Alex’s diverse clinical experience and solid medical background are in good standing throughout his practice in multidisciplinary clinics in Ontario and British Columbia.

As an RMT, Alex treats a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. He especially focuses on neck and back pain, “frozen shoulder”, pregnancy and post-partum, post-surgical rehabilitation and everyone in between.

Alex says: ‘’I love my job! I have been a healthcare practitioner all my life, and helping people is my destiny”.

Alex’s favorite hobbies are jogging, camping, wood-crafting, and going to the gym.

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Dr. Christopher LaRocque was born in Prince George and raised in Kitimat British Columbia in 1985. He Graduated in 2009 with a BSc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Northern British Columbia. Prior to graduation Dr. LaRocque studied briefly in Sweden and was gifted the experience to play soccer for the cities of Sura and Töreboda, Sweden. He obtained his doctorate of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2014.

He practices an evidence-based patient-centered model of care to help his patients resolve current pain, then address the underlying body imbalances in order to prevent and minimize recurrence. He uses various treatment options involving chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy (Functional Range Release Techniques, Graston Techniques), gentle joint mobilizations, pain and healing modalities, ergonomic advice, and personalized and progressive therapeutic exercise programs. He has a wealth of knowledge and is always eager to learn more. He has participated in continuing education to improve his skills, focusing on certified soft tissue and developmental rehabilitative techniques.

Dr. LaRocque is an outgoing and active professional that enjoys the ocean but keeps his sports on the field. His passion is playing soccer, however, it would not be rare to bump into him jogging, hiking, or kayaking in his spare time.

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Dr. Brandon Somlo is a chiropractor who is passionate about helping families and athletes. He believes that a healthy spine leads to less pain and better movements, whether it is being able to walk to the mail box or to perform at the next level in sports.

Dr. Somlo earned his Bachelor of Science from University of Guelph in 2013 and his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2018. Dr.Somlo can provide patients with spinal/extremity manipulative therapy by hand or by tools and myofascial release therapy. He is certified in Smart Tools, which is regarded as an effective treatment technique for soft-tissue injuries. ​ Dr. Somlo has extensive experience with sports and sports injuries. He has been playing ice hockey for 22 years. Dr. Somlo can provide rehabilitation exercises that he learned from years of being a personal trainer. ​ Dr. Somlo has experience in rehabilitation of the body to get it to its natural self. He strives to help each patient reach their goal whether it be returning to work, to sports or any movement that is limited. He also cares about prevention measures to keep your family healthy. He does ergonomic assessments and concussion prevention treatment and rehabilitation. His diverse experience with sports and sports injuries gives him first-hand knowledge of what specific treatment is required to return to sports, along with techniques for minimising the likelihood of re-injury.

Dr. Brandon Somlo is a chiropractor who is passionate about helping families and athletes. He bel... Read More

Ainsley is a recent graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy.

Ainsley is a recent graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Read More

Sasha is on Maternity leave until September.

After an active childhood with 10 years of figure skating and ballet, Sasha has always been a fan of the benefits of massage therapy.

Expect a calm and relaxing environment when you get a massage treatment with Sasha. She often does a combination of Swedish and myofascial techniques.

Sasha moved to Canada from Russia 10 years ago and loves enjoying all the nature found here.

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Tina Vandevalk graduated with honours from the International Academy of Health Sciences in 2019. She is committed to continually adding to her education and providing an evidence based practice.

Tina began her practice in Ontario where she worked for a clinic primarily focused on prenatal and postnatal massage. She also enjoys working on musculoskeletal injuries and nervous system conditions, as well relaxation treatments.

When not working, Tina enjoys spending her time crafting, reading and hiking.

Tina looks forward to meeting you and helping you feel better.

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Jordyn was born and raised on Vancouver island and grew up on the west coast in Ucluelet. She graduated from WCCMT victoria in 2021 and is passionate about creating a calming and safe space where patients can feel heard and accepted.

Jordyn believes in creating a unique and collaborative plan to reach your goals by combining her knowledge of the human body and your knowledge of your own.

Jordyn was born and raised on Vancouver island and grew up on the west coast in Ucluelet. She gra... Read More

Emily has just received her BC registration and is offering RMT services but direct billing will not be available until approx March 25th. Please contact the clinic to book these appointments as they will only be able to be booked through our front desk team until she is on the insurance direct billing portals.

Emily graduated from Mount Royal University in June 2021 with a 2200 hour diploma in Massage Therapy. She has a strong belief in the importance of connecting the body and mind, and putting one’s mental and physical health first. Having just moved from Calgary, Alberta, She is very excited to now be in Victoria and cannot wait to see what the island has to offer!

