Oliver Thomas

Hartwell Therapy and Wellness

LOCATION Main St. and Ontario St. BIO Oliver graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) following a degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia (UBC). His experiences working with varsity sports teams as a student athletic trainer in his final year at UBC led him to explore massage therapy as further education and a career. Oliver enjoys treating a wide variety of injuries, orthopedic and systemic conditions, and discussing treatment goals with patients to understand what he can do to improve the state of those in to see him as best he can. He seeks to accomplish the treatment goals discussed with his patients in the most relaxing, pain-free way possible. He draws on experiences throughout his time in post-secondary education working with patients living with spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions, a variety of lifelong disorders, postural inefficiencies and chronic illness to develop an understanding as to why and how he can use massage therapy to help improve their quality of life. In-treatment, Oliver utilizes techniques including traditional massage techniques, dermoneuromodulation, joint mobilizations and other neuromuscular techniques - as well as home care tailored to one’s unique needs - to achieve treatment goals outlined with his patients. Oliver grew up in the lower mainland area and enjoys a variety of sports and activities such as soccer, golf and tennis, as well as furthering his knowledge in health and wellness as it relates to the human body. SOMETHING YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT ME I grew up playing soccer as a goalkeeper (through my 20s) and am looking to play as a goaltender in hockey at the recreational level I love taking afternoon naps when I’m not working My most adventurous travel included a 9-night music festival in Denmark CLINICAL SPECIAL INTERESTS Progressive approaches to chronic, persistent pain Recovery from sporting injuries/healthy maintenance of any level of athletes