###Choose Mike if you're:
- A competitive athlete or strength athlete
- Training for a competition or event
- Recovering from a sports injury
- Looking to improve performance or movement
- Dealing with a recurring or complex injury
- Wanting to return to sport safely
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***Helping Athletes Recover, Perform, and Stay in the Game***
Whether you're preparing for your next competition, chasing a new personal best, or simply trying to train pain-free, Michael believes rehabilitation should help you perform, not just relieve symptoms.
As the founder of Kilos Strength + Rehab, Michael has built his practice around treating active individuals who refuse to let pain stop them from doing what they love. His philosophy combines evidence-informed manual therapy with strength and movement-based rehabilitation to help patients return stronger than before.
Michael's approach to rehabilitation is deeply personal. Throughout his own training, he was frequently told that the solution to pain was simply to "stop lifting" or "stop playing sports." While well-intentioned, that advice was rarely realistic and never addressed the underlying cause of the problem. Instead of accepting that pain meant giving up the activities he loved, Michael became passionate about understanding why injuries occur and how rehabilitation can help people continue doing what they enjoy safely and confidently.
That personal experience continues to shape his treatment philosophy today. Rather than encouraging patients to avoid movement, Michael focuses on identifying the root cause of pain and developing practical treatment and rehabilitation strategies that help people return to training, competition, work, and everyday life with confidence.
Being a competitive powerlifter and a recreational basketball player himself gives Michael firsthand experience with the physical demands of heavy training. He understands that athletes don't simply want pain relief, they want to squat, bench, deadlift, run, climb, and compete without unnecessary limitations.
His treatments combine hands-on manual therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, movement assessment, and individualized rehabilitation exercises. Every treatment plan is tailored to each patient's goals, whether that's returning to competition, recovering after an injury, or improving long-term movement quality.
Outside the clinic, Michael is dedicated to competitive powerlifting and is a proud 2× British Columbia Provincial Champion and Western Canada Runner Up. He continues to challenge himself in training because he believes the combination of intelligent strength training and guided rehabilitation is what allows people to perform at their best.
**Whether you're stepping onto the competition platform, training for your next race, or simply trying to stay active without pain, Michael's goal is to help you move better, recover smarter, and continue doing what you love.**
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*CERTIFICATIONS:*
— Athletic Taping
— Barbell Rehab Method (BRM)
— Canadian Sports Massage Therapy Association (CSMTA) Advanced Sport Massage
— Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
— Sports First Aid
— Soft Tissue Release (STR)
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**RECOMMENDED FOR FOLLOW-UP CLIENTS WITH ESTABLISHED TREATMENT GOALS AND 1-2 AREAS OF CONCERN AT MOST.** Please book a 60-minute appointment for new concern or if you haven't visited in more than 4 months. Individualized treatment sessions provided by a Registered Massage Therapist. Each session integrates manual therapy, education, and corrective exercises, all aimed at optimizing peak performance and delivering long-term results. Through a detailed assessment, we address the root cause of concerns and work closely with clients to establish goals and design a personalized treatment plan tailored to their needs and performance aspirations.
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**RECOMMENDED FOR RETURNING CLIENTS WITH ESTABLISHED TREATMENT GOALS** Please book a 60-minute appointment for new concern or if you haven't visited in more than 4 months. Individualized treatment sessions provided by a Registered Massage Therapist. Each session integrates manual therapy, education, and corrective exercises, all aimed at optimizing peak performance and delivering long-term results. Through a detailed assessment, we address the root cause of concerns and work closely with clients to establish goals and design a personalized treatment plan tailored to their needs and performance aspirations.
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**RECOMMENDED FOR: NEW CLIENTS / RETURNING CLIENTS WITH NEW CONCERNS / EXISTING CLIENTS WHO HAVEN'T VISITED IN MORE THAN 4 MONTHS** Individualized treatment sessions provided by a Registered Massage Therapist. Each session integrates manual therapy, education, and corrective exercises, all aimed at optimizing peak performance and delivering long-term results. Through a detailed assessment, we address the root cause of concerns and work closely with clients to establish goals and design a personalized treatment plan tailored to their needs and performance aspirations.
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Individualized treatment sessions provided by a Registered Massage Therapist. Each session integrates manual therapy, education, and corrective exercises, all aimed at optimizing peak performance and delivering long-term results. Through a detailed assessment, we address the root cause of concerns and work closely with clients to establish goals and design a personalized treatment plan tailored to their needs and performance aspirations.
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**SAFE, SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR EVERY STAGE OF PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM RECOVERY.** We provide safe, supportive care through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. This treatment is designed to ease the unique discomforts of pregnancy, promote relaxation, and support your body’s natural changes. Using safe positioning, light-to-moderate pressure, and targeted techniques, we help relieve areas of tension, reduce stress, and encourage overall well-being, so you can feel more comfortable, supported, and restored.
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**For subsequent treatments, ICBC covers $110.25 inclusive of tax per visit. A user-fee of $15.75 will be charged** Individualized treatment sessions provided by a Registered Massage Therapist. Each session integrates manual therapy, education, and corrective exercises, all aimed at optimizing peak performance and delivering long-term results. Through a detailed assessment, we address the root cause of concerns and work closely with clients to establish goals and design a personalized treatment plan tailored to their needs and performance aspirations.
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**ICBC covers the initial session at $128 ($134.40 with tax). A user fee of $17.85 will be charged to the credit card on file. For subsequent treatments, ICBC covers $105 ($110.25 with tax) per visit. A total user fee of $15.75 will be charged.** Individualized treatment sessions provided by a Registered Massage Therapist. Each session integrates manual therapy, education, and corrective exercises, all aimed at optimizing peak performance and delivering long-term results. Through a detailed assessment, we address the root cause of concerns and work closely with clients to establish goals and design a personalized treatment plan tailored to their needs and performance aspirations.
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**EXCLUSIVE FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS. AVAILABILITY IS NOT LIMITED TO THE SCHEDULE SHOWN. PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY TO INQUIRE ABOUT BOOKING OPTIONS.** Sports massage is distinct from traditional massage—it's dynamic, targeted, and designed to support athletic performance and recovery. Techniques are typically faster in rhythm, light to moderate in depth, and focused on the specific muscle groups most engaged during sport. PRE-EVENT MASSAGE Designed to prepare the body for performance by increasing circulation, reducing muscle tension, and enhancing flexibility. ○ Timing: Within 60 minutes before activity ○ Duration: 10–15 minutes per athlete ○ Pressure: Light to moderate ○ Focus: Activation, mobility, readiness POST-EVENT MASSAGE Focused on recovery by reducing soreness, improving circulation, and assisting in the removal of metabolic waste like lactic acid. ○ Timing: Immediately or shortly after activity ○ Duration: 15–30 minutes per athlete ○ Pressure: Moderate, with dynamic pacing and mobilization techniques ○ Focus: Recovery, relaxation, reset ................................. RATE: $250 + GST per hour MINIMUM COMMITMENT: 4 hours (excluding travel and setup time) INCLUSION: Massage table, tools, supplies, and travel expenses COVERAGE AREA: Lower Mainland (other locations available upon request)
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