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Kaylee graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018. She has been practicing massage therapy for 5 years and is recently returning to work after taking some time off. Her passion lies in travelling, helping others, and leading an active lifestyle. She spends her free time playing a variety of sports, exercising, hiking and volunteering. She mainly uses deep tissue techniques and enjoys treating people of all ages and stages of life.

only offers direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross and Medavie

Kaylee graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018. She has been practicing massa... Read More

My name is Maria Grant and I am a graduate from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, B.C (December, 2016). I currently Direct Bill with ICBC, Pacific Blue Cross and Medavie. If a patient has insurance with another group they are more than welcome to bill from home, as I am registered under Telus e health etc. I was born and raised in Kamloops, growing up I spent most of my time playing sports and enjoying the outdoors with my family. Having an athletic background introduced me to Physiotherapy and massage therapy. Massage therapy has always interested me and stood out to me above other manual therapies. Massage is unique because of its holistic approach, having both physical and psychological benefits. In addition to living in the interior of B.C. I’ve also lived on Vancouver island and briefly in Australia. I love the ocean, particularly our west coast and I’m grateful to have made this part of the west coast home. My treatment includes a variety of techniques including myofascial techniques, trigger point release, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, and joint mobilization. I enjoy treating a variety of conditions but have a special interest in maternity massage, athletic injuries, headaches, shoulder injuries and neck pain. I’ve recently taken continuing education in Maternity Massage, focusing on assisting in labour and treating postpartum patients. In my personal life I love spending time outside with my husband and my dog, Juniper. I enjoy hiking, surfing, rock climbing, music, and being involved in the local community.

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Cara graduated from CDI’s Registered Massage Therapy program in June 2019 and has been registered with the BC College of Massage Therapy since November 2019.

Combining her passion for outdoor activities and improving health and well-being began with volunteering at Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities, working with riders of all ages and abilities. Over the years, Cara has both witnessed and personally experienced the benefits of a multi-disciplinary approach to health care. In her own pursuits, while training for multiple trail races and a trail marathon, this approach minimized personal injury and enhanced race outcomes.

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I’ve spent the last 15 years training and practicing in the field of massage therapy. I began my education at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and graduated from the 3000+ program in 2008.

My interest in health and healing started years before I became a massage therapist. Human Biology was, and remains, my favourite subject; I am always adding to my library of texts on anatomy and physiology, nutrition, exercise, relaxation and meditation. My daily life incorporates all that I have learned over the years.

In my professional practice, my approach to healing is client-driven. I am focussed on using my varied skilled set to treat the source of the concern, while providing symptoms relief and freedom of movement.

My additional training includes: •Visceral Manipulation 1, Barral •Craniosacral Therapy 1, Upledger •Craniosacral Therapy 2, Upledger •Somatoemotional Release 1, Upledger •Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) 1, Dr. Vodder •MLD 3 & Combined Decongestive Therapy, Dr. Vodder

Some health conditions that would benefit from these treatment modalities: •Post Mastectomy •Sinus issues •Pre and Post Surgery •Headaches/Migraines •Chronic Fatigue •Concussions

If you have any questions please contact me directly at: haidairvinermt@gmail.com

Thank you, Haida

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Direct billing available for Pacific Blue Cross and Medavie only. I am not accepting ICBC/WCB patients.

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Karen J. Smith Ba., RMT, Owner Why is Karen J Smith a Registered Massage Therapist? A serious cycling accident while training for IRONMAN CANADA led her to a friend who had recently completed the Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) program. The friend convinced Karen to allow her to try to rehabilitate her severely injured shoulder. Having a Registered Massage Therapist work through her back, neck, arm shoulder and chest while the pins were still in her shoulder offered Karen an edge to her recovery she was not expecting. Six weeks later, the pins were removed and she was able to return to teaching aerobics, lifeguarding and cycling. She continued massage therapy treatments on her shoulder until it was completely recovered and promptly applied to the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver. Upon completing the Massage Therapy program and certifying exams Karen worked for her friend for a year before opening up her own Massage Therapy studio.

Now in her 22nd year as an RMT, Karen is still curious, still energetic and still determined to pass on information and support in the areas of health, fitness and overall wellness.

Karen currently owns and operates her own Registered Massage Therapy Clinic with other RMT associates working as a team. She has also volunteered as a “trainer/therapist and/or First Aid Attendant” for her daughter’s Soccer team, her son’s rugby team and her youngest son’s baseball team. In addition to Karen’s Bachelor Degree from Simon Fraser University and a her Registered Massage Therapy certification, she holds certification as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Spinning Instructor, Strength and Conditioning Coach, who specializes in posture assessment and exercise therapy, as well as offering courses and workshops in fitness leadership.

Currently Karen is working on her National Sport Massage Therapy Diploma. This includes courses in Emergency On Field First Aid, CPR, AED and taping (traditional Sport taping and “kinesio” taping).

She is also working at The Massage Therapy College in her community as a Student Clinic Supervisor.

The Karen J Smith Massage Therapy Clinic is grounded with a firm belief in the importance of community involvement. Karen and her team of therapists may be seen at such local events as the Relay for Life as well as one special cause a little further from the backyard – the Massage Therapy Program at The BC Professional Firefighter’s Burn Camp in Squamish. After attending the World Burn Congress, Karen made it her mission to start a massage therapy program for the BC youth who attend the BC Professional Firefighter’s Burn Camp. These are youth who are severely burned and are trying to come back to live life to the fullest despite terrible tragedy in their young lives! She has now handed over the project to the Massage Therapy School to continue, and, she is currently working on another community project. To read a magazine article that was published about Karen’s work at the Burn Camp, click here Karen is a “long timer” in this profession and is still very much involved with her patients and her practice, still committed to challenges and still strives to grow personally and professionally every day!

Karen J. Smith Ba., RMT, Owner Why is Karen J Smith a Registered Massage Therapist? A serious cyc... Read More

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Carlee started her career off as a yoga instructor and enjoyed learning about the benefits movement has to offer. Eventually she wanted a more hands-on approach which brought her into the massage world. She graduated from CDI College in South Surrey in 2019 and has been practicing massage therapy since. She feels lucky to be able to treat a wide range of conditions such as whiplash, headaches, chronic pain, pre and postnatal care and creating treatment plans specific to each person’s needs. She likes to incorporate stretching, trigger point release and patient education into the treatment.

Direct billing offered for Pacific Blue Cross and Medavie Blue Cross Carlee started her career o... Read More

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