Vital Balance Therapy
210 - 1046 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 3P3
Colin Harris completed a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Shang Hai Traditional Chinese Medicine College of BC in 2000 and is a Registered Acupuncturist in BC. Colin has also completed certification in Sportsmedicine Acupuncture from AcuSport Education in the United States, one of only twelve practitioners in Canada with this advanced skill set and certification. Colin is also a certified practitioner of the Neuro-based advanced movement framework called Square 1 System that is a neuro-based assessment and performance optimization system. The only practitioner certified in this method in BC. Colin is also an advanced level three practitioner of Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) having also completed Masters Level NKT courses in Pelvic Floor dysfunctions, and Integrated Muscle Testing and Palpation and Mobility and Assessment. One of only a few at this advanced level in BC. Colin has a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice, and is a Certified Manual Osteopathic Practitioner with the Association of Manual Osteopaths of Canada and registered with the ACMA. He integrates a variety of manual osteopathic modalities including Craniosacral Therapy and several advanced fascial techniques into his practice. Colin is a student of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabalization and has also received Brain Coach Performance Certification through PosturPro and has a Pain Free Performance Specialist Certification in corrective exercises for pain free training. In addition to Manual Therapies, Colin also has a background as a Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing including acute medical experience. This combination brings a unique perspective to his practice integrating western medical knowledge with alternative healthcare and corrective movement.
Athletic Therapy
Osteopathy
- Neurokinetic therapy for movement patterns and muscle balance.
- Craniosacral techniques for gentle whole-body tension release.
- Visceral and lymphatic balancing to support tissue mobility.
- Myofascial release and positional joint release techniques.
- RAPID neurofascial reset for soft tissue restrictions.
