Robert graduated from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy in 1994. He is registered in both British Columbia and Ontario .

Robert has completed over 200 hours of cadaver dissection at the University of Saskatoon . This gives him great insight to the human body and the vast
connections that exist between all the tissues of the human body.

He is especially interested in Corrective Alignment Orthopedic Treatments. This consists of, but are not limited to Fascial Mobilization, Craniosacral Therapy, Articular Strain Techniques, Visceral Manipulation, along with general Swedish Relaxation Techniques.

Robert has been an instructor in the Orthopedic & Neurological Assessment Departments and a clinical supervisor at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy since 2002.

The subjects he has taught have ranged from general sprain/strain conditions, spinal orthopedic condition, neurological treatments (para/quadriplegic, stroke
ect...) and post surgery. Robert also examines students in their Pre-Board Exams before they challenge the Provincial Board Exams of BC.

In his spare time, Robert competes in Triathlons and is an avid Cyclist.

“The best compliment I receive from my Patients is when they tell me they no longer need to see me because they have returned to their normal lifestyle.”

Dr. Victor Chan graduated in 2003 from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario, where he was awared the President's Award of
Excellence for his contributions. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Pharmacology and a Masters of Business Administration degree in
Health Administration from the University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta).

His general practice has a holistic approach that identifies and treats the areas of nutritional deficiency, structural dysfunction, toxicity, mental/emotional integration. In addition to this, Dr. Chan has an interest in the treatment of pain and sports medicine and has specific training in prolotherapy, neural therapy and IV nutritional therapy.

Dr. Chan is a registrant of the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia and a member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association, Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injections.  For more information about Dr. Chan, please visit www.drvictorchan.com.

Alison takes a fresh integrative approach toward massage therapy treatment. She is a recent graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, and has the benefit of receiving the most current, and cutting edge training offered in the field.

Alison excels at:

• Athletic treatment and rehabilitation
• Deep tissue massage
• Myofascial treatment techniques
• Manual Lymph Drainage
• Treating pregnant and Multiple Sclerosis patients.

She uses a "whole body" approach, with the goal of achieving optimal performance and comfort for her patients.

Alison does quite a bit of sports and has particularly enjoyed working with athletes as she finds that she can relate well to them.

Tara graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) in 2005. She was class valedictorian and the recipient of the Joe Kosack Memorial Award.

Since graduation, her post-graduate interests have included pregnancy and post-natal massage, myofascial treatment as well as human anatomy pro-sections. In addition, she has been a Teaching Assistant at WCCMT since January 2010.

Tara's treatment approach focuses on both physical health and emotional support through the healing process. Her treatment modalities include:

• Stress Management
• Myofascial Release
• Orthopaedic Assessment and Treatment
• Muscle Energy Techniques
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Pre- and Post-Natal Massage
• General Swedish Massage

Jacob McGill believes that a healthy, vibrant approach to living does not need to be complex. He has 15 years of training in a variety of healing systems and has practised Ortho-Bionomy and Pilates professionally for over a decade.

Following a serious motor vehicle accident that left Jacob hospitalized, he began a quest to rid himself of the chronic pain and lack of mobility from which he suffered. This eventually led him to combine the practices of Pilates and Ortho-Bionomy.

Jacob found the mixture of osteopathic and martial arts techniques in Ortho-Bionomy, combined with his knowledge of Aikido and the skills he learned while studying with Canadian Rehabilitative Pilates pioneer Dianne Miller, provided the most effective methods for healing himself.

Jacob has also trained with Ron Fletcher and Mary Bowen, Master Teachers who trained with Joseph Pilates. Jacob's clients benefit from the full range of his experience including his quest for mastery of Aikido.

Jacob has spent the past ten years working on this combination of health and training techniques. Using Pilates and Ortho-Bionomy as his primary methods, he has created systems that allow him to address accidents, injuries, trauma and deeply patterned structural issues (bulging discs, back pain, whiplash, post surgery, scoliosis), and in a series of sessions, facilitate positive permanent change in structural alignment and soft tissues.

