I have been Lionel Webb's client for about five years. Lionel is the kind of person that I think an RMT should be – he is kind, friendly, peaceful, intuitive and a good listener.  I recall that I was struck by how comfortable I felt with him when I first met him.  His technique always seems just right for me (although he still checks in with me on occasion, just to be sure!) – it is both deep enough to be therapeutic for injuries, and gentle enough to be quite relaxing. Following a session with Lionel, I find that my range of mobility improves dramatically, in addition to decreasing pain levels.  I highly recommend that you book a session with him, and see for yourself!
Sincerely,

Marcilyn Wright
Research Ethics Coordinator, BCCA Research Ethics Board

Lionel is a gifted massage therapist and a wonderful human being. I’ve had chronic back problems for 45 years, and have been going to Lionel monthly for the past ten years, after trying a wide range of therapies. My back has never been better!  I particularly value Lionel’s deep knowledge, good hands, and sensitivity to work with me and my body to sort out the issues. I offer my highest praise and recommendation.

Allan Best, PhD
Health Services Researcher

I had been to registered massage therapists in the past but due to an injury that left me in extreme pain and with an inability to lie down I found those massage therapists pressed too hard and didn’t take the time to accommodate my needs. However, Lionel Webb took the time to specially rearrange the massage room with a chair, pillows to lean on and extra blankets so that I could sit comfortably and not feel exposed while he worked. He was extremely gentle and never exacerbated the injury while I was healing. Now that I’m on the road to recovery he has systematically increased his pressure, always knowing the exact right amount to use so that I walk away feeling loose and relaxed without any pain from massaging too hard or hitting the wrong spot. He is an incredibly knowledgeable and caring massage therapist who knows how to strike a fine balance between relaxation and tension release.

Trisha Vanderstar
UBC Student

I have attended “alternative: therapy for most of the last 40 years.  Regrettably I found massage later in life, and especially the service and support of Pacific Massage Therapy and their skilled practitioners.  Individuals must seek and find a practitioner who suits their circumstance, and such a clinic enhances such an ability.  I feel most fortunate in having found a practitioner – Darcel Tomkins – who is most capable in meeting my therapeutic and mobility needs.  I am especially pleased in that those friends, colleagues, and acquaintances I have referred to Pacific Massage Therapy continue to speak with me and are pleased with their therapy outcomes.

Doug Gayton
Assistive Technology Practitioner

I have been a recipient of massage for over 20 years, and I’m very particular in choosing my massage therapist.  I have lived in Vancouver for over 10 years and chose Darcel as my therapist because she has an amazing ability to pinpoint the source of my muscle spasms and release them using a deceptively gentle yet highly effective touch.  Darcel is holistic in her approach.  She helps me understand my body and teaches me exercises that I can do at home to relieve the repetitive strains from a hectic work schedule.

Gail Butt
Registered Nurse

Darcel Tomkins is a highly skilled massage therapist who has been easing my chronic neck and shoulder pain for more than 15 years.  She intuitively knows where the worst aches are on any given day and adjusts her treatment accordingly, providing welcome relief.  Her expertise has enabled me to continue working without having to take disability leave.

Cheryl Parker
Journalist

Suzanne is skillful at assessing and treating my current physical challenges, using a wide variety of techniques to loosen muscles, relieve pain and improve function. She is open to questions and provides clear answers while identifying self-care and other problem-solving techniques in a collaborative way. She’s knowledgeable about her areas of expertise, other local health resources, and is comfortable making recommendations to other relevant health professionals when appropriate.

N. Caplette
Health Care Administrator

Over the past 2 years Suzanne's treatments have had wonderful results with my chronic condition, and have allowed me to keep working productively in my field.

Laura Leach
Owner, Avanti Garden Services

I have been a happy patient of Suzanne's for more than 20 years. She was very good 20 years ago and has improved her skills, knowledge and judgment over the years. She has gotten better and better. She is remarkable at balancing the skills/art of relieving specific muscle tensions and pains and generally giving an extremely pleasurable, relaxing massage.

Suzanne is a very intelligent, curious, solid person with wonderful technical knowledge.

She has been an important stress reducer for me, particularly in the hectic months of my work year. (I'm a cross-border tax consultant with a frenetic tax season workload).

I think she's great and recommend her highly.

Steve Katz
Tax Consultant

I have been a client of Teresa Koelewyn for over 10 years and see her about every 2 weeks.  At first I began having massages to release muscle tension and for relaxation. However, over the past several years I have developed arthritis in my hands and now also experience massage to help release my affected tissues and joints. I am convinced that without the regular massage to my hands I would now experience some level of deformity and limited mobility in my hands. These regular massages, and the home exercises and self-massage that I have learned, have become a critical part of my personal health care plan. My sessions with Teresa are relaxing and therapeutic, with the added benefit of pleasant conversation or relaxed silence, depending on my needs at the particular time.

Pauline Barratt
Registered Nurse

Like most people, I had only ever used massage therapy as a temporary measure to address the pain I was experiencing at one moment in time.  After the pain had subsided, I would stop massage treatments.  Those aches and pains would inevitably return and it wasn't until I had made massage therapy an integral and regular part of my total wellness plan that the nagging, recurring pain disappeared for good and I began to truly feel the long term benefits of regular massage therapy.  Through her treatments, Teresa Koelewyn has helped me to become more aware of what my body is communicating and I have been pain-free for some time now.

Jeff Pratt 
High School Councilor

Pacific Massage Therapy has been a part of my wellness for over 10 years. As someone who lives with and manages chronic pain, the healing hands of my superstar massage therapists have been both a necessity and a gift. Their support, guidance, and therapeutic talents help resource me and my greater quality of life.  

Parm P.
Community Developer