In Graciela’s treatments she uses light to moderate pressure. Modalities that she provides are Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and joint mobilizations. Her treatments are based on the patient’s unique needs and goals.
About Graciela
Graciela graduated from the 3000 hour Massage Therapy program at West Coast College of Massage therapy in 2013. She has experience working with different types of conditions such as pregnancy (prenatal and postpartum), whiplash, sports injuries, neurological, and orthopaedic conditions. She believes that massage therapy can assist in pain management and rehabilitation.
Her massage approach focuses on the different needs of people. Whether it is from musculoskeletal or psychological stress, Graciela strongly believes that massage therapy can provide relief and promote a better quality of life.
During her studies at WCCMT, Graciela gained exposure to different settings such as Vancouver General Hospital (Burns, Plastic and Trauma unit), BC Women’s Hospital, Friends for Life Society, South Granville’s Senior Centre, the BMO marathon, and WCCMT’s student clinic. From these experiences, it provided her a better understanding of the benefits of massage therapy.
Outside of massage therapy, Graciela enjoys travelling, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Cedric uses many modalities to treat his patients. He is able to use light pressure to deep tissue, when indicated. He also uses manual tools to help release tissues.
About Cedric
Cedric graduated from WCCMT in 2019 and began practicing at the start of 2021. He always had a fascination for sports, human anatomy, and biology. He enjoys the physical manipulation aspect of massage therapy and its diverse effects it has. He strives to help improve or rehabilitate a patient’s conditions so they can happily recover. His many hours of outreach while in school granted him valuable experience in areas including geriatric care, pregnancy, sports, and neurological/orthopedic conditions.
Before even studying to become an RMT, Cedric already had the casual passion to give massages to friends and family since high school. In addition, he finds that his other hobbies like dancing, singing and strength training contributes to his own well being as well as having the physical and emotional energy to work as an RMT. To him the right balance of dopamine is vital for both physical and mental wellbeing!
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Emily focuses on using a holistic approach to treatment. They use Swedish massage, fascial techniques, trigger point therapy, and mild joint play to bring people back to a point of optimal function and return individuals to their favorite activities which have been affected due to pain, tightness or restrictions.
About Emily
Emily graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster in 2015. Through a program in high school, they worked with a multidisciplinary clinic exposing them to a variety of physical health care disciplines. This was when they decided Massage Therapy would be the avenue they wanted to follow. Working at the clinic gave Emily an appreciation of the aches and pains felt while working a desk job and found out how much massage can help with the associated symptoms.
Emily has taken a variety of continuing education over the last few years primarily focusing around perinatal and pediatric health, specifically infant and pediatric, pre/post natal, caesarian scar treatments, as well as learning about benefits of pelvis floor physio referrals. Emily has gained a great appreciation for working in the field of pregnancy, gaining the most experience through clinical outreach at BC Women’s Hospital.
One of the most important things to Emily is being an open and safe practitioner supporting our LGBTQIA2S+ community, caring for all genders, expressions, and sexualities. Having personal experience in the community and educated in the physical changes in the body when transitioning or taking external hormones.
Currently Emily is working on their education to become a doula.
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About Dr. Kalsi
Dr. Kalsi’s experience with chiropractic began when she was a teenager and was experiencing low back and foot pain. After witnessing the benefits of chiropractic care, she decided that becoming a chiropractor was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life.
She began her journey as a chiropractor at New York Chiropractic College in January of 2012, where she graduated in March 2015 with Summa Cum Laude honours and as valedictorian of her class. Following graduation, Dr. Kalsi moved back to her beautiful home of British Columbia to help serve her local community.
Dr. Kalsi believes that everyone can benefit from chiropractic care. Her approach to care involves assessing and treating each individual as a whole and creating treatment plans tailored to each individual’s health care goals. In addition to adjustments, Dr. Kalsi loves to use various soft tissue techniques, including therapeutic stretches and rehabilitation programs, in order to optimize a patient’s wellbeing and keep them injury-free.
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Some conditions that can be addressed with acupuncture are:
ICBC related injuries
Workplace injuries
Sports injuries
Tennis elbow
Golfer’s elbow
Wrist and hand pain
Leg and knee
Plantar fasciitis and foot pain
Back pain
Hip pain
Shoulder pain
Neck pain/SCM pain
Menstrual pain
Phantom pain
Allergic rhinitis
Stress/Anxiety
About Leila
Leila strongly believes in the body’s natural ability to heal itself if provided the right conditions to do so. This philosophy has led her to a career in Traditional Chinese Medicine particularly in acupuncture, being able to correct the body’s imbalances by promoting proper circulation. Such benefit can be seen in how she would alleviate pain by needling specific points in the body that are away from the painful spot like needling the hand for a whiplash thus avoiding further trauma in the area.
