Supporting a healthy and active you

A pre-clinic assessment is a part of every treatment plan. During your initial consultation we look at your medical history and conduct a musculoskeletal assessment to evaluate your goals and create an effective treatment plan.

The musculoskeletal assessment includes: postural, muscle palpation and musculoskeletal testing.

After massage therapy, you will be advised on home care exercises, stretches and/or hydro therapy applications tips for reinforcing massage therapy treatments and achieving treatment goals.

Igor’s interest in massage therapy first began in Russia in the 80’s, where as a teenager he practiced soccer, swimming, track and field and judo. Between the ages of 12 to 16, while training for Judo 6 days a week, he discovered massage as a self-care technique and healing modality.

Throughout his athletic life and tree planting career in Canada, Igor encountered a number of musculoskeletal injuries ranging from muscle sprains, strains, contusions, spasms and functional scoliosis. He suffered from lower back muscle spasms due to postural muscle imbalances and weaknesses. This led him to learn more about how the body functions and how he could gain physical strength and balance back into his life.

With a passion to create positive well-being in both his and other people’s lives, Igor completed his Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) training at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2015 with 3000 hours of clinical practice. Prior to that he trained at the Vancouver School of Bodywork & Massage in 2010, with 700 hours of training.

With over 10 years massage experience, Igor incorporates the styles of deep tissue and general relaxation. Igor enjoys identifying areas of pain and tension in the body, then manipulating the soft tissue and joints of the body in a way that helps a patient to feel freer in movement with less pain and deeper breathing. Igor also provides his clients with an at home exercise and stretching routine.

Outside of work, Igor enjoys jogging, cycling, dancing, yoga, meditating, weight strengthening, kung-fu, swimming and hiking.