Adrian Tomei
Bodywork, Movement & Mindfulness
Zenthai Shiatsu Therapy and Massage Therapy.
(registered & insured; direct billing available.)
Qi Gong. Pu'erh Tea Ceremony. Taoist Lifestyle
...and more!Based in Calgary Alberta (Treaty 7 Territory)
About
Adrian was born in Calgary and grew up in Lethbridge. After receiving his B.HSc in Addictions Counselling (2014), Adrian moved to Vancouver Island. A continual desire to deepen and develop led him to become a Registered Massage Therapist, graduating WCCMT Victoria in 2019. Here he developed a keen sense of anatomy and biomechanics, technical skills he uses in every bodywork session....But isn't there more to healing than technical prowess?The desire for a more holistic and integrated approach to wellness brought him to Australia for the 9-month Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist program in 2022, where he grew to love Chinese 5-Element Theory and eastern medicine healing techniques. Adrian is proud to be offering this rare and amazing modality in and around Calgary, Alberta.Over the years, a perpetual curiosity of the deep, spiritual, meditative and magical has brought Adrian into contact with all sorts of interesting storylines, places, and people; All of which now inform his approach to therapy.And, for many years now, Adrian has been practicing and teaching Qi Gong, Yoga, and mindfulness. Years of practice have created a strong foundation on which his therapeutic skills can rest.Forever aligned with racialized populations, activists, LGBTQ2SA+, and Neurodivergent folk, Adrian offers a safe space for all. Adrian hopes that his clients are able to benefit from the many interrelated threads that have informed his approach to therapy, and which allow him to safely and effectively treat all sorts of humans.
Bodywork
Alberta-Registered Massage Therapist. Fully Insured. Direct Billing Available.
Enjoy Mobile Massage to your home/office, or visit the clinic (Killarney) to best suit your needs.
Whether it's a conventional table massage or a Zenthai Shiatsu session, you can be sure you'll receive a powerful healing experience. Adrian is an experienced and effective therapist, specializing in:- Chronic pain management
- Autoimmune support
- Nervous system regulation
- Athletic injuries
- Headache & Neck
- Lower Back & Hips
- Rehabilitation & Injury prevention
- Mythbusting & Lifestyle educationWell known for his relaxing and uncomplicated approach to therapy, Adrian ensures his clients are empowered with the knowledge and skills needed to continue their healing at home.His diverse lived experience -- spanning from extreme sports all the way to Zen meditation -- means Adrian understands the needs and demands of active people, yet understands the relationships between lifestyle habits, stress, inflammation, and pain.
Zenthai Shiatsu
Registered & Insured Modality -- Direct Billing AvailbleAdrian’s most unique bodywork offering is Zenthai Shiatsu Therapy, a beautiful floor massage modality fusing the best of Traditional Thai massage, Zen Shiatsu, and Osteopathy into a relaxing, grounding, and highly effective offering. (This is a rare find -- you won't find many Zenthai practitioners in Canada!)What's it like? Zenthai happens on the ground (on a soft heated mat). It's very comfortable. The therapist applies various combinations of pressure, mobilization, stretching, percussion, stillness, and movement using a unique sequence of gestures and positions custom tailored to the needs of the client.
There will be an initial interview to gain understanding of how to best meet your health goals, and a post-treatment debriefing to help the integration process.Important: Because the therapist is working with the meridians and fascia system, every Zenthai is a whole-body experience (even if there is a specific focus!) For this reason, it is important you wear comfortable, loose pants and a shirt with sleeves. All clothes stay on for the duration of treatment. There is minimal use of lotion or oils.When you book your appointment, you will be sent important intake documentation which will explain further details of receiving massage therapy.
Please browse the following photos to get a better sense of what a Zenthai session looks like.
Massage Therapy
Registered & Insured; Direct Billing Available!Looking for conventional table massage, deep-tissue swedish, trigger-point therapy, and all that good stuff? Yes, Adrian does that too. Adrian has been practicing Massage Therapy since 2019, in a variety of settings from boutique spas to multidisciplinary clinics. He has a long list of very satisfied clientele.Adrian has a keen ability to balance a holistic, regulated approach with deep, focused, and anatomically informed tissue release. By alternating between a "zoomed in" and "zoomed out" focus during treatment, clients are able to relax deeply while their specific complaints are directly addressed.- Deep tissue
- Trigger point
- Myofascial release
- Passive & Active Release Techniques
- Acupressure
- And more...When you book your appointment, you will be sent important intake documentation which will explain further details of receiving massage therapy.
Classes & Offerings
Qi Gong
Adrian facilitates Qi Gong experiences with individual/small groups as well as workshops, retreats and larger events. Regular cohort participants will be challenged to progress and deepen in their practice, while a one-time session emphasizes the experience of embodied spirituality.Adrian began learning Qi Gong while living at the Salt Spring Center of Yoga in 2013, from medicine woman Ne'ith Arrow, who continues to be an inspiration to this day. Eventually he moved on to teacher Michael Smith of Soma Dao Qi Gong, having accumulating hundreds of hours of course work over the years. Adrian also spent 2 years studying Taichi with Sifu Eric Tuttle.For Adrian, Qi Gong is primarily a practice of connection, a Taoist mindfulness practice which allows us to tangibly connect with Source / Self. It is wonderful that these practices are also deeply nourishing for the skin, fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, nerves, and organs of the body!Please use contact link to inquire about this offering.
If you're trying to figure out what Qi Gong is, please read this infographic I made in a previous newsletter. (Feel free to download the image!)
Tea Ceremony (Pu'Erh)
Adrian is happy to offer Pu'erh tea ceremony to small groups at various locations & events.What is Pu'erh? Pu'erh is black tea which has been collected, cured, packed tightly into bricks, and allowed to ferment or cure in semi-sealed containers, sometimes for very long periods of time. Thus, when we drink Pu'erh we drink a plethora of amazing fungi, bacteria, and yeasts that have been slowly converting the sugars and tannins into something... entirely different. The taste is unreal and hard to describe. It's not for everyone -- the very definition of an "acquired taste".Drinking the tea in a mindful way helps us connect to the spirit of the Tea plant (camellia sinensis). We work with Tea Medicine in a Good Way -- with gratitude and respect -- in order to receive the healing benefits of a "friendship with Tea". Participants often feel elevated, uplifted, and inspired during and after a tea ceremony. Conversation tends to flow in a beautiful way as the Tea works through our bodies and minds. It is a Very Good Thing... a much needed medicine during these often disconnected modern times!Please use contact link to inquire about this offering.
Tea Ceremony
Adrian was lucky enough to live nearby to Jagasilk Tea Bar (Victoria BC), one of the best tea bars in Canada, which was the spark that started a new passion -- the art of tea ceremony. Soon after he was lucky enough to meet Erick of Cloudwalker Tea who introduced him to the world of Pu'erh and Gong Fu Cha ceremony.
Locations & Contact
Come to me: Castle Wellness in SW Calgary
Availability is always changing. For current schedule, access the online booking portal. Contact me with any questions.
I come to you: Mobile Massage to your home or office!
Table Massage and Zenthai Shiatsu both available. Outreach fee applies. Follow online booking portal or use contact form to inquire.
Clinical setting
University of Calgary Student Wellness Services
(MacEwan Hall 2nd floor)
- Yes, we are a public clinic open to everyone!
- Great option for affordable rates and additional availability!
- Zenthai not available
Contact Me
adrianbodyworkwellness [at] pm [dot] me
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