Teri earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Science at the University of Calgary, followed by a diploma in Massage Therapy from West Coast College in Vancouver. She has been a Registered Massage Therapist in clinical practice since 1996. Massage therapy allows her to combine her affinity for people, interest in health and science education, and love of working with her hands.
Whether she is treating a specific injury or providing a support to general wellness, her goal is to provide a treatment that is both relaxing and restorative, and tailored to the needs of her client. She draws on multiple treatment modalities, including Swedish, trigger-point therapy, and myofascial-release. She is a confident deep-tissue therapist with post-graduate training in fascial, cranial, and visceral techniques. She has a particular interest in work that honors the body’s innate wisdom and ability to heal, and supports inhabitation, presence, and a restored relationship with our own body.
She brings warmth, sensitivity and integrity to her work. When not at the clinic she can be found walking the seawall or hiking trails in Stanley Park.
Text: 604 787 1672
Email: teribabcock@gmail.com
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Christina’s biggest inspiration and introduction to the world of massage therapy came from her paternal grandmother, who displayed a very loving and skilled hand at the craft throughout her life. Dedicated to learning more about the holistic approaches in which she was taught, Christina became determined to fulfill her desire to help others improve their mobility, minimize pain symptoms, and replenish their emotional and mental well-being.
Christina began the Registered Massage Therapy program in 2017 and graduated from CDI College in South Surrey in December 2019. During her academic career, she earned a job position at a spa in Burnaby where she worked as a bodyworker for two years. This job allowed her to advance in her practical skills in terms of understanding soft tissues of the body and assuming confidence in Swedish and relaxation techniques, as well as improving her communication skills.
Since becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, Christina has worked at three locations - a multidisciplinary clinic in South Surrey, an RMT-focused clinic in Delta, and a clinic in Gastown. She has worked alongside a wide variety of knowledgeable RMTs, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Naturopathic Doctors, Acupuncturists, Bodyworkers/Aspiring RMT Students & a highly skilled team of administrative/office professionals.
In March 2022, Christina began her solo RMT practice in the Downtown Vancouver area at 303-700 West Pender Street. She is hopeful that her priority for providing exceptional service, dedication to the care of her patients & years of experience in varying clinical environments can be a beneficial addition to the Central Vancouver region. Christina has also worked as a Lead Instructor & Teaching Assistant at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT).
Throughout the majority of her practice, Christina has worked with a considerable number of ICBC patients to treat the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, as well as assist with postural re-education due to occupational factors. Through adequate special testing and pre-treatment assessment, she can provide all of her patients with the same level of accurate and consistent care, as well as the ability to utilize this data to formulate safe and effective long-term treatment plans.
Based on her knowledge of human anatomy and kinematics, as well as her ability to utilize the extensive knowledge she has had the privilege of learning, Christina focuses on addressing the specific needs of each patient. She does so by detecting the source of their complaint whether it be a repetitive strain injury due to occupational habits, an inability to shoulder check directly after a motor vehicle accident, or simply due to emotional stress. By determining these sources, she can treat and/or refer the patient out to the necessary health care professionals if needed.
Christina is currently local to the Yaletown area and enjoys working nearby. When she is not dedicating her time to her patients and practice, she’s usually swimming, writing, boating, or out for a walk with her husband Matt, their dog Kahdira & cat Casper.
Christina offers one-on-one and group Infant Massage sessions, Pre-Natal appointments and ICBC treatment bookings, in addition to general RMT treatments.
Text: 778 389 5190
Email: christinasharma.rmt@gmail.com
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Shona was working in administration when a neck injury from a skiing accident lead her to a massage therapist for rehab. During her first treatment she had her ‘aha’ moment that this was what she wanted to do with her life, help people lead a painfree existence. After ten years in administration she attended West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1995.
Since that time, she has worked closely with patients providing individualized treatment and homecare plans to fit their personal needs. When she is not out paddling her stand up board, she is taking continuing education courses to develop new techniques to advance patient care.
Text: 604 626 8262
Email: shonathomasrmt@yahoo.com
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