Bodyworker

A Bodyworker provides accessible bodywork using hands-on techniques such as Swedish massage, trigger point work, and deep tissue manipulation. Sessions are designed to promote relaxation, release muscle tension, improve circulation, and support general wellness.

Bodywork services are offered at both our Brentwood and Metrotown locations.

Yes — Bodywork is a great, cost-effective option for people experiencing stress or muscle tightness who don’t have extended health benefits or have already used them up.

Your session will begin with a brief consultation to discuss your goals for the session and any areas of tension or discomfort. Your session includes a personalized bodywork session designed to promote relaxation and help ease muscle tightness.

Most wellness goals take more than one session to notice the best results! Your Bodyworker will work with you to create a personalized bodywork plan based on your preferences and focus areas.

Each session builds on the previous one, helping you feel more relaxed, release muscle tension, and support your ongoing well-being.

Bodywork sessions incorporate a variety of techniques tailored to your needs. Swedish massage uses gentle, flowing strokes to promote relaxation and improve circulation. For deeper muscle tension, deep tissue massage applies targeted pressure to release chronic tightness.

We require 48 hours notice to cancel, reschedule, or change an appointment. Late Cancellations (including appointments cancelled due to lateness) will be charged to the patient at 50% of the appointment cost and No Shows will be charged to the patient at 100% of the appointment cost.

Please note that insurers, including ICBC, will not pay for late cancellation or no show fees.

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Call Us: Please call the clinic as soon as possible to inform our staff.

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Policy: As per our late cancellation/no show policy, we require 48 hours notice to cancel, reschedule, or modify your appointment. Therefore, same-day changes, including shortening appointments, are not permitted.

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Practitioner Discretion: We will always do our best to accommodate you. With this said, it is up to the practitioner to determine if they can provide adequate treatment. If there is insufficient time to provide the service booked, your appointment will be cancelled and a late cancellation fee will apply.

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Reminder: Please note that no show and late cancellation fees are not eligible for insurance or 3rd party reimbursement.

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As a reminder, patients are responsible for honouring the practitioner's time and the appointment they have booked.

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Yes, it is essential to complete your intake forms prior to your first appointment to ensure our team can provide safe and effective care. Intake forms can be completed online at any time before your appointment. If you need assistance or would like to complete the forms in-clinic, please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your first appointment.

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If it has been a few years since your last appointment or you have a new ICBC or WorkSafeBC claim, you may need to complete new intake forms (we will let you know!). For minors (under the age of 19), a parent or guardian should sign the intake forms on your behalf.

Yes, some of our therapists offer services in languages other than English. For more information, please go to our Meet the Team page and filter by the language you wish to receive treatment in. You are also welcome to bring a friend, family member or translator to your session to help translate.

We ask patients to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to check in with the front desk and ensure they are prepared for their appointment. If you have paperwork to complete (i.e. intake forms, other forms), please ensure you are at least 15 minutes early.

Yes, both of our clinics are ground level and fully accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or scooters. If you need assistance with the door, you can ring the bell (Metrotown location).

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Additionally, all of our treatment tables are height adjustable for your comfort and convenience.

Brentwood Location:

From Downtown Vancouver (15-20 min): Take Hastings Street east, turn right on Gilmore Avenue, then left on Dawson Street. Total Therapy Brentwood will be on your right at 4162 Dawson Street.

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From Metrotown (5-10 min): Take Willingdon Avenue north, then turn left on Dawson Street. Total Therapy Brentwood will be on your right at 4162 Dawson Street.

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From New Westminster (10-15 min): Take Kingsway west, turn right on Willingdon Avenue, then left on Dawson Street. Total Therapy Brentwood will be on your right at 4162 Dawson Street.

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The Brentwood location is located across the street from the Gilmore skytrain station.

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Metrotown Location:

From Downtown Vancouver (15-20 min): Drive east on Kingsway, turn right on McKay Avenue, then left on Central Boulevard. Total Therapy Metrotown will be on your left at 4665 Central Boulevard.

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From New Westminster (10-15 min): Drive west on Kingsway, turn left on McKay Avenue, then left on Central Boulevard. Total Therapy Metrotown will be on your left at 4665 Central Boulevard.

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From Brentwood (5-10 min): Drive south on Willingdon Avenue, then turn left on Central Boulevard. Total Therapy Metrotown will be on your left at 4665 Central Boulevard.

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The Metrotown location is located just east of the Metrotown skytrain station.

Here's what you should bring to your appointment:

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Identification: If it's your first appointment at Total Therapy, please bring a piece of government-issued photo ID for identity verification.

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Insurance/Payment Information: If you haven't already provided a valid credit card at the time of booking, bring a method of payment (we accept cash, debit, and most major credit cards). If you have an active ICBC claim, WSBC claim (we only accept WSBC claims for Physiotherapy treatments), or extended benefits plan for direct billing, bring that claim information with you or include it in your intake forms.

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If You're a Minor: If you're under 19, a parent or guardian should be present for your first session. Your therapist will let you know if they're required for future sessions.

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Documents: While not required, feel free to bring a doctor's referral or any medical reports that may help your therapist. You can also email these documents to us before your appointment.

Yes, we offer free parking at our locations!

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Our Brentwood location offers 2 hours of free covered parking. To access, turn down the driveway next to our facility on the south side of Dawson and take an immediate right into the parkade. You can park in any stall not marked as 'Reserved'. If you are booking back-to-back services and will need to park for more than 2 hours, please inform our front desk when you arrive.

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Our Metrotown location offers 3 hours of free parking on the west side of the building. To access, turn down the driveway next to the pharmacy from Central Boulevard and follow the signs to the parking area, which will be on your right.

There are no specific clothing requirements for your session, dress for comfort!

No, ICBC does not cover Bodyworker services.

No, WSBC does not cover Bodyworker services.

Due to very strict privacy policy put in place by insurance companies, clinics don't have access to any information regarding your insurance plan (including your coverages or limits). You can review your policy documents or contact your insurer directly to confirm.

No, Bodyworker services cannot be direct billed and are generally not covered by third-party insurance.

Click HERE to visit Total Therapy's Direct Billing information page in our Help Centre.

No, MSP does not cover Bodyworker services.