Heidi graduated from the Vancouver School of Massage Therapy in 2012. She practices massage therapy with an intentional, intuitive, compassionate and caring approach and strives to make each person feel welcome and safe. She considers all layers of the body during treatment utilizing a blend of fascial techniques (which do not use oil as the intended tissues or structures need to be engaged), Swedish Massage (using organic oils), joint mobilizations, and stretching.

When appropriate, Heidi integrates mindfulness techniques into her massage treatments such as body awareness and breathing practices, and offers therapeutic home care including stretches, movement and strengthening for the body.

When not at Kitsilano Massage Therapy, Heidi can be found spending time with her partner and two children, moving her body in ways that bring her joy, and spending as much time as possible outside.

Heidi acknowledges that she lives and works on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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Jen graduated with honours from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, and she is driven by the joy she finds in helping people on their journey of healing and recovery. Her mission as a therapist is to work in partnership with her patients to create custom treatment plans that help them reach their health and wellness goals. She believes that mental and physical wellness are deeply intertwined, and that relaxation is a crucial part of every treatment.

Her treatments often include myofascial techniques, trigger point release and therapist-assisted stretching, but her core treatment principle is that massage should always feel good and be relaxing. The happy post-massage smile on her patients’ faces after their treatments bring her as much satisfaction as helping them achieve concrete improvements in their physical health and quality of life. In addition to it’s physical benefits, she believes that massage is an amazing tool to help manage depression and anxiety and finds great reward in helping people do so.

Jen lives in and loves Kitsilano. When she’s not at the clinic you can find her at Jericho beach kayaking, biking, picnicking or playing disc golf, otherwise affectionately known as frolf.

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Jocelyn graduated from the 3000 hour program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2009 and has been practicing at Kitsilano Massage Therapy and Health since. Her goal in treatments is to provide individualized care to assist and educate clients in their rehabilitation, maintenance or relaxation. Jocelyn incorporates swedish techniques, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, active and passive movements, joint mobilization, and deep tissue work into her treatments. Jocelyn has a special interest in pre and postnatal massage and has taken many continuing education courses including, but not limited to: prenatal massage, clinical orthopaedic manual therapy, end range loading, ligamentous articular strain, chronic pain management and muscle energy techniques. Having played numerous sports her whole life, she has in depth knowledge of sport related injuries and rehabilitation. When she is not working you can find her biking, running, hiking and chasing after her two young boys and XL puppy.

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My journey in massage therapy started in 1996. I was a fitness leader, personal trainer, triathlete and marathoner. Then I prolapsed a disc in my back. I went to physiotherapy and rehab but my injury still prevented me from performing to the same level as I had previously. A friend of mine suggested going to a registered massage therapist. I was amazed at how much it helped facilitate the healing process. Previously I could only ride my bike for a few hours, but after I found massage I went on to compete in Ironman Canada three times, riding my bike in training for 6 to 7 hours at a stretch. This lead to a desire to have a more therapeutic practice. Since graduating from massage therapy school in 2001, I am dedicated to lifelong professional development. Post graduate studies have included muscle energy for the spine, pelvis and ribs, myofascial release for the shoulder and pelvis, visceral manipulation, cranial sacral therapy, deep tissue therapy and joint mobilizations. As a practitioner, I like to tailor each treatment to the individual. With experience, a sense of humour and a positive attitude, I try to help each person that crosses my table take a step closer to wellness. As an RMT practitioner helping to enrich all of my clients lives for over 20 years, I feel tremendous happiness going to work each day and feel that I have found my niche. Contact Jill at: jill.rmt@telus.net

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One of the primary emphasis in my practice as a massage therapist is monitoring and enhancing client progress. Collaboratively, we will develop a personalized treatment plan to align with your needs, lifestyle, activity level, and motivational factors. The focus of my treatments are specific to your areas of concern. I integrate a comprehensive range of techniques, including Swedish, myofascial, and trigger point release. Additionally, I prescribe individualized stretching and strengthening home care to effectively address clients’ musculoskeletal issues. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to assist you in your health and wellness objectives.

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Mathilde completed a 5 year full time program in osteopathy at CEESO in Lyon France where she also worked as a locum before she embarked on a new adventure and moved to Vancouver.

Mathilde is skilled in treating infants, children, adults and the elderly, as well as pregnant women, athletes and emergency patients.

Her practice is holistic, based on manual therapy and adapted to each patient. The osteopathic techniques used include cranial, visceral, articular and myofascial (soft tissue) techniques.

Mathilde moved to Vancouver in order to develop her skills in osteopathic treatment and care. She is excited about continuing her education with training courses scheduled over the next few years to add to her knowledge, with the aim of growing professionally and as a person.

