MEAGAN KLOP, RMT

Before embarking on her journey of becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, Meagan spent a year in Guangzhou, China studying Chinese language and culture. As her interest in health and wellness grew, she enrolled at West Coast College of Massage Therapy to fulfill her goal of providing medical care in a calming and relaxing environment.

Her style of massage is described as both relaxing and therapeutic, with prominent influences of Swedish massage, myofascial release techniques, and deep trigger point therapy. She is able to perform IASTM (more commonly known as “Graston technique”) and KT taping by request. She is often complimented on her calming nature and ability to make anyone feel at ease.

In 2019, Meagan returned to her alma mater to become a teaching assistant and clinical supervisor. She currently works out of Queen's Park Massage Therapy in New Westminster, and will be providing mobile massage treatments in the near future.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Meagan currently focuses in - but does not limit to - the following conditions:

• Chronic pain conditions such as Fibromyalgia and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Autoimmune conditions such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Lyme Disease, POTS, Ehler's Danlos Syndrome, Lupus
• Prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care including abdominal massage
  
• Pelvic floor pain, weakness, or tightness (no contact)
• Post-surgical adhesions and scar tissue such as post-laparoscopy, cholecystectomy, mastectomy, appendectomy, cesarean-section
  
• Tension headaches and "desk posture"
• Orthopaedic pathologies (sprains, strains, dislocations, etc.)
• General pain, soreness, and routine maintenance
• Stress relief

Education and Credentials

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION:

• West Coast College of Massage Therapy, New Westminster. 2015.
• Jinan University, College of Language and Culture (暨南大学华文学院), Guangzhou, China. 2013.

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES:

• Pain Science for the Low Back, Hips, and Pelvis, 2020.
• Yoga for Pelvic Health, 2020.
• Trans & Nonbinary 101 for RMTs, 2020.
• UBC's Pelvic Floor Webinar: More-than-a-Kegel, 2019.
• Treating Patients with Central Sensitization, 2018.
• Modern Management of the Low Back Pain Patient for RMTs, 2018.
• Massage Therapy During the Childbearing Year: Pregnancy, 2017.
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation Introduction, 2015.
• UBC's Discover The Body: Pro-Section Lab, 2015.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• A member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC).
• A member in good standing with the Registered Massage Therapists Association of British Columbia (RMTBC).
• Active CPR-C with AED and First Aid training, with Saint John Ambulance.
• Fluent in English, conversationally fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and basic Canadian French.