Ashlee Matthews is registered as an Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners of B.C., graduating from Pacific Rim College of Complementary Medicine in Victoria with a Diploma of Acupuncture in 2015. She believes in an integrated approach to holistic healthcare, with her passions being to help support patients with digestive issues, depression, anxiety and a keen interest in cosmetic acupuncture. Ashlee believes in taking the time to develop a connection with her patients, encouraging them to feel empowered about their health and well-being from someone with a compassionate and supportive manner. She compliments her acupuncture treatments with adjunct therapies such as cupping, auricular acupuncture, and aromatherapy.

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Trisha is diligent with assessing her client’s needs in order to deliver therapeutic treatments to improve each individual’s quality of life by reducing pain, muscular tension and stress through the use of therapeutic massage. She will use assessment, palpation and special tests to create a treatment plan that is designed around your specific injury or condition. She uses a variety of massage techniques including Swedish, trigger point, myofascial, and joint mobilizations, and has special training in hot stone which can be added to treatments.

Trisha excelled in her massage therapy training at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, graduating on the president’s list with a GPA of 4.1, and has experience working with individuals of all ages within a therapeutic clinic setting, as well as within long term care homes, and a runner and cyclists’ clinic. Before becoming a massage therapist, she spent 4 years teaching yoga and has over 20 years of customer service experience. Working with people to create an inclusive environment for each client to feel safe in sharing their needs is at the core of Trisha’s values.

When she isn’t taking care of her clients, Trisha is a wife and mother of 4, who enjoys spending time with family, travelling, and exploring the vast wilderness living in BC has to offer.

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Karla Holland graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria BC summer of 2022. Massage therapy as a career intrigues her because she never gets tired of meeting new people; and what better way than to meet people while helping them to have the best quality of life?

Karla is a team player, and is eager to help people achieve their goals, and get back to the activities they love doing if pain is getting in the way. She is trained in performing joint mobilizations, Swedish massage, petrissage, sports massage, and a variety of other techniques to aid in tissue health and rehabilitation from injuries. She looks forward to helping people get stronger and improve their mind-body connection.

Karla grew up in Victoria and is new to Vancouver, so please share your favourite activities to do in the city! Despite being a thrill seeker, some of her favorite hobbies include gardening, puzzles with her mom and sister with mochas by the fire, playing ultimate frisbee, sailing, swing dancing, and taking advantage of every opportunity for adventure.

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Kevin’s (he/they) practice is fundamentally about radical acceptance + returning to your innate healing nature. Their treatments support your freedom of being so that you can get real about where you’re at and feel supported to bring health into your life, your own way.

In the treatment room, they often use acupuncture alongside somatic therapy, palpation and gentle Tui Na massage to bring awareness + healing to the subtle roots of symptoms. Other tools include cupping + moxibustion as well as movement, meditation and/or breathwork to integrate treatments.

In practice, they are particularly familiar with physical pain and injury, mental-emotional health, hormonal health, queer health, and BIPOC health. They spent years as a ballet dancer, healing the many injuries that came with it. A second career as a yoga + qigong teacher in Asia highlighted the interdependence of mind-body-spirit-culture in healing. They believe that bringing forth your most authentic self amidst oppressive systems is a way of healing both yourself and the world. They do this while centring joy, beauty and compassion… preferably nourished by meaningful company, fresh local foods and a slow sunset.

Formal training: Diploma of Acupuncture (Magna Cum Laude) from Pacific Rim College, Advanced Tui Na (Chinese medical massage) certification with Sarah Pritchard, Shi Ba Shi Taiji Qigong Teaching Certification with Peter Caughey, E-RYT 500 with Janet Stone Yoga, Bachelor of Performing Arts from Saint Mary’s College of California, San Francisco Ballet School Alumni

Continued studies Acupuncture for Surviving Adversity with Yvonne Farrell, Eight Extraordinary Vessels in Treatment of Reproductive Medicine with Laura Elrich, Ayurveda with Dr. Scott Blossom, Shadow Yoga with Shandor Remete, Traditional Balinese healing with Wayan Dunung, Mantra + Indian classical music with Manoj Dubey, Tibetan Yoga with Dr. James Bae, Queer Theory by Alok Vaid-Menon, Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg, Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges, Trauma + Socio-cultural health by Gabor Maté, Internal Family Systems by Richard Schwartz

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Anny is a Registered Acupuncturist who practices a unique style of Japanese Acupuncture called Kiiko Matsumoto style of Acupuncture (KMS). Her treatment consists of diagnosis through palpation which provides instant feedback for patient and practitioner. This method of palpation is mostly done on the abdomen and areas of the limbs where certain sensations or lack of reflexes can diagnosis certain conditions of the body. This style of acupuncture addresses the whole medical history to treat the root of each issue rather than just treating the symptoms. KMS Acupuncture needling methods are shallow and painless, using the smallest gauge needles. She is constantly upgrading her knowledge and skill set in order to achieve the best possible results for her patients. Anny has been practicing since 2010.

Anny’s introduction to acupuncture and health can be traced back to her grandfather, a life-long acupuncturist, who passed down the knowledge he gained over the course of his career to her. A great deal of her practical experiences has come from working abroad, treating thousands of patients onboard luxury cruise ships.

She is currently registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia. She studied Chinese Medicine at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver (ICTCMV). Anny also has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia with a major in Cell Biology and Genetics. The diverse range of her academic background has provided an advantage in understanding both Western and Eastern medicine.

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Nikki has over 10+ years of experience massaging and learning different techniques as a bodyworker working in highly credible spas where eventually she decided to further her studies and graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2018. She has been working as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2019 incorporating all her relaxing techniques with her therapeutic treatments.

Nikki works hard at honing her skills, and utilizes a variety of techniques, including myofascial release, neuromuscular, trigger point release, as well as active and passive stretching. Her treatments focus on overall health, relaxation, and stress reduction. Nikki is looking forward to adding more specialized training in the near future to help her patients.

On her spare time, she likes to spend time with her young son, husband and her two dogs, Peanut and Waffle. Nikki also enjoys playing volleyball, hiking, cycling and walking around exploring the city.

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Please note: **Adrienne is not accepting ICBC/WCB cases at this time. ** Practicing since 2003, Adrienne has a wide reach of professional experience, from private sport clinics to luxury spas. As a result, her approach to massage has evolved to include both orthopedic and petrissage techniques-a unique combination of rehabilitation and relaxation. Neuromuscular techniques, myofascial release, and joint mobilizations may be seamlessly incorporated into the treatment for optimal results.

She has a keen interest in neck and shoulder pain or dysfunction, and treatment for chronic headaches.

A remedial exercise plan is created for each patient, which will be modified on their path to recovery.

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