Sports-Focused Massage Therapy

What is a Sports-Focused Massage?

This style of massage is tailored for active individuals to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and support post-workout recovery. Sports-Focusd massage treatment includes remedial and rehabilitative techniques, offering an approach similar to physiotherapy but with a stronger emphasis on hands-on massage.

Who Can Benefit?

Training for a marathon or other endurance events
Recovering from intense exercise or a sports-related injury
Managing current injuries and supporting recovery for various sports
Addressing muscle imbalances through targeted assessments
Supporting stabilizing muscle groups for improved performance

Meet Our Practitioners

Burnaby Sports-Focused Massage

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Get Sports-Focused Massage to help with your sports injuries today!

Whether you are recovering from a recent injury, or looking to address an ongoing problem, we are here to help! Join us at Baseline as we get you moving through exercise and relieving your stress and pains. No matter the cause of your pain, we got you covered!

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Frequently Asked Questions

1Is this service covered by extended health insurance?

Yes, this service can be submitted under Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) extended benefits.

2What are some of the benefits of Sports-Focused Massage?

● Training for a marathon or other endurance events
● Recovering from intense exercise or a sports-related injury
● Managing current injuries and supporting recovery for various sports
● Addressing muscle imbalances through targeted assessments
● Supporting stabilizing muscle groups for improved performance

3What to Expect in the Initial Appointment?

● 5-10 minutes: Assessment of injuries, posture, and movement patterns
● 60 minutes: Massage therapy (time may vary based on assessment or injury history)
● 15 minutes: Personalized rehabilitation exercises
● A guided exercise plan with instructional videos will be provided to help you stay on track

Baseline Health and Wellness

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Based on 438 reviews

Baseline Health and Wellness

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1729486273

I’ve been coming here for acupuncture for the past 6 months. Very relaxing experience. Lok Yan Sharon is amazing and knowledgeable.

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Sharon is incredible best acupuncturist I have seen yet

Maryjoy Salcedo

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Lok yan Sharon did an amazing acupuncture and cupping for me. I have visited twice and the second time she did acupuncture and cupping and it felt amazing and I had sore back and shoulder and it did the job. Thank you

harshad palsule

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For about a decade I was suffering with a really bad shoulder, knee and neck, which lead to so many complications. Every orthopedic doctor would either prescribe medication or pass it off as nothing and say that I had to rest. I was so glad to take a "crack" at sessions with Dr. Vlad at Baseline. The first session was an eye opener as he spent almost half an hour explaining everything that was wrong and how to fix it. It was an approach where he was determined that I should reduce my time in the clinic and learn to manage my pain through well instructed physio.Within the first session, my knee was much better. He was exceptionally accurate at finding the source of all my issues and giving me the right exercise to work with. It's been about a year since I have been visiting and I can honestly say that I never thought I would be pain free or at least understand why certain issues were popping up. I wholeheartedly encourage anyone who cannot find a solution through mainstream medication to give the mix of a chiropractor and physio a try, and I think I am safe in assuming that Dr. Vlad and Baseline is the best to go to.

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I was in a lot of chronic pain, (neck, back, shoulders), before visiting Baseline Health and Wellness in March 2024. I had just been turned down by the spine clinic telling me the risks outweigh the benefits in my case for surgery. Then i came across baseline Health and Wellness on Instagram. I was skeptical it was going to do anything for me since I had already tried everything, accupuncture, physio, chiro, massage for 2 decades.I would have never imagined relief to the degree that i can walk, drive and move around relatively pain free within a couple of sessions.Dr. Klad is incredible and not only treats you but teaches you how to maintain and improve on what he does. The “rest position” he taught me in my first session brings me immediate relief when i overdo things.Sharon Wu, Acupuncturist is a miracle worker. She pretty much cured my shoulder and mid back (between shoulder blades) pain in two sessions. She does not put needles in you and walk away, she stays with you and works on you with massage and acupressure at the same time. Sharon Wu has an incredibly calming, soothing and healing presence and works with love. Today i was able to dance for the first time in years. While I look forward to my next session. I give this clinic infinite stars. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Clever Renovation

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Beautiful Experience

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Dr. Kody Au, Dr. Emily Cullen, Acupuncturist Kevin Hsien, RMT Lorissa Deng are all part of my health and wellness treatment plans. From ICBC car accident injury recovery to personal fitness treatment plans, all these practitioners have been a huge part of my overall health and wellness. They have been an amazing team and I would highly recommend any of these practitioners to anyone searching for treatment or overall health and recovery. 5/5 stars.

