Massage Therapy at PRE Therapy
Massage therapy is a highly-effective technique that manages and targets specific issues that hinder you from routine daily activities. At PRE therapy, we take this approach further to help you create a lasting platform for living a healthy and active life. We use a 3-phase approach to massage therapy: Pain Management, Restoration, Evolution. This approach helps us identify what pain or instability needs to be worked on right now, while providing you with a long-term solution for staying healthy and active. Your initial session includes a full body assessment and personalized plan, followed by your 1-on-1 treatment.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy provides you with many benefits beyond the primary muscle issue that you’re seeing your registered massage therapist (RMT) for. Massage therapy will also help to increase circulation, relieve tension, reduce stress, relieve anxiety, improve your sleep, and promote relaxation throughout your entire body.
If you spend long hours sitting for work or if you exercise semi-regularly, massage therapy will help to reduce your chance of postural weakness or injury. RMTs are trained in human anatomy and physiology and have a solid understanding of how the structures and systems within the human body work together. The treatments we provide at PRE Therapy are designed to be proactive in helping your overall long-term mobility and health.
Meet Our Team
The PRE Therapy Team
We’re a multi-disciplinary team of therapists specializing in Registered Massage Therapy, Fascial Stretch Therapy, Kinesiology/Active Rehab, Chiropractic and Physiotherapy. We pride ourselves on being collective learners who strive to help you build a sustainable and healthy body. Help us help you enable your body to reach its full potential. Visit us in Burnaby and richmond.
Your Clinic Experience
Space designed for movement.
Private treatment rooms and open rehab space so your therapist can assess and treat you through your full range of motion.
Your therapist. Your hour.
No double-booking. No rushing. Your appointment time is your therapist's full attention.
We handle the paperwork.
Direct billing to most major insurers and ICBC. Book online, pay digitally, receipts delivered by email.
We treat your body, not just your symptom.
Every treatment plan is built around your long-term mobility and performance, not just what hurts today.
*Direct Billing Available. Accept Debit, Credit. We do NOT accept cash. All services are performed by Registered Therapists. Treatment time indicated includes assessment, treatment and demonstration of home-care and remedial exercise.
FAQs
+ What is massage therapy used for?
Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) is used to treat soft-tissue injuries, chronic pain, muscle tension, postural dysfunction, stress-related tension, and post-surgical recovery. It's also an effective preventive tool for people who train regularly or spend extended hours at a desk.
+ Should massage therapy hurt?
Pressure during treatment can range from light to firm depending on your condition and comfort level. Some therapeutic discomfort in areas of tension is normal and expected. What you should not experience is sharp pain. Your therapist will check in throughout your treatment to make sure the pressure is working for you.
+ What should I wear to my appointment?
Comfortable athletics clothes that allow you to move freely are preferred in case your therapist provides you with some mobility exercises to help your overall body function.
+ Do you offer direct billing?
Yes. We direct bill to Pacific Blue Cross, Manulife, Sun Life, Great-West Life, Greenshield, Desjardins, and many more. Bring your benefits card and we'll handle the rest. ICBC patients are also welcome.
+ How often should I see an RMT?
For active recovery from an injury, most patients benefit from weekly or bi-weekly sessions in the early stages, transitioning to monthly maintenance as the body stabilizes. Your therapist will give you a specific recommendation based on your assessment findings.
+ Do I need a doctor's referral to book an appointment?
No referral is required to book with any of our therapists. You can book directly online at any time.
+ Is massage therapy covered by insurance in BC?
Most extended health benefit plans in BC cover Registered Massage Therapy (RMT). Coverage amounts vary by plan. We recommend checking with your provider before your first visit. We direct bill to most major insurers so you don't need to pay out of pocket and submit manually.
+ Do you accept ICBC patients?
Yes. We accept ICBC patients for Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Acupuncture and Chiropractic. Bring your claim number and your case manager's contact information to your first appointment.
Begin your pain-free lifestyle
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