Taylor J. Laviolette, RMT

People seek Registered Massage Therapy for a wide variety of reasons, including pain relief, exercise advice and relaxation. My professional objective is for my patients to leave every treatment feeling they got exactly what they came for.

I believe that the formula for a successful treatment is simple: assess, treat, and reassess. Understanding the patient's needs may come in the form of a Standardized Orthopedic Examination to determine the underlying dysfunction causing the concern, or listening carefully and creating a supportive environment to encourage a deep sense of relaxation.

My professional commitment includes biannual human cadaver dissections, regular study, and daily exercise. I am always pleased to learn, and teach, and I am an instructor at The West Coast College of Massage Therapy.

Most of my post-graduate education, in addition to anatomy, has focused on the spine and pelvis. As someone who is a survivor of chronic back pain, I remain committed to learning about the human spine, common dysfunction and successful therapeutic exercise interventions.

On a more personal note, I am a practitioner of Qigong and Ving Tsun Kung Fu. I am a guitar player, singer, and enjoy nothing more than spending quality time with friends and family.

I, as a humble student of the human body, hope to never lose sight of the fact that we are fundamentally ignorant. Remain awe inspired and stifle certainty.

I look forward to working with you,

-Taylor J. Laviolette RMT

Feel free to ask about preferred modalities of treatment including:

• Deep Tissue
• Sweedish
• Myofascial Release
• Muscle Energy Technique
• Joint Mobilizations
• Therapeutic Exercise
• Craniosacral