Carlie Hickson

Carlie has always had a passion for health and for understanding how the human body experiences the world we live in. This and through the process of addressing her own health challenges led her to her career in massage therapy. She is very grateful for this unique position in health care as it allows her to connect with her patients and motivates her to continue to learn and grow.

As a massage therapist she hopes to support her patients to experience an improved state of health, find a deeper connection and understanding of their body, and empower them to take charge of their health outside the treatment room.

Carlie is a certified Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Practitioner with the International Dr. Vodder School. She initially took this training because she wanted to support those who have cancer or are survivors of cancer. Soon after starting to practice this style of massage she realized that MLD has many other benefits as well. She loves using this style of treatment to support the diverse needs of her patients.

Carlie is also fascinated by the complex dynamics of women’s health and has taken additional training to be able to integrate this knowledge into her manual therapy practice. She provides pregnancy and postpartum massage therapy, breastfeeding/chest feeding support, breast massage, post-mastectomy treatment, and treatment for the digestive system. She has a special interest in supporting people throughout the continuum of pregnancy and into the postpartum period.

It is very important to Carlie to continue to learn and explore different treatment modalities and approaches to care that she can integrate into her practice. Here are some of the most recent courses she has completed:

• Breastfeeding for HealthCare Professionals: Douglas College (90 hours course in providing breastfeeding support)
• Issues in Health Care
• Intro to Visceral Manipulation
• Female Pelvis
• Female Issues (Myofascial and Visceral Course)
• Digestion (Myofascial and Visceral Manipulation Course)
• Massage Therapy During the Childbearing Year Part 1: Pregnancy Part 5: Post Cesarean Section Scar Release Part 6: Breast Treatment

I can bill insurance companies through the following extended health providers and portals: Pacific Blue Cross, providerConnect and Telus eClaims.