Welcome to Tessa Rowan Registered Massage Therapy

This is the workplace of Tessa Rowan RMT and Erika Flynn RMT.

Online Booking

A credit card is required for online booking. Your card will be charged in the event that you don’t show up to the appointment. Read cancellation policy here.

Please book an initial appointment at which point your RMT will determine a treatment plan indicating recommended frequency for follow up appointments. We do not accept multiple bookings per week unless indicated by your condition.

Direct Billing

This service is available for most major insurance companies but varies with practitioner. We do not accept any patients with open WCB claims.

Parking & Arrival

The massage studio is at the back of the property. Park on 4th street and enter through the wooden gate immediately next to the studio. There is no waiting area inside.

Arrive 1-2 minutes before your appointment.

Please text or call your practitioner if you need to cancel or reschedule due to illness.

Tessa: 778-322-0741

Erika: 250-884-0482

We look forward to seeing you soon

Registered Massage Therapy

Treatments with a Registered Massage Therapist consist of assessment, manual therapy, reassessment and suggestions for home-care if requested.


ICBC Massage Therapy

ICBC covers up to 12 RMT treatments in the first 3 months after an accident. A claim number and contact information for your adjuster is necessary for booking.

Tessa is unable to take on more ICBC patients at this time. Please email tessarowan.rmt@gmail.com.


Prenatal Massage Therapy

The pregnancy pillow system allows for treatment in prone position if desired. Pillowing for side-lying and reclined is available. Positioning is modified to suit the comfort of the patient.


RMT for Kids

Shorter treatment times, adult supervision, clothed massage, education, self-care & movement are options for massage for those under 18.

As a registered massage therapist, my mission is to support your journey towards relaxation and holistic wellness. I specialize in massage techniques that not only alleviate physical tension but also promote nervous system down regulation and deep relaxation to facilitate healing in the body.

I understand that stress can have a profound impact on both the body and mind. My therapeutic approach focuses on creating a calming environment that fosters balance within the nervous system. By utilizing techniques such as Swedish massage, deep tissue therapy, and myofascial release, I aim to help clients connect with their bodies, release chronic tension, and restore a sense of inner peace that you can bring into your daily life.

I believe that relaxation is an essential component of overall health. My sessions are designed to encourage the body’s natural healing processes by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing you to unwind and rejuvenate. I am passionate about educating my clients on the importance of self-care practices that complement our work together, helping you sustain feelings of relaxation beyond the treatment room.

Whether you are seeking relief from chronic pain, reducing anxiety, or simply taking time for yourself, I am here to support you on your wellness journey.

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Emma is passionate about working with the human body and using massage therapy as a tool to deepen body awareness and facilitate healing. With over a decade of experience in the field, she continuously finds inspiration in her work and is committed to expanding her knowledge. Her area of focus has been in pain science, movement education, nervous system regulation and trauma.

Emma believes in the power of massage therapy to aid in alleviating pain, improve posture and function, regulate the nervous system, and foster a felt sense of safety and ease. In her treatments she blends her anatomical knowledge with intuitive touch incorporating a variety of techniques with an emphasis on deep focused work in conjunction with relaxation and guided breath and body awareness. Her goal is to meet you where you are and find the approach that works best for you.

Emma strives to educate and empower her clients to take an active role in their healing journey. Her additional training in Pilates and Yoga informs her approach to movement education and helps her develop accessible home care routines for her clients.

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Tessa graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018. She has been happily practicing massage therapy since then, both in Vancouver and throughout the Comox Valley.

Her preferred modalities are myofascial mobilization and deep tissue release while acknowledging that the nervous system is the ultimate target in each treatment.

Patient education and movement play a big part in Tessa’s approach to massage therapy. If you are looking to make some shifts in your lifestyle, learn something new about your body, or to feel encouraged to move your body more, look no further! She takes an evidence-based and trauma-informed approach.

Tessa is an active mountain biker, trail runner, swimmer, and xc skier. You might just see her out on the trails or up the mountain!

Tessa has experience working with: recurring headaches, chronic pain, whiplash & concussions, pre- & post-natal care, numbness in arms/hands, stress & anxiety, and PTSD.

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Located at: 2757 Maryport Avenue, Cumberland
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