Meet Tyler Hopkins.
Registered Massage Therapist
Registered Massage Therapist | Medical Acupuncture provider | Runner | Fitness Enthusiast
Running has always been a part of my life, and the opportunity to work with runners of all levels is a dream.
My experience as a top 12 Nationally ranked sprinter while studying Kinesiology at the University of Windsor led to immense curiosity about human movement and performance. Upon graduating, I immediately set out on a path to further my education as a means of fuelling this curiosity while also working with athletes as a personal trainer.
My journey led me to massage therapy school at the Ontario College of Health and Technology where I gathered a new set of skills and certifications, including Soft Tissue Release, Myofascial Cupping, and Medical Acupuncture. Using deep tissue massage, fascial stretching, and education, my practice is focused around correcting functional imbalances and restoring range of motion to manage everyday pain. As a practitioner, my patients and I are a team. I like to educate and empower them to take an active role in their treatment goals.
I have had the great joy of working in a coaching role with high school track and field athletes, which confirmed my passion for educating athletes about the skill of running. I’m thrilled to now work with a wider range of athletes around Hamilton to optimize running mechanics and to prevent injury.
Beyond the clinic, you can find me working on my own fitness and exploring new approaches and strategies to do so. I’m also gradually converting from sprinting to distance running. Catch me at Bayfront Park trying my best.
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