Danielle is not currently accepting ICBC or WCB patients.

Danielle graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy’s 3000-hour program in 2005. Since then she has practiced both in clinic and spa settings gaining valuable knowledge in both. She loves incorporating spa techniques into a therapeutic massage.

Danielle works with clients of all ages.

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Bryan is a graduate from West Coast College of Massage Therapy. He is passionate about health and wellness, and finds great satisfaction in helping others find their way in reducing and managing pain in their everyday lives.

Bryan has a 10-year background as a personal trainer and martial arts instructor which allowed him to work with people of all ages and body types. Towards the end of his career in personal training, he found that he was often focused on helping his clients work around various injuries and pain, in both acute and chronic form, which naturally led him to his career in massage therapy. He hopes to become a positive impact in the lives of the community around him.

Between Bryan’s background in fitness and experience in school, he has had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients and conditions ranging from: pre & post-natal patients, frozen shoulder patients, office workers with postural aches and pains, acute and chronic injuries from athletes of various competitive sports, bodybuilders, to patients with complex neurological disorders.

Bryan uses various modalities in his treatments which change depending on what each patient presents with. Some treatment techniques that he uses include: deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, trigger point release, stretching, myofascial release and joint mobilizations.

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Janelle is not currently accepting ICBC or WCB patients.

Janelle graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2014. Throughout her career as a massage therapist, she has gained experience working with a wide variety of patients and clinical presentations. Janelle takes a collaborative approach to massage therapy - she believes that each person knows their body the best, and should be involved in the decision making process when it comes to their care.

Janelle has a special interest in treating patients with chronic pain, anxiety, stress and/or depression. She also enjoys treating pediatric patients as well as people who are anxious or fearful about coming for a massage. She meets each person where they are at and does her best to make everyone feel comfortable.

Janelle is currently completing her Stress Illness Recovery Practitioner training through SIRPA UK. She is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia and a member of the Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC.

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Jackie is not currently accepting ICBC or WCB patients.

Jackie is very excited to bring her practice to Maple Ridge! Having lived in the lower mainland for most of her life, she has developed a passion for being active outdoors. Through that, she has also developed deep understanding of the importance of movement for overall wellness, and taking care of our bodies to keep moving.

A graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2018, Jackie absolutely loves her career as a Registered Massage Therapist. Since graduation, she has been focused on creating a very patient-centered approach to massage therapy - it is important that patients are informed and take part in the decision-making process when it comes to their care.

Jackie has experience working in both spa and clinical settings and has treated many different musculoskeletal and systemic conditions. She utilizes a variety of techniques to ensure patients leave the treatment room feeling relaxed and renewed. All treatment plans are tailored to the needs of each individual patient and include homecare for a well-rounded approach to treatment.

While she has developed a particular interest in perinatal care, her passion is people, and helping her patients achieve their wellness goals is of the utmost importance.

Jackie looks forward to meeting you and working with you towards your goals!

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Hong (Hongshik) Kim is a Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner. In order to further enhance his TCM level, he has been continuing his studies in various acupuncture techniques, such as Master Tung, the Balanced Method of Dr. Tan, and other numerous Korean Acupuncture techniques. In addition, he also practices acupressure, electro acupuncture, cupping and cosmetic acupuncture as part of his TCM practice and has been certified for the Acupoint Injection Therapy. Furthermore he is a certified instructor of Healing Tao’s abdominal organ Qi massage (Chi Nei Tsang), which is a Thai technique that helps to decrease organ disharmony, belly fat, constipation, and stimulate healthy digestion.

And he was voted at the A-List for favorite acupuncturist in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News, and 3 Best Acupuncture in Maple Ridge by Three Best Rated.

He achieved a Master’s degree of Business Administration in Finance from Korea University in South Korea and worked for the public company for years. However, when his son started to suffer in severe pain from Iliotibial Band Syndrome, he was motivated to find methods to help his son. That’s why he learned and completed acupressure course in Seobong Meridian Acupressure Association in South Korea and graduated from PCU College of Holistic Medicine in BC after immigration to Canada.

To this day, he is passionate about utilizing his knowledge to help those in need. He truly believes in the power of TCM and its ability to help people in ways that modern medicine cannot.

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Melina graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy’s 3000 hour program in 2014. Prior to studying massage therapy, she completed a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Psychology from Simon Fraser University.

Melina recently became certified to treat temporomandibular joint “TMJ” dysfunction. She has extensive experience treating many conditions including back and neck pain, headaches, tendonitis, sprains and strains, and nerve compression. Melina uses a variety of therapeutic techniques including trigger point release, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and stretching. Melina is also trained in Pilates and likes offering options for strengthening and postural improvement to further relieve everyday discomfort.

Melina enjoys being active and spending time with her young family. She is always open to chat about good wine and gardening!

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Kirsten graduated from the massage therapy program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She decided to become a massage therapist as it helped her through her many years of competitive dance.

Kirsten’s clinical interests include: headaches related to muscle tension, chronic pain, whiplash, working with youth and sport injuries.

Kirsten is also certified 200 hr yoga teacher and enjoys incorporating stretching in her home-care. When not massaging you can find Kirsten practicing yoga, walking her dog or reading a book.

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After a long career in the tech sector, Everett couldn’t be happier to now be in the fulfilling health and wellness industry.

With a profound life-long interest in health sciences and a knack for problem-solving, Everett has found his true calling in massage therapy. He takes great joy in helping individuals through their recoveries and providing relief to those suffering from chronic pain. Everett finds fulfillment in connecting with his patients and listening to their stories and is particularly passionate about assisting seniors in achieving a better quality of life.

With over 550 hours of hands-on massage experience, he has had the opportunity to treat a variety of conditions in hospitals, clinics, assisted-living facilities, hospices, and sporting events.

