Carmen Chan

Physio Sport Med of Oakville

231 Oak Park Blvd. Suite 104, Oakville, ON, L6H7S8

Carmen Chan, Registered Massage Therapist Best Fit: Endurance athletes of all kinds Injury Expert: Overuse and Repetitive Strain injuries Carmen brings a unique perspective to massage therapy through her extensive background as a Certified Athletic Therapist, with more than a decade of experience helping athletes and active individuals recover from injury and perform at their best. Having worked with everyone from recreational athletes to professionals and industrial workers, she understands the physical demands that activity places on the body and takes a collaborative, client-centered approach to care. ###Qualifications & Experience - Over 10 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Therapist. - Registered Massage Therapist with a strong background in injury assessment, rehabilitation, and performance-focused care. - Extensive experience treating: - Recreational and elite athletes - Industrial and workplace injuries - Active individuals of all ages - Member of medical teams at major national and international sporting events, including: - Pan American Games - Deaflympics - Canada Games •Extensive experience working with athletes in: - Hockey - Volleyball - Ultimate Frisbee - Utilizes a variety of treatment techniques, including: - Swedish massage - Trigger point therapy - Fascial release - Craniosacral therapy - Committed to ongoing professional development and incorporating evidence-informed techniques into her treatments. ###Treatment Philosophy Carmen believes that the most successful treatment plans are built through collaboration between therapist and client. She takes the time to understand each person’s goals and develops individualized treatment plans designed to reduce pain, improve function, and support long-term health and performance. ###Outside the Clinic When she’s not treating clients, Carmen enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and backcountry camping with her dog, James. Her love of adventure and the outdoors reflects her appreciation for movement, wellness, and staying active year-round. Carmen strongly believes that a successful treatment plan requires collaboration between the practitioner and client. Her treatments are client focused and uses the tools from her ongoing professional development to obtain the treatment goals for her clients. She uses Swedish massage techniques accompanied with trigger point therapy, fascial release and craniosacral techniques. In her spare time, Carmen enjoys hiking and backcountry camping with her dog, James.