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 P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Kevin | 01/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Gabriel | 11/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Gabriel | 11/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Maritza | 10/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your answer Zira. I ..... |
| lesley | 07/19/11 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Zira
2011-11-15 From the beginning.:
More than likely the hospital will just start with the basics to get the mobility going again & then from there a referral to a physio clinic where the rehab may be continued will be what the rehab protocol
2011-11-11 From the beginning.:
Hi Gabriel! I'm gonna say start out with a lighter relaxation form of massage & then slowly incorperate deeper work & stretching into the mix.
2011-07-14 Abdominal Rehab/Pain questions:
Hi Jill, Yep that sounds about right. Massage can be used to break down scar tissue, but not necessarily get rid of it ccompletly. Between massage, proper stretching and physio you should be able to
2011-06-09 TFL/Sartorius Strain?:
Hi Madeline, Sorry for the late response. Ok so the deal with scar tissue is that you have to sprain, strain, tear or completely rip the muscle off the bone for it to exist. There are lots of cases
2011-05-22 Hot Oil Massage:
To me that doesn't sound sanitary at all. I know the oil is hot & heat usually burns off germs & bacteria, but it can only do so much. I mean peoples skim comes off in the therapists hands sometimes &
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