Registered Massage Therapist
jzhao@orthophysio.com
Jinsheng (JZ) is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist (CLWT), practicing within the scope of massage therapy. He considers his clients his greatest teachers—each receives his full attention and helps shape how he delivers personalized, effective care through the art and science of manual therapy.
The focus of JZ’s practice is functional treatment for musculoskeletal concerns—whether arising from daily wear and tear, chronic conditions, stress, sports injuries, or accidents. He works with intention and precision, aiming for tangible results clients can feel and build on. His approach is grounded in ongoing assessment and a refined understanding of anatomy, physiology, and movement—not just feel or flow. His treatment draws on techniques from multiple traditions and is complemented by activity modification recommendations and tailored home exercise programs to sustain progress between sessions and foster long-term self-maintenance.
JZ has training in supporting patients with lymphedema and other forms of edema. He helps manage lymphedema symptoms and provide comfort through Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), which includes Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), compression bandaging or garments, exercise, and self-care education. CDT, or MLD on its own, may also benefit those experiencing fluid retention related to surgery, venous insufficiency, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lipo-lymphedema, pregnancy, and other conditions. Even healthy people who occasionally notice a feeling of heaviness may benefit from certain forms of MLD.
JZ’s goal is to help clients feel in full control of their healing after each session—refreshed, with less pain, greater mobility, and a clear sense of improvement. He remains committed to ongoing education and refinement of skills, so each treatment stays current, effective, and responsive to clients’ individual needs. JZ is currently in his second cycle of the Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship program through Project ECHO (funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health), where he continues to sharpen his clinical reasoning through weekly case presentations and didactics led by an interdisciplinary team of experts.
JZ practices reflexive health care and has gathered a list of topics he wanted to share with clients and colleagues. Look for upcoming posts from JZ through our E-Blasts!
