Arian is the owner and founder of Locus Health Centre Inc. He started Locus Health Centre with a great passion to help those who are in need of pain relief through out their activities of daily living. Arian developed his passion for Massage Therapy after years of Sports Related Injuries and Rehab, Personal Training and education In Sports Science. He then pursued a career in this field and shortly after receiving his RMT designation, gratefully as he describes, he continues to improve his Massage Therapy skills by working with a wide range of athletes, including those in professional leagues like CPL, NHL and MLS, as well as varsity, bodybuilders, semi-pro, and amateur athletes spanning sports such as Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Baseball, Football, Softball, Tennis, Wrestling, Bowling, Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Climbing, and winter sports such as Figure Skating, Skiing and Snowboarding. This diverse exposure has enriched his professional experience across a multitude of sports disciplines.

On the side from RMT, Arian used to play Soccer semi-professionally for The Vancouver Whitecaps FC Youth Teams and coached Soccer from ages 3-18. In addition, he did Personal Training from 2011 to 2016 and holds the CSEP-CPT certification.

Leveraging his athletic background, Arian takes particular satisfaction in addressing sports-related injuries, aiding athletes in their recovery, and promoting overall health to facilitate sustained engagement in their respective sports. His commitment extends beyond individualized care, as he actively contributes by donating to the local communities or by sponsoring local Soccer teams, exemplifying his dedication to fostering well-being and athletic excellence.

Outside the clinic Arian helped the Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League (CPL) in 2023.

Treatment Approach: Arian employs diverse techniques such as Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, and minor joint play techniques to help with overall joint health. He also utilizes Kinesio and Athletic Taping for effective pain relief and overall discomfort alleviation.

Qualifications:

• Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
• Sport Massage Therapist SMT (cc)
• Sports First Responder
• Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)-CPT

Empowering wellness seamlessly in both Farsi and English, Arian is here to elevate your journey to health and vitality. Thanking you wholeheartedly for choosing Locus Health Centre. Rest assured, our dedicated team is committed to meeting your goals with excellence.

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Lazeena graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in April 2022 and is looking forward to be board certified in the coming new year. With over 15 years of experience in health care, she is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals. While obtaining her education she has learnt a variety of techniques including Swedish (deep tissue or relaxation) massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, sports and orthopaedic massage and much more.

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In good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia, Cedric is passionate about his work and takes pride in its quality.

As a therapist and as a person, He is very meticulous and curious with finding and treating the cause of your concerns. He has worked with various patients and therapists over the course of learning his practice, from working with athletes to working with seniors. His patient-centered care revolves around this experience—adapting to each individual patient, making sure you feel as comfortable as possible while still performing a safe and effective treatment.

Growing up playing various sports, Cedric is well-acquainted with recovering from strenuous activities and/or minor injuries. Inversely, since he was young (and even now), he’s also been on the computer for hours on end, sitting in the same position all day. After studying the art of massage, he’s gotten to know his body better and what he can do to maintain my health. As a therapist now, he wants to share this wealth through his treatments—treatments that not only include mending soft tissue injuries, but also include helping patients eliminate bad habits or providing some tips that may help with daily living. Cedric gives patients homecare built around what you have, so that patient-care is easy-to-do and accessible, making treatment go beyond the treatment room.

When the patient is willing to restore their health, Cedric does his best to work alongside that resolve with knowledge and empathy to bring you back to your best.

Cedric is available on Mondays

Languages: English, Tagalog

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Maggie graduated from Vancouver Career College in 2017. She has experience in treating acute and chronic overuse injuries and injuries incurred from poor posture or long hours desk work by using Deep tissue, Myofascial and Trigger point release. Maggie is taking full time Acupuncture program now, which will be finished next year. She hopes to use the most suitable way to help patients back to their optimal health.

When she is not working, Maggie enjoys ballroom, salsa dancing, piano, Chinese Harp and hiking.

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Originally born and raised in Shanghai China, Daniel went to Canada in 2018 and has completed a Bachelor degree in Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Daniel joins the team not only as the office administrator but also as our new kinesiologist. Daniel has obtained extensive experience in injury rehabilitation after spending 5 years of working with UBC Men’s soccer team, the best university soccer program in Canada. Outside Locus Health, Daniel is not only a national licensed soccer coach but also works as the assistant fitness coach for Vancouver FC, the newly established professional soccer club. He specializes in post-MVA rehabilitation and currently holds the certificate of Functional Movement Screen (FMS level 1) while he is also being trained to become a movement corrective specialist in the near future.

