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Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy | Massage Therapists
Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy is the largest rehabilitation centre on the North Shore located in the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre.
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Massage Therapists

Team

Elissa Sandor

Elissa is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. She has been practising for over 20 years bringing a wide range of knowledge and experience to the clinic. Over the past number of years, Elissa has split her time between teaching at Langara in the RMT program and working in private practice both here in the lower mainland and overseas.

Elissa’s wide range of clinical massage experience includes sports related injuries, pre/post natal therapy, soft tissue injury rehabilitation, palliative care, chronic pain management and much more. She will combine a thoughtful assessment with a variety of massage modalities including myofascial release, soft tissue release, stretching and joint mobilization during her treatments. Through her many years of practice, she has learned effective ways of helping clients return to their activities of daily living and achieve their optimum healthcare goals.

Jianfeng (Jeff) Qiu

Jeff Qiu is a registered massage therapist as well as a registered acupuncturist.

He graduated from MH Vicars massage school and has been working as a massage therapist for more than 6 years. He specializes in deep tissue massage, trigger point release and acupressure massage. In his free time, Jeff enjoys reading history books, watching documentary and playing basketball.

Techniques Used : Deep Tissue Massage Swedish Massage Trigger Point Release Acupressure massage Prenatal massage

Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin

Jeff was a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Doctor in China with extensive knowledge of acupuncture.

  • MD/Ph.D – China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
  • Master Degree – Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Bachelor Degree – Jiangxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.

Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance.

The risks of acupuncture are low if you have a competent, certified acupuncture practitioner using sterile needles. Common side effects include soreness and minor bleeding or bruising where the needles were inserted. Single-use, disposable needles are now the practice standard, so the risk of infection is minimal. 

Common conditions that can be treated with Acupuncture:

  • Neck And Back Pain
  • Tight Muscles
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Postural Problems
  • Tendinitis Or Tendinopathy
  • Muscle Strains
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Golfers Elbow
  • Headache 
  • Anxiety 

Hamid Salahi

Hamid is a dedicated and compassionate massage therapist with a deep understanding of the human body and its musculoskeletal system. After receiving his diploma in Massage Therapy from the esteemed Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, Hamid embarked on a journey to help others achieve specific medical outcomes through tailored therapeutic massage techniques.
From an early age, Hamid’s interest in the healthcare field and medical careers became apparent. His passion for anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology led him to attain the title of a registered health information management professional in Canada in 2015. Although this path wasn’t his ultimate dream, it provided him with valuable experience in healthcare administration and retrieving vital health information for patients.
In 2019, while volunteering at a physiotherapy clinic, Hamid discovered his true calling in massage therapy. Inspired by the profound impact it had on patients’ well-being, he made a resolute decision to pursue a massage therapy course at VCMT, known for producing top-notch professional massage therapists.
Massage therapy, in Hamid’s view, is a scientific manipulation of the body’s soft tissues aimed at restoring their normal function. With a wide range of manual techniques at his disposal, including fixed and moveable pressure, holding, and precise movements, Hamid takes great joy in bringing relaxation and relief to his patients. The opportunity to interact with individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds adds immense satisfaction to his role as a massage therapist.
Hamid’s unwavering dedication, combined with his passion for improving the lives of others, makes him a highly skilled and compassionate practitioner. With his expertise in therapeutic massage and a genuine desire to make a positive impact, Hamid is committed to providing the highest quality care to his clients.