Ching-Wen Sabrina Yang

New Heights Massage Therapy Inc.

4341 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC, V5C 2J7

Fascia-Focused Massage Therapy | Honors Graduate 2017 Sabrina is a Registered Massage Therapist dedicated to restoring the body’s natural balance by addressing the “root of the restriction.” While many traditional treatments focus solely on muscle tissue, Sabrina’s practice has evolved to prioritize the fascial system . By focusing on the body’s connective tissue web, she helps improve hydration, mobility, and the vital flow of blood, lymph, and nerve transmission. Understanding Fascia Fascia is a continuous, three-dimensional web of connective tissue that runs from the top of the head to the bottoms of the feet. It surrounds and supports every muscle, organ, bone, and nerve fiber in the body. Because it’s one interconnected system, restrictions in one area can affect movement and comfort elsewhere. Factors such as surgery, repetitive motion, poor posture, or emotional and physical stress can lead to tightness, inflammation, and pain. Sabrina’s work focuses on restoring the fascia’s natural integrity so the body can move and function with greater ease. A Layered Approach to Healing Sabrina recognizes that tension exists at different depths. To provide a truly comprehensive treatment, she utilizes a dual-tool approach to fascial health: Superficial Release (CoAT Method) : Using the Course of Applied Tensegrity, Sabrina employs gentle, lifting techniques to hydrate the surface layers of fascia and calm the nervous system. Deep Structural Release (IASTM) : Using Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, she targets deeper adhesions and dense restrictions that manual pressure alone often cannot reach. The Fascia-First Philosophy Whether you book a specialized fascial treatment, a Therapeutic Hot Stone session, or a Traditional Swedish Massage, Sabrina’s intent remains the same: Fascial Tensegrity . By focusing on fascia rather than just muscle, she creates more space within the body. This approach not only “melts” tension but also supports the body’s internal plumbing—enhancing lymphatic drainage and circulation—allowing for faster recovery and longer-lasting results. Treatment Philosophy Sabrina’s role is not to “fix” the body, but to remove the structural interferences that prevent the body from healing itself. Her treatments are supportive and intentional, providing a space for your system to unwind, re-hydrate, and rebalance at its own pace. Is Sabrina Right for You? If you’re looking for a therapist who treats the body as an integrated whole rather than a collection of isolated muscles, Sabrina’s approach may resonate with you. Her fascia-centered perspective offers effective, lasting results for those seeking relief from chronic tension, pain, restricted movement, or post-surgical recovery. She also offers hot stone treatments as a standalone option for deep relaxation and therapeutic warmth. Education & Training Vancouver Career College – Massage Therapy Program, Honours Graduate (2017) Introduction to IASTM: Building Core Competencies (2018) Hot/Cold Therapeutic Stone Massage Course (2019) Therapeutic Yoga as Exercise Prescription: Recruit the Core (2024) Applied Tensegrity & CoAT Method: Fascia Palpation and Integration (2025) Techniques & Treatments Fascia-Focused Massage Therapy CoAT Method Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization / IASTM Swedish Massage Techniques Hot Stone Therapeutic Treatments (standalone service) Percussion Therapy Passive & Active Stretching and Strengthening Pre/Post Natal Care Exercise Programs & Remedial Exercises Post-Operative Care Lymphatic Drainage