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My Bio
In 1999 I graduated from Vancouver's West Coast College of Massage Therapy, completing the nationally-recognized 3 year program. Since then, I have worked with Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Acupunturists and other Registered Massage Therapists, gaining hands-on experience with many different pathologies and conditions.
Early on, I discovered that most chronic muscular conditions respond to traditional therapy with only short-term symptomatic relief. As my practice developed, and through continuing education, I have worked toward finding methods to improve the quality and duration of patients' response to treatment. With hands-on team experience, several post-graduate courses on Myofascial Release Therapy, a four year practice in Yoga, a one year practice in Pilates and Personal Training, I have developed treatments that combine several different techniques to maximize patient benefit.
During your treatment session I may use several of the following techniques: Myofascial Release
Muscle Energy
Systemic Deep Tissue Massage
Joint Mobilization
Propioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation(PNF)
Neuromuscular Technique (NMT)
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
Craniosacral Therapy
In treatment, I often use deep tissue massage and moist HEAT applied directly to shortened muscle fibres, immediately followed by a prolonged stretch to encourage proper tissue alignment. The moist heat allows the large A fibres in the skin to be stimulated, which closes pain receptor sites and inhibits pain signaling to the brain. Using my knowledge of Anatomy and Kinesiology, I am able to determine each tissue's unique fibre direction and the antagonsitic action needed to stretch the tissue.
Combining the above methods results in a more effective, therapeutic treatment that helps to restore muscle function and balance. To help maintain the benefits of treatment, patients are taught specific stretches to do at home, As a result, the patient can experience long-term relief from many chronic conditions, with increased flexibility, range of movement and the ability to maintain a more active, pain-free lifestyle.
Education
1995 Langara College - Undergraduate
1999 West Coast College of Massage Therapy - Graduate(Diploma)
Post Graduate & Continuing Education
2000 A Myofascial Approach to the Lumbar Spine
2001 A Myofascial Approach to the Shoulder Girdle
2001 Ancient Thai Massage
2002 Bodyball Seminar
2002 A Myofascial Approach to the Cervical Spine
Certificates & Memberships
Registered with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia
Massage Therapists Association of BC Regional Representative
Member of the Massage Therapists Association of British Columbia
Manual Lymph Drainage Certificate
Standard First Aid & CPR Certificate
Outside of the clinic, my interests include Yoga (Bikram, PowerYoga with Eoin Finn, Iyengar, Ashtanga), Pilates, Marathon Training, Grouse Grind Races, Rollerblading, Cycling, Hiking,Graphic Design and Journalism.
Clinic Locations include:
WALL CENTRE MASSAGE THERAPY, 1083 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2S5
For more information, please email or call:
Email: treatment@shaw.ca
Tel: 604-562-5858
In Health,
Tia Ramos RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
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