Thomas Bretschneider

Recovery Lab

1229 - 2827 30th Ave Red Deer, Alberta, Red Deer, AB, T4R 2P7

Thomas Bretschneider, RMT Thomas Bretschneider has been providing focused, therapeutic treatment for over 14 years. After graduating from an intensive 3,000-hour massage therapy program in 2012, he spent over a decade working in multidisciplinary chiropractic and physiotherapy clinics. **Clinical Expertise & Specializations:** •Sports injuries & Whiplash recovery •Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) rehabilitation •Chronic tension & Mobility restrictions Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, Thomas uses a targeted assessment to address the true source of your pain. He specializes in combining: •Deep Tissue Massage & Myofascial Release •Joint Mobilization •Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) & PNF Stretching •Trigger Points therapy _Note: As a personal and professional preference, Thomas conducts approximately 50% of his hands-on treatments wearing medical gloves._ **Beyond the Table** Thomas brings a rare level of expertise to his practice, having spent six years as a Lead Instructor teaching second-year massage therapy students. When he isn't helping clients restore their mobility, he enjoys exploring movement through fitness, nutrition, martial arts, and salsa dancing. **Muscle energy techniques (MET)**: The patient uses their own muscles to push against a gentle force from the therapist. This helps relax tight muscles, reduce pain, and move stiff joints better. **PNF stretching**: proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is an advanced stretching technique that tricks your nervous system into relaxing tight muscles. **Trigger point**: restricted myo-fascia can develop hyperirritable spots that lead to localized or referred pain (myofascial pain syndrome).