Glenmore and Kirschner, Kelowna
Registered massage therapy in Kelowna
Registered massage therapy combines assessment with focused soft-tissue work. Your treatment is adapted to your goals, comfort and what your body is doing that day.
No referral needed. Direct billing to most insurers. Free changes up to 24 hours ahead.
What massage therapy actually involves
Registered massage therapy in British Columbia is a regulated health profession. Every massage therapist at Back in Health is a Registered Massage Therapist, which means your treatment starts with a health history and an assessment rather than a menu of pre-set routines.
A session is built around what you came in with. That might be deep tissue massage on one stubborn area, relaxation massage when the whole system needs to come down a gear, sports massage around training and recovery, or prenatal massage adapted for pregnancy. Your therapist explains what they are finding as they go, checks in on pressure, and sends you out with something practical to do between visits.
Several therapists bring extra training you can ask for by name: Vodder-trained manual lymphatic drainage, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), intra-oral treatment for TMJ and jaw pain, therapeutic hot stone massage, craniosacral and visceral techniques, and infant massage appointments.
Your first visit
We recommend booking 75 minutes for a first massage appointment. That leaves room for a proper history and assessment without cutting into hands-on time. You are left in private to get comfortable on the table, and you stay covered by a sheet throughout, with only the area being worked on uncovered.
People book massage therapy with us for
- Back, neck and shoulder pain that has not settled on its own
- Tension headaches and jaw tension
- Sciatic pain and hip tightness
- Sports and training recovery, or a return after injury
- Pregnancy-related discomfort
- Desk-work posture strain and repetitive-use pain
Not sure this is the right fit? Call either clinic and describe what is going on. The front desk will point you to the discipline that suits, even if it is not this one.
Massage therapy pricing in Kelowna
Massage rates include tax. Treatment time covers assessment, changing, education and home care.
Massage therapy
$90
30 minutes
Massage therapy
$110
45 minutes
Massage therapy
$135
60 minutes
Best for a first visit
Massage therapy
$155
75 minutes
Massage therapy
$190
90 minutes
Kirschner
#120 - 1815 Kirschner Rd
Mon-Thu 7:30am-7pm, Fri 8:30am-4pm, Sat 8am-3pm
Who provides it
13 of our practitioners offer massage therapy.
Derya Welder
R.M.T., Owner
- Lymphatic drainage
- TMJ and jaw pain
- Hot stone massage
Glenmore + Kirschner
Profile and booking
Kristina Addison
R.M.T.
Not accepting new patients
- Functional movement
- Mobility and flexibility
Kirschner
Profile and booking
Christy Vat
R.M.T., Clinic Manager
- Headaches and migraines
- Nerve pain
- Digestive concerns
Glenmore
Profile and booking
Cassie Poch
R.M.T.
- Postural imbalance
- Exercise soreness
- ICBC claims
Glenmore
Profile and booking
Chantal Whitaker
R.M.T.
- Recovery and injury prevention
- Chronic pain
- Body awareness
Glenmore
Profile and booking
Alyssa Watkins
R.M.T.
- Pregnancy massage
- Chronic pain
- Postural imbalance
Glenmore
Profile and booking
Kirby Hogg
R.M.T.
- Return to activity
- Deep tissue work
Kirschner
Profile and booking
Olivia Szombathy
R.M.T., IASTM Certified
- IASTM
- Deep tissue
- Prenatal massage
Glenmore + Kirschner
Profile and booking
Candice Jones
Registered Acupuncturist, R.M.T.
- Pain and injury
- Sport and work injuries
- Combined acupuncture and massage
Glenmore
Profile and booking
Ceili Scott
R.M.T.
- Headaches and concussions
- Sports injuries
- Children
Kirschner
Profile and booking
Laura Wilbur
R.M.T.
- Athletes
- Pediatric clients
Glenmore
Profile and booking
Teagen Gunther
R.M.T.
- Recovery and injury prevention
- Active lifestyles
Glenmore
Profile and booking
Allyssa Dyer
R.M.T.
