Marcus Blumensaat

Left Coast Health

4636 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC, V8Z 5M1

Marcus draws on a comprehensive education, as well as wealth of professional and personal experience with the human body, to help his clients reach their desired goals. In 2001, Marcus earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria (UVIC). Through his five years of study he obtained in-depth knowledge of exercise physiology, motor control and learning, care and prevention of athletic injuries and biomechanics. Marcus then went on to complete the 3000-hour Registered Massage Therapist program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. This program is world-renowned for the breadth of academic material covered as well as a vast array of manual skills learnt throughout the training. Upon graduation and certification in 2006, Marcus opened the Left Coast Health clinic and began to practice full-time. He has worked with Canadian National team athletes from many sports including athletics, swimming, diving, triathlon and rowing. He worked as a massage therapist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2012 London Olympics, the 2016 Rio Olympics and many other international events. Marcus is currently a member of the Integrated Support Team (IST) for Rowing Canada Aviron’s senior National team. Marcus doesn’t just ‘rub’ tissue…he firsts take a thorough history in order to fully ascertain all of the information that will help him to understand your case. He then performs a comprehensive physical assessment to see your level of physical function. Through this screening process he can rule out/pick-up on any red flags that would require a referral to your doctor or a specialist. If no red flags are apparent, he proceeds by addressing the many factors that influence your health, performance and levels of experienced pain. Marcus addresses them through client/patient education, advanced exercise prescription and manual therapy techniques. At the conclusion of a session with Marcus he would expect you to feel empowered and inspired to get outside, move and live life to its fullest! When not practicing, Marcus enjoys spending time outside with his family and friends. Mountain biking and snowboarding are his two biggest passions but he can also be found playing disc golf, bocce, strength training, hiking and chasing his daughter on her bike. When he isn’t playing outside he can often be found deep in a good book, having a pint with friends, or telling anyone who will listen what the Canucks need to do to win the Stanley Cup.