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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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.

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Vicki Bell - Registered Massage Therapist, Owner. 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. Vicki’s goal is to offer the residents of Vancouver, Kitsilano, Kerridale 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

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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.

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Jo-Ann Cutler has 20 years of Registered Massage Therapy experience, running her own wellness practice in Ontario before moving to Vancouver 6 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, and joint mobilization. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Amber is an endurance athlete and a passionate therapist who seeks to build strong relationships with her clients through empathetic listening, assessment, and collaboration.

Her practice is guided by the biopsychosocial model, as a means to discover her clients’ profound need for massage. She incorporates a mix of techniques in her treatments such as myofascial, general swedish, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, assisted stretching, and other modalities she sees fit to address her clients’ clinical concerns.

Her areas of interest are: Headaches/migraines, TMJD (jaw pain), stress and anxiety, chronic pain, and sports-related injuries.

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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.

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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.

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Caroline Miyagi - Is currently on sabbatical leave in New Zealand for 12 months, returning September 2023. Registered Massage Therapist - Caroline is a graduate of the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy.

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 hiking, and traveling abroad.

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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, trigger point release joint mobilizations and ligamentous release, 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 rowing, running and hiking 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Miranda is passionate about helping people live and move to their full potential. She believes that you are the expert of your own body and as such, works to create a self-directed care plan to meet your individual needs. While stress and anxiety can take a toll on our overall health and feeling of wellbeing, massage promotes deep relaxation to increase the bodies’ natural healing ability.

In addition to being an RMT, Miranda has a degree in Human Biology from the University of Toronto, is a Respiratory Therapist and has experience as a personal trainer. She draws on her extensive experience when assessing and treating her clients. She treats clients presenting with a wide range of concerns including chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, anxiety and stress. To help your body heal, Miranda employs techniques such as Craniosacral Therapy, Swedish massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, joint mobilizations, assisted stretching and therapeutic home care recommendations.

When Miranda is not treating clients, you can find her reading, running, riding, swimming or practicing yoga.

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