Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) · CCHPBC Licensee · North Vancouver

Following the
natural way
back to health.

The Dao — the natural way — is the philosophy that guides how Jie practises Registered Massage Therapy: with patience, presence, and respect for the body's own pace.

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Jie Man, RMT, at the massage table
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Jie Man, RMT
Harbourside Business Centre
500-224 West Esplanade, North Vancouver
Licensee, CCHPBC (RMT)
Jie Man, RMT — North Vancouver
About Jie Man · 關於捷

Registered Massage Therapist,
rooted in each person

Jie is a Registered Massage Therapist in North Vancouver who speaks fluently in English, French, and Mandarin. She welcomes patients in whichever language they feel most comfortable with. In her practice, Jie focuses on each patient's individual needs within a warm, safe, and deeply respectful environment. She believes healing begins with listening — to the patient's words, and to the language the body speaks on its own.

"I believe in the importance of listening to our bodies and respecting their needs. Every body tells a different story — and every treatment should honour that."

Rather than applying a fixed protocol, Jie weaves together a range of techniques within each session, guided by what the body needs in that moment. With extensive training in assessment-based treatment approach, home care, and treatment planning, she is equally competent working with complex injuries while she is guiding the patient toward deeper rest and ease.

Please note: Jie is a Registered Massage Therapist regulated by the CCHPBC. She is not a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, acupuncturist, or Tui Na therapist. Daoist philosophy informs her approach — it is not a treatment offered.
Techniques integrated into treatment
Myofascial Release Trigger Point Release Neuromuscular Therapy Dynamic Release Joint Mobilization Swedish Massage Assessment-Based Treatment Approach Home Care Planning
Treatments · 治療

Five treatments, one practice

All treatments are provided by a Registered Massage Therapist within CCHPBC-regulated scope of practice. Receipts provided for extended health benefits.

Chinese ink wash painting depicting the five elements — water, wood, fire, earth, and metal
水 · 木 · 火 · 土 · 金 — Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal: the five elements that inform each treatment.
ⓘ Please note: Jie Man does not currently accept ICBC or WCB (WorkSafeBC) claims. For ICBC-related care, please visit Avita Health Massage Centre. Receipts are issued for all sessions and are eligible for most extended health benefit plans.
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60 min  Initial Visit
Initial Massage Therapy Appointment
Your first visit begins with an intake and assessment — reviewing your health history, posture, and movement — followed by hands-on massage therapy delivered within RMT scope of practice and tailored to your individual presentation.
始 — The origin. Every journey begins with a first, honest conversation.
60 minutes$140No WCB
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續
60 min  Ongoing Care
Subsequent Massage Therapy
For returning clients continuing care. Each session builds on previous treatment — adjusting the plan, applying techniques appropriate to your current presentation, all within RMT scope of practice.
續 — Continuation. Sustained care, within RMT scope of practice.
60 minutes$140No WCB
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水
60 min  Water Element
Relaxation Massage Therapy
Light to medium pressure, full-body Swedish techniques intended to ease general muscle tension and support overall relaxation. A slower-paced session for clients seeking a calm, restful treatment.
A calm, unhurried Swedish massage delivered within RMT scope of practice.
60 min · Light–medium pressure$140
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土
60 min  Earth Element
Pregnancy Massage
Pre-natal · Post-natal · Prenatal massage · Postpartum care · Side-lying positioning · All trimesters · Lower back & hip relief
Massage adapted for clients during pregnancy, across all trimesters. May address common discomforts such as lower back tension, hip tightness, and general muscular fatigue, using side-lying and supported positioning for comfort. Provided within RMT scope of practice; clients are encouraged to consult their primary maternity care provider regarding suitability.
Pregnancy massage by a Registered Massage Therapist, adapted to each trimester.
60 min · All trimesters$140
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金
60 min  Metal Element · Additional training
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
A gentle technique using precise, rhythmic, feather-light strokes intended to support the movement of lymphatic fluid. Jie has completed additional training in MLD and incorporates it within her RMT scope of practice. It is often used as part of care for post-surgical swelling and chronic swelling, and — with a physician's involvement — as part of a broader plan for lymphedema management.
金 — Metal: in Daoist tradition, the element of release. Shared here as philosophical inspiration for a slow, gentle approach.
60 min$140
90 min · $210 — available by request. Please leave a message at the end of the page if you are interested.
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Billing Policy · 帳務

Clear, upfront billing

A few simple expectations so your treatment time stays focused on the work itself.

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Coverage
Direct billing of most insurers is available
We offer direct billing with most major extended health benefit providers. Please bring your policy details and confirm eligibility with your employer.
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Before your first visit
Verify your coverage
Please confirm your coverage amount with your employer and insurance provider before treatment begins. You are responsible for knowing your remaining balance and whether your plan is maxed out.
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Payment
Balance owing
A credit card is kept on file. Any difference not covered by insurance — including sessions beyond your plan maximum — will be charged to the card. Outstanding balances must be settled before the next treatment starts.
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Direct Billing
Direct billing available
Direct billing is offered with the following participating insurers: Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield Canada (GSC), Desjardins Insurance, and TELUS eClaims (covering most extended health plans submitted through the TELUS network). Please provide your policy number, and contact your employer to confirm that direct billing is enabled on your plan with your insurance provider.
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E-Receipt
If direct billing isn't available
If you are unsure whether direct billing applies to your plan, an e-receipt will be emailed to you after the session so you can submit the claim to your insurer directly.
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Meditative Chinese ink wash painting of a bamboo forest fading into mist
道 · In practice

Presence, skill,
and deep listening.

