30
May 7,14,21,28
June 4,11
Saturday Clinic:
November 29
December 13
January 17,31
February 14,28
March 14,28
April 25
May 9,23
June 6,20
July 11

chic604 · 06-11-2009, 10:57 PM

My RMT is at Watermania in Richmond. There are a few of them who share the space but mine charges $65/45min. Only gone twice but so far, so good.

EDIT: I went to the College in New West a few times, but their treatment is not covered by extended health so I stopped. Awesome and cheap place though if you're not looking for a RMT.

Shades · 06-11-2009, 11:32 PM

^^Who treats you?

I hear good things about Rod, but he's really busy. I am a dancer and have serious back and neck issues so I am looking for someone who can help me.

buddy · 06-12-2009, 09:44 AM

^ try Joey if you want, my headache is actually from lack of oxygen due to neck and back muscles too tight , she takes care of it within an hour .. and i heard a lot of her clients are dancers too ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddy

I get my massages from Joey in Siba Holistic Health & Fitness; she is a certified and registered Reflexologist, Shiatsu Massage Therapist and Yoga instructor. It's located in Richmond and call 778-863-9293 for appointment.

I've been to a lot of different places, she is the only one who can take care of my headache within a 1 hour session.