Massage/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions about exercise rehab, remedial (therapeutic/deep tissue) and general relaxation massage therapy, sports related massage therapy and any questions about massage in general.
Experience in the area
I'm a registered massage therapist and have been for a few years now, I'm also an active athlete and know how to tie health and massage together. I have training in relaxation massage, remedial massage, pre and post event sports massage, problems in the lower legs of athletes, some thai massage, soft tissue manipulation, a small amount of pregnancy massage, exercise rehab and kinesiology, anything about the human body and how it operates, and I even have a small background in myofascial release. Currently I am in the process of becoming a certified personal trainer as well.
Organizations
MTAS is my association here in Canada
Education/Credentials
Two years of massage school as well as various seminars and educational lectures and working out in the real world and dealing with situations everyday.
What do you like about this subject?
I love the fact that I get to meet so many new people and hear their story. Everyone has a story to tell and life is full of them so why not listen to as many as you can and make your client feel better at the same time?
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The possibilities of massage are endless. It is a job that you can take anywhere and I love being my own boss.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Tamara | 06/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Zira, your advice is very ..... |
| Danny | 04/24/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your response |
| Roger | 04/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Gary | 03/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent response and VERY quick! Thanks, Zira ..... |
| Lauryn | 03/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Zira, you are encouraging and ..... |
Recent Answers from Zira
2009-11-18 masage after surgery:
Hi Vonshone, Ok to start with if your cleint is fresh out of surgery you can't do anything more than effleurage until the surgical wound heals. After that you can move into some lighter friction and
2009-11-06 which oil to use?:
Hi Sumi, I would actually use non scented baby oil for your baby. Just incase your baby is allergic to olive oil. Also a coconut oil is fine too as long as the baby doesn't have any nut allergies. Coconut
2009-10-27 blood thinners and massage:
Hi Chelsea. In all honesty the answer to your question is up to her doctor. You will require a dr note in order to do the massage. The reason being that her doctor has to be aware of what type of treatment
2009-08-31 Shoulder and hand pain:
Hi Milly, I think in this case you have to look at a few different factors. It could be the car, an old injury acting up, or even a work related issue. Without knowing what you do at work or how you
2009-08-12 Physical therapy:
Hi James. A physio is not a doctor. A phyiso rehabs the body physically whether it be through stretching or muscle stregthening technique. Thats about as much about physio as i know. I'm a massage therapist
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