Gavin Kc. Lau

Joayo Therapy

Unit # 100C 4664 Lougheed Hwy., 100C, Burnaby, BC, V5C 3Y2

###**Gavin** has over a decade of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist, with a clinical focus on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and sports-related conditions. In addition to his clinical practice, he has spent more than a decade working as an RMT instructor, helping train and mentor many successful Registered Massage Therapists. **Professional highlights include:** - Over a decade of clinical experience as a Registered Massage Therapist - Over a decade of experience as an RMT instructor and mentor - Clinical focus on TMJ dysfunction and sports-related conditions - Former professional cyclist, bringing firsthand experience with athletic training, performance, injury, and recovery - Second-place winner of the August 2014 Clinical Case Report Awards presented by the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of British Columbia (RMTBC) for his case study, “*Therapeutic and Intra-Oral Massage for Treatment of Post Unilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction*” - Fluent in Cantonese and Japanese Outside of the clinic and classroom, Gavin enjoys a much slower pace. Having previously worked as a barista, he still has a passion for pour-over coffee and enjoys the ritual of preparing a good cup. His free time is often spent camping, exploring the outdoors, or travelling with his family to experience new places, cultures, scenery, and food.