Wendy brings Reflexology to the clinic

Reflexology is a type of massage that involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet, hands, and ears. It’s based on a theory that these body parts are connected to certain organs and body systems. People who practice this technique are called reflexologists.

Wendy was certified in the 80’s with Touch Point Reflexology on the Mainland. She hails from northeast UK. Her life has consisted of dance, track, piano, sports, singing, animal and environmental advocacy. At work she provided ergonomic orientations and served on the emergency preparedness committee.

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Say Hello to Jeevan Atwal

It is no secret that individuals experience a multitude of challenges throughout their lives. Sometimes these challenges can leave individuals feeling overwhelmed, stagnant, anxious, or numb. In other cases, these feelings can be the result of unresolved issues from the past that are impacting present life. No matter the situation, I am here to support my clients in the process of identifying, understanding, and addressing their challenges. Through this collaborative process, my clients are able to foster self-awareness and acceptance, so they can cultivate new perspectives and develop effective strategies to reach their goals.

My academic, professional, and personal experiences have provided me with a solid foundation for my work as a counsellor with adults, youth, couples, and families. I have worked with clients who are having challenges in areas such as mental health, addictions, relationships, emotional regulation, transition, chronic health, and trauma. I use an integrative approach often combining different therapeutic approaches including person-centered, solution-focused, cbt, dbt, acceptance-commitment, inner child visualization, and mindfulness practices.

I believe that all individuals have the ability and resources within themselves to make the changes they desire. If you are experiencing challenges in your life and feel ready to make those changes, please reach out for support on your journey.

Jeevan is currently accepting ICBC Patients for treatments.

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Dr. Alli Baker DC, is an evidence-based Chiropractor and health advocate who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Degree, then on to Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Her practice style focuses on using a combination of manual therapy techniques including chiropractic manipulations/mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, functional movement and exercise rehabilitation. She specializes in treating sports injuries, joint pain, headaches, back and neck pain, postural issues, while also equipped to provide nutrition and lifestyle advice.

She is an outdoor enthusiast who recognizes the importance of a pain-free living in order to enjoy all that island life in Victoria has to offer.

Dr. Alli’s goal is to empower her patients through education and engagement, as a means to energize and evolve them into the most optimal form of themselves.

Educate. Empower. Evolve.

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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and member of the B.C.A.C.C. I offer both in-person and online (Zoom) counselling sessions.

I know that life can feel overwhelming at times, and I believe that all of us can benefit from outside help at some point in our lives. However, it can take courage to reach out for that help. I invite you to do so – every journey begins with one step.

My goal in our counselling journey is to create a safe space for you that is compassionate and non-judgemental. I believe that the best counselling is based upon a collaborative approach in which we can together identify and prioritize your concerns.

I am trained in Family Systems and in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, which is a form of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. This is the most common form of “talk therapy“. It is an evidence-based approach used for among other issues – anxiety and ADHD, with which I have lived experience. I bring to the table years of counselling experience, including working at the Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR). My own style of counselling is culturally sensitive and respectful of different world views. I work with individuals, teenagers and couples.

I can help with:

ADHD

Relationships

Depression

Anxiety

Work/Life Balance

Loss/Greif

Self-Esteem

Addictions

Stress

I am looking forward to meeting you and working with you to achieve your counselling goals.

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We Are Welcoming Emily To Aurora !!

Emily has been interested in working as a healthcare professional for some time as her family has been very active as front line workers throughout the COVID pandemic. She is thrilled to be part of the Aurora team and is looking forward to starting her career as a IPL Laser Technician.

Emily has had previous experience in in the food service industry as well as childcare, serving the community. She has a genuine personality for patient care.

Book your IPL Laser treatments with Emily today!!!

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Meet Stephen, RMT

Stephen is currently not accepting new ICBC patients

Stephen is a graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria. Stephen is passionate about helping others live their best lives. He focuses on prioritizing the goals of the client and encouraging a mind-body connection in a safe and inclusive environment.

Stephen previously worked in a prestigious luxury spa in the downtown inner harbour so can deliver everything from a Deep Tissue focused stress relief massage, Mom to be massage to an amazing Relaxation massage.

