Amber embraces her clients’ needs with attention and care. Her main goals are to identify the profound needs for massage, educate her patients by providing them with a better understanding of their musculoskeletal health, and work as a facilitator to assist her patients to live pain-free lifestyles. In addition, she hopes to empower her patients with the tools required to care for their physical well-being outside of the treatment room, including referrals, homecare exercises or modification of activities of daily living.

Amber is an evolving therapist, eager to incorporate new techniques and unique approaches in her sessions as she pursues further continuing education courses to treat common conditions throughout her career.

Amber treats various conditions and is keen on treating sciatic/disc conditions, repetitive stress injuries, and headache/TMJD (jaw pain)

When not in the clinic, Amber enjoys reading, cycling, and travelling.

 

Averley is a passionate RMT and graduate of the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. She has always had a love for human physiology, movement, and caring for others. She works with all members of the population and collaborates with patients to create a safe, enjoyable treatment and ongoing care plan that’s catered to their specific needs and lifestyle. A few areas of interest include injury management and rehabilitation, stress management, persistent pain, and digestive concerns.

Averley has been dancing since the age of 4 and has training in jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap dance, and ballet. As a long time athlete, she understands the toll that repetitive stress and physical fatigue can have on the body. She believes in the importance of calming the nervous system and treating the body as a whole by blending both specific therapeutic modalities as well as soothing Swedish massage techniques.

 

Brie believes that treating the body as a whole is just as important as treating presenting symptoms. To accomplish this, she frequently uses Swedish Massage, Myofascial, Neuromuscular and Trigger Point techniques, while complimenting her treatments with a variety of other effective modalities to treat various orthopaedic and systemic conditions. While Brie does loves a challenge, and is open to any presenting condition that may come her way, she has a passion for Women’s Health challenges, as well as specific treatments for Pregnancy and infant massage.

She has also recently started mentoring students as a clinic supervisor at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, where she graduated in 2010. While she has only been teaching for a short time, she’s already fallen in love with this career path.

“It is so rewarding to watch students grow in such a short amount time. I feel honoured to have an impact on their process and look forward to what they bring to the massage community!”.

Brie loves to travel. In the past 6 years alone, she has been to 11 different countries, including 2 full years in Australia. A couple of her favourite spots are Medellin in Colombia, and Don Det in Laos. When she isn’t traveling, you can find her taking a dance class, hitting a rock climbing wall, hula hooping on the beach, or finding a quiet place with a book.

 

Brennan graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of BC. He has a passion for working with patients on their goals, whether that is recovering from acute or chronic pain; sports-related injuries; neurological issues; or postural imbalances. Brennan also believes massage can play an important role in stress reduction.

Brennan’s sessions encompass a variety of massage techniques, assessment tools, and personalized treatment plans to assist in achieving his patients’ optimal health and well-being. He not only utilizes his skills to help alleviate pain and improve overall functional performance, but also educates his patients on their condition, and the importance of injury prevention.

During Brennan’s time away from the clinic, he enjoys cooking, weight training, trail running, and long bike rides.

 

Cameron graduated from the intensive program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy and has always been passionate about helping people improve their physical and emotional wellness. His treatments are focused on the patient’s specific needs and goals and can include trigger point therapy, myofascial release, deep tissue massage, Swedish, relaxation, joint mobilizations, and other therapeutic techniques. On his days off, Cameron enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and playing hockey.

 

Born and raised in Vancouver, Joey has always known he has a passion for this city, and the people who make its culture possible. After completing his BA in psychology at UBC he discovered massage therapy and fell in love with the hands on and movement based approach to healing and recovery. He takes a theoretical approach to massage that focuses on blending and honouring traditional and contemporary massage styles to create a holistic healing experience. His current methodology contains a mix of Swedish, Myofacial, Deep Tissue, and Neuromuscular therapy techniques.

Outside of work, Joey competes in dragon boat at national and international levels, and enjoys outrigger canoe paddling and skiing as well as hiking with his Daschund. In working with his body through practice and recreation, Joey understands the effects of strain, stress and daily life and the power of a good massage to repair and remedy this.

 

Lisa is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of BC.

As a dancer, Lisa is well acquainted with the relationship between movement and proprioception. With her breadth of knowledge and understanding of the impact of touch, Lisa is able to adapt her technique to suit an individual’s needs and preferences.

