Dave Gifford

Canadian Western TCM White Rock

1549 Johnston Rd, White Rock, BC, V4B 3Z6

Dave Gifford graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2002 and has been an active and dedicated professional in the field ever since. Over the years, he has refined his expertise to focus on the most common and impactful issues within the community. Areas of Expertise: •Athletic/Sports Massage •Pre and Post-Natal Massage •Workplace Stress, Headaches, and Ergonomic Issues •I.C.B.C. Claimants Dave also brings valuable experience working with specialized populations, including geriatric clients, multiple sclerosis patients, and workplace ergonomic assessments. He has also collaborated with the University of British Columbia athletic teams. Treatment Philosophy: Dave prioritizes the well-being of his clients, tailoring each treatment to their unique needs. With years of experience, he has developed an intuitive understanding of which techniques are most effective, ensuring clients receive care that balances efficacy with minimal post-treatment discomfort. Techniques Used: •Active Release Therapy •Myofascial Release •Sports Petrissage •Trigger Point Therapy •Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy •Joint Mobilizations Born, raised, and currently residing in the White Rock area, Dave enjoys staying active in his leisure time through cycling, snowboarding, and traveling. Dave Gifford 于2002年毕业于西海岸按摩治疗学院 (West Coast College of Massage Therapy)，自那时起，他便成为了一位积极且敬业的按摩治疗专业人士。多年来，他不断精进自身技能，专注于社区中最常见且影响深远的问题。 专长领域： 运动按摩/体育按摩 产前和产后按摩 工作压力、头痛及人体工学问题 ICBC客户 Dave还拥有为特殊人群服务的宝贵经验，包括老年客户、多发性硬化症患者以及工作场所人体工学评估。他还曾与不列颠哥伦比亚大学（UBC）运动队合作。 治疗理念： Dave以客户的健康为优先，针对每位客户的独特需求定制治疗方案。凭借多年的经验，他对不同技术的效果有直觉性的理解，确保客户在接受高效治疗的同时，尽量减少治疗后的不适感。 使用的技术： 主动释放技术 (Active Release Therapy) 筋膜松解术 (Myofascial Release) 运动揉捏技术 (Sports Petrissage) 触发点疗法 (Trigger Point Therapy) 系统性深层组织疗法 (Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy) 关节活动术 (Joint Mobilizations) Dave出生并成长于白石镇 (White Rock)，目前仍居住在那里。在闲暇时，他喜欢通过骑行、滑雪和旅行保持活力。