Tempo Sabatier

registered massage therapist

It is a privilege to support your adventures and subsequent recovery: whether that's chasing a toddler around, bike-packing, an intense weekend of dance rehearsals, adapting through pregnancy, training for a marathon, or many hours spent immobilized with a favourite video game.I believe there is immense value in approaching massage both in a targeted, specific way, and in helping you slow down to a restorative state of rest. My goals are to find a balance of these intentions that meets you where you're at that day, while offering self-care strategies when and as it interests you.

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About

Prior to becoming a massage therapist, I explored a variety of active and people-centered roles—working in a rock climbing gym, teaching swimming lessons and running summer camps, supporting families as a caregiver, and work exchanges abroad. These experiences shaped my belief that there is some form of movement, for everyone, that can be a source of joy and empowerment.My approach to massage therapy is strengths-focused and rooted in the understanding that people, and their bodies, are remarkably clever and capable at adaptation, growth, and healing. Based on your preferences, we will collaborate on a treatment founded on 'Swedish massage,' that uses active and/or passive techniques, fascial and trigger point therapy, stretching, and the use of heat, such as warm tools.Do you think we might work well together? You can find me at Paper Crane Massage Therapy in the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood.

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Continuing Education

2024
Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science - Greg LehmanEvidence to Practice: Lower Back and Pelvic Pain - Eric Purves2023
Simply TMJ: Assessment and Treatment - Dynamic TherapiesInstrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) - ProHealth Systems2022 + priorPain Foundations for Allied Health Providers & Gentle Movement & Relaxation - Pain BC

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POLICIES

Scheduling
I open my schedule on the 1st of each month for the following month (e.g. on March 1st for April).I do offer 90 minute appointments - to book this length of time, please contact me.I do my best to contact folks who have created a waitlist request with specific availability and treatment goals, but cannot guarantee an appointment.Cancellation Policy
Appointments cancelled within 24 hours are subject to a fee equal to 100% of the missed appointment cost. This is charged to the credit card provided on file and cannot be billed to your insurance. Please call/text 778-800-8770 if you need to cancel.Direct Billing
Currently, I can direct bill to MSP, Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Empire Life, Greenshield, and insurers integrated with Telus Health (including Canada Life, Manulife, GroupHealth, and many others).ICBC & Worksafe
I am not currently accepting patients who have open ICBC or Worksafe claims.

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HELPFUL RESOURCES

Have you ever Googled what to do about your back/shoulder/neck pain and felt a little lost? People often come away with new ideas about everything that's wrong with their body, or that they're doing wrong. There is a lot of info out there about pain, posture, and manual therapy that is confusing and outdated. Here are some quality, bite-sized resources for the non-professional on more current, evidence-based approaches to rehab and pain:• E3 Rehab: 7 Exercise and Rehab Myths - check out their Youtube channel for videos providing a brief overview of common pain concerns and effective homecare strategies.• Todd Hargrove's 'Why Do Muscles Feel Tight?'• You Don't Need Fixing to Get Out of Pain + the Overflowing Cup Analogy of Pain - a helpful framework to start from in answering: "how can I get out of pain?"• Or, if you'd like a big read: Greg Lehman's Recovery Strategies for persistent pain - a free PDF workbook. Are these ideas strange and new to you? Intriguing? Let's discuss them together.

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