Stephen’s approach is to listen to and understand the client’s needs to provide the best outcome and treat the individual in front of him. His treatment style is uniquely tailored to each person. He loves to employ active Deep Tissue techniques to overcome the most stubborn muscle tension with collaborative engagement and participation from the client, giving them control in the intensity applied. He particularly enjoys giving full body treatments and loves working on backs, shoulders and necks or hips and legs.

Stephen is originally from the UK and has travelled globally working in Engineering before retraining as a Massage Therapist and relocating here to our beautiful Vancouver Island. He enjoys hot yoga, dog walking, hiking and regular workouts when he is not hanging out with family and friends. He is looking forward to meeting and working with you.

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Please note: Wendy is not currently taking ICBC patients \ Wendy graduated with Honours in Massage Therapy in 2002 from the International Academy of Massage, located in Ottawa, Ontario. She began her career in Ottawa, where she gained experience working in chiropractic clinics, an award-winning spa, and by building her own mobile massage therapy practice. Wendy’s passion for lifelong learning led her to Queen’s University where she is currently enrolled as a part-time student in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc, Honours) online degree program.

Since moving to Victoria, Wendy has continued to deepen her skills and experience working in spa and clinic settings. Wendy’s background in various spa settings has taught her the benefits of helping clients to relax first to provide safe and effective treatments, allowing her to manipulate the deeper layers of muscle tissue to achieve results. She uses a variety of techniques including Swedish techniques, Trigger Point Therapy, active and passive stretching and myofascial release techniques to address client concerns and improve function. The amount of pressure used is always within client comfort.

Wendy encourages her clients to continue with stretching and strengthening exercises at home and she is happy to discuss any health-related questions or concerns during treatment. She is passionate about helping clients of all ages and abilities achieve their health goals and would sincerely welcome you to her clinic practice at Aurora Health and Wellness.

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Richelle is currently not accepting new ICBC patients

Richelle has always had a passion for health and wellness. As a registered massage therapist, Richelle believes that each person is unique and enjoys helping her clients discover root causes for their discomfort and assisting in finding a solution through a variety of techniques and home care exercises. Richelle encourages her clients to be active in participating in their rehabilitation. Techniques she commonly uses include Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and joint mobilization.

Massage Therapy is a passion for Richelle as it allows her to administer her skills and techniques for the well-being of others. She is looking forward to working with patients and helping them achieve their health care goals through use of assessment, and customized treatment plans.

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Meet Registered Massage Therapist Monika

Monika welcomes you and is eager to help you with an acute or chronic injury or simply to decrease your stress level. She believes in the importance of calming the nervous system and treating the body as a whole.

If you are looking for flowing soothing swedish massage strokes with a combination of specific therapeutic modalities in your Treatment, Monika is the right person for you.

As a lifelong learner, she always had a keen interest in the Beauty and Wellness Industry. At only 16 years of age she enrolled in Hairdressing School after arriving in Canada from Germany, followed by becoming an Esthetician and Spa Practitioner through the AVEDA Institute of Victoria.

Monika was also working as a Care Aide, helping people in the Community and in a Hospital setting for the last 10 years. Her passion is making people feel better until they are back to optimal health.

The ultimate dream after working many years in beautiful luxury Spas and Resorts around BC and Alberta, was to obtain her Massage Therapy Diploma and work as a RMT.

She has experience with chronic complex conditions and also geriatric patients and will work together with you to find the right Treatment plan. Monika has worked as a mobile massage therapist as well, helping people unable to come to a clinic due to schedule and time constraints or limited mobility.

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>###Say hello to Giorgio

After finishing a degree in Physiotherapy, Giorgio Caiterzi worked with Fortitudo basketball Bologna in the first league championship, as well as the NBA Summer League in Orlando, Florida for the Detroit Pistons. He then obtained a degree in Osteopathy, where he later became the personal osteopath for the Rally Car Driver, Andrea Navarra. He worked with Navarra during his international competitions with Fiat Grande Punto Abarth and Subaru Impreza. Giorgio has worked with the Mountain Bike, BMX, Downhill and Trial teams of the Italian Off Road National Cycling Team since 2005, traveling internationally to compete in European races, world cups and world championships.

