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Heidi graduated in 2012 from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT) and is a member in good standing with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC).

Heidi’s passion for reproductive health was sparked during her massage training. Clinical outreaches at a hospital high risk maternity ward and NICU, and school prenatal clinic were inspirational. Her final term had a unit focused on women’s health including period and pelvic health, breast/chest and pregnancy massage which further deepened her interest. Her graduating case study paper was on c-section scar massage, and she completed the Douglas College DONA Doula Training before writing her massage therapy board exams.

Upon graduating, Heidi focused her energy on continued learning and education, and building a busy practice in Kitsilano with a wonderful community of patients. This allowed her to gain valuable experience treating a diverse population with varied conditions. Over the years, Heidi’s patient base has grown to focus mostly on supporting people in their day to day through massage therapy with a holistic approach, and reproductive health- abdominal/uterine/pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum, perimenopause and menopause care.

Heidi practices massage therapy with a patient centred, inclusive and trauma informed approach. Everyone is made to feel welcome, cared for and safe. Her treatments are intuitive, gentle and compassionate. Her personal lived experience grounds her approach to care, and she values sharing knowledge about the body to encourage self awareness and a sense of embodiment in her patients. She offers individualized home care and referrals to other health care providers when indicated.

Outside of work, Heidi loves spending time with her partner, two children, and their little black cat, connecting with friends and her community, reading, gardening, and kitchen time making soup or tea. She feels best when moving her body daily outside- biking, walking, trail hikes and yoga/stretch practice.

For more information about Heidi’s practice please visit her website: www.hearthrmt.ca

She can’t wait to meet and work with you!

Heidi is grateful to live and work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Joanna Doherty 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.

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.

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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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.

Jeremy graduated from Evolve College of Massage Therapy in his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

As a lifelong athlete, Jeremy enjoys learning about anatomy, physiology, and exercise science principles, then implementing them on himself when training for sport.

With over 4 years of massage therapy experience, Jeremy utilizes a biopsychosocial scope of practice, believing the nervous system lies at the heart of it all.

As a therapist, Jeremy believes in a patient-centred approach, involving collaboration that adapts based on the individual.

When he’s not at work, you can find Jeremy at a local climbing gym or crag, or wandering trails in North Van, or Squamish.

Nina is a Registered Massage Therapist with a thoughtful, whole-body approach to treatment. Her work is grounded in the understanding that pain, tension, stress, movement, and the nervous system are deeply interconnected. Rather than focusing solely on where discomfort is presenting, she considers the body as a whole and tailors each treatment to the individual in front of her.

Her treatments blend therapeutic massage with a calm, intuitive approach, incorporating techniques such as myofascial work, TMJ and intra-oral treatment, and lymphatic drainage where appropriate. She has a particular interest in nervous system regulation, chronic tension, jaw and facial tension, stress-related holding patterns, and helping clients develop a greater sense of ease and awareness within their bodies.

Nina believes effective treatment can be both clinically purposeful and deeply restorative. Her goal is to create an unhurried, collaborative environment where clients feel listened to and where treatment supports not only symptom relief, but greater capacity and resilience over time.

Kyla has worked as a RMT in BC since 2011 and finds it deeply rewarding to help people increase their mobility and function, allowing them to feel better in their bodies. She uses many different techniques for your massages, including Myofascial Release, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Muscle Energy Technique (MET), and takes a whole body approach when designing treatment plans with patients. Kyla's massages are focused on helping you regulate your nervous system and include home-care suggestions so you can continue to improve your mobility and function long after your treatment ends.

You can find Kyla out walking in nature, practicing self-care, and enjoying time with her family and two sweet little kitties.

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.