Alison Ritchie RMT

New Clinic Location

admin — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:36:55 +0000

I am pleased to announce that as of September 2012 I will be joining Broadway Wellness. This multi-disciplinary clinic is located at Broadway and Spruce, just 5 blocks east of my current location.

For bookings in September please go online to http://www.broadwaymassageandtherapy.com/ and register as a user for the online booking there. My first day will be Tuesday Sept 11, 2012. My schedule and rates will not be changing.

I am very excited about this move and I look forward to seeing you at the new clinic.

Osteopathic Manual Practice

alison — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:25:03 +0000

As of October 2011 I will be staring the 5 year training program (followed by a 2 year thesis) at the Canadian College of Osteopathy. This is part time course – 5 days / month. I am very excited about incorporating what I learn into my treatments as I continue to grow my practice.

Crainosacral and Fascial Therapy – Sixth module completed

alison — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:46:44 +0000

During this three day course we again focused on viscera (abdominal organs). We reviewed the work we had done on valves, small intestine and liver, and learned about the spleen and the kidneys. Treatment of the abdominal organs can have huge effects throughout the body, especially after trauma such as a motor vehicle accident or for people who are highly engaged in sports.

Craniosacral Fascial Therapy – Fifth Module Completed

alison — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:36:34 +0000

During this three day module we focused on the assessment and treatment of the abdominal organs (viscera). Due to the strong visceral connections to the rest of the body, it is possible that up to 95% of musculo-skeletal problems have a visceral component. This is especially true for traumatic injuries such as motor vehicle accidents or other falls and injuries. Treatment is gentle and is done in various positions (sitting, sidelying and lying on the back).

Craniosacral and Fascial Therapy Course – Fourth Module Completed

alison — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:55:48 +0000

During this three day module we focused on the arms and legs. I learned how to treat bones, joints, fascial tissue and muscles of the limbs. I also gained a better understanding of the relationship of the limbs to the pelvis and the craniosacral system as a whole. Of particular interest to me were the knees, feet and shoulder complex.

Craniosacral and Fascial Therapy course – third module completed

alison — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:02:32 +0000

I recently completed the third module in a two year course focusing on Craniosacral and Fascial Therapies. In this module we concentrated on pelvic stability and alignment through assessment and correction of pelvic bones, muscles, ligaments and organs (bladder and uterus). We also examined the connection between the pelvic bones and the bones of the skull. This type of treatment is very important for anyone with lower back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction and pelvic/hip imbalances (or pain).

And the winner is…

alison — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:05:25 +0000

I am very happy to report that I was chosen for first place in the Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver Registered Massage Therapist category. Thank you so much to all those who voted!

Craniosacral and Fascial Therapy course – second module completed

alison — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:01:11 +0000

I have just completed the second module in a two year Craniosacral and Fascial Therapy course. We focused on the head, neck and jaw – mobilizing bones, joints, fascia and cranoisacral fluid. This is fantastic work for anyone with neck or back pain, headaches, jaw problems and pelvic imbalances.