Ben is a graduate of the Centennial College Massage Therapy Program and has been a registered member of the CMTO (College of Massage Therapist Ontario) since 2011. Ben has interest in the clinical and athletic aspects of massage therapy through his background of being a competitive athlete himself. He has worked with a variety of clientele including athletes, seniors, infants, individuals with special needs, palliative patients and health care providers in the hospital setting. Ben’s skill set includes deep tissue, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, pre-natal massage, rehabilitation massage and sports massage.

Ben is an athlete himself, he enjoys being active in his spare time doing activities such as going to the gym, running, training for his next race, playing badminton, volleyball as well. In his years of being active Ben has also competed in volleyball in high school, competed in badminton from high school through college and does the occasional races in the city. Ben has won gold and silver in men’s doubles badminton at the OCAA Provincial Championships and had the opportunity to represent Team Ontario where he placed 5th in men’s doubles at CCAA National Championships.

Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

Ben believes that every therapist is unique in their own way, be it how they treat to how they communicate with their patients on and off the table. One thing he truly believes in is engaging with the patient with what their needs are, cater and adjust the treatment to their needs but most importantly build trust by communicating with them clearly and getting them involved with the treatment as well.

What are the top 3 treatments that you focus on?

Deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and myofascial release

What are you proud of in your practice?

Ben is proud of the trust that he builds and gains with his patients in his years of practice while having a small or big impact in their health.

Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

Ben enjoys treating athletes and patients that are looking to make changes in their life. He enjoys seeing both cases improve in their daily lives and watching them be happy and proud of themselves. On top of that, he enjoys seeing the impact his treatments can make be it getting his patients to be more aware or curious of their bodies or just being able to educate them on the human anatomy.