Marie graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2019 and has been working full-time ever since. Her treatments have a huge emphasis on breathing: the ultimate bridge with the nervous system and Present Moment. The unrestricted 3-dimensional expansion and contraction of the diaphragm and lungs is like an inner massage to the abdomen, thorax, neck, jaw and more! Inspired by her own movement practice, Thai massage and the body’s fascial connections, assisted stretching and strengthening are incorporated to increase range of motion and restore tissue integrity. She also has a special interest in Craniosacral therapy, internal TMJ release and treating scars. Most of all, Marie will appreciate connecting to what it is that brings you to massage therapy and will create a safe space for you to relax, retreat and rejuvenate.

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Sanae focuses on helping restore physical and emotional well-being. To achieve effective and optimal outcomes, she offers a variety of techniques to address individual needs.

Sanae is an ICBC Provider and offers direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, Greenshield and the extended health plan companies that use the Telus Health Portal, which includes Great West Life.

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Maegan graduated from the 3,000 hour program at the Vancouver West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2006 and she moved to Victoria in 2016. She has a broad skill set, including Visceral (organ) Manipulation, Fascial and Myofascial therapy, Cranial Sacral therapy and Joint Mobilizations. Maegan is particularly passionate about Visceral Manipulation and scar tissue treatment.

Maegan does not use oil or do full body massage.

Organ restrictions or adhesions can contribute to, or be the cause of, musculoskeletal pain. This type of limitation can restrict ranges of motion, and can cause problems with organ function. Maegan uses her training in Visceral Manipulation to release the adhesions and therefore aide the body to return to normal function.

Maegan addresses scar tissue issues by using a combination of fascial modalities, movement, and visceral manipulations. These treatments can help to decrease pain, feelings of pulls, itchiness or tightness from the scar, and issues with restrictions to ranges of motion. All of these can occur from surgery, injuries, abdominal adhesions, or car accidents.

Maegan treats from a holistic perspective. With a detailed interview and assessment, Maegan works with her clients to determine and treat the cause of pain and physical challenges.

On a bi-annual basis, Maegan returns to Vancouver to instruct students in advanced fascial techniques. She also shares her love for her work with the students in Victoria where she works as a clinic supervisor once a week.

Maegan offers direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, Greenshield and the extended health plan companies that use the Telus Health Portal, which includes Canada Life.

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As a Registered Acupuncturist, Sabrina wants to help you relax and feel less pain. Practicing acupuncture since 2015, she has helped people manage: -headaches/migraines-stress, anxiety and depression -hormone changes like recurring hot flashes  -sore muscles from carrying small children, home renovations & poor desk positions -secondary stress of supporting others in crisis or simply watching the news -injuries, including ICBC claims

Sabrina earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Victoria and then continued her education earning a Diploma of Acupuncture from Pacific Rim College. She assesses clients from both Western and Eastern medical perspectives.  At the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe for 13 years, Sabrina offered multiple types of relaxation massages. She incorporates these skills in her hands-on assessments and treatments. Recent training includes: -nerve issues (Neurodynamic Solutions, Neuromeridian Acupuncture) -therapeutic moment (Dynamic Neurostabilization, Feldenkrais) -mental health -myofascial acupuncture

Clients are offered advice for reducing pain and stress, but not pressured to adopt habits that don’t fit their lives. Please book a 20 minute free consultation if you are feeling curious.

More information can be found at www.AcupuncturewithSabrina.com

Sabrina offers direct billing to ICBC (preapproved within 12 weeks of a collision, with permission of your case manager after that)

She also direct bills extended medical plans including - Pacific Blue Cross - Medavie Blue Cross - Greenshield - Sunlife - Telus Eclaims Portal, which includes Canada Life, ManuLife, GroupHealth, GroupSource, Johnson Inc., Johnston Group Inc and many more.

***“Sabrina offers five discounted appointments a month. If finances limit your ability to come for acupuncture, book your appointment and add ‘$20 Peer Support credit’ to the comments.”

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Christina (she/they) is passionate about bringing her therapeutic knowledge to the table, creating individualized treatment plans and home exercises based on client wellness goals — assisting in the shift from pain and stress to mindful breathing and movement. Christina joined Vitality’s dynamic team of therapists in 2014.

Christina graduated from Victoria’s West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2013. They have since taken foot massage classes in Thailand and worked at a summer resort fishing lodge on Haida Gwaii. In 2016, she completed manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) training, for treating lymphedema.

Christina offers direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, Canada Life, Greenshield, and extended health plan companies accessible through the Telus Health Portal.

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Elvina graduated from the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) in New Westminster in 2009 and spent the first 4 years of her career working in Vancouver. Having grown up in Victoria, Elvina was happy to be back with family and working at the Vitality Treatment Centre since 2013.