Her treatment style is reflective of her education in Anatomy, Physiology, Orthopaedic Assessment, and Kinesiology. She includes a variety of techniques including deep tissue, trigger point release, PNF stretching, and active release.

With a strong belief in patient education and the importance of self-care, Lisa believes that a thorough assessment is key to treating the cause, not just the symptoms of pain and dysfunction.

To maintain a healthy lifestyle, Lisa enjoys ballet, snowboarding, and archery.

 

Joanna Morris was drawn to become a massage therapist because of its hands on proactive approach to health and wellness. After completing her Bachelor of Science at the University of Victoria in 2002, Joanna then completed the 3000 hour massage therapy training at Vancouver’s West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2005. She presently practices her massage therapy in Kitsilano, Vancouver. Joanna’s in depth knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology as well as her caring and enthusiastic nature is key in effectively treating many conditions. Utilizing a proactive approach and various modalities such as myofascial, deep tissue, trigger point release and joint mobilizations, Joanna effectively treats each individual’s situation. Her goal is to strike a balance between mobility, stability, alignment and strength to restore optimal function. Thus you will always leave with homework in the form of either stretching or strengthening exercises to help facilitate, maintain and even gain greater healing between visits. Joanna takes special interest in athletic massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, pregnancy (pre natal and post natal) massage, visceral therapy, exercise and stretch therapy. Post degree training has included: LAST – Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique for the lower body Osteopathy – Muscle Energy Technique Visceral Therapy Athletic Taping Women’s health care – pre and post natal care, non-invasive pelvic floor rehabilitation and visceral alignment During her time in massage therapy school Joanna worked as a personal trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She also continued to enjoy competitive rowing and track as well as recreationally playing golf in the summer and skiing in the winter. To this day she can still be found enjoying these activities along with sharing her passion for sport and movement with her two young sons and husband in Vancouver.

 
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Vicki started her massage therapy career in Vancouver at Life Chiropractic and Massage, after graduating from Vancouver's West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2005. Vicki quickly established a thriving, client-friendly practice and, in January 2011, independently opened Massage Therapy on Dunbar.  After 7 years and 8 therapists working in a busy office, Vicki expanded again in 2018 opening a second clinic, Massage Therapy in Point Grey.  Vicki's goal is to offer the residents of Vancouver, Kitsilano, Kerrisdale and the UBC area a truly unique massage therapy experience. Vicki is pleased to offer every client professional care in a beautiful, relaxing environment.

Vicki believes that the combination of nutrition, exercise, and soft tissue release, through massage therapy, are integral aspects for maintenance of optimal health and balance to the body and mind. Vicki adapts every massage therapy treatment to each individual, helping to create this balance for her Vancouver clients.

Catering to individual massage therapy needs requires that Vicki call upon her wide range of massage techniques, acquired during her 3000 hours of intense training at West Coast College. She also implements the new variations that she learns through continuing education courses.

Vicki's focus is on Attachment Release, Trigger Point Therapy, and Deep Tissue Release, utilizing her elbows and knuckles when needed. While working with deep tissue, Vicki believes in applying pressure slowly, thus minimising discomfort and allowing the body to relax completely. Treatments range from specific work on chronic areas and injuries, to full body muscle, tension, and stress reduction.

"I love being a Massage Therapist in Vancouver, working one-on-one with people, helping them to feel better. It's such a pleasure and so gratifying for me professionally!" ~ Vicki Bell

 

Kate obtained a degree in International Studies from Simon Fraser University, and spent several years travelling and working internationally. Her interest in holistic and preventative health paired with her physical lifestyle led her to return to Canada to pursue a Diploma in massage therapy where she graduated with honors from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy.