- Relaxation
- Recovery from activity
- Pain and tension
Kirschner
Profile and bookingWhat clients say about massage therapy here
“Alyssa takes the time to listen and then personalizes her treatment plan to your specific needs.”
“Olivia was very professional and informative. This was my first appointment with her, and she took the time to listen to the pain I was experiencing.”
Kinds of massage we do
All of these are registered massage therapy at the same rates. What changes is the pressure, the pace and what the session is for.
Lymphatic drainage massage
Light, slow, rhythmic work that encourages fluid to move.
Deep tissue massage
Slower, more specific work into the layers under the surface.
Prenatal massage
Pregnancy massage adapted to your trimester and how you lie comfortably.
Sports massage
Treatment timed around training, competing and getting back to it.
TMJ and jaw massage
Treatment for jaw pain, clenching and clicking, inside and out.
Relaxation massage
Slower, broader work when the whole system needs to come down a gear.
Hot stone massage
Heated stones that let muscle release without heavy pressure.
Craniosacral therapy
Very light, still work at the head, spine and sacrum.
Infant massage
Gentle, short sessions for babies, booked separately from adult appointments.
Massage therapy questions
Do I need a doctor referral to book?
No. In British Columbia you can book massage therapy, physiotherapy, osteopathy, kinesiology and acupuncture directly, with no referral. Some extended health plans ask for a referral before they reimburse, so check your own plan if you intend to claim.
How much does a massage cost in Kelowna at Back in Health?
Registered massage therapy is $90 for 30 minutes, $110 for 45, $135 for 60, $155 for 75 and $190 for 90 minutes. All massage rates include tax. We recommend 75 minutes for a first visit so there is time to assess properly.
How long should my first massage appointment be?
We recommend 75 minutes. A first visit includes a health history and assessment, and a 75-minute booking means that happens without eating into hands-on treatment time. Shorter appointments work well once your therapist knows your history.
What is the difference between massage therapy, physiotherapy and osteopathy?
Massage therapy treats soft tissue directly to reduce pain and tension. Physiotherapy assesses how a joint moves and loads, then combines manual treatment with a progressive exercise plan. Manual osteopathy is gentler and whole-body, easing restriction across joints, fascia and connective tissue.
What should I expect at my first visit?
Arrive a few minutes early to complete a short health history. Your practitioner will ask about your symptoms and goals, assess the area, and then treat. You leave with a plan: what was found, what to do at home and whether a follow-up is worth booking.
Will I be sore after a massage?
Some mild soreness for a day or so is common after deeper work, much like after a workout. Drink water, keep moving gently and use heat if it helps. Sharp or lasting pain is not expected, so let your therapist know at your next visit or call the clinic.
What should I wear?
For massage you undress to your comfort level in private and stay covered by a sheet, with only the area being treated uncovered. For physiotherapy, osteopathy and kinesiology, wear or bring loose clothing you can move in.
Are your massage therapists registered?
Yes. Every massage therapist at Back in Health is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), which is a regulated health profession in British Columbia. That registration is what makes your treatment eligible for extended health coverage.
Do you offer hot stone or infant massage?
Yes, both with Derya. She has completed training in therapeutic hot stone massage; book a massage with her and ask for stones, or call to confirm. Infant massage appointments are 30 or 45 minutes and are booked as a new infant patient the first time.
We bill your insurer directly.
Less paperwork at the desk, with clear answers before treatment starts.
Full billing details- Most major insurers
- You pay only the portion your plan does not cover, at the desk. Coverage still depends on your individual policy.
- ICBC accepted
- Massage, physiotherapy and kinesiology. Bring your claim number. WCB and WorkSafeBC are not accepted.
- No referral needed
- In BC you can book any of it directly. Some plans still ask for one before they reimburse, so check yours.
- Canada Life
- Sun Life
- Manulife
- Johnson
- Pacific Blue Cross
- GreenShield
- Empire Life
- RWAM