With a background in both the Clinic and Spa environment, Emily makes sure to bring some aspect of relaxation into the treatment room using an array of techniques. She has experience treating shoulder and low back injuries, headaches, and working with pre- and post-natal patients.

In her spare time Emily enjoys spending time with her family, taking her children on adventures, and activities such as yoga, meditating, roller skating, baking, and playing her ukulele.

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Dr. Meridee Senick graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2003. In 2020, she moved back to her home town of Victoria.

Dr. Meridee adjusts her patients with several different techniques that are gentle yet effective. Her gentle techniques are great for taking care of children, the elderly and everyone in between.

Dr. Meridee suffered from migraines as a child and Chiropractic care was the only treatment that helped her. Dr. Meridee is passionate about helping patients get relief from headaches and migraines. She has extensive training in gently adjusting the upper neck, which is often a major cause of headaches and neck pain. Dr. Meridee also has extensive training in adjusting extremities and she specializes in shoulder and ankle injuries.

Outside of the office, Dr. Meridee enjoys an active lifestyle and is an avid NFL fan.

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Hailey is a recent graduate of the RMT program and is providing Wellness Massage (not billable to insurance) at Eagle Creek while she awaits her registration from the CMTBC.

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Andy graduated from the Camosun College Massage Therapy diploma program in 2023. His main focus is to help patients achieve their goals and to further his knowledge in all forms of manual therapy.

Andy suffered from an injury that stopped his growth in powerlifting, which was how he found massage therapy. After a few visits he realized how beneficial massage therapy is and has dedicated his time to this profession and hope to help patients get past their injuries and back on their journey to success. Andy utilizes neuromuscular techniques, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, active and passive stretching during his treatments.

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Kitti views the body as a whole functioning organism, she encourages movement, stretch, and breath. Her passion in practice is being committed to assisting her clients to whole body wellness. In holding the space for recovery, she has had experience with rehabilitation, motor vehicle accidents, repetitive strains, digestive issues, neurological issues, and the fluctuations of everyday stressors.

Kitti graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2007. At the same time she started an Art career, producing a one man show in Vancouver , and participating in group shows throughout the lower mainland. Her career was side tracked, after a serious injury with a horse. This lead her towards a journey of discovering the resilience of the body and the miracle that it is. Perseverance pays for those who are determined to recover, and working with a good team is paramount.

Kitti’s interests have led her to furthering her education in cranial sacral rhythms, myofascial release, visceral massage, and nerve functioning. Her skill sets range from light to deep tissue releases, and from therapeutic to deep relax.

She has spent a lifetime being active; she grew up competing as a gymnast, and taking in all that nature could afford her. She enjoys practicing aspects of yoga, qi gong, and tai chi regularly. At the moment she loves to spend her time by the ocean, out riding her bike, reading, singing and playing piano.

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I have always had a passion for helping people discover the innate ability for the body to heal and recover through a holistic and balanced philosophy of Western and Eastern medicine.

I provide perspective to meld the worlds of Eastern and Western medicine together.

This desire to help people is what started my journey in the field of paramedicine over ten years ago. During this time, I discovered an evolving passion to move from a Paramedic providing acute care, to a practitioner of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) by treating the complexity of injury and illness through acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

I moved to Victoria, BC from Jasper, AB, to follow my dream of studying TCM. This education opened and expanded my mind to the beautiful world of Eastern Medicine and how it can complement many aspects of Western Medicine.

Outside of work, you’ll find me in nature experiencing my love for the outdoors on our local mountain biking trails.

If you’re new to discovering the amazing healing benefits of acupuncture, book an appointment with me to learn and explore how acupuncture can treat both acute and chronic pain, as well as provide a complementary approach to total mind and body wellness.

For those who have already discovered treatment through acupuncture, I’m excited to provide the best care you’ve come to expect from one of the oldest healing practices in the world.

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Brennan is a registered massage therapist working in Victoria, BC. Through his current clinical practice he has had the opportunity to work with a diverse population of people from all walks of life. From weekend warriors and elite level athletes to those living with advanced medical conditions, Brennan will work with any type of client to help them achieve physiological peace and improve their quality of life. In treatment, Brennan desires to build strong therapeutic relationships with his clients, joining them on their journey to wellness. His personal treatment philosophy is to work with the client instead of on the client, and he believes in applying a modern, evidence informed approach to traditional massage practices. Brennan is also a student of the internal arts of India and China, and he loves to integrate the practice of yoga, tai chi and qigong into his treatments. While areas of interest include stress reduction, injury prevention, and improved postural awareness, Brennan is confident that he can provide massage therapy to meet each client’s individual needs.

