(ABOUT GEOFF)
A Whole-Body Approach to Pain, Movement & Recovery
For more than three decades, I’ve helped people understand why their bodies hurt and what they can do to move better. As a Registered Massage Therapist in Calgary, my approach combines hands-on Neuromuscular Therapy with personalized corrective exercise based on posture, alignment, and movement.
I believe lasting improvement starts by looking beyond the painful area. By assessing how the body works as a connected system, I identify patterns that may be contributing to pain or restricted movement and create practical strategies designed around each person.
NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY
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CORRECTIVE EXERCISE
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PAIN RELIEF
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POSTURE
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MOVEMEN
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ALIGNMENT
EXPERIENCE & PHILOSOPHY
My career began in 1989 and has included more than three decades of clinical experience working with people experiencing acute injuries, chronic pain, and movement limitations. In 1991 and 1992, I also had the opportunity to work and travel with the Vancouver Canucks as a member of the NHL team’s coaching staff.
Over the years, I’ve worked with professional athletes, performers, and people from all walks of life. Those experiences taught me that treating where it hurts is not always enough. That belief ultimately led me to develop the Alignment First Protocol© — an approach that combines assessment, hands-on therapy, and corrective exercise to address the body as a connected system.
(HOW TO GET STARTED)
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Understand Your Body
We begin by looking at your posture, movement, and the patterns that may be contributing to pain or limitation.
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Create Your Plan
Your findings guide a personalized approach combining hands-on therapy with targeted corrective exercises.
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Build Lasting Change
Apply what you learn beyond the session to improve movement, restore function, and support long-term progress.
Frequently asked questions
What is Geoff Dakin’s approach to pain and movement?
Geoff uses a whole-body approach that combines Neuromuscular Therapy, postural and movement assessment, and personalized corrective exercise. Rather than focusing only on where pain appears, he looks for movement and alignment patterns that may be contributing to the problem.
What is the Alignment First Protocol©?
The Alignment First Protocol© is an approach created by Geoff Dakin to help identify and address imbalances throughout the body. It combines assessment, hands-on techniques, and corrective exercise to support better alignment, movement, and function.
What conditions does Geoff Dakin work with?
Geoff works with people experiencing chronic muscle tension, trigger points, movement limitations, postural imbalances, and pain associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction. Each person is assessed individually to determine an appropriate approach.
What can I expect from my first session?
Your first session focuses on understanding your concerns, posture, and movement patterns. Geoff uses this information to identify areas that may require attention and determine an individualized treatment and corrective exercise strategy.
Does Geoff offer online sessions?
Yes. Geoff has provided online video sessions for clients who cannot work with him in person. These sessions focus on assessment, movement guidance, and personalized corrective exercises that can be performed from home.
