Len Krekic has 17 years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist. He graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1995. He is also a CrossFit and Kettlebell Coach. Len is the owner/operator of North Surrey Massage Therapy Clinic.
Len's current practice focuses primarily on rehabilitation of chronic conditions such as unresolved sports and traumatic injuries. His interest in human structure and function started at a young age as a result of medical experience in the family. As an athlete Len knows first hand what is required to heal from various injuries. Len believes in using a holistic model of therapy that includes massage and exercise therapies. Len also beleives that in order to be proactive with patients that he must practice what he preaches.
Len utilizes the following methods/treatments:
- Myofascial Release Therapy
- End Range Loading
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Visceral Therapy
- Muscle Balance and Function Development® System
- Movement impairment syndromes
- CrossFit - Foundational Movements & Methodology
- Soft and Hard Style Kettlebell lifting
Len has taught or assisted in teaching the following courses/seminars:
- Muscle Balance and Function Development® system exercises:
- Judo Club Seminars
- Dance Studio Workshops
- Recreation Center Workshops
- Sun Run Training Camps
- Kettlebell Basics Seminars
- Kettlebell Training Classes
- End Range Loading Course (Assistant)
Len’s special interest in postural alignment, weight training and Russian Kettlebell training make his progressive rehabilitation approach unique and extremely functional. Patients are taught how to take responsibility for thier own bodies. Len’s uses a combination of hands on treatment and active therapy to work toward bringing patients back to optimum alignment and function.
Other experience and achievements:
- Board member of the College of Massage Therapists of BC for 4 years
- Committees served on:
- Unauthorized Practice Committee
- Scope of Practice Committee
- BC Powerlifting Association:
- Executive board member
- Regional Powerlifting Referee
- Silver Medalist – 2000 Canadian Powerlifting Championships
- Completed and certified in the Russian Kettlebell Challenge weekend