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Dr. Michael Horowitz is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He also holds a degree in Biology and Kinesiology from York University with an emphasis on Fitness Assessment and Exercise Counseling. He is a chiropractor in good standing with the Canadian and BC Chiropractic Associations. Dr. Horowitz places emphasis on Biomechanics while treating the source, not just the symptoms. He combines custom orthotic therapy, chiropractic manual techniques, nutritional support, stress management, soft tissue massage, and spinal adjustments towards the goal of freeing up stress to the feet, spine and nervous system.

At Locus Health Dr. Horowitz will focus his services on the Examination of Feet & the Prescription & Dispensing of Custom Orthotic Inserts to fit into your favourite shoes. These custom insoles are used to treat flat feet, foot pain, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, bunions, metatarsalgia, ankle pain, achilles tendonitis, shin splints, knee, hip and lower back pain.

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Olivia is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner who focuses on holistic approach that caters to each individual’s unique situation. As a member of AIMI (American Integrative Medicine Institute), a Certified Skin and Body Therapist and a former instructor at Vancouver Career College, Olivia brings her wide range of knowledge and experiences to your treatment regimen. Olivia’s special interests are Pain Management, Stress Management, Digestive Disorders, Skin health and rejuvenation. She is also very happy to engage in a conversation about Life and Health.

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Ravi attended West Coast College of Massage Therapy, where she graduated from the RMT program. She understands that every patient is unique with the pathologies and symptoms they present with and these issues must be dealt with in an individualistic manner. She is passionate about understanding the patients concerns and areas of focus so that they can work as a team towards ultimate rehabilitation and healing as treatments progress. She believes that focused therapeutic massage can promote relaxation, relieve stress, heal injuries, decrease pain and increase circulation.

During her time at school she treated a wide variety of patients that presented with a number of different pathologies and injuries. She completed 500 hours of clinical experience where she worked with patients with headaches, pre & post sports injuries, musculoskeletal dysfunctions, neurological disorders, pre & post natal patients as well as those that simply want a relaxation massage to deal with their daily pain and stress. Additionally Ravi had the opportunity to work in special settings such as the Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia clinics run by WCCMT and The George Pearson Center with a focus on treatments following spinal cord injuries.

Ravi is confident that with her knowledge and experience she will be able to work with her patients to develop effective treatment plans that will cater to their unique needs and healing while working towards a healthy and pain-free lifestyle. She looks forward to meeting you!

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Kevin is a Graduate of the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and has a previous background in the field of Kinesiology. He discovered his interest in how the human body works during his time playing high level hockey from a young age, needing to see several health care professionals for rehabilitation from injuries.

Throughout the course of his RMT education he got the opportunity to work with a wide array of patients including sports injury, neurological pathologies, general massage, relaxation, and more. Kevin’s treatment style is centred on achieving client goals with current scientific literature in mind, using efficient and relaxing techniques.

In his spare time Kevin enjoys working out at the gym, playing video-games, and spending time with his friends.

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Liang is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, who treats diseases by understanding the real needs of patient. He believes in one of the primary principals of TCM that “The energy flow within the human body can be channelized to create balance and health, and sufficient vital energy inside the body will prevent invasion of pathogenic factors”.

Liang is more than willing to help you to regain the balance and health by using his exquisite medical skills in Acupuncture, Glass Cupping Therapy, Tuina Massage, along with Herbal Remedies.

Liang is experienced in the followings:

√ Pain relief (Acute and chronic overuse injuries and injuries incurred from poor posture or long hours desk work, Sports Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents, etc.)

√ Internal Medicine (Insomnia, IBS, Constipation and other digestive issues, Migraines, etc.)

√ Stress/Anxiety Relief, Depression, ADHD, etc.

√ Gynecological Health ( PMS, Menstrual Disease, Hormonal Imbalance, etc.)

Liang speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Book a session with Liang now, it is not only a treatment to ailments, but also an improvement to the quality of life.

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