Mohammed Alhamri

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Happy to found this clinic.

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Vlad's approach mixes together education, and treatment in an amazing way. He explained the how and why throughout, empowering me to participate in the rehab process. His dedication to your wellbeing is second to none. I highly recommend him for your chiro needs.Baseline is also a fantastic business; Dr Jenine is amazing and her team provide amazing support with a multidisciplinary approach.

1712715415

So glad I found Dr. Vlad! Have been seeing him for my neck , back , sprained ankle and knee issue! Highly recommend!!Dr. Vlad is truly passionate about what he does and goes above and beyond not only helping you to alleviate and treat your symptoms but also explains to you why you have the symptoms in the first place and teaches you way to counter them in the future.He’s not your regular chiropractor just go in and cracks you and off you go . He’ll support you and educate you to help you to get better in the long term.

1711835994

I had my first visit, and Sharon was so nice and professional. Very focused and carefully locating and asking questions to find and treat my elbow pain. Highly recommended.

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Excelente acupuncture treatment by Sharon Lu

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Very experienced! Top notch service. Will recomend!

Alex Papadopoulos

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My experience at Baseline health and wellness has been amazing so far. Sheron is a skillful and talented acupuncturist. I started seeing her with a heavy tennis elbow,and after my second session I started going back to my regular routine at the gym. I highly recommend it

1708485408

I had my first appointment with Wendy and it was amazing, she had the patience to explain me everything I wanted to know , also very friendly and always making sure I was feeling ok.10/10 , I would definitely recommend Wendy if you are looking for an amazing acupuncture session .

1706754207

Awesome, acupuncture session. Dr Wendy Hsu is really knowledgeable in her work! No pain no gain! Hope to see her in next session ! Ed

1706430856

Vlad was very knowledgeable and helpful with his service. Thanks to his magic hands. Even though he is not a wizard (that's what he told me)I feel much better and can be back to active sports soon.

1706044528

I had my initial session with Wendy and I really enjoyed the experience at Baseline. I arrived late feeling anxious but was greeted by warm and friendly staff. Wendy was gentle, calm, patient and professional. She offered a session of acupuncture and cupping after diagnosing my situation. I loved that she also explained my problems to me. While I had a quiet 10 mins rest alone, I was given a bell button to press in case I feel any discomfort. When treatment was over, Wendy offered me a cup of water. After payment, I was given a handwritten card with a teabag. I think little things like these shows that Baseline is very thoughtful and tends to patients needs. The clinic is pleasant, neat and clean. I would definitely return to follow up.

1704840200

Great place with amazing service! Shoutout to Wendy for her amazing cupping and acupuncture service! Definitely recommend booking with her <3

1704495195

5/5 for Dr vlad and the whole baseline wellness team. Vlad's style of chiropractic treatment is very focused on education as well as treatment. Rather than just hearing what you're dealing with and going directly for the adjustment, he explains how your muscles and joints work together which could be resulting in your discomfort. Rather than just making the adjustment and sending you on your way, they equip you with a plan with some exercises to strengthen the weaknesses that led to your pains.

Someone Somewhere

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Great attention to detail regarding patient care , had an awesome acupuncture experience and will be back :)

