Eva Andersson, RMT
Assessment, hands-on treatment and rehabilitation — within Registered Massage Therapy
Eva Andersson has practised as a Registered Massage Therapist in British Columbia since 1994. Her background combines five years of university-level Orthopaedic Manual Medicine training in Sweden with more than three decades of clinical practice and extensive continuing education in rehabilitation, movement and sports medicine.
Patients come for many reasons. Some want relief from pain and muscle tension. Some have a recurring problem they have never fully understood. Others want help returning to work, sport or normal activity after an injury. The common starting point is understanding what appears to be contributing to the problem and choosing the treatment accordingly.
All treatment is provided within Registered Massage Therapy and is eligible for coverage under most BC extended health plans.
A foundation in Swedish Orthopaedic Manual Medicine
Eva's clinical training began in Sweden, where she completed five years of university-level education in Orthopaedic Manual Medicine.
The programme focused on:
- anatomy and biomechanics
- orthopaedic examination
- movement analysis
- manual treatment
- clinical reasoning
This background continues to influence how she works today: understanding the problem first, then selecting the treatment that best fits the findings.
More than massage — but massage remains central
As an RMT, massage and soft-tissue treatment remain an important part of Eva's practice. For many patients, hands-on treatment is exactly what is needed. Muscle tension, painful trigger points, dense fascia, restricted soft tissues and movement-related discomfort often respond well to manual treatment.
Depending on what the assessment finds, treatment may also incorporate approaches such as joint mobilisation, stretching, personalized exercise instruction, movement retraining, or practical rehabilitation advice tailored to your goals.
The goal is not to fit every patient into the same treatment model, but to choose the approach that makes the most sense for that individual.
Continuing education and advanced rehabilitation training
Throughout her career Eva has pursued additional training in rehabilitation and movement-based approaches. A significant part of this education has come through the Prague School of Rehabilitation Medicine, including completion of the Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) programme and examinations.
She has also studied with several internationally recognised clinicians, including:
- Prof. Vladimir Janda — muscle function and movement disorders
- Prof. Karel Lewit — manual medicine and functional treatment
- Dr. Jan Ekstrand — sports medicine
- Robert Schleip — fascia research and treatment
- Stecco — Fascial Manipulation
- Dr. David De Camillis — end-range loading
- Petra Valouchova, PhD — rehabilitation for scoliosis
This continuing education broadens the range of options available when treatment requires more than straightforward hands-on care.
When rehabilitation and exercise become important
Not every patient needs rehabilitation. Many patients improve with manual treatment, advice and time.
Others have problems that repeatedly return, difficulty returning to activity after injury, or movement patterns that appear to be contributing to ongoing symptoms. In these situations, specific exercises or rehabilitation strategies may be useful.
Sometimes this may involve DNS-based exercises. More often it involves selecting exercises that fit the individual problem and the patient's goals.
The emphasis is not on a particular exercise system. The emphasis is on finding practical ways to improve function and support recovery.
Experience across a wide range of patients
Over more than 30 years in practice, Eva has worked with people of all ages and activity levels. Her clinical experience includes:
- back and neck pain
- shoulder problems
- tennis elbow
- hip and knee pain
- Achilles and other tendon problems
- whiplash injuries
- work-related musculoskeletal problems
- recreational and competitive athletes
- sports injuries
- performance enhancement
- core stability
- posture
Some patients want help returning to high-level sport. Others simply want to walk, garden, travel or sleep comfortably again.
Both goals are equally important.
The clinic
Scandinavian Clinic is located inside Liberation Fitness in Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver.
The clinic combines a private treatment room with access to a strength and conditioning environment when movement assessment, rehabilitation or exercise instruction are appropriate.
This allows treatment to range from traditional hands-on care to more active rehabilitation without requiring referral to a separate facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is massage part of the treatment?
Yes. Soft-tissue treatments are a central part of Eva's practice.
Do I need to do exercises?
Not necessarily. Some patients benefit primarily from hands-on treatment, while others benefit from adding specific exercises or rehabilitation strategies.
What makes Eva's background different?
Her combination of Swedish orthopaedic manual medicine training, more than 30 years of clinical experience, and advanced rehabilitation training is uncommon.
Do you use DNS with every patient?
No. DNS is one of several rehabilitation approaches available and is used when it appears relevant to the individual's presentation and goals.
Are treatments covered by extended health plans?
Yes. Treatment is provided as Registered Massage Therapy and is covered by most BC extended health benefit plans, subject to individual coverage.
Book an Appointment
Whether you are looking for hands-on treatment, help with a recurring problem, or guidance returning to activity after an injury, the first step is an assessment.
Suite 202-101 West 16th Street, North Vancouver · (604) 926-4883
Written by Eva Andersson, RMT · Last updated August 2026