Kate believes massage therapy is a powerful tool that supports the mind body connection. Each of her treatments is a unique experience between therapist and patient, rooted in communication and informed choices. Her treatments incorporate a variety of techniques ranging from Swedish massage to myofascial release, and neuromuscular applications

Outside of the clinic, Kate leads an active lifestyle that includes cycling, interval training and yoga. She loves challenging herself to reach new physical goals. She is currently working on handstands, and learning to roller-skate. She also loves puttering around in her garden, listening to podcasts, and homesteading projects

 
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Amanda graduated from the 3000-hour program at Vancouver’s Utopia Academy in 2010. She spent years creating a busy South Surrey practice for herself before moving to Vancouver. During extensive travels around the world, Amanda developed her aspiration to help people achieve physical and emotional wellness. Every patient presents a unique set of symptoms and challenges; Amanda’s focus is on assessing and listening to her patients. Through this process, she creates an individualized treatment plan to alleviate symptoms and determine the root cause. Amanda is trained in pre- and post-natal massage, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, joint mobilization, deep relaxation to reduce anxiety, and other therapeutic techniques. When Amanda is not massaging, she is completing her Bachelor of Health Sciences degree through Thompson Rivers University. She also enjoys pilates, running and snowboarding. Whether it is helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle, or assisting your return to optimal performance, Amanda is committed to treating and educating every patient.

 
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Caroline Miyagi - Registered Massage Therapist - Caroline is a graduate of the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and is certified in Dr. Vodder’s Basic Course in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Committed to helping people, Caroline was drawn to massage therapy by her interest in offering a whole body, personalized approach to health care. Her skills include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue release, Swedish, and active stretching. Caroline’s goals in treatment are to promote positive changes in each patient’s health and well-being, and to educate them to become more aware of their body through home care stretching and exercises. She welcomes patients from all walks of life, and has experience treating a wide variety of conditions. Outside the treatment room Caroline practices yoga, enjoys rock climbing, and traveling abroad.

 
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Kirsty is a graduate of the 3000-hour RMT program at Utopia Academy in Vancouver. Kirsty’s rigorous training, combined with her belief in regular massage therapy as an integral part of her own health and wellbeing, has instilled a passionate commitment to assisting her patients’ journey toward whole-body wellness. Kirsty’s approach to massage therapy incorporates deep fascial release, passive and active stretching, and trigger point therapy, while encouraging deep relaxation necessary for the body to heal. She treats the body as a whole and strives for a meaningful mind-body connection for her patients and herself. Kirsty works with patients recovering from, and coping with, chronic and acute injury and illness, as well as adult and adolescent athletes, pregnant mums, and patients seeking to maintain healthy bodies. Kirsty is experienced with patients living with life-long illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s. She also has assisted patients coping with anxiety, depression, and addictions. Kirsty loves spending time with her family and friends, and she supports her two sons’ sports activities and various other interests. An athlete for most of her life, Kirsty has competed in hundreds of road running races, including 5K, 8K, 10K, half marathons, and marathons. In order to maintain her own fitness she regularly enjoys running, cycling, yoga, and going to the gym. Kirsty also goes walking and hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiing in the winter.

 Jo-Ann Cutler has 17 years of Registered Massage Therapy experience, running her own wellness practice in Ontario before moving to Vancouver 3 years ago. From her many years of experience Jo-Ann provides a calm, relaxing, safe space with a mindful and attentive approach to treatment. Her techniques include Swedish massage, trigger point release, joint mobilization and deep tissue. Jo-Ann is additionally trained in temporomandibular joint dysfunction (jaw), sports massage and myofascial release. She enjoys working with clients creating a treatment plan to fit their needs and health goals.

Jo-Ann can be found walking the shores with her puppy and partner when she’s not dragon boating or studying for her Health Science degree from Thompson Rivers University.

 Teri earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Science at the University of Calgary, followed by a diploma in Massage Therapy from West Coast College in Vancouver. She has been a Registered Massage Therapist in clinical practice since 1996. Massage therapy allows her to combine her affinity for people, interest in health and science education, and love of working with her hands.

Whether she is treating a specific injury or providing a support to general wellness, her goal is to provide a treatment that is both relaxing and restorative, and tailored to the needs of her client. She draws on multiple treatment modalities, including Swedish, trigger-point therapy, and myofascial-release. She is a confident deep-tissue therapist with post-graduate training in fascial, cranial, and visceral techniques. She has a particular interest in work that honors the body’s innate wisdom and ability to heal, and supports inhabitation, presence, and a restored relationship with our own bodies.

She brings warmth, sensitivity and integrity to her work. When not at the clinic she can be found walking the seawall or hiking trails on the North Shore.

 Meghan graduated from the Registered Massage Therapy Program at Langara College. Her passion for learning about the musculoskeletal system along with helping others is what sparked her interest in becoming an RMT.