Giorgio is a taping instructor and has successfully completed his training as a teacher and instructor of the prestigious Korean Kinesiology Tape Association. He worked at the 2004 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, at the 2012 London Olympics and at the 2014 European Olympic Games. In 2010 he started working with the Cesena soccer team, which was in the first league of the Italian championship. Since 2006 he has consulted and treated international athletes at his clinics in Italy. In 2015 he worked closely with the NBA athlete Carlos Delfino. With rehabilitation, he helped Delfino get back in the field and eventually go on to play the Olympic games in Rio 2016 with the National Argentinian team where he achieved impressive results.

In 2017, Giorgio moved to Canada where he became the head therapist of the National Canadian Women’s Volleyball Team at the Oval Olympic Center in Richmond. Thanks to his vast experience with professional athletes he has become an expert in posture correction and the problems and dysfunctions associated with alignment.

Giorgio lives in Victoria B.C. He currently divides his time working as an osteopathic practitioner in the professional sports world and in private clinics in Victoria B.C. and Vancouver.

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Max is not currently accepting new ICBC patients

In practice since 2013, registered massage therapist Max Clarkson is dedicated to helping people with musculoskeletal challenges through the provision of massage therapy. Max completed his massage therapy training at Sir Sandford Fleming College in his hometown of Peterborough, Ontario. Focusing on outcome-based massage, whether the condition be chronic pain, a sports-related injury, tension headaches, posture-induced muscular tension, repetitive strains, whiplash or work related stress; therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of physical and emotional well-being. Max treats these and other conditions at Aurora Health and Wellness. Max also provides self-care options to help clients maintain good health between regular treatments. Max strongly believes that maintenance is the key to prevention and incorporates a variety of techniques and tools into his treatments to help his patients achieve their goals, including superficial fluid techniques, myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (to help improve range of motion), trigger point therapy and joint mobilizations.

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Kaj is a West Coast College of Massage Therapy graduate and has been working in Victoria for a couple of years. As an RMT he strives to offer a complex yet accessible approach to manual healthcare through lateral thinking and patient education. His massage therapy background includes techniques taken from Lomi Lomi Massage, deep tissue Swedish Massage, and Visceral manipulations. In the future he hopes to transition into a career as an Osteopath as he is interested in working with patients who have long term injuries and other uncommon ailments.

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Please note that Amanda is no longer accepting current ICBC claims at this time.

Amanda pursued her dream of becoming a Registered Massage Therapist with hopes of helping people through therapeutic touch. Her passion for health and wellness comes from experiencing the positive benefits that massage therapy has to offer.

She graduated from Camosun College in 2022. Since then, she has worked at a luxury spa in the downtown inner harbour. She has had an opportunity to work with diverse patients from all walks of life and from all parts of the world. She strives to make her clients feel heard and cared for in a safe, comfortable, body-positive space while working with her clients’ goals.

She focuses her treatments on relaxing the nervous system in hopes of helping you unwind from the busy outside world. Her treatments include guided breathing, general Swedish massage, passive stretching, traction, trigger point, and myofascial release. At the end of each treatment, she offers individualized self-care for each patient to help maintain their day-to-day lives in between each treatment.

Amanda was born and raised here on beautiful Vancouver Island and enjoys yoga, hiking, fishing, and baking. She is looking forward to meeting you!

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Please note that Jenny is no longer accepting current ICBC claims at this time.

Jenny employs a compassionate hand to achieve patient-centered therapeutic goals. She emphasizes Deep Tissue massage and Muscle Energy Techniques with a Swedish Massage base, and is always adding to her repertoire of skills to tailor each treatment to her patient’s needs. She enjoys Pilates in her own health and fitness life and incorporates body-weight strength and flexibility exercises into many home-care plans

Since graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2016, Jenny has improved her skills with several continuing education courses in Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), taking a special interest in dysfunction of the temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) and the cervical spine.

Jenny is an avid learner. She is passionate about educating patients about their own bodies to assist in maintaining function and achieving greater standards of health and wellness. Her ultimate goal is to get patients feeling empowered and confident in their bodies. Jenny believes that you the patient are the ultimate expert on your body and needs, and is excited to partner with you on your journey of health.

