Beth Barberree, RMT
Department Manager
*PLEASE NOTE, BETH IS NOW TAKING NEW CLIENTS ONLY BY REFERRAL.*
Experience and Credentials:
Beth has been a practicing massage therapist since 1995, after graduating with honours from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in
By 1999, her success as a practitioner had provided the opportunity to acquire, mentor and manage additional practitioners to expand her business and better serve her clientele. That love of assisting other practitioners become successful is what inspired her to accept the position of Spa & Massage Department Manager during the transition to Life Spa in 2007.
Now back under World Health operation, Beth is eager to continue to providing you with access to exceptional massage therapy services, honouring the quality of care you have come to expect from the MT Department here.
Beth has a long history of championing high standards of practice and professional ethics in the massage therapy field. Over the last number of years she has been very involved with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA), having held a position on the Board of Directors commencing in the spring of 2002 and being elected as President that same fall. While at this post, she was also a Director on the Board of the Canadian Massage Therapy Alliance (CMTA) and spearheaded the Steering Committee to pursue regulation of massage therapy in
The time and experience with the profession that Beth has been fortunate to be a part of has certainly contributed to the ease with which she can skilfully hand pick the fantastic massage therapists who are part of our World Health Sport Club team. These individuals have been chosen specifically for their technical skills and knowledge that is essential for being effective care providers.
Having returned to the MTAA Board of Directors in September 2009, Beth continues to contribute to the massage therapy profession as Chair of the Regulation Committee. She also participates in a research project on parent administered massage for pediatric oncology patients. Holding academic achievement in high regard, Beth is near completion of a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the
Beth has been a full member in good standing of the MTAA since 1995. As such, continuing education is mandatory. Her currency in practice course work has had a sincere focus on research and evidence based practice interventions in the industry.
Philosophy:
“I have a sincere commitment to nurture the wellness of each and client I treat and I mentour that attitude in the colleagues I share practice space with. The very nature of touch therapies demands a high level of responsibility from those providing it. It is with that in mind that I am dedicated in my practice and in being of support to the exceptional practitioners here at World Health Sport Club.”
Client Base:
Beth has successfully treated a diversity of individuals from professional athletes, to post surgical seniors, to weekend warriors and a number of club squash players. Her main focus is corrective work, regardless of the cause. She enjoys the challenge of facilitating her clients' return to functional activity.
