Registered Massage Therapy Vancouver - Leave feeling like yourself again

An RMT (Registered Massage Therapist) is a regulated health professional in British Columbia who has completed a 3,000-hour diploma program and passed provincial board exams. RMTs assess your condition and build a treatment plan, and most extended health plans only cover massage when it is provided by an RMT. Oceana Massage has a team of RMTs in Downtown Vancouver offering therapeutic, deep tissue, and injury-focused treatment.

Most extended health plans cover RMT massage, and many offer direct billing so you only pay what your plan doesn't cover. We direct bill to most major insurers through our booking system. Coverage amounts and whether you need a doctor's referral depend on your plan, so check with your provider before your visit. ICBC claims are also accepted for motor vehicle injury treatment.

Yes. Massage calms the nervous system, lowers muscle tension, and helps many people sleep better and feel less overwhelmed. For stress relief, a relaxation or Swedish massage with slow, flowing strokes is a great place to start. If stress shows up as tight shoulders, jaw tension, or headaches, an RMT can combine relaxation techniques with focused work on those areas.

Relaxation massage (also called Swedish massage) uses lighter, rhythmic pressure to help you unwind and improve circulation. Deep tissue massage uses slower, firmer pressure to reach deeper muscle layers and release chronic tightness or knots. Not sure which to book? Tell your therapist your goals at the start of the session and they will adjust the pressure to suit you.

Yes. Our prenatal massage is designed for the changes your body goes through during pregnancy, including low back pain, hip discomfort, swelling, and poor sleep. We use side-lying positioning and supportive pillows so you stay comfortable and safe. Let us know how far along you are when booking, and check with your doctor or midwife if your pregnancy is high risk. Prenatal massage with an RMT is usually covered by extended health plans.

Lymphatic drainage is a gentle, rhythmic technique that encourages the lymphatic system to move excess fluid out of the tissues. People book it to reduce swelling and puffiness, support recovery after surgery or cosmetic procedures, ease water retention, or simply feel lighter and less bloated. Our lymphatic drainage sessions are led by our lymphatic and wellness specialist in Downtown Vancouver.

You'll fill out a short health history form online before your visit. Your therapist will ask about your goals and any areas of pain, then leave the room while you get comfortable on the table under a sheet. You are covered at all times except the area being worked on, and you can ask for more or less pressure whenever you like. Arrive a few minutes early so you have time to settle in.

It depends on your goals. For ongoing stress relief and general wellness, many clients come every 3 to 4 weeks. For an injury or chronic pain, your RMT may suggest weekly or biweekly sessions at first, then spacing them out as you improve.

We're at 119 W Pender St, Suite 114, in the Duncan Building in Downtown Vancouver, a short walk from Gastown, Chinatown, Waterfront Station, and Stadium-Chinatown Station. Oceana Massage has been serving Vancouver since 2004.

You can book online 24/7 at oceanamassage.janeapp.com. Choose your treatment (RMT massage, relaxation, prenatal, lymphatic drainage, and more), pick your therapist, and select a time that works for you.