Justin Howell
Justin is an honours graduate from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. He is trained in the assessment, rehabilitation, prevention, and management of disorders to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement, performance, and function, in the areas of work, recreation, exercise, and activities of daily living. His university education gives him a unique insight into the biomechanics of the human body and valuable knowledge of sport-related injury and rehabilitation that he has taken into his career as an RMT.
Justin believes that with injuries, lack of movement, as well as occupational activities that require repetitive actions or sustained postures, the human body can become weak, stiff, and injured; many people become prisoners in their own bodies, denied freedom of motion. His professional desire is to expand the functional abilities of the human body, expand freedom of movement and, consequently, lift overall health and well-being.
Justin prefers to explain why he does each modality, believing that patient education is just as important as the application of the technique itself, this helps foster a mind-body connection within his patients. He strives to ensure all his patients are warm and comfortable and have an enjoyable experience and will work with them to come up with a clear and manageable treatment plan designed to help achieve their health-related goals.
Justin’s passion for health does not stop in the treatment room either, he has a passion to continuously learn about new treatment modalities; and can provide outstanding home care exercises to complement his treatments using his knowledge as past personal trainer.
Justin excels at treating patients who have been experiencing chronic pain that has developed from old injuries and utilizes his aptitude for problem-solving in conjunction with the use of manual therapy, motion, and home care exercises to stimulate the body’s healing and adaptive powers.
When Justin is not at the clinic he can be found social dancing, bouldering, hiking, biking or swimming.
If you have any questions about Justin’s practice, do not hesitate to contact him at JustinHowellRMT@gmail.com or click here to book with Justin.
Education & Training
- BA in Kinesiology from University of Western Ontario. 2009
- Graduated wIth Honours from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy 2019
Experience
- Currently in the final year of study at the Canadian College of Osteopathy
- Participted in several intensive meditation retreats to gain deeper levels of awareness and relaxation
- Practiced yoga since 1995 in classes, one-on-one study with certified Iyengar yoga teacher, and individual practice
- Experience travelling and living in numerous places in Canada, the United States, South America, Europe, South-East Asia
Pricing
Techniques & Treatments
- Craniosacral treatments
- Joint Mobilization
- Muscle Energy Technique
- Sciatica Treatment
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Sports Massage
- Passive and Active Stretching and Strengthening
- Pre/Post Natal
- Exercise Programs/Remedial exercises
- TMJ Dysfunction and Treatment
- Trigger Point Therapy
- ICBC Treatments