Ryks Davies (he/him)
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Accepting New Patients
Direct Billing Available
Areas of Focus
Chronic pain • Low back pain • Disc herniations • Headaches • Migraines • Muscle tension • Stress • Anxiety • Nervous system regulation • Orthopaedic injuries • Neurological conditions • Pre- and post-surgical recovery
What It’s Like to Work With Ryks
Ryks Davies (he/him) is a Registered Massage Therapist who provides evidence-informed, patient-centered care focused on helping people move better, hurt less, and better understand their bodies.
At the heart of Ryks’ practice is the belief that patients shouldn’t have to fight to be heard or advocate for themselves in order to receive quality care. He sees himself as a listener first and a practitioner second, taking the time to understand each person’s goals, concerns, and lived experience before building a treatment plan together.
Ryks has a particular interest in chronic pain, orthopaedic injuries, neurological conditions, and nervous system health. His treatments combine hands-on massage therapy with education, movement strategies, and a strong understanding of how the nervous system influences pain, recovery, and overall wellbeing.
He is especially passionate about helping people who feel stuck. Whether you’re dealing with a persistent injury, chronic pain that won’t seem to improve, recurring headaches, low back pain, or symptoms that have left you feeling frustrated and discouraged, Ryks enjoys working through complex cases and helping patients find a path forward.
His approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and grounded in the belief that meaningful recovery happens when patients understand what’s happening in their bodies and feel empowered throughout the process.
Education & Training
Registered Massage Therapist, College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC)
Diploma of Massage Therapy, West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT)
Additional interests in neuroplasticity, chronic pain science, and neurological rehabilitation
Particularly Enjoys Working With
People experiencing chronic pain
Individuals with low back pain and disc-related conditions
People navigating orthopaedic and neurological injuries
Those recovering from surgery or injury
Patients who enjoy learning about their bodies and participating in their recovery
Individuals who have felt frustrated by persistent symptoms and are looking for answers
Outside the Clinic
Originally from Comox, BC, Ryks moved to Victoria to attend massage therapy school and quickly fell in love with the city. Outside of practice, he enjoys long-distance running, swimming, exploring the Canadian West Coast, playing guitar, video games, and diving into books about neuroscience, human behaviour, and the remarkable adaptability of the human brain.
