Evan Johnson RMT

Evan Johnson RMT With a focus on both relaxation and therapeutic massage.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 👍
Direct Billing Available ✔️
Evan is a Registered Massage Therapist based in Maple Ridge, BC, dedicated to helping clients find balance, ease, and relief.

Another review to share from a new patient - thank you Ryley! Truly appreciated! 🙏💪
04/16/2026

Another review to share from a new patient - thank you Ryley! Truly appreciated! 🙏💪



💆‍♀️ Massage therapy isn’t just about relaxation - it’s about changing how your body functions.After a treatment, your b...
04/11/2026

💆‍♀️ Massage therapy isn’t just about relaxation - it’s about changing how your body functions.

After a treatment, your body begins to shift in noticeable ways:
• Muscle tension releases
Areas that have been holding stress start to soften, allowing for more natural movement
• Circulation increases
Improved blood flow supports tissue health, recovery, and overall mobility
• Your nervous system resets
Your body moves out of a constant state of tension into a more balanced, regulated state
• Joint movement improves
With less restriction in the surrounding tissue, joints begin to move more freely and efficiently
• Patterns begin to change
The way your body holds tension, compensates, and moves starts to recalibrate

Afterward, it’s common to feel:
• More relaxed and grounded
• Noticeably looser
• Clearer mentally
• Occasionally slightly sore as your body adapts

These aren’t just temporary effects—they’re part of a larger shift toward better movement and less strain on your body over time.

Consistent treatment builds on these changes, creating lasting improvements in how your body feels and performs.

👍 Direct Billing Available
📍Suite 300, 22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC
🔗 evanjohnsonrmt.janeapp.com

Joint stiffness is one of the most common things people deal with and one of the most overlooked.It shows up as: • Feeli...
04/03/2026

Joint stiffness is one of the most common things people deal with and one of the most overlooked.

It shows up as:
• Feeling tight or restricted when you first move
• Needing time to “warm up” your body
• Limited range of motion in areas like shoulders, hips, or knees
• A constant sense that your body just isn’t moving the way it should

The important thing to understand is this:
Stiff joints are rarely just a joint problem.

In most cases, the issue comes from:
• Tight muscles surrounding the joint
• Restricted fascia limiting movement
• Poor circulation to the area
• Repetitive movement patterns or prolonged sitting

This is where regular massage therapy makes a significant difference.

With consistent treatment:
• Muscle tension around the joint is reduced
Less tension means less compression and more freedom to move
• Circulation improves
Better blood flow helps bring nutrients into the joint and remove irritation
• Mobility increases over time
Joints begin to move more smoothly and with less resistance
• The body stops compensating
When one area improves, other areas don’t have to overwork and become stiff themselves

One treatment can help you feel relief.
But consistent care is what actually changes how your body functions.

With the right approach, it can be improved—and in many cases, significantly reduced.

📍Suite 300, 22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC
🔗 https://evanjohnsonrmt.janeapp.com
👍 Direct Billing Accepted

Joint inflammation isn’t always obvious.It doesn’t have to look like severe swelling or injury to affect how you move an...
03/28/2026

Joint inflammation isn’t always obvious.
It doesn’t have to look like severe swelling or injury to affect how you move and feel day to day.

A lot of people experience it as:
• Stiffness, especially in the morning or after sitting
• A dull, aching sensation in joints
• Reduced range of motion
• That “tight” or pressurized feeling that doesn’t fully go away

Here’s what’s often happening beneath the surface:

• Surrounding muscle tension

Tight muscles can compress joints and limit circulation, which contributes to irritation and inflammation over time

• Restricted movement patterns

When joints aren’t moving properly, fluid exchange decreases and stiffness builds - this creates a cycle of inflammation and limited mobility

• Compensation in the body

When one area isn’t functioning well, other joints take on more load than they should, leading to ongoing irritation

• Nervous system stress

Chronic stress can increase muscle guarding and sensitivity, making inflammation feel more intense and persistent

What actually helps:
• Reducing tension in the muscles surrounding the joint
• Restoring proper movement and joint mobility
• Improving circulation and tissue health
• Addressing the body as a system, not just the painful area

👉Joint inflammation isn’t something you have to push through or ignore.

When it’s treated properly, movement becomes easier, pressure decreases, and that constant stiffness starts to resolve.

📍Suite 300, 22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC
🔗https://evanjohnsonrmt.janeapp.com

Clients say, “My mid-back is always tight, and no amount of stretching seems to help.” That tension may feel small, but ...
03/22/2026

Clients say, “My mid-back is always tight, and no amount of stretching seems to help.”

That tension may feel small, but it can affect posture, movement, and even cause headaches.

Here’s how I would tackle it:

💡 Assess movement patterns first – Tightness often isn’t just in the back. I check shoulders, breathing, and posture to find the real culprit.

💆 Target fascia & joint restrictions – I don’t just massage the area. Working along the thoracic spine, ribs, and connective tissue helps release tension and restore mobility.

🧘 Postural strategies for daily life – Simple exercises like gentle spinal rotations, scapular retractions, and mindful breathing reinforce the work done in the session.

Often, neck, shoulder, or lower body compensation causes mid-back tightness. Addressing the full chain gives long-lasting relief.