Although her approach to massage therapy is multi-faceted, her practice focuses on craniosacral therapy, visceral (organ) manipulation, scar tissue release and myofascial release. Elvina believes in supporting the body’s innate ability to restore balance by assisting the body in reconnecting to areas of adhesions and facial restriction that may be related to pain. Elvina is very passionate about education and these styles of treatment and thus continues to attend courses in these modalities on an ongoing basis. From to 2013 to 2014, Elvina worked at the Victoria campus of WCCMT as an intern clinic supervisor.

Elvina is an ICBC Provider and offers direct billing Pacific Blue Cross, Greenshield and the extended health plan companies that use the Telus Health Portal, which includes Great West Life.

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Susanne attended the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and graduated in 2012 as a Registered Massage Therapist. Susanne believes that massage therapy is an integral part of healthcare and enjoys working with a wide variety of patients to help them reach their treatment goals.

Susanne offers direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, Greenshield and the insurance companies that use the Telus Health Portal, which includes Canada Life.***

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** Corinne is currently not taking new patients. If you have seen Corinne before and would like to rebook please call the clinic **

Corinne graduated from Okanagan College of Massage Therapy in 1997. She joined the incredible team at Vitality Treatment Centre in 2010. Her treatment style ranges from relaxing to dynamic, incorporating techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and traditional Swedish massage. Corinne’s treatments often conclude with personalized self-management strategies, including exercise therapy and hydrotherapy recommendations to support her clients’ ongoing care.

Corinne offers direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, Greenshield and Telus E-Claims.

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Monica uses a combination of myofascial release, visceral manipulation, and craniosacral therapy to address fascial adhesion resulting in mal-alignment and chronic pain in the body.

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It is with excitement that Vitality welcomes Mikai Johnston! Mikai is the amazing Sanae’s daughter :-)

Mikai is a recent graduate from West Coast College of Massage Therapy here in Victoria. She will sit the board exams in September to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).

Your appointment will include therapeutic massage to rehabilitate soft tissue and bony structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress to promote health and wellness.

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Bodies are our sacred vessels, they are the containers for our spirits and whole body wellness. Taking care of them is essential to our mental health, nourishing them sustains our vitality. Vitality brings us joy and assists us to clarity. Therefore, love the body. We can be resilient, and we can transform. All things change. Sometimes it takes time, but traumas can heal, rigid postures can release. We have the capacity for renewal.

Kitti graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy 2007. Her career was side tracked, after a serious injury with a horse. This lead her towards a journey of discovering the resilience of the body and the miracle that it is. Perseverance pays for those who are determined to recover. Kitti extends a safe space that will offer you to tune into your own body, to be present with your sensations, and open to the nuances of your nervous system. She will work with you to let the tensions go using both gentle touch as well as breath, stretch, and relax. She had experience with rehabilitation, motor vehicle accidents, repetitive strains, recovery from surgery, digestive issues, neurological issues, migraines and the experience of every day stressors. Her interests have led her to furthering her education in cranial sacral rhythms, myofascial releases, visceral massage, and nerve functioning. She is presently pursuing Cranial Sacral Therapy, Zen Thai, and Yoga. These are modalities that address optimizing tissue function and the nervous system. They have the potential to powerfully unwind trauma. Her skill set ranges from light to deep tissue releases, from therapeutic to deep relax.

Kitti has spent a lifetime being active; she grew up competing as a gymnast, and taking in all that nature could afford her. She enjoys practicing yoga, qi gong, and mediation on a regular basis. She loves the ocean, riding her bike, dancing, reading, singing, playing piano, and being with people.

*DIRECT BILLING MAY NOT YET BE AVAILABLE ** Kitti is registered so you will be provided a receipt to be reimbursed by your plan.

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Anna has been in the field of massage therapy for over 20 years and has recently become a member of the College of Massage Therapists of BC. With a career that has included massage therapy in various settings ranging from multidisciplinary clinics, hospitals and luxury spas she has created a unique style and approach to her practice. She carries a strong belief in delivering a patient centred, collaborative treatment to best suit each individual.

Anna bills to PBC, Telus Eclaims, Greenshield and Sunlife.

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After more than 20 years of experience working as an RMT in Victoria, it’s my life experience that has led me to begin focusing my practice on post-mastectomy treatment and support.

As a 5 time cancer survivor, I completed the first level course on post-mastectomy scar tissue treatment while recovering from a cancer surgery in 2021. Most recently, I finished the level 2 course on post-surgical complications in June of 2023. I offer a unique combination of professional knowledge, practical skills, and deep personal understanding and sensitivity to help promote healing in this area.

Direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross only.