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Uttam graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2020 with honors in both Clinical and Academic Sciences. His passion for a balanced lifestyle and interest in kinesiology drove him towards a career in manual therapy. He felt a strong connection with Vancouver Island and made the move to the Victoria in May 2023. He believes that most biomechanical pain is directly or indirectly related to muscular imbalance, weakness or lack of extensibility somewhere in the kinetic chain, as well as the idea that physiology and psychology are strongly correlated. With the help of an interview, assessment, treatment plan and a personalized strength and stretch routine, Uttam strives to address the root cause of his patients’ complaints and not just their symptoms. He uses a variety of techniques like Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Myofascial Release and Joint Mobilization in his treatments and is interested in further education in Graston, Yoga Therapy and Advanced Fascial Stretching. Uttam focuses on joint dysfunction, especially in the shoulder, knee, and spine, as well as posture corrective therapy. He focuses on assisting his patients in meeting their goals of being strong, pain free and mobile. In the past, Uttam has dabbled in engineering, before moving to Canada for a University diploma in Adventure Sports Management in 2013. He has since managed a coffee shop, been a whitewater raft guide in Jasper, swift water rescue technician with Kamloops Search and Rescue, automotive service technician, and a tow truck driver on the Coquihalla highway. Outside of the clinic, Uttam enjoys music festivals, functional training, riding his motorcycle, camping and making new connections with people along the way.

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Your body is wondrous. It holds an innate ability to restore and maintain physical, mental, and emotional wellness. If you are not functioning at your highest capacity, a helping hand can gently guide you back. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine bodywork can provide support and guidance to restore this natural healing process.

My treatments are tailored to your individual needs at each session, integrating acupuncture, with other traditional Chinese medicine therapies. This may include therapeutic massage (Tui Na), cupping, diet therapy (Shi Liao), auricular medicine, laser treatments (for people averse to needles), and electro-acupuncture to support the body’s natural healing processes. Chinese medicine is a holistic practice. We generally start with treating symptoms, but ultimately, our goal is to address the root cause, returning the body to harmony. This is true healing, it doesn’t just cure symptoms, but prevents disease. This level of change requires commitment and patience (after all it took your body many years to get here) but will pay rewards throughout your life with improved health and wellness.

My life’s path was changed in my 20’s with a back injury. When the pain did not resolve, my doctor said, “We’re not very good at this; you may as well try something else.” I sought help using different treatment therapies. Through that journey, I saw my body heal, not just the back pain, but many areas coming into better balance. I came to deeply trust in the body’s wisdom to heal. I learned that with the right guidance, imbalances in the body can be addressed, and it can get back on course to function at its highest capacity. My curiosity about the different treatment methods and ways practitioners worked caused me to change paths. I left my career in environmental engineering, and for over 25 years, I have been immersed in holistic health and lifestyle practices. In Chinese Medicine we call this Yang Sheng, nourishing life.

I came to acupuncture from a very scientific lens. My “left brain” seeks to understand the how and why, keeping me up on current research and constantly learning. Over the years, my “right brain” has taken a seat at the table, allowing better integration with that which we can’t yet explain. Let’s start with a deep trust in your body’s innate wisdom to heal and combine evidence-based clinical practice to get you feeling better.

My holistic practice emphasizes pain relief, digestive health, mental and emotional well-being, women’s health, stress management, fatigue, and overall wellness maintenance. I have undertaken specialised training in treating menopause, and auricular medicine. I also use electro-acupuncture where appropriate for complex internal and neurological conditions.

I invite you to explore a different path to health and wellness and look forward to supporting you. With over 25 years of experience in holistic health, and 6 years as an acupuncturist, I am passionate about providing caring and effective treatments to help you reach your health goals.

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Hello!

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering online and in-person counselling for adults, young adults, and couples. If you are feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, unsettled, or unbalanced with life, in relationships, or even at work- asking for help is hard! I offer you an opportunity to face your difficulties constructively and confidently. I can help you develop healthy coping skills, navigate powerful emotions, and communicate effectively in challenging situations.

