West 4th Massage Therapy

Updated Mar 2025

Please review and ensure you understand and consent to the following statements before your appointment:

• Location: Our office is located on the second floor, Office 288 of 2211 West 4th Ave East Building. Under the external directory, we are listed as “288 Clinical Counselling, Psychology & Massage Therapy.” Please note we are not affiliated with Office 216, where West 4th Physio operates. • Direct Billing: We offer direct billing to most insurance companies. Please confirm with your RMT or Osteopathic Practitioner for specific details. • Price Adjustment: Starting July 2025, appointment prices with Sara K. and Justin Y. will increase by $5.00. • Insurance Information: We do not directly work with ICBC, MSP, or WCB.

For any questions, concerns, or inquiries please email us at west4thmassagetherapy@gmail.com and we can also provide direct contact numbers if required.

All the best, Justin Y., Sara K., Kathleen B., & Phil P.

Massage Therapy


Osteopathy

Osteopathic Manual Practice involve the assessment and treatment of the musculoskeletal, visceral, circulatory, neurological, and cranial systems. Osteopathic practitioners use their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to evaluate and treat the primary causes of dysfunction holistically. Patients have varying factors contributing to their complaint of chronic pain and dysfunction including ... Read More

Osteopathic Manual Practice involve the assessment and treatment of the musculoskeletal, visceral, circulatory, neurological, and cranial systems. Osteopathic practitioners use their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to evaluate and treat the primary causes of dysfunction holistically.

Patients have varying factors contributing to their complaint of chronic pain and dysfunction including past injuries, illnesses, stress, and activities of daily living.
The resultant effect of these factors may not only manifest locally, but more frequently experienced far from the site of complaint.

The Osteopathic Practitioner will assess the whole body specific to your concerns and body history. Treatments are focused toward several specific areas to assist in bringing the body back to its normality. Osteopathic manual practice brings balance and support to the person and their systems.

Update: Kathleen is returning after a break and will now be working Tuesday afternoons. New clients are welcome to book!

Kathleen graduated from the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster. Kathleen’s treatment style reflects her athletic background with an emphasis on fascial treatments, swedish massage, and trigger point release. However, she enjoys adapting her treatments to fit individual needs. Kathleen believes it’s never too late to start working on an active, balanced lifestyle. She played competitive beach volleyball for over 15 years and in her spare time she enjoys working out, hiking, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her family. She has completed her degree in Health Science through Thompson Rivers University and has taken continuing education in fascial manipulation and Iyengar yoga therapies.

Update: Kathleen is returning after a break and will now be working Tuesday afternoons. New clien... Read More

Sara is an Osteopathic Practitioner (DOMP) and Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with 2 decades of experience, both locally and internationally. She graduated her massage therapy training with honours from Kikkawa College in Toronto, and went on to complete a 6 year Osteopathic training program through The Canadian School of Osteopathy.

She is currently an active member, in good standing, with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC) and Society for the promotion of Manual Practice Osteopathy (OBC).

She is passionate about, and committed to providing quality care that is personalized to each unique need and patient.

She is taking a Masterclass with one of her former instructors and loves to continuously learn and grow - forever taking continuing education courses, which include but are not limited to:

-Vascular Tree, Microcirculation and Pressure Dynamics (Forget) -Volumetric Approach to Cervicogenic Dysfunction (Gill-Lussier) -Assessment and Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (Concussion) and Neuromengial Mobilizations of the Upper Quadrant (Hartley) -Biokinetic and Biodynamic Teachings of Osteopathy (Würz-Minetti) -Endocranial Spasms 1, 2, 3 (Druelle) -Vagus Nerve 1&2 (Druelle) -Neuromeningeal Manipulation 1 (Barral) -Embryology (McCutcheon) -Palpation of the Fields (Forget) -Power of Presence 1,2,3 (Brooks) -Treatment of Lumbar Discogenic Injuries (Stark) -Structuro-Tissular Manipulation (Lachaize) -Optimize (Morelli) -Yoga Teacher training (Blue Door Yoga training)

Born in Toronto, she has lived in Ontario, Grand Cayman and is now proud to call Vancouver home. She enjoys learning, reading, staying active, and wandering through the forest as well as getting some travel in whenever she can.

Sara is an Osteopathic Practitioner (DOMP) and Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with 2 decades ... Read More

Justin is a graduate from the 3000 hour massage therapy program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster (2011) and is also an active member, in good standing, with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC). He holds a RMT designation.

He has also completed the 6 year Osteopathic program through Canadian School of Osteopathy (CSO) and is an active member, in good standing, with Osteopathy BC (OBC). He holds a DOMP designation.

His focus and commitment is to provide quality care by designing therapeutic treatments to address the specific needs of each patient.

He loves taking continuing educational courses in the Osteopathic Field and is always up to learning new things.

Here are some of the Osteopathic courses he has recently taken:

  • Endocranial Spasms 1, 2, & 3 (Durrell + Forget)
  • Biokinetic & Biodynamic Osteopathy 1 by René Briend (Würtz-Minetti)
  • Neuromeningeal Manipulation 1 (Barral)
  • Embryology 1 (McCutcheon)
  • Palpation of the Fields (Forget)
  • Power of Presence by Rollin Becker 1, 2, 3 (Brooks)
  • Treatment of Lumbar Discogenic Injuries (Stark) Structuro-Tissular Manipulation 1 & 2 (Lachaize)
  • Assessment & Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (Concussion) and Neuromeningeal Mobilizations of the Upper Quadrant (Hartley)
  • The Vascular Tree Dynamics, Microcirculation and the Pressure Mechanism (Forget)

Justin was born in Calgary, AB and lived in the Philippines for 6 years and moved to Penticton, BC for high school. He currently calls Vancouver, BC home. He is an avid adventure seeker and enjoys traveling and hunting down top cafes and restaurants. He also enjoys multi-day hikes & camping. He has hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro, West Coast Trail, Ladakh Himalayas, Juan De Fuca trail, Howe Sound Crest trail, Sunshine Coast trail, Mt Garibaldi, Lake Lovely Water, Mt Sinai, and the tallest sand dune in Gobi desert to name a few.

As an advocate for the arts, and a classically trained singer and pianist, Justin has previously performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Chan Centre, & Orpheum. He is currently singing at Centre Church (formerly known as Westside Church) and with Vancouver-based, award winning Phoenix Chamber Choir. Check them out at their local concerts and performances.

Justin is a graduate from the 3000 hour massage therapy program at West Coast College of Massage ... Read More

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Located at: 288 - 2211 W4th Ave, Vancouver
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