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I am perceptive, energetic and knowledgeable and bring these qualities to each treatment I give. I really enjoy people and was drawn to massage therapy as a way to give others the ability to continue to enjoy the activities they love to do. As an RMT my goal is to get you out of pain as quickly as possible so you can move freely. In each treatment, we will work together to calm your nervous system first. Massage is excellent for that.. Using a variety of techniques, I will work to build back up the areas of your body where you have restricted movement and then work together with you to increase the mobility and function of your joints and muscles. This process will all blend together into a wonderful and enjoyable soothing massage! Each treatment will be tailored to your unique needs and I welcome your guidance and feedback in creating a feeling of safety and relaxation. I will give you movement exercises to incorporate into your everyday life to help you with your recovery. I graduated from Utopia Academy ( now VCMT) in 2012 after working for 15 years as a professional sea kayak guide ranging from Haida Gwaii to Belize. I strongly believe therapeutic massage helps reconnect our bodies with our minds and I welcome your feedback on that during treatments.

Jacqui offers direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, Greenshield and the extended health plan companies that use the Telus Health Portal, which includes Great West Life.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me at jacquelinegolsbymassage@gmail.com

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Natasha graduated from Victoria’s West Coast College of Massage Therapy’s 3000-hour program in 2008. Over the past decade, Natasha has had the honor of treating people with a wide range of health concerns, including but not limited to motor vehicle accidents, repetitive strain, chronic headaches, and stress. The value of therapeutic touch is at times understated. Natasha takes pride in being a part of a profession that can have a profound impact on a person’s health and well-being.

Creating a safe and calm space in which to address her patients health goals is her primary focus. She enjoys forming a plan with her patients and working together towards improved health and vitality.

Natasha looks forward to working with her patients again while observing newly enhanced health and safety measures.

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Susan’s focus of practice is working with patients who have swelling and scar tissue affecting activities of daily living. Her modalities include myofascial therapy, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and general swedish massage to help patients recover from hip or knee replacements, mastectomies or lumpectomies and to help with general wellness for oncology patients and patients who have lymphedema.

Working with a light to moderate depth of pressure, she provides a therapeutic treatment to reduce swelling and scar tissue that cause dysfunction in the tissues.

** Please note: Susan does not offer deep tissue massage**

Susan offers direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross, Greenshield and the extended health plan insurers that use the Telus Health Portal, which includes Canada Life.

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Stephanie is the Certified Athletic Therapist here at Vitality Treatment Center. Her practice focuses exclusively on manual therapies (i.e. hands-on assessment and treatment) rather than the use of electrical modalities or the creation of reconditioning programs. If you require exercise prescription and supervision, or reconditioning specific to your injury or condition, please ask and Stephanie will be happy to recommend a colleague to you.

Stephanie has accumulated almost 20 years of experience as a health care provider. She’s a member of the Athletic Therapists Association of BC and the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association, as well as a student member of Osteopathy BC. Stephanie has worked in a wide variety of settings and in several roles for institutions such as Sport Med BC, the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, and at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, with many ventures nationally and internationally in support of military athletes.

As a result of Stephanie’s formal education she has a somewhat unique approach to assessing and treating each individual. As an Athletic Therapist she was taught to prevent, assess and rehabilitate injuries to the “container” (the body’s structure including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues) while also recognizing injury or trauma to the internal organs. Now with extensive manual therapy training, Stephanie approaches the “container,” including the cranium, in much greater detail AND assesses the positioning of the “contents”, such as the internal organs, viscera, nerves and blood vessels, albeit externally.

As the human body is so comprehensive, Stephanie believes that addressing your symptom(s) necessitates assessment of the container and the contents in order for the cause of your grievance(s) to possibly be identified and corrected, thereby improving bio-mechanical and physiological function of the body as a whole. The relationship between the container and its contents is always reciprocal.

Stephanie has completed the five-year-long curriculum at the Canadian School of Osteopathy, Manual Practice, in Vancouver and passed the comprehensive fifth year exams, and now needs to complete the recently revised additional year of Osteopath-lead research prior to earning the designation of “Manual Osteopathic Practitioner”. As such, she continues to practice with the designation of Certified Athletic Therapist.

Athletic Therapy is covered by a number of insurance companies, but each policy varies. If you’re relying on your extended health plan to pay a portion of your visit with Stephanie, please ensure that you have coverage for ATHLETIC THERAPY in your policy.

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Sam (she/her) graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in April of 2022.

Originally from Kamloops, Sam moved to Victoria in 2005 to attend the University of Victoria. She fell in love with the island and now proudly calls herself a Victorian. She has played every sport, but soccer is her main love. Because of her athletic background, Sam has an interest in working with athletes to aid in getting them back to their sport. She also enjoys providing relaxation treatments as a way to ground the mind and body.

Sam uses techniques such as General Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point and Active Release.

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