With the goal to help you build and broaden your personal strengths, I invite you to bring your unique toolbox to counselling. I believe that in an environment of unconditional respect and empathy, every individual has the ability to achieve significant and sustainable change.

My approach to counselling embraces both Eastern and Western philosophies of holistic healing including compassionate, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practice of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT). When suitable for my clients, I am comfortable incorporating other practices.

Clients have described me as “warm, kind, and non-judgmental”. Clients also expressed that they “appreciated our deep personal conversations and all tools provided”. I am comfortable conversing in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. My experiences of working at Victoria Fertility Centre (VFC) and Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR), as well as personal experiences as a first-generation immigrant have helped me build an intuitive sensitivity to my clients’ circumstances and needs.

I can help with

Anxiety

Chronic Pain

Depression

Fertility and Women’s Health

Stress and Burnout

Self-esteem

Relationships and Relational Conflicts

Healing from Traumatic Experiences

Discrimination/Oppression

Life-transitions, Gender-transitions

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Valerie is a graduate of the West College of Massage Therapy, her past studies include a Biology BSc from UVic and a Diploma of Acupuncture from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Valerie is not a practicing acupuncturist; however, she enjoys utilizing her studies of multiple modalities to create a holistic and well-rounded approach to treatment.

Valerie uses a variety of treatment methods with an overall focus on helping to calm the nervous system and decrease tension. She has particular interest in working with athletes as well as with chronic pain, and learning how massage therapy can help with anxiety and depression.

Valerie likes to help patients achieve their health goals by focusing on relaxing the nervous system, improving mobility, and guiding patients in taking an active role in strengthening and self-care. She enjoys providing home care so that patients can take charge of their health between treatments.

When she is not working, Valerie can be found wandering in nature, traveling, or playing D&D. She also enjoys trail running, weight lifting and improving her mobility with home care exercises.

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Beth graduated from the Massage Therapy diploma program at Camosun College in 2022, where she was able to apply her personal experience of sports injuries and chronic pain to her studies while developing an interest in techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, stress reduction modalities and therapeutic exercise. Beth’s main goal for her patients is for them to enjoy their life and succeed in any activity that enriches their day-to-day life.

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Meg is a Registered Acupuncturist who brings an integrative approach to treatments from a collective of educational experiences.

Her intrigue in movement rehabilitation developed early, and she received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree from the University of the Fraser Valley. She continued to explore working as a Registered Kinesiologist and one-on-one with neurodivergent youth while achieving her Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition from IHN in Vancouver. A fascination with the links between disharmony and the body’s adaptations to food led her to work as a Holistic Nutritionist and personal cook for the following three years.

During this time Meg had been receiving acupuncture treatments for a snowboarding injury, and her interest and love for Traditional Chinese Medicine began to grow exponentially. The trajectory of how she could help her community felt clear, and Meg moved to Vancouver Island where she would receive a Diploma in Acupuncture from Pacific Rim College.

Meg is continuously eager to connect with those who are interested in treatments that are a unique blend of the teachings she has gathered. She understands that it is a privilege to share this borrowed knowledge, as well as practice on the unceded and traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, and hopes that all who are curious may be given the opportunity to experience an avenue of healing that feels true to them. Modalities Meg may use in treatment are cupping, needling, Tuī ná (Chinese massage), Guā shā, electro-stimulation, and diet therapy.

Interests within treatment:

• Acute and chronic pain
• Digestive health
• Injury rehabilitation
• Mental and neurological health
• Hormonal and gynecological health

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Nicolle is no longer accepting new ICBC patients

Nicolle has been practicing massage therapy since 2016.

She first gained experience at a popular spa in downtown Victoria, then worked as a mobile therapist in the lower Vancouver Island area on and off all the while growing a very busy practice at a multidisciplinary clinic for 5 years before joining the team here at Aurora Health and Wellness in 2022.

She has taken a wide range of continuing education courses. From Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian massage) to diving into the world of pain science and understanding its relations to acute injuries and chronic pain conditions.

From her experience at the spa, she was able to perfect her rhythmic flow while combining it with a therapeutic/athletic type approach to create a well rounded and rejuvenating treatment.

