Yes. All Registered Massage Therapists are eligible.

Yes. Some of our therapists offer this option for booking.

Yes. We are mandated by our governing body the College of Massage Therapists of BC to follow a set of safety standards. These standards are in accordance with the Provincial Health Officer of BC. We are also following the recommendations of the Massage Therapy Association of BC and Worksafe BC to meet to ensure public safety and meet liability requirements.

Massage has been around for centuries.

The Chinese developed massage as a therapeutic tool over 4,000 years ago

There are Egyptian wall paintings estimated at ~2,330 BC that depict a physician’s practice of massage.

The ancient Greeks and Romans used massage as one of their principal means of healing and relieving pain.

In the early 5th century BC Hippocrates- the father of medicine- prescribed its use and wrote “The physician must be experienced…in rubbing…for rubbing can bind a joint that is too loose and loosen a joint that is too rigid.”

After the fall of Rome in 5thC AD the western world lost touch with the use of massage.

The Arabians continued to study classical teachings of the healing arts.

Shiatsu was introduced to the Japanese Buddhist monks in the 6thC.

Ancient Tibet developed its own style of massage.

Western massage was revived in the 6thC through the work of a French doctor, Amrobise Pare.

At the beginning of 19thC, a Swedish fencing master named Per Henrik Ling combined his knowledge of gymnastics and physiology with ancient techniques, creating smooth kneading manipulations, small circular movements and brisk rapid blows.

Massage therapy has evolved greatly in the last century combining ancient techniques with current understandings of anatomy and physiology. There are new modalities and styles evolving constantly combining all different approaches.

Massage Therapy now is defined as a combination of art and science.

The benefits of massage are innumerable. Massage can help you maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Massage may be the oldest of health treatments, many discomforts can be recognized and treated by direct contact with skin.
Working with the body to release physical holding patterns and tension has had proven positive results for all kinds of conditions and symptoms, including and not limited to:

• Headaches
• Migraineshronic Pain
• Acute Pain
• Whiplash
• Fibromyalgia
• Depression
• Sleep Disturbance
• Low Back Pain
• Sciatica
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Sprains
• Strains
• Frozen Shoulder
• Carpal Tunnel
• Tendonitis
• TMJ
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Digestive Disorders
• Respiratory Conditions
• Stress
• High Blood Pressure
• Chronic Fatigue
• Chronic Myalgia
• Osteoarthritis
• Postural Discrepancies
• Post Surgery
• Pregnancy

There are many different modalities that massage therapists can train in to hone their skills, that is what makes each therapist unique and different from each other. Please refer to the biographies of each of our therapists to get a more clear understanding of what experience and techniques the therapists at Phi have to offer.

Each person’s need is very individual. It will depend on the reason for your visit and how active you are in potentially recreating injury. As an example, an office worker will have very different needs compared to a mechanic. Your therapist can advise you on the regularity of treatments.

Massage has the greatest benefits over time. The therapeutic effects of massage are cumulative, so the more often a person gets a massage, the better he or she will feel and the more quickly one’s body will respond. If you are getting a massage to address chronic muscular tension or recovery from a soft tissue injury, more than one session is usually needed, so be prepared to schedule several sessions.

Each guest is unique. Please let us know in advance of special conditions we should be aware of such as pregnancy, HBP, heart conditions, etc. This will allow us to further personalize your service.

Yourself!
Sometimes it is advised to bring a pair of comfortable shorts and for women a sports bra.

Please ensure you have filled out your Intake Forms prior to arrival and arrive at your scheduled time.

You can expect to fill out a waiver form upon arrival.
At your initial visit, your therapist will review your Intake Form with you to assess your goals for treatment. Once this is determined, you will be asked to get onto the table for your massage experience.
At the conclusion of your massage experience, you can expect to feel changes for up to four days. It is important to drink lots of water after a massage and you are encouraged to call if you have any questions or concerns.

• Grapeseed oil is rich in linolic acid (an essential fatty acid) – important for skin and cell membranes. It is purported to have regenerative and restructuring qualities and has great skin moisturizing properties. This is a fine, non-greasy, textured oil with a slightly sweet hint of a nutty aroma and with a satiny finish. It contains vitamins, minerals, and protein, GLA and a small amount of vitamin E.

• Essential Oils are essences and scents derived from all-natural ingredients that have varying effects on the body. Essential Oils are only used when no allergies are present and specifically requested or indicated.

There are many Complementary Therapies that work very well in conjunction with Massage Therapy.
Some highly recommended therapies are Allopathic Medicine, Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Naturopathic Medicine, Counselling, Pilates, and Yoga.

