For over 20 years, I’ve been drawn to the practice of shiatsu and holistic bodywork, finding joy in helping people ease into a more relaxed, balanced state. Whether it’s helping an athlete move more freely or supporting someone through everyday stress, I love seeing the shift when people feel better in their bodies and minds. My work blends different techniques like shiatsu, cupping, and mobility exercises from qigong, influenced by both Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern methods. It’s been a fulfilling journey, and I’m always exploring new ways to bring more balance and well-being into people’s lives.

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Maki started off her practice as a shiatsu practitioner when she first moved to Vancouver back in 2000. She learned her techniques from her home country, Japan. Coming to Vancouver, she realized that there weren’t a lot of forms of alternative therapy being offered at the time. She continued to work on her own for almost a decade until she decided to pursue the world of energy medicine.

Through her readings, she recognized that her strength was in the form of reiki and psychic healing. She found herself continuously helping her patients with deep rooting conditions that they may not have known – recognizing healing in conditions such as severe clinical depression, physical conditions such as bone breaks, skin burns, and ligamentous/muscular tears. She has had a tremendous effect within the community, slowly offering workshops to help us find the healing power within ourselves. She plans on pursuing her healing education in areas such as psychic surgery, increasing the strength in her own healing and meditation.

In her spare time, you can find her on the soccer field or softball diamonds playing hard and having a great time amongst her friends. She has a strong connection with the spiritual world and finds herself in nature or continuing her own practices with other like-minded practitioners. Also, finds she is a total animal lover! You will always see her around all the puppies.

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Justyne began her journey to become a Massage therapist in 2020, starting as a bodyworker shortly after her school program began. As different modalities were introduced she was captivated by Craniosacral Therapy and manual lymph drainage. She went on to enroll in a CranioSacral Therapy course while in school so she could feed her need for more knowledge on this modality. This helped develop her gentle, calming approach to massage therapy. As Justyne has a keen interest in the nervous system, she is always working with her clients to ensure that they feel comfortable and supported in the treatment room, allowing their body to relax. While her approach is gentle she is able to reach deeper levels of tissue by releasing fascial restrictions. Justyne is passionate about learning and further developing her skill set. She is currently enrolled in a trauma informed massage therapist course and plans to continue her education in CranioSacral Therapy. In her free time she enjoys gardening, yoga, cuddles with snuggles (her cat) and spending time at the park with her family.

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Hey there, I’m Holly—a movement coach with a PhD in biology. My mission? To help you find the root cause of your body’s compensations so you can keep doing your activities and plan your next adventure. I believe in a holistic approach to wellness, pinpointing the root causes behind your body’s compensations and restoring all of your movements. Compared to traditional trainers or physios, I offer longer appointments focused on unraveling the why behind the persistent aches and pains holding you back. Having been an elite dancer, I know firsthand the frustration of nagging injuries. After persistent hip pain and a foot injury forced me to rethink how I treated my body, I discovered my powerful, leading methods that have since helped countless others reclaim their active lifestyles. I’m passionate about guiding you towards better movement and offer continual, highly personalized support that you won’t find anywhere else. Let’s chat and get you back to doing what you love—pain-free and stronger than you thought possible.

Hey there, I’m Holly—a movement coach with a PhD in biology. My mission? To help you find the roo... Read More

Aliyah completed her bachelors in Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan in 2013 and decided to explore the realm of bodywork soon after that. She started by learning shiatsu massage and by enrolling herself in other eastern medicine practices such as acupressure and qigong. She then worked as a shiatsu practitioner, working at various events in Vancouver including volleyball BC, ICORD, and various sports tournaments. She then pursued registered massage therapy, completing her certification late 2016.

Aliyah has a keen interest in helping others. Her passion for physical activity and health drives her interest in massage therapy and self care. Her experience with various conditions including spinal cord injury, psycho-somatic conditions and sports related injuries pushes her to keep learning. She plans on continuing her education in areas such as myofascial stretching, craniosacral therapy, osteopathy and energy healing. Her mission with her work is to educate and spread awareness on how to become better for YOU. What factors help and what factors deter our progress? She offers guides and routines to help with your self care.

In her spare time, you can find her on the soccer field or basketball court, playing outdoors with her friends. She enjoys being outdoors, learning about anything pertaining to health and staying active for her own self care.

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In 2008, my path towards massage therapy began when I encountered a skilled practitioner who helped me recover from multiple soccer injuries. I was captivated by the effectiveness of his techniques and began to pursue an apprenticeship under his guidance. Over the years, I honed my skills and applied them to my own treatments. Eventually, I enrolled in the Registered Massage Therapy program at VCMT and graduated in 2022, eager to help others on their journey towards healing.

My experience has allowed me to create my own unique style of massage therapy using different myofascial, deep tissue and stretching techniques. This approach allows me to provide clients with personalized treatments that cater to their specific need.

When I’m not working, I enjoy playing soccer, running, camping and spending time with friends and family.

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