Outside of the clinic, Brennan can be found practicing tai chi in the park, contemplating a good read, or cooking up something delicious with his family and friends.

Brennan is a registered massage therapist working in Victoria, BC. Through his current clinical p... Read More

Taylor was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia before moving to Ontario to complete her University Degree. She graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Guelph where she played varsity field hockey before attending the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Toronto to earn her Massage Therapy diploma in 2017.

Since a young age Taylor has been actively involved in the sporting commuting playing a variety of sports. Her favourite sport is field hockey where she competed at Provincials and Nationals, and the University of Guelph Varsity team earning OUA and CIS medals. Through her own sports injuries and knee surgery Taylor became very interested in how to heal the body and decided to pursue a career in massage therapy.

In her spare time Taylor can be found hiking with her dog, exploring parks with her son and paddle boarding the beaches of Victoria.

Taylor believes that massage therapy is an important component to maintaining a healthy balanced lifestyle. Whether you are coming in for an acute injury, injury prevention or ongoing stress management there is a treatment plan for everyone.

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Demi Palmer is working at our Yates and Tillicum locations.

Demi Palmer is a graduate of Pacific Rim College and a licensed acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia. Her journey to find a career where her love for biology and psychology would combine began when she met an acupuncturist in one of her art classes. She became fascinated with the holistic nature of Chinese Medicine and the unique support it offers complex issues such as headaches, menstrual disorders, sleep disturbances, reduced immunity, low energy levels, digestive issues, and mental health concerns.

As a registered acupuncturist, Demi’s approach aims to treat underlying root causes rather than masking symptoms. Each person has their own unique blueprint for health which involves a complex interplay of physiology, lifestyle, and their environment. Demi’s treatments include a personalized combination of acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, electrical stimulation, gua sha, tui na massage, infrared heat, and moxibustion. To provide a comprehensive and tailored treatment plan, Demi may include specific exercise and movement recommendations, diet modifications, and stress reduction tactics.

Her areas of interest include reproductive and sexual health, depression, anxiety, stress management, musculoskeletal injuries, along with acute and chronic pain. Her goal is to help people connect to their bodies, restore tranquility, and facilitate healing and well-being.

When not in the clinic Demi enjoys oil painting, cycling, swimming, and doting on her house plants. Demi fell in love with Vancouver Island when she moved from a small town in Alberta to study Traditional Chinese Medicine, and she takes every opportunity she can to hike and explore.

Demi Palmer is working at our Yates and Tillicum locations. Demi Palmer is a graduate of Pacific... Read More

Heather Thompson BSc, RMT has been practicing as a RMT since 2002, and continues to learn and advance her skills with post-graduate studies.

Her primary goals are to facilitate pain reduction and healing. Heather is very passionate about the health of her patients and places a strong emphasis on individualized education about the body and self-care recommendations.

She strives to challenge her beliefs, to approach each treatment with curiousity and to provide a culturally safe and respectful environment of care.

Heather is grateful to live and work within the traditional unceded territories of the Lkwungen (Esquimalt, and Songhees), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke and W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples.

Heather Thompson BSc, RMT has been practicing as a RMT since 2002, and continues to learn and adv... Read More

Mary Langer RMT graduated from WCCMT located in Victoria in 2008. Her interest in strength, health and optimal mobility grew from her background as a figure skater and the conditioning that accompanied her training. She enjoys using many modalities in her treatments to help patients obtain overall wellness and body awareness. By setting clear, realistic goals in treatment planning Mary hopes to help each individual with their unique needs. Mary is passionate about the powerful ability for the body to heal when given the ideal tools. She looks forward to exploring and learning with each patient.

Mary Langer RMT graduated from WCCMT located in Victoria in 2008. Her interest in strength, heal... Read More

Brett is a graduate of the Georgian College Massage Therapy program and Cambrian College Physical Fitness Management program. Brett believes in using an approach tailored to individual needs and goals. He uses a combination of deep tissue massage, myofascial release, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations, and passive/active stretching to create a relaxing and effective massage experience.

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Eryn is joining us in March 2023 as Hayley Staub’s maternity leave locum. From the ages 4-5, she has memories of going to Parksville for an annual family trip. She would pick out some 5 cent candies which she paid for by giving her family hand, foot and back massages! Her RN mother was very familiar with bi-weekly massages and told her she had a naturally good touch. You could she was an aspiring MT her whole life! Eryn started receiving massage therapyat 17 following a neck injury from soccer. Around the same time, she applied to the WCCMT program! Eryn spends the majority of her time outside of work walking her dog, going on hikes and weight training. She strives to help other get back to a lifestyle they find best suits them. Eryn incorporates specific techniques such as trigger point release, passive modalities and deep fascial work.

