In 2005 I graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy and became a Registered Massage Therapist. I worked in spas in New Zealand, in multidisciplinary clinics in Vancouver, and from my home in the Kootaneys. Currently I'm offering appointments from my home based clinic between UVic & Cadboro Bay. I acknowledge and respect the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples on whose traditional territories my work space stands upon and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSANEC peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
As a trauma-informed therapist I believe, with safety and proper support, our nervous systems have the inate ability and wisdom to heal. I gently encourage the curiosity of the sensations your body is informing us and how we can all be an active participants in our healing journey. I approach each individual with compassion and reverence to our connection of our physical body and our mind. While I do not offer "deep tissue" massages, when indicated working on deeper structures can have a profound affect on your nervous system. I do incorporate many techniques including: Myofascial release, Craniosacral therapy, Muscle Energy, Neuromuscular therapy and invitations for home care.
With the birth of my son in 2011 and my daughter in 2014 it gave me a great deal of appreciation for massage therapy as necessary support during postpartum and now as a parent. When I'm not with my treatment table, I'm cycling with my family around Victoria, experimenting in my kitchen with a new Smitten Kitchen recipe, watching the latest episode of Baroness Von Sketch Show or escaping with a good book.
As a trauma-informed therapist I believe, with safety and proper support, our nervous systems have the inate ability and wisdom to heal. I gently encourage the curiosity of the sensations your body is informing us and how we can all be an active participants in our healing journey. I approach each individual with compassion and reverence to our connection of our physical body and our mind. While I do not offer "deep tissue" massages, when indicated working on deeper structures can have a profound affect on your nervous system. I do incorporate many techniques including: Myofascial release, Craniosacral therapy, Muscle Energy, Neuromuscular therapy and invitations for home care.
With the birth of my son in 2011 and my daughter in 2014 it gave me a great deal of appreciation for massage therapy as necessary support during postpartum and now as a parent. When I'm not with my treatment table, I'm cycling with my family around Victoria, experimenting in my kitchen with a new Smitten Kitchen recipe, watching the latest episode of Baroness Von Sketch Show or escaping with a good book.
2021
The Sphenoid Gateway, One Day Wonder with Heather Gittens RMT
Somatic Experiencing Advanced I
2020
Somatic Experiencing Intermediate I, II & III
2019
Somatic Experiencing Beginner I, II & III
-Yoga for RMT's Restoring the Nervous System and Exploring Embodied Experiences and Practices with Lindsay Campa RMT
2018
Standard First Aid with CPR-C-AED - Recertification
Compassionate Inquiry in Vancouver with Dr. Gabor Mate
2017
Massage Therapy During the Childbearing Year Part 6- Breast Treatment by Paula Jaspar MEd, RMT
Pain Science for Pelvic Health: Neurodynamics and Manual Therapy by Sandra J. Hilton PT, DPT, MS
Mental Health and the Body Symposium hosted by the RMTBC with speaker Dr. Gabor Mate
2016
Yoga for Self Care for RMT's by Leigh Anne Milne RMT, E-RYT500
2013
Biodynamic Myofascial Mobilization of the Extremities by Natale Rao RMT
2009-2011
8 Integrated Fascial Therapies Courses with Natale Rao, RMT
2008
Visceral Manipulation Level 1 with Natale Rao RMT and Healther Inglis, RMT
Massage Therapy in the Childbearing Year--Part 2 Labour, Birth and Post Partum with Paula Jaspar RMT
Massage Therapy in the Childbearing Year-- Part 4: Infant Massage with Paula Jaspar RMT
Thai Massage Level 1 & 2, Chaing Mai Thailand
2007-2008
Craniosacral Therapist Certification Program at Langara College
2007
Lumbosacral Myofacial Release workshop with Natale Rao RMT and Randy Persad RMT
Birth Doula Training Certification at Douglas College
2002-2005
Massage Therapy diploma program at Okanagan College of Massage Therapy (3000 hour program)
The Sphenoid Gateway, One Day Wonder with Heather Gittens RMT
Somatic Experiencing Advanced I
2020
Somatic Experiencing Intermediate I, II & III
2019
Somatic Experiencing Beginner I, II & III
-Yoga for RMT's Restoring the Nervous System and Exploring Embodied Experiences and Practices with Lindsay Campa RMT
2018
Standard First Aid with CPR-C-AED - Recertification
Compassionate Inquiry in Vancouver with Dr. Gabor Mate
2017
Massage Therapy During the Childbearing Year Part 6- Breast Treatment by Paula Jaspar MEd, RMT
Pain Science for Pelvic Health: Neurodynamics and Manual Therapy by Sandra J. Hilton PT, DPT, MS
Mental Health and the Body Symposium hosted by the RMTBC with speaker Dr. Gabor Mate
2016
Yoga for Self Care for RMT's by Leigh Anne Milne RMT, E-RYT500
2013
Biodynamic Myofascial Mobilization of the Extremities by Natale Rao RMT
2009-2011
8 Integrated Fascial Therapies Courses with Natale Rao, RMT
2008
Visceral Manipulation Level 1 with Natale Rao RMT and Healther Inglis, RMT
Massage Therapy in the Childbearing Year--Part 2 Labour, Birth and Post Partum with Paula Jaspar RMT
Massage Therapy in the Childbearing Year-- Part 4: Infant Massage with Paula Jaspar RMT
Thai Massage Level 1 & 2, Chaing Mai Thailand
2007-2008
Craniosacral Therapist Certification Program at Langara College
2007
Lumbosacral Myofacial Release workshop with Natale Rao RMT and Randy Persad RMT
Birth Doula Training Certification at Douglas College
2002-2005
Massage Therapy diploma program at Okanagan College of Massage Therapy (3000 hour program)