This total body approach can take anywhere from 5 to 15 sessions during which a body/mind connection is identified and re-patterned. The patient is empowered to hold the new postural enabling more effective movement.

This process involves active participation during sessions and homework in the form of individual home programs. Jacob draws upon many forms of body work, movement therapies, nutrition, psychological and spiritual practices. He custom designs every program for the unique needs of individual clients.

Dr. Steve Mew did his undergraduate work at the University of British Columbia before receiving his Doctor of  Chiropractic at Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon.  Dr. Mew takes a biomechanical approach to treating injuries by combining both diversified adjustments and multiple soft tissue techniques.  He is trained in Active Release Techniques and Kinesio-Tape.  He has a keen interest in sports related injuries and has treated at triathlons and marathons.  When he has free time, Dr. Mew enjoys volleyball, skimboarding and playing the bass guitar.   Dr. Mew is a member of the BC College of Chiropractors, BC Chiropractic Association and Canadian Chiropractic Association.

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I believe that the time you spend on a massage table is a gift to yourself; an act of Caretaking on your own behalf.

Taunya graduated of the West Coast College's 3000 hour RMT programme, and has studied post-graduate work in both Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Systemic Deep Tissue Massage.

She regularly uses Myofascial Release, Swedish, Muscle Energy, and a variety of Trigger Point Release and relaxation techniques.

Her fascinated with the human body made her an eager student, and later a passionate and enthusiastic tutor for massage students.

She is currently a teaching assistant at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, where

her focus is on helping the students understand clinical assessment and orthopedic testing by deepening their understanding of human anatomy,physiology and kinesiology.

Elizabeth received her Masters in Physical Therapy and Bachelors in Human Kinetics with a specialization in Exercise Science from UBC. She has experience in the health and fitness industry working as a certified personal trainer and weight trainer prior to obtaining her physiotherapy degree. Currently she is working toward obtaining an anatomical acupuncture certification with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, and plans to further her skills by obtaining her Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy (Manipulative Therapy) and intramuscular stimulation certifications. Elizabeth focuses on manual therapy, exercise, postural alignment, and pain management in her practice. She also has a keen interest in sports rehab and enjoys working with recreational or competitive athletes.

Elizabeth enjoys biking, hiking, running, weight training and snowboarding on her free time, and participates in various recreational activities such as volleyball and dodgeball.

 

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Melisa graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor or Arts degree in Psychology in 2002. She began working with physically disabled adults as a caregiver while working towards her Master's degree in Business Administration. She began working as a Case Manager for an insurance company in 2005 while continuing to take courses in rehabilitation and case management. She became a Certified Return to Work Coordinator in 2008 and obtained her Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP) designation in 2009. Her area of specialty is chronic pain management and excels in treatment coordination. Melisa's focus is helping people with injuries or chronic pain find appropriate treatment to recover as quickly as possible. Her role is to help you return to function and get back to your life. She enjoys weight lifting and is working towards becoming a Personal Trainer to help others be as active as possible.

 

After doing various types of work in the printing, retail and helping fields, and serving as a care-giver for my elderly mother for many years, I decided to go back to school to enter the Holistic Health Practitioner program in September of 2006. It was here that I found my true calling. While being enrolled in this two year, full time study program, that encompass both theoretical courses and many intensive practicum sessions, I discovered that the qualities and interests required for this type of work already existed at the very core of my being. In this field of study, I found a true amalgamation of my natural interests and skills. Therefore who I am and what I do, are intimately inter-woven and inseparable.

My passion and exuberance for helping individuals to a healthier state of body, mind and soul was clearly made evident in my work as a Holistic Health Practitioner student and intern which was reflected in the consistently positive feedback I received from those with whom I worked. My rich cultural background of East Indian and Nepalese and the philosophy of the Holistic Health field bring me full circle where a true marriage of East and West transpires. All of this gives me an edge over other applicants and makes me an asset to any company, clinic or organization.