Rebecca Gorgitza

Gibsons Chiropractic Health Centre

441 B Marine Drive, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V0

NOTE: Rebecca is not accepting ICBC or WCB. *New patients are encouraged to book a maximum of 3 treatments prior to their first visit: 1 First Visit, and up to 2 follow up appointments. Please do not book more than 3 appointments without discussing a treatment plan with Rebecca. Rebecca graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2015. Since completing the 2 year diploma program she has participated in dozens of courses, webinars, and workshops. She is a member in good standing with the College of Complementary Health Professionals in BC (CCHPBC), and the Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC (RMTBC). Rebecca enjoys working with each patient to understand their experience as well as getting to the root of their concern. Her aim is to approach everybody from a patient centred and trauma-informed lens while offering evidence based assessment, treatment, and home care tailored to their goals. In session this looks like thorough discussions, collaborative goal setting, and creating a treatment plan together with you. Rebecca is trained in and uses many different techniques such as Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, range of motion and stretching techniques, Graston instrument assisted therapy, and Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage. She offers homecare suggestions of hydrotherapy, stretches and strengthening, and lifestyle shifts so that you can continue recovery in between appointments. Expect to work alongside Rebecca to determine which techniques and homecare are best helping you to achieve your therapeutic goals. Rebecca has experience treating a wide variety of conditions such as sports injuries, joint pain, back pain, chronic pain and fatigue, headaches and TMJ, sciatica and piriformis syndrome, repetitive strain injury, and many others. She has also seen the benefit of massage for relaxation, stress related conditions, sleep disturbances, and mental health concerns when combined with other therapies. Click here for more information about Manual Lymphatic Drainage With the training she has, Rebecca is able to treat injuries, pre-post surgery, and inflammatory conditions. She is currently not trained to treat lymphedema, lipedema, post mastectomy or node removal. MLD may not be suitable for you if you have: - a history of heart, kidney, or liver disease - untreated deep vein thrombosis - an active bacterial infection - any diagnosed organ dysfunction Please contact Rebecca if you are unsure if MLD is appropriate for you.