Christopher uses neuromuscular, myofascial and circulatory techniques to treat clients with acute and chronic pain. Helping them to shift from old tensions to adapt new, healthier patterns.
Using a therapeutic approach to massage that starts with a “global pattern” concept, you will be treated as an inter-connected whole, not an injury or pathology. Over time your body comes closer to balance and chronic pains diminish. The modalities used in your treatment will depend on your goals for the treatment and Christopher’s assessment of the best suited techniques.
Christopher graduated from the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo (Toronto) in 2001 after completing their 2200 hour training program. In 2005 Christopher went back to school at Canadian Therapeutic College for their Massage Therapy program where he graduated in 2006 with an Honours diploma in Massage Therapy. His continued study includes courses and texts on myofascial anatomy, functional exercise and osteopathic techniques such as muscle energy, positional release, fascial release and cranial-sacral technique.
From 2001 to 2003 Christopher was the Assistant Director and Student Clinic Director for the Shiatsu Academy where he also taught 1st year shiatsu and ran the second year shiatsu practice classes. After moving to Guelph and opening his own clinic in 2003, Christopher offered classes through Rediscover Learning Centre on Shiatsu for Neck and Shoulder Pain and Shiatsu for Low Back Pain. He has also lectured for Atlas Yoga Studio at Wilfred Laurier University on myofascial anatomy and taught the anatomy portion of their Yoga Teacher Training program. He has also volunteered his services with the Hillside Music Festival and lead a workshop on shiatsu in their Healing Arts tent.