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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Megan is a graduate of the Utopia Academy of Massage Therapy, a well respected and rigorous 3000 hour RMT program. She is a dedicated, mature and passionate massage therapist who has gained experience by treating athletes, pre & post-natal women, patients with neurological disorders, life-threatening illness as well as those seeking stress and pain relief in their everyday lives. Megan’s approach incorporates various types of massage in order to tailor the appropriate treatment to each client. Her chosen techniques may include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue release, Swedish and muscle energy. When necessary, Megan will create an appropriate exercise program, to support the recovery process. To maintain her fitness level Megan practices yoga and enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, soccer, and walks in the woods with her dog. When she is not outdoors she enjoys cooking, music, travel, and time spent with family and friends. “Connecting with people and helping to improve their physical and/or emotional wellbeing is what makes massage therapy much more than a job… for me it is a vocation.” - Megan Fanning

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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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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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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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Ayshia Lorette, RMT, graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2014. She has experience working with a wide variety of patients including UBC’s Track & Field Team, marathon runners, pre and post natal women, and individuals with neurological, motor, and panic disorders. As a competitive athlete for many years, Ayshia understands that massage therapy is an integral part of injury prevention, rehabilitation, and overall health. Through Ayshia’s active listening skills, she is able to work with patients to create the most effective treatment tailored to their needs. Her compassionate and holistic approach to massage therapy blends her therapeutic knowledge with the natural healing power of the human body to create a unique and soothing treatment. Using a light to moderate pressure, Ayshia’s treatment style is fluid, grounding, and calming – she incorporates Swedish relaxation, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and gentle therapeutic stretching. She also studied Vedic wisdom under the guidance of Yogrishi Vishvketu at Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas where she received her advanced yoga teacher training.

When she’s not working, you can find Ayshia walking her rescue dog and enjoying everything Vancouver’s west side has to offer.

Ayshia Lorette, RMT, graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2014. She has ex... Read More

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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Amanda graduated from the 3000-hour program at Vancouver’s Utopia Academy in 2010. 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 - 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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Kirsty has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2013. She is a graduate of the 3000-hour RMT program at Utopia Academy (now Vancouver College of Massage Therapy) in Vancouver. Kirsty’s approach to massage therapy incorporates specific assessments in order to measure results before and after treatment, osteopathic techniques, Craniosacral therapy (CST), Muscle Energy Technique (MET), fascial release techniques, and trigger point therapy, while encouraging deep relaxation necessary for the body to heal. She also offers intra-oral treatment for TMJD.

Kirsty works with patients recovering from, and coping with, chronic and acute injury and illness, as well as adult and adolescent athletes, pregnant mums, seniors and patients seeking to maintain healthy bodies. Kirsty is experienced in helping patients to manage living with chronic pain and life-long illnesses such as Ankylosing Spondylitis, Lupus, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Endometriosis. She also has assisted patients coping with anxiety and depression.

Kirsty loves spending time with her family and friends. 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 recent years she has become an avid road cyclist and has competed in a few Fondos. In order to maintain her own fitness she regularly enjoys cycling, spin classes, running and strength training. Kirsty also loves to walk, hike, kayak, and paddle board, and enjoys downhill skiing in the winter.

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Clare Wheeler - Registered Massage Therapist - Clare discovered the effectiveness of massage first hand while she was working and travelling in Asia. Massage is beneficial for both the treatment and prevention of injury as well as general health and wellness. Inspired by these insights, she moved to Vancouver to study through the 3000-hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. After graduation, she started to practice in 2003. Each personalized treatment with Clare integrates a variety of different massage techniques, including myofascial and trigger point release, focused neuromuscular work, and Swedish. Additionally, when needed, she will familiarize clients with exercises or stretches to take home – helping to advance the treatment’s effectiveness. Influenced by her interests in Yoga, Pilates, fitness, and nutrition, Clare brings a compassionate, holistic focus to her treatments. She incorporates the mind and body to help clients achieve their health and wellness goals. When she’s not in the clinic, Clare can be found training with friends for homegrown Summer Sprint triathlons, kicking a soccer ball in the park, or making music with her boys. She also loves portrait photography and food – when she’s not taking photos of food, she’s eating it.

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Corey Woo has committed himself to the service of others. In his spare time he enjoys training, rock climbing, snowboarding, cycling and playing billiards. During his previous career Corey worked in computer information systems and mechanical design, this helped him to develop strong investigative and troubleshooting skills. Corey seeks to help guide clients through the healing process by combining in-depth problem solving, first hand experience and skills learned at WCCMT so that they may return to the activities that they love.

Corey’s goal is to address recurrent injuries and alleviate long term chronic pain from soft tissue related conditions with an emphasis on providing maximum value and effectiveness. Strong analytical skills backed by a keen understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology allow him to exhaustively track down and treat even the most stubborn of issues. Also passionate about teaching, Corey enjoys empowering people with the information required to demystify their ailments and rise above them.

Corey graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2020 after completing the 3000 hour program, he is IASTM certified.

Corey Woo, RMT

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