Our Staff
Kathy Pantalon
Registered Massage Therapist
Sport Massage Therapist
Kathy Pantalon is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, B.C. She brings a broad range of knowledge and interests to her practice. Her interest in health, human anatomy and physiology started with a Diploma in Recreation Leadership, Personal Training and the birth of her children. Kathy was a competitive swimmer in her youth and over the years has been engaged in a variety of athletic pursuits such as hockey, triathlons and running. She is training for her first Half-Ironman race and is interested in some Diving courses after being inspired by her youngest son learning to Scuba dive at the pool.
Massage therapy is an effective approach to pain management and rehabilitation. Treatments include a full assessment, hands on treatment as well as home care. Kathy uses a wide range of techniques including deep tissue massage, muscle energy, myofascial techniques, joint mobilizations, trigger point therapy, hydrotherapy, and therapeutic exercises. Having a Personal Training background has helped her blend therapeutic exercises into her massage therapy treatments which may bring quicker results for healing and prevention from injuries for her clients. Helping people stay active and pain free is what Kathy tries to help accomplish within her treatments. She is excited to be working as a part of a diverse team of professionals that promotes health, supports people in pain management, rehabilitation, achieving goals, and encourages a well-balanced lifestyle to all clients.
Some areas of Massage Therapy that interest Kathy are rehabilitation massage, women’s health, pre/post natal, infant and sports massage. Kathy is a member of the Canadian Sports Massage Association and is working towards certification as a Level 2 Sports Massage Therapist. She is also a certified Doula and has done continuing education in Pre/Postnatal Massage and infant massage.
Kathy Pantalon practices at our main Physiotherapy, Pilates and Massage Clinic located at 100B-3200 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, B.C., V8P 5G8. To book an appointment with Kathy please call the clinic at 250-598-9828.