Nicolle tends to favor moderate to deeper pressure with active techniques while including the clients natural and functional body patterns, yet always working within the client’s comfort zone. She is also able to accommodate the lightest of touch for a more relaxing or gentle type of treatment if the client prefers.

The techniques she typically uses are General Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy, contract/relax type stretching, tapotement (rhythmically tapping with different parts of the hand), joint mobilization, assisted breath work, along with deep tissue massage for clients in need of this type of pressure and release.

She has found that her style of treatment has a positive effect on her clients physical concerns, treatment goals and mental wellbeing by establishing an all around trust, limiting guarding, enabling tissue release to further decrease the perception of physical pain.

Nicolle is described as pleasantly professional, a nurturer by nature and meticulous with a curious mind while providing a space where all people can feel relaxed and accommodated.

In her spare time, she can be found raising her growing family, cheering her kids on and enjoying the many wonders that our beautiful planet has to offer.

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Hello, my name is Verena (pronounced Verenna). Growing up in the tropics of South America, I learned to value our innate connection to nature from an early age. As a kid, my family and I explored the wild, visiting places like the Amazon Rainforest, and swimming in the Caribbean Ocean on weekends.

Feeling the ways in which we are connected to the natural world instilled a deep sense of wonder for my surroundings from an early age. Now, as a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this wonder has become central to my practice and my everyday life; just like in the wild, our bodies, systems, organs, and emotions are intertwined, and when we fall out of this connection, we start to feel unwell and see signs of an unhealthy environment within ourselves.

Despite leaving my homeland for Canada at age 11, Venezuela left a lasting impression on me and taught me the importance of connecting with our natural world. This reverence for nature led me to find my passion for health and wellness; first, I studied my bachelor of psychology at McMaster University while playing University Volleyball. Then, upon moving to Vancouver Island to be closer to the mountains and ocean, I received my acupuncture license in 2010. Discovering TCM made me feel like my world made more sense. This new lens—one which reinforced the intuitive knowing that we are part of nature, not separate—inspired me to continue my studies at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC, where I became a doctor of TCM in 2015.

I relate to this way of health and wellness with every single part of me. I love how this ancient approach to medicine supports the mind, body, and spirit—helping to address not only physical ailments, but their emotional and spiritual roots, too. Each of us has the ability to heal, and I feel honoured to facilitate this process of healing within my patients.

You are welcome to visit my personal website for more information - www.verenamccrae.com

Verena McCrae, R.Ac, Dr of TCM, B.A

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Evan completed his Diploma in Massage Therapy at Humber College in Toronto in 2013. Shortly afterwards, he moved to Victoria, BC and has been practicing massage therapy there for the past seven years. He is now moving his practice to Langford to be closer to Mill Bay where he lives with his wife and young daughter.

Over his 9 years of practice, Evan has developed a patient-centred approach to his work and supports his clients to move through life in a vibrant, healthy way. As an RMT, he helps clients with a variety of conditions including pain management, MVA recovery, and athletic strain injuries. Evan uses a variety of techniques in his practice, including trigger point release and deep tissue. He provides a listening ear as patients recover from chronic stress. Evan is always looking for the best ways to assist his clients.

In addition to massage, Evan enjoys CrossFit, cycling and playing with his daughter. He can often be found hiking one of the many trails around Vancouver Island.

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Please note that Yoko is no longer accepting current ICBC claims at this time.

Yoko has a background of over 13 years as an Esthetician, providing face and body treatments and massage at hotel spas. She brings a calming approach to massage therapy, creating a relaxing environment for her patients.

Yoko incorporates a variety of techniques, including myofascial release, joint mobilizations, trigger point release, and manual lymphatic drainage. This allows her to tailor each treatment to the patient’s needs, whether it’s for pain relief, stress reduction, or overall well-being.

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Chris is not accepting new ICBC patients at this time

Chris has been a practicing RMT since graduating the WCCMT program in 2016. He understands that no matter our lifestyle eventually pain, tension or injury occurs. Chris’ practice is outcome focused, meaning he aims to take you from where you are to where you want to be. Whether that is a reduction of tension or an improvement of mobility and physical performance. Strategies he uses includes: manual therapy, patient education and exercise. Chris has a strong passion for movement and is a dedicated learner. He constantly seeks new information to improve and evolve how he can help you in these ways. To date he has completed over 270 hours of additional training/courses outside of graduating WCCMT.

