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Address: 22219 Dewdney Trunk Rd

About James Duran

James Durand, Massage Therapist at Partners in Health, Maple Ridge, BC

 James has been a practicing Registered Massage Therapist since 2003 after graduating Valedictorian in the 3000 hour program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy. This was followed by post graduate studies to maintain Registration with the BC college of Massage Therapy which has the highest standards of Massage Therapy in North America. James is also a proud member of the Massage Therapists Association of BC. James has worked in team orientated multi-disciplinary clinics in New Westminster and Surrey before joining Partners In Health full time in January 2006. James is just starting his own family and has completed courses on pregnancy massage (which is his wife is very thankful for) and fascia (connective tissue).

Massage Therapy is a safe and drug free option for the relief of an array of discomforts stemming from stress, muscular overuse and injury. The benefits of Massage Therapy treatments can be:
A reduction or elimination of pain
Improved joint mobility
Improved circulation
Improved immune system function
Reduce anxiety
Reduced muscular tension, stiffness and knots

    Treatment Plans and Techniques


    James believes in life long learning and strives to provide his patients with the most up to date care and techniques. Treatment plans are individual and based on the patients needs and the assessment results.
    His techniques include, but are not limited to:

  • Functional assessment and follow up reassessment
  • General Swedish techniques
  • Sports massage
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Myo-fascial release techniques
  • Deep tissue techniques
  • Scar tissue mobilization
  • Stretching and strengthening
  • Specific home care exercise
  • Patient education

In 2007 I was involved in a high speed MVA. Seeing James the 1st time, I had to be driven to the office and went in with a heat pack on my shoulders. They were so tense they were up by my chin. I had little to no mobility of my upper body, head and neck and was in an unimaginable amount of pain. After just one visit my pain level had decreased immensely and I was comfortable, mobility wise. After only 4 weeks of continuous treatment I was able to move again at 95%. I was absolutely shocked as I had anticipated a much longer road to recovery. James is very friendly, efficient and understanding. He goes above and beyond to provide outstanding care to his patients. He has provided me with care above excellent and I will continue to see James for many years to come.

Brandi Verikras