Aaron holds a Masters in Kinesiology (UBC) and is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He has a wealth of experience in elite sport including five seasons as a strength coach and manual therapist in the CFL with the BC Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, as well as coaching with other great organizations including the University of Washington, Simon Fraser University, Basketball BC, and Canada Basketball. Aaron also has experience as an educator, teaching anatomy, physiology, and exercise science as a sessional instructor at the University of British Columbia and Douglas College. Aaron is excited to bring his combined knowledge and experience as an educator, coach, and clinician to the Kamloops community. Outside of his clinical practice, Aaron enjoys an eclectic mix of passions including basketball, Olympic weightlifting, chess, cooking, design, and philosophy.
What to expect in a session: As a clinician, Aaron draws theoretical and practical tools from both Eastern and Western medicine to customize a treatment plan for his patients. Aaron’s treatment style blends traditional massage to relax and regulate the nervous system, as well as deep tissue, acupressure, and reflexology techniques to mobilize and heal soft tissues. Leaning on his background in education and strength and conditioning, Aaron places an emphasis on exercise prescription and likes to educate patients on what they can do outside of treatment to optimize their health.