Chris’ treatment style may be unlike other massage experiences you’ve had. He employs treatment techniques that can require patient participation and feedback during these techniques is highly encouraged and vital to engaging targeted musculature. Primary techniques used are influenced by Chris’ additional training, which include deep tissue and myofascial release.

Please note: while many can find this treatment approach relaxing/relieving by addressing concerns brought to treatment, Chris’ treatment differs from a sedative Swedish relaxation massage.

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Shelby’s passion for massage therapy comes from her life long love of science and her desire to help others. Her thorough understanding of the human body allows her to assess and treat a wide variety of conditions confidently and effectively.

Shelby’s treatment style is very direct. She typically uses trigger point release, active and passive pin and stretch, low grade joint mobilization, and Swedish massage techniques in her treatments. She is known for her use of deep pressure, however, she can adjust to meet each individual patient’s needs.

When Shelby isn’t practicing massage, she can be found spending her time horseback riding and hiking with her dog.

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Nicole is not currently taking any new ICBC patients

Nicole graduated from Camosun College with her Massage Therapy Diploma in 2022. Through her time in school she found an interest in pain science and the relationship between chronic pain and stress within the mind and body. She’s focused on creating a patient-centered environment and wants to ensure each patient feels heard.

Growing up Nicole watched her mother struggle with chronic pain from an autoimmune condition and one of the ways she found relief was through massage. This sparked Nicole’s interest in massage and the importance of pain management.

Nicole has a relaxing approach to treatment and uses techniques such as general swedish massage, myofascial release, and trigger point release.

When Nicole’s not practicing massage she’s on the side lines of her children’s sports or reading a book.

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Lea was previously a Registered Massage Therapist in Edmonton, Alberta, with accreditation from Grant MacEwan University’s 2,200 hour Massage Therapy program. Her specialities include knot release (trigger point treatment), hydrotherapy, hot stones and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). She has experience working with a wide range of ailments including whiplash, scoliosis, TMJ and muscle injuries in the upper and lower body. She believes that massage therapy is vital to helping the body recover and to help postpone further injury and restriction of movement. Lea’s goals are to help her clients achieve therapeutic release and relief of stress and tension; she is passionate about massage therapy and helping others feel their absolute best.

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** PLEASE NOTE - Karen is not currently taking ICBC patients **

Karen became a registered massage therapist in 2008, after completing a 3000-hour program in British Columbia. In 2011, she opened Bodylogic Therapeutic Massage in Revelstoke BC, where she lived and worked until her recent transplant to the West Coast. Her practice has evolved along with her learning and deepened understanding of the intricacies of the human body, health, and holistic wellness.

Karen has taken courses in Myosfascial Mobilization, pain science, joint mobilization, muscle energy technique, and most recently, a two year program in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, a gentle and profound technique that allows a deep listening to your own body’s intelligence for healing. She undertook a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2015, and meditation, postural exercises, and somatic awareness to inform her own and client self-care.

Karen has a wide array of techniques to draw upon to come up with a treatment plan that will support your injury prevention and rehabilitation, chronic pain management, health, and overall wellness. She has an interest in working with post-concussion recovery, and chronic pain management, as they are part of her own health journey. When she isn’t working, Karen finds balance by being out in nature, hiking, mountain biking, walking, and being on or near the water.

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Dr. Spencer is a licensed naturopathic physician currently welcoming new patients at Aurora Health & Wellness in Langford. 

Education:

She has completed 8 years of post-secondary education including earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree with a Minor in Chemistry, where she also competed on a university soccer scholarship in the USA, followed by attending the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine to earn her ND title in New Westminster.

