KIM PORTER
Registered Massage Therapist
Sports Massage Therapist (cc)
R.M.T, SMT (cc), ART, CMRP, SFMA, CST, PNT
Kim has been a holistic practitioner for over 25 years and is a Registered Massage Therapist, completing the comprehensive and accredited ITC Kikkawa College 2200-hours program in 2012. She is currently in her 3rd year in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Kim has attended many advanced training courses/seminars and specializes in chronic pain and sport injuries (e.g. concussion, strains, sprains and other soft tissue injuries).
Kim’s passionate about her work and healing people who are in need of answers and solutions offering an array of treatments and options.
Kim’s work is often described as “very deep therapeutic massage with a gentle approach to the body”. She believes that client education and empowerment are key assets within the recovery and rehabilitation process. Kim strives to work with each client to ensure optimal and effective results through client-centred assessment, treatment and home-care in order to achieve each individual’s health goals. For athletes, Kim prioritizes injury prevention, maximal efficiency of movement and muscle control and timely management of sport-related injuries so that an athlete is able to maintain their competitive edge.
Sporting Background: Endurance sports: running, cycling, hiking, kick boxing
Interests: Sports neuroscience, travelling, outdoorsy, fitness, health & wellness
Passionate about:
• Helping people heal and discover more possibilities. Removing the pain, so you enjoy life to the fullest.
• Helping athletes how to unlock their athletic potential by improving strength, flexibility and coordination in order to prevent injury.
Favourite Quote:
“ To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear”
Buddha
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Massage Therapist ~ RMT
National Sport Massage Therapist (cc) ~ SMT(cc)
Certified Matrix Repatterning Practitioner ~ CMRP
Active Release Techniques (5 levels of ART) : UE, LE, SP, AD, CP
Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy (PP, UB, LB, CR)
Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST1, CST2, SER1, SER2)
Cranial Sacral Therapy Paediatric (CSTP1, CSTP2)
Cranial Sacral Therapy For Cranial Nerves (CSTN1)
Z-Health Performance (5 levels E, R, I ,S, T)
Rekinetics (3 levels UE, LE, SP)
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA1, SFMA2)
Kinesio Taping (KT1, KT2)
Athletic Taping
Meditech Bioflex Laser Master Training
Visceral Manipulation
Pain Neutralizing Techniques
Brain Spotting
Vibration Sound Massage
Muscle Energy Techniques
Japanese Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine ~ Student
AFFILIATIONS
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association (CSMTA)
International Association of Healthcare Practitioner (IAHP)
Registered Massage Therapist Association of Ontario (RMTAO)