Ashley Sigurdson

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Dr. Vlad is an amazing person and phenomenal doctor. Any hesitation, preconceived notions, or doubts I had immediately dissolved from the moment I walked through the door.I’m a pretty “anti-doctor” type of person as I have honestly never really received any actual help from any doctor for anything I have struggled with throughout my life, however when it came to my jaw pain, as stubborn as I was and convinced that I “fixed” it all by myself (I didn’t), i came to realize that there were just certain aspects of my issue that I quite literally didn’t have the tools to fully heal/fix/cater to on my own (and I really really tried everything). Then I, by the grace of GOD, was recommend to Dr. Vlad, and my perspective was transformed, as he offered literally exactly what I was looking for and required: A holistic approach.He specifically caters to the needs of each patient to ensure long term relief and prevention rather than simply an “immediate fix”. However in my, and I’m sure most cases, immediate relief was also provided. He helped me with my jaw pain that had been ongoing for years and showed me exercises to prevent it from happening again. He is just awesome, as well as extremely professional and empathetic. I couldn’t recommend him more to anyone and everyone. He is one of the few people I can say without a hesitation or doubt is in the field that he’s in with the sole intent and purpose to HEAL. He is extremely intelligent and could easily make way way more money in any other field but has chosen to blessed the world with his healing hands.So go and book your appointment right now! Even if you don’t “think” there’s anything wrong with you/your posture/stature etc. etc. there more than likely IS, however he can and will HEAL YOU. Even just looking at your phone and computer all day HURTS (which don’t lie- YOU DO), and causes issues that you simply got "used too", but it doesn’t have to be that way. So....BOOK NOW and find RELIEF, like I and many others have thanks to Dr. VladTHANK YOU DR. VLAD and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I definitely will now that my chronic pain is gone.

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Wendy and Christy are sooooo nice!

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Sharon is really good and attentive to what I have to say

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Saw Wendy for my first ever acupuncture session. The treatment worked well to relieve my muscle tension and pain and Wendy did a wonderful job explaining the procedures as we did them. Would highly recommend!

1701828813

Dr Sharon is nice and help, she fix my back pain and help me relaxing my muscle every time, she is awesome.

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I came to see Acupuncturist Karolina Kluska and she gave me a pleasant first experience. Shes super knowledgeable, and willing to answer question. She was very thorough in understanding my background to paint a picture of my needs, which was very reassuring, you can tell she has a passion for her craft. Karolina made sure I was comfortable and went above and beyond in every way. She made it a lovely experience!

1700116539

From the moment I stepped into his clinic, I knew I was in expert hands. Dr. Vlad's wealth of experience is immediately evident, and it truly sets him apart. What I appreciate most about Dr. Vlad is his commitment to individualized care. He takes the time to understand each patient's unique needs and tailors his treatments accordingly. This personalized attention has made a world of difference in my journey to better health. One aspect that stands out to me is Dr. Vlad's unwavering focus on the patient's side. He consistently puts the well-being of his patients first, always striving to provide the best and most suitable treatment for each individual. It's refreshing to have a healthcare professional who not only has the expertise but also the empathy to understand and prioritize the patient's perspective.

Casandra Werner

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Dr. Kody is a phenomenal Chiropractor, I like to say he has magic hands! I'm an outdoor enthusiast and enjoy long distance backpacking, trail running, mountain biking, surf/paddle board etc. Needless to say I'm very hard on my body. Whenever I feel any discomfort I go see Kody and it's literally magic, I walk out of there feeling 100%. Highly recommend to any one looking for a legit talented Chiro who wants to heal you and not in it for the "life time return clients".

Prettech Canada

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When your ready to take your health to the next level Dr. Cody has a great approach Invest in your self nobody else will! Stay moving and live life to the fullest

1699658735

Dr. Vlad Constantinescu has helped me with the chronic back pain that I had since last 7 years. He helped me understand the cause of the pain and showed me methods to reduce pain and develop strength.

1699591361

Dr. Jenine McCann is a life saver. She is amazing at what she does and is super knowledgeable with prenatal/postnatal care. She helped me through my pregnancy pains in my hip and lower back. I don't think I would have survived my pregnancy without her. She is now helping my son who was born with a tongue-tie reach his developmental milestones. He used to absolutely hate tummy time, but with only a few appointments with her, he is now rolling around and enjoying tummy time & sitting! I never thought I would see the day...

1699059157

Deeply grateful to Dr Vlad for all the help he's given me over the past few months. I've been doing 50km trail runs for a couple of years now but I've always dealt with niggling back injuries.Met with Vlad who figured out it was a bigger issue with my adductors.After several sessions and a lot of homework I feel a lot stronger and a LOT more confident in my running ability. Vlad's enthusiasm and desire to get to the root of the issue was exactly what I wanted. He has given me a tonne of knowledge and exercises which have improved my running and overall health and well-being.

