Brandi Abele

Welcome! I am available in the clinic generally on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12pm-8pm, with occasional Wednesdays. For late evening appointments please email me for availability that may not be bookable online. brandi.abele.rmt @ gmail.com www.BrandiAbeleRMT.com Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment and/or bring shorts and sports bra (or women). Pain, stress, and injury can have a profound impact on an individual’s quality of life. I am no stranger to this and found my passion for the practice of massage therapy in addressing my own difficulties in this way through treatment. My practice is informed by these experiences as I work to promote body awareness and relaxation, while decreasing pain and facilitating recovery from injury. Understanding that one approach does not fit all, I offer patient-centred, holistic care that is stress and trauma-informed. Working with you to meet your short and long-term goals, I consider all aspects of your life and health history when assessing and developing a personalized treatment plan with you. Using the Biodynamic Fascial Integration treatment approach, which includes the modalities of fascial mobilization (myofascia, bones, ligaments), visceral/organ specific treatment and craniosacral therapy, I treat an area of the body locally while considering global fascial connections that may be contributing to your condition or injury. I have experience in helping individuals with TMJ dysfunction, migraines/headaches, chronic pain, post-concussion syndrome, digestive conditions, whiplash, arthritis, nerve impingement syndromes such as carpal tunnel/thoracic outlet/sciatica, fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injury, tendonitis, strains/sprains, post-stroke recovery, hip and knee replacement, and provides pre/post-natal care, as well as treatment for general neck/shoulder and low back/hip/pelvic pain. I am enthusiastic about human anatomy and physiology, and have a keen interest in how the human body works and responds to therapeutic touch, movement, and breath. Over the years I have practiced various forms of dance and yoga, and encourage you to move your body and breathe, but also take pause and slow down. I strongly value work-life balance, currently practice meditation and yoga, and love to learn! …but I also love being a big kid - getting tattoos, playing video games, and practicing archery :) I look forward to meeting you and helping achieve your optimal health and wellness!