Mid-back tightness may seem minor, but proper treatment can make a huge difference in comfort, posture, and movement quality.

Book a session today and feel the difference!
📍Suite 300, 22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC next to Trevor Linden Fitness
👍 Direct Billing by most insurance providers

🔗 Booking: evanjohnsonrmt.janeapp.com

03/15/2026

So thankful! ⭐️🙏



Do you have a stiff, sore neck at the end of the day?I see it all the time. Someone spends hours at a desk, driving, or ...
03/12/2026

Do you have a stiff, sore neck at the end of the day?

I see it all the time. Someone spends hours at a desk, driving, or looking down at their phone, and by evening their neck feels tight, achy, or difficult to turn.

When the neck muscles stay contracted for long periods, circulation decreases and nearby structures like the shoulders and upper back start compensating. That’s often when headaches, shoulder tension, or persistent stiffness begin.

When you come in for treatment, my approach usually includes:
• Releasing tension through the neck and upper shoulders
• Addressing the upper back, where posture often drives the problem
• Improving mobility around the shoulder blades
• Reducing the muscle guarding that keeps the neck feeling “stuck”

The goal isn’t just temporary relief. I focus on helping the area move better so the tension doesn’t keep returning.

If your neck has been bothering you for a while, it’s often easier to resolve earlier rather than later.

📍 22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Suite 300, Maple Ridge
💳 Direct billing available
🔗 Book online: https://evanjohnsonrmt.janeapp.com

That nagging elbow pain when you grip, lift, or even hold a coffee mug? 💪🏼If you’re noticing pain on the outside or insi...
03/07/2026

That nagging elbow pain when you grip, lift, or even hold a coffee mug? 💪🏼

If you’re noticing pain on the outside or inside of your elbow when typing, lifting weights, using tools, or opening jars, you may be dealing with tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow.

These conditions are common in people over 35 whose forearm muscles are overloaded from repetitive use.

The good news is that this type of pain usually responds well to targeted treatment.

My treatment approach typically includes:
• Releasing tight forearm muscles that pull on the elbow joint
• Addressing wrist and grip mechanics that keep the irritation going
• Treating related areas like the shoulder and upper back that influence arm load
• Gradually improving tissue tolerance so everyday tasks stop triggering pain

Most clients start to notice changes as tension around the elbow decreases and movement becomes more comfortable again.

If elbow pain is starting to interfere with work, workouts, or daily tasks, addressing it early can make recovery much easier.

📍 22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Suite 300, Maple Ridge
💳 Direct billing available
🔗 Book online: https://evanjohnsonrmt.janeapp.com

Now accepting new patients in Maple Ridge.If pain, stiffness, or everyday tension is slowing you down, personalized mass...
03/01/2026

Now accepting new patients in Maple Ridge.

If pain, stiffness, or everyday tension is slowing you down, personalized massage therapy can help. Evan Johnson, RMT offers focused treatments including deep tissue, trigger point release, relaxation, and post-injury support — always tailored to your body and goals.

Direct billing available for most extended health plans.

Book online 👍
evanjohnsonrmt.janeapp.com

📍 Maple Ridge, BC
📞 778-838-2512

When a joint feels stiff, achy, or restricted, the problem is often in the surrounding soft tissue. Muscles, fascia, and...
02/23/2026

When a joint feels stiff, achy, or restricted, the problem is often in the surrounding soft tissue. Muscles, fascia, and connective tissue influence how a joint moves and how much stress it absorbs.

If those tissues are tight or imbalanced, joints can become compressed, overloaded, and irritated.

Massage therapy supports joint health by:
• Improving circulation around the joint
• Reducing muscle tension that limits mobility
• Supporting better alignment and movement patterns
• Decreasing strain on cartilage and ligaments

Whether it’s your shoulders, hips, knees, or jaw, restoring soft tissue balance can help joints move more comfortably and efficiently.

If a joint feels stiff or “older” than it should, it may need more than stretching.

📍 22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Suite 300, Maple Ridge
💳 Direct billing available
🔗 Book online: evanjohnsonrmt.janeapp.com

The vagus nerve is one of the most important nerves in your body. It helps regulate heart rate, digestion, breathing, an...
02/19/2026

The vagus nerve is one of the most important nerves in your body. It helps regulate heart rate, digestion, breathing, and your ability to shift into a calm, restorative state.

When the vagus nerve is supported, your body can better transition out of stress mode. When it’s overloaded, you may notice symptoms like muscle tension, shallow breathing, digestive issues, or feeling constantly “on edge.”

Massage therapy may help stimulate vagal tone by:
• Encouraging deeper breathing
• Reducing neck and upper chest tension
• Improving circulation
• Supporting nervous system regulation

While massage isn’t a cure-all, it can be a powerful tool for helping your body reset and recover.

If you’ve been feeling wired, tense, or fatigued, your nervous system may need support.

📍 22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Suite 300, Maple Ridge
💳 Direct billing available
🔗 Book online: https://evanjohnsonrmt.janeapp.com

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Suite 300, 22420 Dewdney Trunk Road
Maple Ridge, BC
V2X3J5

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm

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+17788382512

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