- Post-operative massage for scar and tissue mobilization.
- Neuromuscular rehabilitation for brain injury and stroke recovery.
- Sports massage for acute and chronic athletic injuries.
- Osteopathic manual techniques for pain modulation and mobility.
- Active-release and movement-based therapy with strength focus.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Angela Thompson Massage Therapy
#3 33 Manzanita Road, Galiano Island, BC, V0N1P0
Victoria’s practice is client-focused and evidence-based. She enjoys nurturing her clients’ natural passion for life. She firmly believes movement is medicine, and her treatments include active participation. She has extensive experience with massage therapy, including post-operative, brain injury, and stroke rehabilitation. She holds certifications in pain science, osteopathic techniques, and strength & conditioning. She has experience providing care for a range of athletes from amateur to professional, including National Hockey League, American Hockey League, Canadian Football League, PanAm games, IronMan, BC Bike Race, and National Collegiate Athletic Association. As a professional bodybuilder with the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation, Victoria has first-hand experience with sports injuries as a patient & clinician. In her spare time she can be found hiking with her dog River or playing volleyball. She graduated from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy in Toronto in 2016 with honours. She was an instructor at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2022-2023. She also works as a paramedic on the Southern Gulf Islands.
Massage Therapy is beneficial for a wide range of muscle and joint concerns. Your appointment time includes a brief discussion of your health goals an assessment, charting and personalized massage treatment.