Vancouver Massage Therapy

Located in the vibrant community of Yaletown in the heart of Vancouver, B.C, Spruce Body Lab is proud to offer Vancouver massage therapy with Registered Massage Therapists downtown Vancouver and Spruce Body Work Therapists. At Spruce Body Lab our registered massage therapists and body work therapists are experienced and highly qualified professionals.

Spruce Body Lab has your comfort in mind, our massage tables are fitted with extra padding, 100% cotton sheets, fleece blankets and thermafore heating pads.

Spruce Body Lab uses Biotone lotions & oils which are of the highest quality. We also offer custom created aromatic essential oils blended by Smell This! Aromatherapy. An assessment by your RMT or Body Work Therapist will determine which if any blend will enhance your treatment.

Warm up your muscles, detoxify and relax before your massage with a private session in our cedar infrared sauna in Vancouver

Massage Therapy Price List

 Massage Therapy Styles

A comprehensive consultation and assessment will determine what type of massage your body needs. To find a massage therapist whose focus works with your needs, click here to read our staff biographies. Some examples of different styles of massage therapy are:

• RELAXATION this massage is characterized by long, slow rhythmic strokes in combination with other modalitites to relieve built-up tissue tension.
• DEEP TISSUE is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and conncetive tissue.  It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness and sore shoulders.
• SPORTS is a special form of massage therapy typically done before, during and after personal training sessions and athletic events. The purpose of this technique is to prepare the body for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and the prevent injuries.
• AROMATHERAPY essential oils, when added into a massage therapy treatment, can enhance relaxation on both a physical and emotional level. Each essentail oil has different healing properties and your therapist can help you to choose the essential oil blend that will benefit you the most.
• PRE-NATAL MASSAGE THERAPY Spruce Body Lab is equipped with a specialized pregnancy cushion that safely and comfortably supports you and your baby while you are lying face down and therefore you are able to receive a thorough relaxing and therapeutic massage. Please specify pre-natal massage when booking your appointment.
• INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE Indian Head Massage has been practiced in India as a family tradition for centuries and is based on the over 4000 year old Ayurvedic healing practice of India.Lasting approximately 30 minutes, you can chose it as an addition to a treatment or enjoy it on it’s own.  This treatment is excellent for the relief of tension, stress and fatigue in the upper back, neck, head and face.  It is useful for treating insomnia, head aches and migraines.  The flow of lymph is increased aiding in the elimination of toxins.After a brief sensory journey, you will choose from a variety of essential oil blends to enhance your treatment.Marla learned this technique while visiting India and has been practicing it for over a year. Please note that Marla is a Body Work Therapist registered with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada, she is not a B.C. Registered Massage Therapist.

30min … $80 

30min ad-on … $70

NEW! Structural Integration / The Rolf Method 

Structural Integration was developed by Phd Biochemist Ida P. Rolf in the late 60′s and early 70′s as a form of manual therapy that seeks to address various holding patterns that the body has habituated over time. The overall goal of the process seeks to create length, balance, and more efficient movement of the body within the gravity field. Because gravity is always acting acting upon us, the practitioner of Structural Integration seeks to create balance of the body’s joints and soft tissues around a vertical line in order to decrease unnecessary stress as the body moves and functions in space. This process can have dramatic short and long term benefits for the individual who experiences it. Accomplished through a series of sessions, each session addresses a different aspect of the physical structure in order to bring alignment to the whole body. The ten sessions are administered progressively; each session builds upon the last until complete integration of the body is achieved, each session lasting for 90 minutes. The experience is an interactive one where the client and the practitioner work together through movement, awareness and manual touch to neurologically re-educate holding patterns. The overall balance and alignment achieved through the series can result in a decrease of the various symptoms, each experience being unique to the structural condition of the client. Many Clients  experience dramatic improvement in posture, feel taller and lighter. It is often reported that breathing feels easier, awareness of ones body is increased and often pain is relieved.

Please note that this treatment is performed by Marla Savoie AMTW, Certified Practitioner of Structural Integration / The Rolf Method. Marla is a Body Work Therapist registered with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada, she is not a B.C. Registered Massage Therapist.

Please visit Marla’s website for more information:http://www.rolfmassagevancouver.com/

Geo-Thermal Stone Therapy Massage

Geo-Thermal Stone Therapy Massage is a unique and deeply relaxing treatment; this sought after treatment experience includes a variety of modalities such as swedish massage and therapeutic massage techniques. Our signature aromatherapy blends are combined with natural oils and worked over the skin with hot basalt stones, inducing deep relaxation in the muscles and tissues of the face and body. Followed by cooling and calming, hand carved marble to tone and detoxify.

Combining the therapeutic benefits of massage and hydrotherapy with the grounding presence of the earth, a Geo-Thermal Stone Therapy treatment will leave you rested and refreshed!

Integrative Geo-Thermal Stone Therapy Treatments
90min … $190