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Chiropractor:
Dr. Farokh Zavosh, DC He is a graduate of Palmer Chiropractic College-West San Jose, Calif. Dr. Zavosh is the Fitness World's chiropractor since 2003 and the clinic director of Vancouver's Burrard Chiropractic and Orthotics. Vancouver Volunteer Work: Dr. Zavosh believes that everyone should have access to chiropractic care. He was a volunteer chiropractor who provided chiropractic care free of charge to the low-income residents of Downtown Vancouver east side where chiropractic care was highly needed the most; yet no one could afford it. Also, he was one of the chiropractors who volunteered to provide chiropractic care to the people who participated in "The Weekend to End the Breast Cancer” in 2005 and 2006.
The Chiropractic Focus: As a well trained chiropractor, Dr. Zavosh has a great knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating muscular and joint related injuries. The focus of his practice is on treating mechanical injuries and pain related to neck caused by trauma, whiplash; headaches and migraines caused by muscles tension and spinal dysfunction; lower back pain due to disc injuries, herniation, nerve pinch, sciatica, and or spinal joint misalignment; shoulder pain; wrist pain and carpal tunnel; hip pain; knee and foot pain due to flatness and injury. Dr. Zavosh has a great interest in human biomechanics and kinetics, new chiropractic treatments, joint, muscle and nerve tissue recovery, and the connection between exercise and recovery.
Affiliations: Dr. Zavosh is a Registered Chiropractor and a member of:
* Canadian Chiropractic Association
* British Columbia Chiropractic Association
* British Columbia College of Chiropractors
* International Chiropractic Honor Society. Vancouver's Burrard Chiropractic clinic was established in 2001 by Dr. Zavosh in Downtown Vancouver to provide quality care to the community. We treat our patients with respect, we take our time to listen and we give the necessary and effective treatments to help patients to recover and regain their physical health. Registered Massage Therapists:  Elvina Meret, RMT Her fascination with the human body ultimately led to her receiving her diploma from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. This passion continues today in her practice where she assists clients as they work toward restoring strength and balance in areas of injury and pain. Elvina integrates both therapeutic and relaxation components into every massage according to each client‘s specific needs and personal health goals. Her commitment to a multi-faceted approach to massage therapy has led her to ongoing studies of craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation and myofascial therapy. Affiliations: Elvina Meret is a Registered Massage Therapist and a member of: *British Columbia Massage Therapist Association
*British Columbia College of Massage Therapist For appointments with Vancouver's Burrard Massage Therapy, please contact Elvina Meret, RMT at (604) 338-7647 or www.emeretmassagetherapy.com
Reiki Master/ Registered Massage Therapist: Jose Leon, Reiki, RMT He is a Usui Reki Master Teacher, reiki workshop facilitator and a graduate from West Coast College of  Massage Therapy in 2000. In the last 8 years, he has also worked closely with staff and various departments at St. Paul’s Hospital in prevention and treatment occupational injuries. Jose has worked hard to introduce a more holistic approach to client care. His clientele have enjoyed the option of having massage therapy or a combination with energy during their treatment.
Jose studied with Reiki Master Alaska on a 3 years apprenticeship program. Seeing the constant positive impact of Reiki on his own life and of his clients has made him aware of the importance of looking at a person as a whole ( physical, emotional, energetic ) when dealing with pain and stress. As all may influence and affect the health and wellness of a client.
He has found that the energy work combined with the massage therapy (trigger point therapy, active myofascial release, Swedish , deep tissue) offers clients the perfect balance of de stressing and assists the body’s innate abilities for healing at all levels.
“ We are truly powerful individuals in spirit, mind and body as we persevere amidst constant bombarded of stress from our environment. This is why my intention is to assist and empower clients to bring you not only relief from soft tissue pain/ injury but to also expand your awareness about self care from a energetic and emotional place and restore balance. “
What is reiki?
Reiki is Japanese, holistic energy-based, hands on healing modality. Working as a support mechanism to the body, Reiki re-establish the normal flow of ki (life force energy) throughout the body which will enhance and accelerate the body's innate healing ability. Reiki is safe, simple and natural technique that anyone can learn to empower their life.
Benefits of Reiki ? (clients reported experiencing)
* promotes stress reduction and relaxation
* calms the emotions and mind busyness
* natural detox of stress and energy block
* enhances mental clarity, joy and grace
* more vitality/ creativity
* helps strengthen the immune system Affiliations: Jose Leon is a Registered Massage Therapist and a member of: *British Columbia Massage Therapist Association
*British Columbia College of Massage Therapist For appointments with Vancouver's Burrard Reiki and Massage Therapy, please contact Jose Leon, Reiki, RMT at (604) 839-3500
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