Justin Adam Smith RMT

Justin graduated from the WWCMT in Victoria in 2006, and after working in Vancouer's spa industry, he set up his practice at the Downtown Wellness Centre in 2008.  Justin's approach to manual therapy treatment is varied depending on the treatment needs of each individual patient and he recognizes that adapting to patient needs is key to facilitate a return to proper function.  He utilizes deep tissue techniques such as myofascial release, connective tissue release, trigger point therapy and muscle/ligament attachment release; as well as gentler techniques such as joint mobilization, osteopathic techniques desgined for manual therapy, end-range loading, joint release and muscle energy adjustments.

Justin believes that every individual can benefit from regular manual therapy treatments.  He treats a wide variety of patients involved in different activities including:

• competetive runners
• tri-atheltes (including ironman competitors)
• personal trainers and bodybuilders
• dentist and dental assisstants
• nurses
• office workers
• teachers
• police officers
• transit workers 

Justin takes an holistic approach to musculosketetal health through recognizing the difference between "cause" and "symptoms", and has treated a variety of pathological dysfuntions including:

• whiplash and other MVA caused dysfunction
• thoracic outlet and carpal tunnel syndromes
• lumbar neuropathy
• pelvic misalignment
• postural/ergonomic misalignment
• adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
• tension and migraine headaches
• plantar facitis
• asthma
• sleep disorders