Approach:

Dr. Spencer’s passion is to connect with her patients and to tailor individualized, evidenced based treatment plans to help them with a variety of acute and chronic health concerns. She believes in a team-based approach, which includes working with other health care providers, and empowering & educating patients to be active members in their own healthcare plan. She offers a variety of treatment options including: clinical nutrition, natural health product advice, botanical medicine, laboratory assessment, acupuncture,  naturopathic manipulation, lifestyle counselling and when required, prescription medication.

Special Interests:

>Gut health / digestive concerns

>Cardiovascular health

>Brain health / mental health

>Women’s health / hormonal concerns

>Athletic performance optimization / weight loss

>Concussion & injury recovery

>Men’s health

Additional Certifications

Prescriptive authority, acupuncture, immunization and IV therapy.

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Troy Taylor, RMT is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program and is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of BC. Troy has also studied at the Rolf Institute® of Structural Integration in Boulder, Colorado and he became a Certified Rolfer™ in 2012. During his studies at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Troy had the opportunity to work with Canadian athletes at the Canadian Sports Institute at PISE. In 2018 Troy completed his Advanced training with Jan Sultan, one of the first Rolfers taught by Dr. Ida Rolf.

Troy believes in patient-centered care and adjusts each treatment to meet clients’ individual goals and needs. He enjoys working with his clients to help decrease pain, increase mobility, create balance and promote ease of movement. His therapeutic treatments often focus on deep tissue and fascial techniques. Troy’s training as a Rolfer influences his massage therapy practice, and many of his treatments include active movement techniques that involve client participation.

When not seeing patients, Troy enjoys cycling, running, yoga, time with family and going to the beach with his dog.

Please note: Treatments are often performed while side-lying, sitting and standing. Because of this, Troy asks that you arrive at your treatment with gym wear, swimwear or shorts and a loose t-shirt.

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>Isabelle is excited to join the team at Aurora and work with the Westshore community!

She graduated in the summer of 2020 at the West Coast College here in Victoria and enjoys helping people at all stages of life, working with their specific needs and comfort levels.

Treating with a firm yet relaxing approach, and growing interest in holistic care, Isabelle incorporates working with the breath to help ensure the Nervous System gets a break too. She believes that empowering her client’s can have a positive outcome on their health and strives to create suitable treatment plans to help reach set goals.

Outside of work Isabelle enjoys anything and everything nature and food! Grabbing a book and heading to the beach, exploring hiking trails, or checking out hidden food gems around the island have a special place in Isabelle’s heart.

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Shannon is a Registered Nutritional Therapist and a Registered Natural Nutritional Counselling Practitioner. She has diplomas in applied nutrition and nutritional counselling.

Shannon has been a part of the recreation industry for over 15 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to offer her clients. She believes the key to feeling good is a balance of mental health and a healthy lifestyle that includes proper nutrition and physical activity. Shannon has always believed that eating natural, minimally processed foods makes healthier bodies. Thirteen years ago, she found out that she had severe food allergies. After several years of struggling and not getting the right guidance she decided to work towards her holistic nutrition diploma and counselling diploma. Her goal is to help educate and change the lives of others through proper nutrition education. Natural or Holistic Nutritional Consultants take the approach of looking at the whole person, not just a part or two. They take into account emotional, physical and situational aspects. The key is to uncover the root cause of an imbalance and help direct the body to heal itself. Shannon will help you incorporate these practises into your everyday life.

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Laura graduated from York St John University, England in 2018. Her journey in physiotherapy has spanned from Musculoskeletal outpatients to Neurological, Orthopaedics and Acute Medicine.

Since moving to Canada, she has brushed up on her First Aid and CPR skills and has been working as a Rehabilitation Assistant in Langford whilst completing the Canadian Physiotherapist licensing process.

With years of experience as a trained fitness instructor, Laura has continually explored various exercises to not only push the limits of the body but also, in her role as a Physiotherapist, implemented diverse approaches to rehabilitation.

Having also been actively involved in university rugby and netball, Laura has faced her fair share of injuries. This personal encounter not only adds depth to her understanding but also uniquely equipped Laura with an empathetic approach that resonates in her treatments.

As a lifelong learner she is aware of the ever-developing nature of physiotherapy practice and brings evidence-based rehabilitation to her clients. Person specific treatments that align with your goals and motivation to enable you a successful rehabilitation journey.

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