Keith Bootsma graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster. Registered in 2007, he has been working in the Fraser Valley ever since. In 2009 he accepted a job at WCCMT and began teaching the massage program. In 2012 he decided to transition to a full time teaching position and at this time moved his clinical practice to a mobile massage practice. In 2016 he accepted an administrative position at WCCMT which he still holds.
Keith has lived the majority of his life in the Fraser Valley. He enjoys many sports but cycling has always been a peak interest. He still rides road, trail and mountain bikes. Staying active and moving is very important to keep the body strong and functional.
After years of sports and the many injuries that come along with it, Keith has needed to rehabilitate through numerous conditions. This has changed his clinical practice to include movement techniques such as pin and stretch, contract-relax stretching and range of motion exercise. That being said he still understand the benefits of a good relaxation massage and rest. Massages regularly include circulatory and muscle relaxation strategies to help the body start to feel more mobile and easier to move.
As areas of interest, Keith enjoys working with many different areas of the body but has spent additional time with Temporal Mandibular Joint conditions (TMJ / jaw) and conditions of the wrist, hand and forearm.
Through the interview / assessment process and informed consent, his goal is to provide client focused treatments. Due to years of time spent teaching he also enjoys educating individuals on human anatomy, especially if it pertains to the reason they are seeking massage therapy.