Many people consider massage a pampering experience, but it has important health benefits. In fact, you get the most benefit when it is part of your regular wellness routine.

Let’s face it, most people spend more time on their cars than on themselves. Wellness Centers provide stress-free, non-competitive experiences in settings that promote rest and relaxation. They offer a time all too rare these days – to focus on you, take better care of yourself and totally unwind.

Ultimately a massage experience is unique for each person. Massage therapists cater to people who want to improve their mind, body and spirit, all you need to do is start looking for the right therapist for you. Just remember, despite their variety of offerings, they all have one thing in common – they all specialize in wellness.

Bodywork is a term used to describe various therapeutic practices that involve working with the body to promote health, relaxation, and well-being. It encompasses a wide range of techniques and modalities aimed at addressing physical, emotional, mental, and sometimes even spiritual aspects of a person’s health.

Bodywork is a broader term that encompasses a wide range of therapeutic techniques and approaches beyond massage. While massage may be a component of bodywork, bodywork can also include practices such as reflexology, craniosacral therapy, energy healing, and more. Bodywork modalities may focus on manipulating the body’s structure, energy systems, or both, and can have varying goals such as pain relief, stress reduction, emotional healing, or spiritual growth. Registered massage is regulated and lives within a specific scope of practice while bodywork is typically more integrative and holistic.  

This depends on many factors like treatment goals, symptoms, health history and individual responses, however most people experience results after the first treatment such as decreased pain in the body, lowered anxiety levels, and feelings of calm and well-being. A lot of the chronic patterns in held in our bodies are longstanding and often need consistent attention to shift. Treatment plans will be designed for individual needs.

Each insurance plan is different and we recommend reaching out to your provider to get clarity on the detailed coverage of your plan. Bodywork is non-registered so some plans will not cover but Kendall is a Certified Bodywork Therapist, Life Coach, Somatic and Craniosacral Practitioner and a lot of plans are adjusting to coverage these types of alternative treatments.  

Bodywork may include but is not limited to myofascial techniques, traditional Swedish massage, Reflexology, breathwork, somatic awareness, meridian and energywork. We will start with an intake to discuss your treatment goals and how you are feeling that day and then we will design an integrative session to meet those needs. 

Muscle pain and tension, chronic pain conditions, sleep disorders, sports injuries, stress and anxiety, postural imbalances, emotional and trauma healing.

No. Although experienced in working with clients Britta Frombach is not Accredited.

Yes. Confidential online sessions are scheduled once a time is arranged.

It is important to have an idea of what your seeking assistance with and to then research who might be a fit with what you are looking for. Asking friends for referrals if you feel comfortable with that approach can be very helpful as well. Once you have a few names of therapists, and you’ve done some research, it is important to get a sense of which therapist resonates the most with all the things you’re looking for as you learn more about them. It may take some time to ‘interview’ more than one therapist or even for more than one session before getting a sense of if it is a good fit for you. There are so many therapists and so many modalities and only one you. Take care to take the time to find the fit for you.

There are different approaches to this in therapy. Britta Frombachs’ approach is client-driven. She may make some suggestions from her experience, but ultimately it is up to the client to get a sense of what works for them.

Everyone is different. However, when you feel comfortable with your therapist, and the right treatment approaches are used, there is a very good chance that you will experience transformation. Britta has a great deal of experience assisting her clients to develop trust in themselves and to feel empowered to make changes that support their growth.

At the initial visit, the reasons that you have decided to come for counselling will be discussed, and then a reflection of how you arrived to these issues will be considered. This will be built upon in subsequent sessions.

When there is a new event being offered through Phi, a Newsletter with detailed information is distributed. If you would like to be included in those distributions, please subscribe using the link on our website.

Every event produced by Phi has different criteria of eligibility around attendance. Please refer to each event to read the parameters and contact us if you have further questions.

Every event produced by Phi has different criteria for registration. The criteria for each one will be clearly outlined in the newsletter announcing each event or workshop. If you would like to subscribe, please use the link on our website. If you are interested in registering for an event that has open eligibility, please contact Britta to express your interest and begin the process of registration. If you are interested in attending an event/workshop that requires being a client of Britta, you can contact her to book an appointment. Please note, there is a waiting list.

Every event produced by Phi has different price points depending on overhead and there is a broad range. The criteria for each one will be clearly outlined in the newsletter announcing each event or workshop. If you would like to subscribe, please use the link on our website.