Outside of work, Everett’s priority is his family; he finds immense happiness in spending time with his wife and three small children. He is also an avid reader of anything from ancient history to pulp fiction and enjoys engaging with people on virtually any topic.

Everett has completed the 3000-hour RMT program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and will be taking his board exams in the Fall of 2024. While awaiting his board registration, his treatments cannot be billed to third-party insurers. His discounted rates reflect this ($65.00 for a one hour session vs. our RMT rate of $125.00). This is an excellent option for those who do not have (or have a limited amount of) health insurance coverage for massage therapy!

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Kelly graduated from the Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage in 2009 and went on to graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2014.

When first starting her massage therapy career she worked at both a spa and a clinic setting. Her love for massage developed through her passion for helping others.

Kelly has come across a variety of different musculoskeletal concerns over the years and likes working with patients of all ages to find out what changes can be made in their everyday life, in order to make a bigger difference. She understands the importance of an active and balanced lifestyle, and strives to empower patients to help heal themselves.

In her spare time, Kelly enjoys playing Taiko, doing outdoor activities and travelling. She has been to many amazing countries around the world including Australia, South Africa and Thailand.

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Sascha has been a Registered Massage Therapist since she completed a comprehensive 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2004. Prior to having children, she enjoyed sharing her experiences and knowledge as an instructor, teaching assistant, clinic supervisor, and outreach supervisor at what is now called the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy.

In 2011 she was in a motor vehicle accident which left her with constant pain and daily headaches. It wasn’t until she started up with CoAT Method (Course of Applied Tensegrity) myofascial treatments, that she was able to gradually return to massage therapy, eight months after the accident. After experiencing such relief, she was sold, ditched the oil bottle and this technique has become the focus of her practice.

The fascia surrounds the entire body from head to toe, underlying the skin. It weaves in through the body and is often referred to as a 3D spider web, which surrounds and connects every structure in the body. From head to toe it connects membranes in the brain, to organs creating organ systems, which is continuous to ligaments and muscles. If you pull on one end of this web, it creates a pull to the other side of the web, traveling through the body. You can understand how myofascial release in one part of the body can liberate the whole system. In a healthy state fascia is able to stretch and move without restriction, but things such as surgical procedures as well as physical and emotional stress and trauma, repetitive motions or inactivity can cause a myofascial restriction within the body. These restrictions can lead to many symptoms such as pain and inflammation, nerve, blood, and lymph vessel entrapment/compression causing dehydration of tissues, asymmetry of the body, decreased muscle function and coordination.

Sascha has taken continuing education geared toward myofascial release, training in Craniosacral Therapy, CoAT Method, and Breast Care techniques for pre and post surgery, as well as mastitis and other issues in the breast tissue surrounding post pregnancy and post cancer surgical procedures.

Starting treatment in a seated position, it is best to wear shorts and a tank top, or sports bra for women. Sascha works with the body to create tension, in order to release restrictions, sometimes in areas other than where the pain is felt.

Sascha welcomes people of all shapes and sizes, gender and orientation. She enjoys the challenge of treating chronic conditions, post surgical scars, as well as people’s daily tension.

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Donggi is a graduate of the Langara College Massage Therapy Program. He incorporates a variety of techniques in his treatments including Swedish techniques, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations and stretches to address soft-tissue limitations. However, he firmly believes in active therapy for long-lasting results and educates patients on load management and exercise options. He strives to provide his patients with the knowledge and support they need to stay active in their own health care.

Donggi’s style is best described as a combination of dynamic movement, muscle stripping, compressions, broad strokes, and joint mobilizations. He is always happy to provide rehab exercises and active care strategies at the end of a treatment.

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Prior to entering the world of massage therapy, Marissa managed a team of 40 in the corporate world so she understands that time for self care can be challenging to navigate. 

Marissa offers various styles of massage including deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, pregnancy massage, and treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD).

Marissa’s passion for holistic health and client-centered care ensures that each session is designed to foster relaxation and promote healing in a supportive and respectful environment. 

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Emma studied Psychology at the University of Victoria and after a career change, she completed the Registered Massage Therapy program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy and graduated April 2021.

Emma treats with many different therapeutic approaches, including trigger point release therapy, active and passive stretching as well as various myofascial modalities to benefit soft tissue mobility throughout the body. She listens empathetically to each patient and caters a treatment plan to benefit each individual, from relaxing Swedish massage techniques to rehabilitation of injury. When she’s not treating in the clinic Emma spends her time travelling with family, enjoying the outdoors, and keeping up with her energetic son.  

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Dakota, a graduate of West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT), brings extensive knowledge in the fields of muscle, nerve, soft tissue, and systemic conditions. Her 20-month program at WCCMT immersed her in these areas, equipping her to address a wide range of issues, from sprains, strains, headaches, pregnancy-related discomfort, athletic concerns, and overuse conditions like osteoarthritis, tendinitis. Dakota also has knowledge of nerve-related ailments. She tailors each massage through comprehensive assessments and offering personalized home care recommendations. When Dakota is not in the clinic you can find her spending time hiking mountains, spending time with family and friends or looking for an adventure!

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Emily graduated from the massage therapy program at CDI in South Surrey. She fell in love with massage therapy after visiting an RMT for relief from various sports injuries and seeing for herself the numerous benefits.

Emily can help treat a variety of conditions including headaches, tendonitis, anxiety, muscle strains, pregnancy related discomfort and more. She combines deep tissue therapy, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and joint mobilization throughout her treatments. Her goal is to help restore and maintain your health and wellness as well as creating a relaxing space.

In her spare time, Emily enjoys traveling to new places, hiking and being outdoors. She also loves spending time with her dog, Ollie.

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