Crystal Vera, RMT
Massage therapyHastings-Sunrise, Vancouver
About Crystal
Crystal’s approach to treatment is patient and gentle, yet specific. By highlighting body awareness, Crystal helps her patients to make space without using force and by giving room for the body to allow. Patients are guided to connect to their mind-body awareness and are encouraged to collaborate in curating the preferred treatment, providing feed back to adjust throughout treatment. Crystal’s approach is guided by an inclusive, trauma informed lens and she is especially skilled in working with those who have extra sensitive or highly reactive nervous systems.
A few neat offerings in Crystal’s massage practice are:
Craniosacral Therapy: A gentle hands-on modality aiding in bringing balance to systems and structures of the body. It uses light touch to release tension around the body’s connective tissue network called the fascia. Patients have the option to be
fully clothed for this style of treatment. Conditions indicated for CST are headaches, concussion, encouraging sleep, pain management for chronic injuries, low back, hip or pelvic pain. Burnout, mental health and non- invasive treatment to address injury.
Visceral manipulation for the pelvis:, Treats the uterus and bladder and may provide relief from conditions involving scar tissue or facial adhesions following C-section or child birth, painful periods, interstitial cystitis, bladder incontinence, UTI, PCOS and other trauma or inflammatory pelvic conditions. Treatment is through the abdomen, externally and is gentle and tends to be quite relaxing.
Visceral Manipulation for the abdomen, also offered, may address conditions related to the stomach, liver, colon and digestive structures. Encouraging Mobility and motility back into these structures may support better function and overall digestive health and parasympathetic relaxation.
Post Operative scar work and mobility massage treatment for gender affirming top surgery patients.
( masc /femme/ non-binary) : benefits may include improving the appearance of scars, restoring range of motion to neck shoulders abdomen, reducing edema by encouraging lymph drainage, improving rib cage mobility for optimal breathing, reducing fascial adhesions and restrictions, sensation retraining and documentation of treatment progress.
Within the last five years, Crystal has had the opportunity to work with a growing number of patients affirming gender with top surgery. Although able to support patients in many ways that were indeed beneficial, Crystal was keen for education surrounding these types of surgeries and how best to use massage therapy to facilitate healing. Gender affirming top surgery patients in Vancouver, underserved, lacking in resources for rehabilitation, education and uncertainty in finding a supportive and comfortable space for Massage Therapy treatments. In 2025 Crystal attended the intensive, three level course with The Mastectomy Guide. This is the leading course for Massage Therapists to learn about chest, breast and oncology surgeries and how to treat them, including complicated cases. Crystal joyfully holds space to observe individuals through their healing journey and she aims to help create opportunity for more comfort and ease while learning to improve movement over time with confidence.
In her spare time Crystal enjoys foraging, skateboarding, crafting, cycling, swimming in the ocean, snowboarding, sewing and observing the phases of the moon.
Visceral Massage therapy for People with a Uterus
2 optionsMassage Therapy
4 optionsVisceral Massage Therapy
2 optionsPostnatal Massage Therapy
This is an appointment for POSTPARTUM CLIENTS within a year of giving birth.
3 optionsPrenatal Massage Therapy
This is an appointment for PREGNANT CLIENTS ONLY.
3 optionsScar Tissue MobilizationNew patient
4 optionsCranioSacral Therapy
This is a CranioSacral Therapy appointment for Teens and Adults.
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