Meghans goal is to understand and treat the root of the problem to create an efficient treatment. This includes comprehensive patient education and personalized home care. In her practice, she uses a variety of massage techniques that involve both therapeutic and relaxing pressure, including general Swedish massage, fascial massage, trigger point release as well as passive stretching and joint mobilizations.

Meghan also has her certification in teaching Yoga and has been an instructor for many years. When she is not at work you can find her walking her dog and spending as much time as she can outdoors.

 Hannah’s interest in massage began in 2011 when she traveled through Asia. She was intrigued by the different massage styles in India, Thailand and Cambodia. Hannah studied Massage Therapy at Langara College and graduated in April 2021. During her two-year program, she gained experience working with a wide variety of conditions.

Hannah’s strengths are empathy and compassion. Her treatment approach is about patient centered care. Her goal is for every patient to get back to their normal and then some. She is a believer in providing an effective treatment and teaching proper home care to provide lasting results. She has a strong skill set of myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular techniques, as well as Swedish massage.

Hannah grew up playing competitive sports like softball, basketball, and volleyball. She continues to play recreationally. She has an in-depth understanding of injuries and rehabilitation. Along with playing sports, she also loves yoga, traveling, meditation, cycling, hiking, and scuba diving.

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 Kyla has been a massage therapist since 2016 and is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She specializes in a variety of massage techniques, including Swedish, myofascial, trigger point therapy, and prenatal massage. She takes a personalized approach to each client, carefully assessing their needs and tailoring the treatment to address specific concerns or areas of tension.

Kyla strives to be a lifelong learner and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care. She has attended continuing education workshops in advanced anatomy, chronic pain, prenatal massage, birth doula support, and women’s health. In 2023, Kyla also graduated, with distinction, from Thompson Rivers University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences.

Kyla is a client-centred therapist who encourages open communication, as well as a tranquil environment where clients can unwind and find relief from stress and discomfort. She is dedicated to supporting her client‘s goals and to create a comfortable and productive massage experience.

Kyla is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys the incredible access to nature that Vancouver provides. She is an avid hiker, trail runner and cyclist.

Marina graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria. Marina has always had an interest in human anatomy and physiology, and grew up playing a variety of sports, which led them to discovering just how beneficial massage therapy can be for both injury recovery and general well-being.

Marina enjoys working with a variety of different concerns, with particular interest in sports and overuse injuries. Their treatment style has been described as intuitive, and focuses on the individual patient’s needs as they present. Marina incorporates a variety of techniques such as General Swedish Massage, trigger point release, and active and passive stretching and strengthening.

In Marina’s free time, they can be found lifting, reading, or enjoying the outdoors.

Amy graduated with honours from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT) and is passionate about helping her clients move through life with confidence and ease. As an RMT, she uses a collaborative approach that is tailored to each individual’s goals to promote wellness, relieve stress, and restore ability after injury. Her approach involves treating the area of concern, as well as the surrounding tissues that may contribute to any altered function or discomfort.

Amy’s practice integrates a variety of techniques including Myofascial Release, General Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Release, Pre/Postnatal Massage, and Active Stretching.

Prior to pursuing Massage Therapy, Amy completed her Bachelors of Science in Human Kinetics (2017) and has since worked as a Kinesiologist. With many years of experience guiding her clients through workouts and helping them achieve their health and fitness goals, Amy has developed a deep understanding of the human body and how it moves. Her training to become an RMT helped to further this understanding with education about rehabilitation after injury and illness.

In her downtime, Amy enjoys hiking and skijoring with her dog, working out, playing golf, and snowboarding.

Lucie is a graduate of the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, where her training encompassed a solid foundation in Anatomy, Physiology and Orthopaedic Assessment, which she draws upon to integrate techniques such as Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, and gentle stretching.

In her practice, Lucie combines a sensitive touch with a thoughtful approach tailored to each client’s unique needs, adjusting pressure and techniques to foster relaxation and relief.

With a strong belief in patient education, Lucie emphasizes addressing the root causes of discomfort, aiming to treat not only the symptoms but also potential underlying factors that affect overall well-being.

Her background as an educator for children and adults with special needs helped her to discover the profound impact of human connection on well-being. After moving from France to Canada in 2017, Lucie felt inspired to deepen her ability to support others, leading her to pursue a career in massage therapy.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, sewing, and playing basketball, which keep her connected to nature and her community.