Nicole Stephen, RMT
Along with the Electra Health Floor,
Nicole Stephen is also working with the Canadian Women's National Soccer Team. She has been working with the team since January 2008, and has had the privilege of traveling with them to China, Cyprus, France, Korea, Australia and Mexico. She was also fortunate enough to work with the team leading up to and throughout the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Nicole's interest in the health care field began very early on. Upon graduating high school she began the RN program through Malaspina College/ University. After the first year she decided to take time off to pursue another dream of hers, travel. She spent a significant amount of time traveling through South East Asia and underwent meditation and yoga training in Northern India. It was through her travels that she realized her desire to aid people in physical and emotional wellness.
After graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2006 she was drawn to the orthopedic aspect of anatomy, as well as the stretching and strengthening importance in recovery. Seeking out the cause of the symptoms is as important as treating the symptoms. Expect to talk with Nicole about any exacerbating or reinforcing behaviors such as your desk ergonomics, or even your sleeping position.
Her area of interest includes Sports Massage, along with diagnoses and treatment of common injuries related to weaknesses and dysfunction. She has post-graduate training enabling her to work with elite athletes. Her work with the Women's National Soccer team has given her great insight into many sports related conditions and high performance athletes.
Nicole also has a strong interest in Pre and Post Natal Massage Therapy and in treating many of the common dysfunctions that plague women while they are pregnant. There are many physical aches and pains that your Midwife or OBGYN may not know how to treat. By using muscle energy techniques, patient education and manual therapy she can help bring relief from these symptoms.
Nicole is also currently taking part in a study at BC Women's Hospital researching the effects of Massage Therapy during active labour.
Some common Pregnancy Musculoskeletal Disorders include:
Sciatica-Pain in Pubic bone area (Pubic Symphysis dysfunctions)
-Mid/Low back pain
-Achy Hips
-Swollen Feet/Ankles
-Carpal tunnel syndrome
Nicole will be travelling with the Canadian Women's National Soccer Team on the Following dates in 2009:
Feb 26- March 13 2009May 17-26
July 12- 23
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