Mitch Merilees, Registered Massage Therapist

Philosophy

As an RMT, trust and communication are the most important components to my practice. I believe that each individual’s process to healing, rehab, or pain management has biological, psychological, and socio-environment factors that influence the body’s ability to heal and flourish. My goal as an RMT is to be an asset in that process, and to share my knowledge of biomechanics, injury rehabilitation, and chronic pain management by establishing healthy habits and achievable goals.  I have a passion for the process of physical rehabilitation and am committed to developing treatment plans for individuals based on what they need and what they want.

Educational Background

As a university business and social sciences graduate from Simon Fraser University in 2017, I spent time in emergency management and safety, where I obtained certification in emergency first aid management. I completed my RMT accreditation from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2022.

Personal History

I grew up on the North Shore and have been here most of my life. I grew up and continue to spend my time playing sports in the community, such as basketball, soccer and baseball, and I enjoy nothing more than a dog walk in the trails. In my free time, I am passionate about coaching, and am involved in coaching high level youth basketball programs on the North Shore. My personal experiences growing up with orthopaedic injuries has taught me about the non-linear process of healing, which is something that I want to continue to share with all of my patients.