Mathilde is a member of Osteopathy BC, passionate about outdoor sports and will be delighted to help you with your treatments.

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Joanna Morris was drawn to become a massage therapist because of its hands on proactive approach to health and wellness. After completing her Bachelor of Science at the University of Victoria in 2002, Joanna then completed the 3000 hour massage therapy training at Vancouver’s West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2005. She presently practices her massage therapy in Kitsilano, Vancouver. Joanna’s in depth knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology as well as her caring and enthusiastic nature is key in effectively treating many conditions. Utilizing a proactive approach and various modalities such as myofascial, trigger point release and joint mobilizations, Joanna effectively treats each individual’s situation. Her goal is to strike a balance between mobility, stability, alignment and strength to restore optimal function. Thus you will always leave with homework in the form of either stretching or strengthening exercises to help facilitate, maintain and even gain greater healing between visits. Joanna takes special interest in athletic massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, pregnancy (pre natal and post natal) massage, visceral therapy, exercise and stretch therapy. Post degree training has included: LAST – Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique for the lower body Osteopathy – Muscle Energy Technique Visceral Therapy Women’s health care – pre and post natal care, non-invasive pelvic floor rehabilitation and visceral alignment During her time in massage therapy school Joanna worked as a personal trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She also continued to enjoy rowing, running and hiking as well as recreationally playing golf in the summer and skiing in the winter. To this day she can still be found enjoying these activities along with sharing her passion for sport and movement with her boys in Vancouver.

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Having played sports my entire life, I began seeing an RMT in my early teens. Not only did these treatments provide me with pain relief and improved performance, they helped me understand the direct connection between my physical body and my overall well-being. I graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, where I gained experience and skills to treat conditions of myofascial, neurological, and orthopaedic origins. My treatments are tailored to each individuals’ specific needs, using a variety of techniques, including: myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations, deep tissue, and Swedish massage techniques. Through my own experiences dealing with injuries, I have learnt the importance of remedial exercises and stretching in obtaining optimal health, and I include such recommendations within my treatments When not working, I like to enjoy the great outdoors, cooking healthy meals, and spending time with my family and friends. I can usually be found training for my next half marathon by running local trails or hiking up the Grouse Grind.

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Massage therapy first entered Karen’s life through her passion and love of running. She became increasingly fascinated with the complex workings of the human body, growing a keen interest in why we experience common injuries, aches and pains, and how to prevent them from happening in the first place. Throughout the past 4 years, rock climbing has now made its way to the forefront of her free time!

She believes Massage Therapy can be an extremely effective tool in reducing tension and pain, as well as restoring and maintaining optimal mobility so you can continue doing whatever it is you love to do. She strives to discover the root of the problem and create an individualized treatment plan to best suit your current condition and needs. She also believes in educating clients with postural awareness, proper work place biomechanics, stretching and/or strengthening exercises to enhance your daily living.

Commonly used modalities include deep tissue and isolytic release, joint mobilizations, myofascial and muscle energy techniques.

To have established a career working with her hands and providing health care in the most natural state is something she finds extremely fulfilling and so grateful to have found.

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Kirsten Spouler is a graduate of West Coast College of Massage Therapy’s 3000 hour program, in 2009. Her treatment approach is geared specific to your individual needs utilizing a variety of modalities including myofascial, trigger point therapy, active and passive stretching, joint mobilization and deep tissue release. Kirsten has previously been an instructor at both Langara college and the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, teaching Manual skills and working as a clinic supervisor. She takes an interest in patient education, anatomy and postural awareness to help further accelerate a pain free lifestyle. Kirsten’s interest in anatomy led her to take part in many cadaver dissection classes to help further understand the human body. In her time off Kirsten spends her time pursuing her passion blowing glass.

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Megan has a background in personal training, competitive bodybuilding and the wellness industry for 10 years. Her experiences with various physical therapies after a motor vehicle accident led her to gain insight and a deeper understanding of the body. Megan approaches each patient with empathy, active listening and application of current medical knowledge. She is passionate about providing supportive education as part of her continuity of care for her patients.

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Linda Warren graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2009, where she received her diploma in Registered Massage Therapy. She then continued to obtain a Bachelor of Health Science at Thompson Rivers University in 2011. With an interest in health and overall wellness, she likes to take a client-directed approach to meet her client’s goals and needs. Linda’s treatment and interests include pre and postnatal massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, passive stretching and joint mobilizations. In her time off, you can find Linda enjoying a yoga class, hiking, running and reading.

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