She completed her Acupuncture diploma from Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is continuing her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine education from the same institution. Currently, she is registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC.
During her free time, Leila loves going to Zumba, yoga, and other group fitness exercises. And on a sunny weekend, you would most likely see her hiking trails, camping or paddling with her kids and friends.
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Renée uses light to moderate pressure when addressing her patients concerns. Her treatments include but not limited to Swedish, joint play, deep tissue, pin and stretch, stretching, and range of motion work. Renée has experience effectively treating pregnancy, repetitive strain injuries, sport related tension and fatigue. She has worked with different physical presentations of occupational related issues ranging from office jobs to first responders.
About Renée
Renée Van Ramshorst graduated from Columbia Bible College in 2014 with a diploma in Caregiving and Counseling. After completing this program, she wanted to have a more hands-on impact in the health and well-being of those around her. She went on to graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in BC in 2015.
Having experienced many injuries playing competitive sports growing up and seeing the benefits of physical therapies on the healing process, she enjoys coming alongside her patients to work through the physical barriers they are facing. From sports injuries, chronic conditions, and work strains, to stress relief, pregnancy changes, and general well-being, she enjoys every aspect of patient care. She believes massage therapy, alongside other physical therapies, is an important part of maintaining a healthy body. Life keeps us busy and it’s important to take time to rest, relax, and slow down!
Renée enjoys anything outdoors, having grown up in BC, hiking, snowboarding, being active, and fresh air are an integral part of her lifestyle. When she’s not in the clinic you’ll find her outside with a good cup of coffee in hand!
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About Dr. Voon
Dr. Voon’s goal is to help her patients live a healthy and fulfilling life by helping them attain physical, mental and emotional well-being. Each person is unique, as is his or her journey towards wellness. Dr. Voon believes in treating her patients as people, not just as a disease. By combining natural and traditional therapies with current scientific knowledge and advancements, Dr. Voon addresses the root cause of her patients’ illnesses and provides long-term solutions for their health.
Dr. Voon has a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia and graduated from the
Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. She is licensed by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia. She is member of good standing of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the British Columbia Naturopathic Association.
Naturopathic therapies used by Dr. Voon may include nutritional and lifestyle counselling, botanical medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, spinal manipulation, mind-body work, and supplements. Dr. Voon also provides IV therapy and vitamin B12 injections.
Conditions that can benefit from Naturopathy
Conditions treated by Dr. Voon include (but are not limited to):
• Sleep disorders/insomnia
• Mood and mental/emotional health
• Thyroid conditions
• Metabolic disorders such as high blood sugar, high cholesterol, high blood pressure
• Women’s health, infertility, pre- and post-natal care
• Skin conditions, including rosacea and eczema
• Childhood conditions including autism, ADHD, asthma
• Digestive disorders and food sensitivities
• Musculoskeletal problems, including arthritis, injuries, aches and pains
• Weight management
• Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
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Amanda is passionate about promoting change and balance within the body. This is why she practices using integrative techniques such as joint mobility, myofascial release, osseous techniques, or cranial sacral, accompanied with some traditional Swedish massage techniques. It’s great for chronic pain, injuries, and those issues that others haven’t been able to help you manage.
She acknowledges this treatment style isn’t what you’d find in every standard massage, but she isn’t looking to just treat the symptoms of dis-ease - she wants to find the root and help your body integrate and return to optimal function! If you have questions please feel welcome and encouraged to contact the clinic. (Amanda does not offer deep tissue treatments.)
About Amanda
Amanda grew up in the lower mainland and after post secondary education wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. She graduated from the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage in 2007. She worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist and took courses in orthopedic techniques in order to enhance her skills. Upon returning to Canada, Amanda opted to complete the 3000 hour RMT program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster. Since graduating in 2013, Amanda has spent time honing her skills in many different areas of massage, some include sports (injury and recovery), ICBC injuries, prenatal care, PTSD, Biodynamic Integrated Fascial work, and chronic pain management.
Amanda believes continuing education is an essential part of being an RMT. She is passionate about being able to help her patients reduce their pain and increase their quality of life.
When not treating patients, Amanda enjoys spending her time with her family outside in the fresh air, traveling to foreign lands, doing DIY’s around the house, and growing delicious food.
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