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Erick has been a Massage Therapist since 2014. He enjoys working on a wide range of people from office workers to professional athletes

He believes everyone can achieve healthy body movements and does functional assessments to choose which techniques you will benefit from.

Working with your goals, he will tailor each massage according to your needs, with a focus on connecting the mind and body. He often uses a combination of deep tissue massage. myofascial trigger points, myofascial release and myofascial stretch in his treatments.

Come and meet him and take the journey towards freedom in movement together.

Erick habla español también.

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Dr. Stevie holds a firm belief that everyone is an ‘athlete’ whether they are competitive, want to move more, move better or keep moving. If you are looking to improve performance, take that hike, or play with your grandkids, Dr. Stevie wants to help you get back to what you love most!

Since childhood, athletics has been an important part of Dr. Stevie’s everyday life, which has included competitive gymnastics, soccer, dance and cheerleading. She understands the demands of sport, the will to return to training and the importance of supporting your team. Chiropractic kept her competing and moving in her developing years while her teammates sat out with injury after injury.

Dr. Stevie’s unique background allows her to focus on the needs of her ‘athletes’ to provide individualized care consisting of manual therapy, functional exercises, and kinesiology taping. Specialized care provides not only immediate results and control over your pain but education regarding your symptoms and your body to help provide long term relief and confidence.

Dr. Stevie Newman Szeps is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College completing her Doctorate of Chiropractic with Honours in 2016. Her fascination with human movement has led her to the realization of just how central and important it is to life itself. As such, she continues to learn new ways to incorporate movement into each and every day to maintain and improve quality of life.

Let Dr. Stevie help get movement back in your life!

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Dana’s focus is to prioritize restoring balance and well-being to the body by not only targeting specific concerns, but also looking at the body as a functional unit. Pursuing an interest in the inter-connectivty of the body’s systems, Dana has begun schooling at an osteopathic college and hopes to incorporate techniques learned there during his treatments to make for a more well-rounded approach to healing and rehabilitation

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Nik can be found at our Eagle Creek Location in April.

I found that my passion towards massage grows with every happy patient that leaves my treatment room. My lifestyle and beliefs coincide closely with the core values and beliefs of Massage Therapy.

I am a big fan of any sports and am always eager to test myself in something new. Snowboarding, mountain and road biking, running, climbing, gymnastics and yoga are a few of my current favorites.

Nik can be found at our Eagle Creek Location in April. I found that my passion towards massage g... Read More

Dirce graduated from Everest College Toronto in 2011. She is proud to be an RMT who is passionate about the wellbeing of her patients. She has lots of experience treating many different conditions, including frozen shoulder, headaches and migraines, pregnancy and postpartum, back pain, plantar fasciitis, and piriformis syndrome.

She is a skilled therapist that incorporates multiple techniques such as Trigger Point release, Myofascial release, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, and pre- and post-event sports massage.

Dirce has volunteer experience at many different events such as the Terry Fox Run and Queen Park Marathons, and most recently at the Para/Pan Am Games Toronto in 2015 where she was part of the Medical Team for the Polyclinic and the Wheelchair Basketball Events.

Dirce continues to work hard on improving her techniques to provide the best therapy to her patients.

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Glen has been in private practice as a Registered Massage Therapist for over 30 years. He has been an Instructor at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and the Sutherland Chan College of Massage Therapy as well as serving as the Vice-President of the Association of Physiotherapists and Massage Practitioners of BC. He is a member of the Registered Massage Therapy Association of BC and the College of Massage Therapists of BC.

In addition to his Massage Therapy practice, Glen is also certified as a Hakomi Therapist and Teacher.

Having traveled extensively around the world, Glen is working on writing a series of short travel stories. Glen performs with the group Mystic Journey which showcases the Middle Eastern Sufi poetry of Rumi and Hafiz in Victoria, BC.

Glen has been in private practice as a Registered Massage Therapist for over 30 years. He has be... Read More

Mook is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, British Columbia.

He excels at applying a variety of complex techniques including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, and joint mobilization to treat a myriad of conditions.

He enjoys working with chronic back, neck and shoulder pain. Mook’s passion is bringing relief, relaxation, and wellness to all of his patients.

Mook is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, British Columbia. H... Read More