1698706963

Thank you, Dr. Vlad for your help. I had a crazy neck pain for a while. I did treatment just 3 times , and I forgot about neck pain, blood pressure, headaches. I felt like I can inhale more air in my lungs.My husband had a pain in the lower back and a hip joint, and after treatment he felt immediately better.We did our first treatment 8 months ago, and we still feel good.We decided to have additional session today to maintain health, and we both feel great after. I think I can see colours brighter, and my mood is great. The treatment has a strong impact on your emotional state. You body releases stress.We got a set of recommendations and instructions how to exercise to improve muscle tone, and it really works.Dr. Vlad is very patient and attentive to his patients. If you are looking for a real professional who really cares about patients, I can strongly recommend Dr. Vlad.

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I had a twisted ankle and some back pain so I was recommended Dr. Vlad at baseline health and he has been great, truly a wealth of knowledge, very honest, very personable. Me and my partner both see him now. I can't recommend Vlad more. Thanks!

Talita Emmanuela

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It is invaluable what I learned from Dr. Vlad in just 4 sessions and recovering in just one month! I was suffering for 3 months with intense upper back pain that would make any activity, even sitting, painful. The sessions not only involved adjustments but also straight forward steps in improving breathing, strengthening the core, posture and exercises. Everything he explained would happen did and gradually I had more and more pain free days. I'm keeping up with the daily exercises and if I was still around Vancouver I would keep going as every session I learned more about my body and how to change my bad habits. I'm very grateful and it's absolutely worth it when you will use this information for all your life!

1694708376

The providers at Baseline have helped me through multiple issues I have had, from chronic neck and back pain, to sports related injuries including giving me back use of my right arm from multiple rotator cuff injuries that I never dealt with properly in my 20s. I would 100% recommend them to anyone and everyone who needs services from Acupuncture to RMT and Chiropractor services. Big shout outs to Kody (Chiro), Christine (Massage Therapy), Kevin (Acupuncture) and Einer (RMT) who have been such a help getting movement back to my body and have helped with my sleep and migraines as well!

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I have been under treatment by Dr. Kody for a year now due to lower back pain. Initially, the pain was quite intense, and it even limited the movement of my thigh. However, with each subsequent treatment session, I have experienced noticeable improvements. Additionally, Dr. Kody and the clinic's staff have provided me with a set of exercises to perform at home, which have helped me strengthen my body and alleviate the pain. I highly recommend this clinic and Dr. Kody, who is very patience and genuine concern for your overall health.

1693028708

Dr. Kody Au is awesome!!! He take the time to know my lifestyle, activities and stresses. With all that info he can properly diagnose my headaches and physical discomforts with a treatment plan that works for ME. Then we have a plan to keep me performing at my best.

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Dr. Kody Au is one of the best Chiros I've seen in Metro Vancouver and I've seen a few years ago. He's designed a program designed to heal, helping me feel healthier, stay pain free and informed about my body. I absolutely recommend him to anyone and I look forward to seeing him and his highly trained staff for my treatments.

1692983007

Kody is an excellent Chiropractor, he always help us to solve issues, help my daughter to get a quick and full recovery from the injury, and always give the professional opinion to help us under how to avoid sport injury.

1692862483

Jenine is fantastic to work with! She completely transformed my back ... as in now I don't suffer from terrible back pain. She is so kind, knowledgeable and patient with her approach and she takes the time to educate her patients on how to better understand the root to the back pain. I also had no idea that chiropractic treatments not only helps with back pain, but it helps with other health issues like insomnia, headaches, digestive problems, lack of energy, neck and shoulder injuries. I used to feel like I suffered from insomnia, but ever since I saw seeing Jenine, I have been sleeping so much better, I feel lighter, and I have way more energy to tackle my day. I cannot thank Jenine enough for helping me better understand my body, and helping me heal so I can live a healthier and happier life, rather than pushing through the various pain and discomfort that I used to feel on a day-to-day basis. I am grateful that Jenine also takes the time to show me some simple exercises that are easy to implement to my regular routine. I highly recommend Jenine if you are looking for a chiropractor.

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Vlad is very knowledgeable and very concise with his approach to treatment. He explains the origin of the issue you are having and addresses it accordingly. Highly recommend Vlad for adjustments especially if you are physically active!

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Thank you for My first best therapeutic and relaxing accupuncture treatment time with Wendy👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Very kind, competent& professional!!!I will share my experience with my friends&family😍

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