- 560 Kingsway Vancouver
- (604) 620 - 6560
- booking@loongwellness.ca
Registered massage therapy for runners, cyclists, lifters and team-sport athletes. We time the work to your training load, not to a generic 60-minute template — and we bill ICBC and most extended health plans directly.
Book sports massage when the goal is performance or recovery around training — pre-event preparation, post-session soreness, a niggle that keeps returning, or getting range of motion back after an injury. The therapist assesses movement first, then treats the tissue that is actually limiting you.
Book standard RMT when the goal is pain, injury, or an insurance claim that needs clinical documentation. Both are delivered by registered massage therapists, so both produce receipts you can submit. The difference is what the session is organised around.
All three are available at 560 Kingsway. They are not interchangeable — the wrong booking wastes your session and your insurance coverage.
| Sports Massage (RMT) | Deep Tissue (RMT) | Regular Massage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Training load, pre/post event, recurring niggles, return to sport | Chronic tension, adhesions, stubborn knots | General tension and stress, no clinical goal |
| Session shape | Movement assessment → targeted work → homecare for the next 48h | Sustained slow pressure on specific layers | Full-body flow, relaxation-led |
| Insurance receipt | Yes — RMT | Yes — RMT | No — non-registered |
| ICBC claims | Yes, direct billing | Yes, direct billing | Not eligible |
| Typical intensity | Matched to where you are in your training week | Firm to strong throughout | Light to medium |
Still deciding? Compare registered massage therapy, deep tissue massage and regular massage, or call and describe your symptoms — we will tell you which one to book.
You do not need to be competitive. Most people booking sports massage at 560 Kingsway train for themselves.
Mileage builds, then something in the calf or lateral hip starts talking. Work is biased toward the chain that is actually loaded, and re-tested before you leave.
Long hours in one position shorten the front of the hip and lock the upper back. Sessions usually combine tissue work with position-specific mobility.
Overhead work suffers when scapular mechanics are limited. We treat, then re-test overhead reach so you can feel the change rather than take our word for it.
Cutting and landing sports load joints unevenly. Common after a season restart, a tournament block, or a return from time off.
Eight hours seated then a hard evening session is its own injury pattern. Treatment addresses both the desk posture and the training demand.
Returning to training after a motor vehicle injury needs a graded approach. See ICBC RMT treatment for how claims and direct billing work.
A deep session 12 hours before a race helps nobody. Tell us where you are in your week and the intensity gets matched to it.
Every treatment happens in a fully enclosed private room — not a curtained bay.
We map where it hurts, what your training week looks like, what you are working toward, and agree on one thing to change today. If you have an event date, say so.
A short set of movements to find what is actually limited — overhead reach, knee-to-wall, hip rotation — so the session targets the restriction rather than the loudest symptom.
Pressure and technique matched to your tissue response and to where you sit in your training week, with frequent check-ins. You stay clothed or draped throughout — you control what is uncovered.
We repeat the assessment so you can feel the difference, then give you two or three specific things to do before your next session. Written down, not recited.
Most sessions are manual. Where a restriction is broad, superficial or slow to respond, an instrument gives a more controlled input than a thumb — and it is easier on the therapist's hands, which matters if you book regularly.
Because RMT, acupuncture, cupping and TCM all happen in the same rooms here, you can combine treatments in one visit instead of booking twice.
Rates depend on session length and therapist. Our current rates are kept in one place so they are never out of date on a service page.
We direct bill:
We are at 560 Kingsway — a short trip from Main Street, Fraser, Commercial Drive, Riley Park and Cedar Cottage. If you train at a gym or run a route in East Van, this is likely the closest registered clinic with same-week sports availability.
From our East Vancouver clinic.
Best massage I've ever had. King is an absolute king, and Yi is amazing. Their massages are targeted and intentional — I always leave feeling like a new person.— Lesley Stokes
I typically get massages at least ten times a year, and I can confidently say that Tony is one of the best RMTs I've ever had. Highly recommend!— Jay Jeong, Local Guide
Lovely clinic. I've recently started going here and love that you can get in quite quickly. My sessions with Harrison have been absolutely excellent, with ample care and skill.— Sheena R
Book something else, or see a physician first, if you have an acute injury from the last 48 hours with swelling or bruising, a suspected fracture or a joint you cannot bear weight on, an active infection or fever, a skin condition over the treatment area, or a new blood clot. If you are pregnant, on blood thinners, or managing a cardiovascular condition, tell us when you book so the session is adjusted.
Massage therapy supports recovery and mobility. It is not a substitute for diagnosis, imaging or medical care.
Rates depend on session length and therapist. We keep every current price on a single rates page rather than repeating them across the site, so what you see there is always current. Sports massage delivered by a registered massage therapist produces a receipt you can submit to extended health, and ICBC claims are direct billed.
Sports massage performed by an RMT is registered massage therapy, so most BC extended health plans cover it. If your issue follows a motor vehicle collision, ICBC generally covers treatment and we bill them directly — see ICBC RMT treatment. Non-registered massage is a separate service and is not eligible for either.
48 to 72 hours before is the usual window, and the session stays lighter and mobility-focused. We do not recommend firm work the day before an event — that is when it is most likely to leave you feeling flat. For recovery, 24 to 48 hours afterwards is generally better than the same evening.
Firm pressure can be uncomfortable, but it should never be something you have to brace against — tell your therapist and the pressure changes. Mild soreness for 24 hours afterwards is common with deeper work, similar to the day after a hard session. Drink water, keep moving gently, and avoid a maximal training day immediately after.
No. Most people booking it here train for themselves — running, gym, cycling, weekend sport — or sit at a desk all day and then train hard in the evening, which is its own pattern. What matters is whether the session should be organised around training and movement rather than general relaxation.
IASTM is instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation — a smooth tool used to work broad or superficial restrictions with more control than fingers allow. It is available as its own session or as part of a treatment. Most people do not need it; your therapist will suggest it only if your assessment points that way.
It depends on your training volume and what you are working on. Someone managing a recurring issue often starts weekly or fortnightly, then spaces sessions out. Someone using it for maintenance during a base block may come monthly. Your therapist will suggest a frequency after the first assessment rather than selling you a package up front.
Often, yes. There are several registered therapists working at 560 Kingsway, which is why short-notice appointments are usually available — including evenings Monday to Thursday and both weekend days. Call (604) 620-6560 for anything urgent; online booking shows live availability.
Come in whatever is comfortable. For sports work, shorts and a t-shirt make movement assessment easier. You stay draped throughout and you decide what is uncovered — if you would rather stay fully clothed, say so and the treatment is adapted.
RMT · Registered Acupuncture and TCM
560 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 620-6560
Email: booking@loongwellness.ca
| Monday – Thursday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Saturday – Sunday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
Describe the issue, your next event or hard session, and whether you have extended health or an ICBC claim. We will tell you which appointment to book — and if sports massage is not the right one, we will say so.
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