Meet Brendan.
Brendan graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) in Victoria, an institution renowned for its comprehensive program that prepares therapists to meet the wide array of health and wellness needs in their communities. He is excited to begin his career in massage therapy in his hometown of Nanaimo.
Before embarking on his journey in massage therapy, Brendan completed a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science at Lubbock Christian University in Texas. There he played NCAA baseball, an experience that deeply informed his understanding of sports, exercise, and the rigours of athletic training. Brendan’s academic and athletic background provides him with a unique perspective on physical wellness, enabling him to relate to athletes’ challenges and the demands placed on their bodies.
Brendan’s approach to therapy is rooted in active rehabilitation. He draws upon his firsthand experiences with injury rehabilitation, offering him an empathetic insight into the struggles of recovering from both acute and chronic pain. This personal understanding fuels his passion for helping others achieve their health and wellness goals.
In his treatments, Brendan employs a variety of techniques to address his clients’ needs, such as deep tissue Swedish massage, trigger point release, stretching, and myofascial release. Recognizing that each client is unique, he customizes every treatment plan to suit their individual needs.
Brendan’s clientele is diverse. He has worked with professional athletes, pregnancy/maternity clients, triathletes, seniors in long-term care, and many others. With a versatile skill set, he is committed to providing exceptional care to everyone he works with.
Outside of the clinic, Brendan spends his free time staying active with sports and weightlifting, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with his wife, family, and friends.
Brendan at a glance.
- Grew up in Nanaimo, BC
- Played college baseball in Texas
- Has worked with a wide demographic of individuals, including professional athletes, pregnancy/maternity clients, triathletes, seniors in long-term care, and more
Education & experience.
- Graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC (WCCMT Victoria)
- Completed a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science at Lubbock Christian University in Texas
- Involved in working events with Rugby Canada, including the Paris Olympic Qualifiers and the Vancouver Rugby 7s Tournament
“Improvement in both mobility and pain.”
Testimonial for Brendan McCarthy
I’ve been seeing Brendan every two weeks for shoulder pain. After only our third session, I have experienced significant improvement in both mobility and pain. Brendan is not just skilled and knowledgeable, he is patient and caring.
Although I couldn’t properly articulate where I was feeling impingement, nor easily explain which movements were painful, he was able to pinpoint exactly where the work needed to be done. He also took the time to show me the best exercises to do at home to help speed my recovery.
Brendan has done more for me in 3 sessions than anyone else has done for me in over a year of seeing chiropractors and physiotherapists. I am feeling so much better that I have even started to exercise again! Thank you, Brendan.
– Debra Casagrande
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“I love going for my massages each month. They make me relaxed and have less pain from my Cerebral Palsy spasticity.”
Haley
