Nikki Riem RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Your body is talking, I am listening.
Help me help you.
Tune into your body, connect with yourself, notice and listen to where your awareness goes. What is it saying and what are you hoping to receive within a treatment? With a holistic approach to healing and repairing the body I am here to hold space for you.
Our bodies are interconnected and seeing the bigger picture helps me connect the dots. Rather than asking how have you been doing, I’d like to know, how are you right now? We work with our breath, range of motion and constant steady pressure while manipulating the muscles to promote health and wellness.
In a world where we are overworked, experience high stress and constant distraction, I offer you a space with stillness, connection and rest. ⏤ Nikki
How it works
As a Registered Massage Therapist, I am trained to assess your body, watch and learn patterns, analyze structure and look for any potential misalignments. I will ask you questions related to the state and condition of your body and together we will set intentions on how to best help you and serve you.
I am trained in traditional Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, tension headaches, strain and sprains as well as lymph drainage. I work with the muscles, assessing and manipulating areas in need of release.
I also work intuitively with my hands, trusting that they will guide me to the tension. We work together with your breath to keep the body focused and in a healing state, the oxygen will aid in release and prevent tension retention.
Nikki was very precise, deliberate, patient, communicative, and skilled. Absolutely one of the most effective massages I’ve ever had. I felt like I could work with her and my breathing to really address my issues. Fantastic.
Mike Harrison
Happy massage customerIncludes
- Welcome! Prior to treatment you will have filled out a detailed health history intake form. (Please arrive 10 minutes early if you have not filled this out). Included here is the main reason for booking a massage treatment. Based on this information I will know what to ask and how to plan the treatment. An assessment of range, function, and orthopaedic test can be done here to further identify best treatment. Nothing will aggravate any current pain.
- With your consent, we will decide what areas of your body need work and attention. Only the body part being worked on will be exposed. The treatment is tailored to each individual but the goal is always to relax and release tension.
- Depending on the reason for your visit, home care will be offered for the longevity of your wellbeing and to maintain the progress we made in treatment. I offer stretches and strengthening exercises as well as mindful practices catered to each individual.
Includes
- Welcome back! This part is similar to your initial treatment. However, because you have rebooked we can, 1. Pick up where and what we were working on last visit - depending on how you were feeling after the last treatment. Or, 2. If there are new area(s) of concern we can talk about this and redirect the treatment. In many cases an area of concern or irritation is not necessary where the issue sits. This is why assessments, learning patterns and working together is important.
I will make note in your chart if there was anything I noticed in your body that could use some extra work for this next visit, whether you would like that worked on or not, the choice is always yours.
- With your consent, we will decide what areas of your body need work and attention. Only the body part being worked on will be exposed. The treatment goal is tailored to each individual but the goal is always to relax and release tension.
- Depending on the reason for your visit, home care will be offered for the longevity of your wellbeing and to maintain the progress we made in treatment. I offer stretches and strengthening exercises as well as mindful practices catered to each individual.
Includes:
- I am offering mobile work for those who have space to set up in your home. Ideally you’ll provide a room where there is privacy and space to set up a massage table, I provide the rest. This offering is new and I am still navigating. Please email me for interest and information.
- With your consent, we will decide what areas of your body need work and attention. Only the body part being worked on will be exposed. The treatment goal is tailored to each individual but the goal is always to relax and release tension.
- Depending on the reason for your visit, home care will be offered for the longevity of your wellbeing and to maintain the progress we made in treatment. I offer stretches and strengthening exercises as well as mindful practices catered to each individual.
Locations & Hours
Inner Strength Acupuncture and Health
Located in: Comox Centre Mall
Address: #25B, 215 Port Augusta St, Comox, BC V9M 3M9
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 8am - 2pm
Serving the Comox Valley
Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Please see Locations and Hours above.
Mobile massage is also available, contact me directly via email for bookings. - In order to provide a sustainable service no shows and cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation will be charged the full treatment rate. Thank you for understanding.
- I offer you a mindful beginning checking in with your body, we talk about ways to work with or alter what you are currently experiencing. As you settle onto the table we tune into intentional breathing and relaxation. I suggest a quiet and still treatment in order to focus on your breath and rest. I will check in on pressure and comfort and you are always welcome to stop or modify the treatment.
- Yes, your treatments can be covered by insurance. Direct billing is an option for some insurance providers, but not all. Best case, I will submit the claim on your behalf with the refund deposit directed to the claim holder (you) and I will charge the credit card on file. If I can not bill on your behalf, an invoice will be sent to the email on file and you can submit for a reimbursement taking a few days to deposit. As a service provider, I must protect my income/ living and I ask you please be prepared to pay for a treatment received.
- This offers the greatest connection with self, offers space to unwind and transition to healing, and makes the best use of our time together.
- Not at all! A massage is never meant to hurt. The most you will experience is some discomfort in areas of tension. We work together with your breath to ensure comfort and awareness. I also make sure the muscles and tissue will let me in before applying pressure or working deeply. I also check in periodically to make sure you’re happy with the pressure. If we work too deep too fast, you may experience soreness the following day or 2, I do my best to prevent this.
- An RMT is a Registered Massage Therapist, who studied massage therapy and is registered through the governing body of Massage therapy. We have a large range of training in therapeutic massage from sports injuries, tension headaches, myofascial release, manual lymph drainage, remedial exercise, trigger point release, and much more. Feel free to chat with me about any curiosities you have about my profession
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