Richard graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. It is an internationally recognized school delivering the highest quality education in this medical profession. He believes proper initial patient assessment is critical in providing the best path to patient rehabilitation. Bringing a patient back to enjoying activities of daily living, meeting occupational demands or achieving athletic endeavours.
Being a member of good standing with the College of Massage Therapist of British Columbia, Richard uses his medical knowledge and various massage skills such as neuromuscular techniques, trigger point release and joint mobilizations to treat his patients. The intent is to help patients recover and/or optimize their performance. Education in self care is also provided that includes optimal posture, hydrotherapy, targeted stretching and specific muscle strengthening.
When not helping others, Richard enjoys photography, biking, skiing, helping coach kids soccer and time with Family.