Every hand placement is intentional. Every session is unique. The body knows — the work is simply to listen and to follow.

The Philosophy of 道 — a personal lens on the practice

Every hands-on treatment is evidence-informed massage therapy delivered within RMT scope of practice. Daoist philosophy — the idea of working with the body rather than against it — is simply the personal and cultural lens that shapes Jie's calm, unhurried way of practising.

五行 · Wu Xing — Five Elements, shared as cultural inspiration only
木
Wood
Mù
Growth and flexibility — a personal reminder to support the body's natural range of movement.
火
Fire
Huǒ
Warmth and circulation — a reminder that attentive hands-on work can feel grounding and warming.
土
Earth
Tǔ
Stability and centre — a reminder to create a calm, settled environment for each session.
金
Metal
Jīn
Breath and letting go — a reminder to allow time and space rather than to force.
水
Water
Shuǐ
Rest and depth — a reminder that the body responds best when invited, not pushed.
Three principles that guide every session
無為
Wu Wei
Effortless action
Acting in harmony with the body's natural flow rather than forcing against it. Each session listens to what the body needs — never imposing a fixed protocol.
"I do not force tissue to release. I create the conditions in which release becomes natural."
陰陽
Yin & Yang
Dynamic balance
Health is a living balance between opposites: tension and ease, activity and rest, effort and surrender. Every session moves your body toward its own equilibrium.
"Where the body is too tight, we soften. Where it is lax, we awaken. We seek the middle way."
氣
Qì
Vital life energy
In Daoist tradition, Qì describes the felt sense of vitality and ease of movement. Jie draws on this perspective as inspiration; her clinical work uses evidence-informed massage therapy techniques within RMT scope of practice.
"The philosophy reminds me to work with the body, not against it — within what massage therapy can offer."
道 · 健 · 康

"The Way, Health, Wholeness — three words, one truth. The Dao does not restore you to who you were. It guides you toward who you are meant to be, in a body that moves freely, rests deeply, and feels fully alive."

— Anonymous

The Pathway

Your journey through massage therapy

Care unfolds in stages within RMT scope of practice. Each session is informed by assessment and your individual response to treatment.

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Step 01 · Listen
We hear your body
Your history, patterns, and tension hold information. We begin by listening — to your words and to your tissue. In practice: intake conversation, slow palpation assessment, range-of-motion testing, and postural scanning before any treatment begins.
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Step 02 · Open
Remove the blockages
Skilled hands release restrictions — tightness, adhesions, nervous system activation — that interrupt your natural flow. In practice: deep-tissue and myofascial release, trigger-point therapy, and gentle joint mobilisations.
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Step 03 · Flow
Restore movement
With blockages cleared, circulation, breath, and energy move as they should. The body remembers what ease feels like. In practice: Swedish effleurage, lymphatic drainage strokes, and passive stretching to reawaken glide and breath.
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Step 04 · Harmonise
Sustain the balance
Regular practice maintains harmony. Your body becomes more resilient, more self-regulating, more fully alive. In practice: tailored home-care exercises, breathwork cues, and a maintenance treatment cadence between visits.
Credentials & Training

Credentials & Training

Degree
Registered Massage Therapist
Vancouver College of Massage Therapy — Graduated with Honours
Certification
Certified Yoga Instructor
Langara College, Holistic Department — Seniors & Children
Licensed
CCHPBC Licensee (RMT)
College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC
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Find Us · 找我們

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Located at the Harbourside Business Centre on the North Vancouver waterfront — a calm, accessible space to begin or continue your journey toward lasting health.

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Clinic address
500-224 West Esplanade, North Vancouver
Harbourside Business Centre, BC
Send a message · 留言

Reach out directly

Have a question before booking? Send a message and Jie will get back to you within 24 hours.

90-minute massage sessions are available by request for $210. Please mention this in your message if you're interested.

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Online Booking · 預約

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FAQ · Massage Therapy in North Vancouver

Frequently asked questions

Where is Jie Man, RMT located in North Vancouver?

Jie Man, RMT practices at Harbourside Business Centre, 500-224 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC — a few minutes from Lonsdale Quay, with easy access from West Vancouver, Vancouver, and Metro Vancouver.

Is Jie Man a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in BC?

Yes. Jie Man is a Registered Massage Therapist licensed by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC). All treatments are delivered within RMT scope of practice.

Do you offer direct billing for massage therapy?

Yes. Direct billing is available with Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield Canada, Desjardins, and TELUS eClaims. If your insurer is not on the list, an e-receipt is issued for reimbursement.

What types of massage therapy do you offer?

Initial RMT assessment, subsequent RMT treatments, relaxation massage, pregnancy massage (pre-natal and post-natal), and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).

Do you accept ICBC claims?

Jie Man is not currently accepting ICBC claims. For ICBC-covered care, please contact Avita Health Massage Centre.

How do I book a massage therapy appointment in North Vancouver?

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