Come visit one of our THREE LOCATIONS in East Vancouver!
Come visit one of our THREE LOCATIONS in East Vancouver!
While my treatments are often slow, strong and sporty, your massage will be tailored to your current needs and mood. It can range from a focused, dynamic session with informative dialogue to a soothing reset for your nervous system. I integrate a variety of modalities including deep tissue and Swedish massage therapy, trigger point therapy, passive and active stretching, myofascial release therapy, dynamic release, breathwork and body awareness cues, as well as joint mobilizations into fundamentally relaxing treatments.
My approach to massage is positively client-centered. I strive to create a safe, collaborative treatment space where you can reconnect with yourself: your involvement in some techniques encourages you to uncover, question, and challenge your functional or psychological limitations.
Outside of the treatment room, I like to read, get eight hours of sleep, write postcards, and eat pastries from Livia. I love to move: yoga brings me community, breath and space; hiking supports my perseverance, my wide-eyed wonder, and a responsible relationship to both safety and risk; and decades of soccer have developed in me a sweet sense of teamwork, the hunger for success, and the patience and curiosity bound in injury and recovery. Every day, I endeavor to strengthen my relationship with rest.
I am a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. I graduated from the 3,000-hour massage therapy program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy where my academic distinction was recognized with the Dean’s list honours. I was awarded with the college’s Heart Award for my integrity, compassion, and dedication to the profession’s community.
"Sophie's a great RMT. She has a natural sense of what to do during a treatment and works hard to help keep me off the IRL (injured reserve list). I'm very active with both work and play and, unfortunately, my body protests more than it used to. Giving up being physically active isn't an option for me at this point in my life. So Sophie's treatment along with acupuncture and chiro have enabled me to keep doing what I need and love to do."
R.D. ~ Google Reviews, 09/23
"Sophie is an incredibly gifted RMT. She shows great care and passion for her work, asks the right questions and is an excellent listener with a deep knowledge base about the body and muscle structure. Sophie is able to address acute, specific issues and tailor sessions to target areas of concern. I appreciated her process, pressure focus and how she recommends stretches to support further relief at home.
At the end of every session I leave feeling light and extremely relaxed with improved mobility, which makes for a truly therapeutic and healing experience. Beyond thankful for her intuitive, professional and warm nature, Sophie is a brilliant and innovative practitioner, constantly seeking to perfect her craft. I highly recommend Sophie Hobruecker as a trusted and skilled RMT. If you can get on her 'regulars list' (you are a very lucky duck), and your muscles will be forever grateful that you did."
C.T. ~ Google Reviews, 02/23
"When I receive a massage from Sophie, I feel like I'm getting care from my own personal therapist. Sophie pays detailed attention to how I'm feeling and follows up on it in subsequent sessions. She understood some of the athletic goals I was working towards and has been integral in keeping my body moving well. She incorporates multiple types of treatment into her care and is obviously passionate about making sure her clients feel great - she is attentive and I always leave not only feeling relaxed, but like my body is moving better. Highly recommend Sophie."
J.A. ~ Google Reviews, 11/22
Paper Crane Massage Therapy
3589/3593 Commercial St, Vancouver or 3195 Parker Street, Vancouver BC
info@papercranemassagetherapy.com - appointment cancellations are not accepted at this email address.