Owen Giroux
Registered Massage Therapist
CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer
I want to empower patients so they are not dependent on a therapist, but will instead have the knowledge to foster their own active and dynamic lifestyle.
As a born-and-raised Vancouverite with a passion for health and wellness, I developed a fondness for yoga and a deep respect for resistance training. Years of both have taught me the benefits of mobility and mindfulness, and a fluency with fitness styles. Complimented by rigorous RMT training and subsequent Personal Training certification, I strategize with patients for symptom management and injury prevention while still delivering an effective and relaxing massage.
After graduating from Langara College’s leading RMT program, I've maintained an educational role throughout my career; first with privately tutoring new-graduates followed by instructing in the Langara Student Clinic, and most recently with the Ontario governing body mentoring therapists. I've taken advanced classes in spinal and regional orthopedics, myofascial techniques, cadaver labs, sports rehab, and I have pursued an advanced personal training certification.
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I believe in focused, diagnostic care while not ignoring the broader holistic view. With experience in leading multidisciplinary clinics, I've enjoyed working with competitive athletes, car accidents with concussions and whiplash, as well as many surgical recoveries. Through a personalized assessment and treatment plan, I aim to help you achieve your goals by treating the body as a whole, using advanced techniques to address your concerns.
Education
Diploma of Registered Massage Therapy, Langara College, BC
Graduating in 2016, the program offered advanced classes in spinal and regional orthopedics, myofascial techniques, sports rehab, cadaver labs, and further supplemental courses. At over 3200 hours, it is the most comprehensive program currently available in Canada.
Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology - Certified Personal Trainer
CSEP proudly stands as the gold standard in exercise science and personal training in Canada. CPTs use evidence-informed tools to assess an individual's aerobic fitness, strength, sleep, and diet to best prescribe programs to improve your health.
Active Registrant with the College of Massage Therapy of BC
Formerly Registered with the College of Massage Therapy of Ontario, ending in Oct, 2023, upon returning to BC
Currently Enrolled in TRU's Bachelors of Health Science Program
Nearing completion, with further educational aspirations.
Clinical work
Grounded Health Collective, Courtenay BC - 2023 to present
PhysioHaus Health and Wellness, London Ont - 2021 to 2023
Eden Therapy, Courtenay BC - 2020 to 2021
Marpole Physiotherapy, Vancouver BC - 2019 to 2020
Spa Utopia, Downtown Vancouver BC - 2016 to 2019
Educational Roles
Tutor and Mentor, CMTO Ontario - 2022 to 2023
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Clinic Supervisor and Instructor, Langara College RMT Program - 2019 to 2020
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Board Exam Prep. Tutoring - 2016 to 2019