Heather Martin

Soma Osteopathy and Wellness

1001B Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 8K8

I believe in promoting wellness and injury prevention to my clients and I am very motivated to help support you on your personal wellness journey. I graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2005 and have been practicing full time for over 20 years. I believe in optimizing the well -being of my clients and continue to pursue training in different techniques and disciplines to provide a more diversified therapeutic treatment approach tailored to each client’s specific needs. As a Registered Massage Therapist, I provide a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body which has a therapeutic effect on the health and well being on an individuals muscular, nervous and circulatory system. I specialize in: - Therapeutic Deep Tissue massage - Myofascial Release Techniques - Craniosacral Therapy - I am also a Foundation Training Certified Instructor Foundation Training is a series of bodyweight exercises designed to restore natural movement patterns by teaching you how to move more efficiently. This is a movement practice that I incorporate into the treatment session as home-care exercises for clients interested in improving mobility in their activities of daily life and help correct imbalances and reduce pain in the body caused by poor posture habits. I have a deep appreciation for being in nature and spending time exploring outdoors and enjoy Stand-Up paddle boarding, surfing and bike riding. I look forward meeting you and to helping you improve mobility and resilience in your body.