Kevin shares a passion for personal wellness, preventative healthcare and rehabilitation. He started his career as a Behavior Interventionist teaching families and children with autism methods to cope with daily life activities. Following this, Kevin graduated with a Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma. He then began working at Surrey Memorial Hospital along side Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to rehabilitate patients suffering from cognitive and motor incapabilities. While working as a Rehabilitation Assistant, Kevin gained a vast range of experiences working with patients in the ICU, emergency, surgical and acute care units. Kevin further continued his education and graduated from the Langara Registered Massage Therapy program where he gained experience treating clients using a variety of massage modalities.

Growing up, Kevin enjoyed playing volleyball and had an opportunity to compete at both the provincial and national level. These days, he continues to play recreationally in outdoor grass leagues. Kevin is also an avid dodgeball player. He can be found on the dodgeball court three to four nights of the week. Through his career in athletics, Kevin has personally experienced sports related injuries ranging from ankle sprains to rotator cuff tears and even a clavicle fracture. He draws on a combination of his work and personal experience to better relate to clients.

Kevin believes that communication and client rapport are key to an effective treatment plan. He works hard to establish a client-therapist relationship built on trust and genuine mutual respect. Ensuring a client’s needs and concerns are acknowledged is his top priority.

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Wilford’s passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture stems from a drive to recover and compete. A life long interest in martial arts and combat sports like boxing has allowed Wilford to be well acquainted with skeletal muscular injuries on a personal level and has fuelled his dedication to helping patients recover and get back in fighting shape as TCM helped him to in the past. Beyond his enthusiasm for boxing, Wilford’s experience with construction work and office work has helped him understand the needs and concerns for those suffering from both athletic injures and occupational repetitive strain injuries. Wilford recognizes that whether you’re holding a mouse, hammer, boxing gloves, or a gi in your hands, the need to be functional and pain-free to perform at a level required of you, is universal and important. In additional to using acupuncture needles to facilitate in the healing process, Wilford also offers cupping, tuina (Traditional Chinese Medicine massage therapy), ear seeds, gua sha (Traditional Chinese Medicine scrapping), the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine liniments, and application of IR emitter to mimic the effects of the traditional heat and moxibustion therapies in a comprehensive effort to approach injuries with multiple solutions and points of view. In his free time, Wilford can be found hiking, hitting the heavy bag, or just sitting quietly studying new and old Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques.

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Carlie’s passion for helping people achieve their best selves has driven her to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) after graduating from the Registered Massage Therapy program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She has been actively practicing as an RMT since 2021, applying her skills and expertise to positively impact the well-being of her clients.

Through her valuable experience as an RMT and hands-on practicum, Carlie has consistently tailored patient-centric treatment plans to effectively address their specific needs. She strongly believes in empowering her patients by providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance for effective homecare practices, which actively contributes to nurturing their overall well-being.

When Carlie is not working, you’ll often find her immersed in a variety of activities. She enjoys hiking, spending quality time with loved ones, and cozying up with a good book. These pursuits allow her to relax, recharge, and explore her personal interests beyond her professional life.

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Rebecca Hsu graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2016. Prior to becoming a registered massage therapist, Rebecca studied kinesiology and health sciences at Simon Fraser University. During her time there, she worked with athletes as a student athletic trainer. She has treated a variety of sports injuries from the moment it happens to months down the road.

With massage therapy, she strives to help her patients recover from injury, relieve pain, restore optimal physical function and improve overall well-being. Rebecca is focused on providing patients with individual care by utilizing a wide range of techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point release, joint mobilization and active stretching techniques. She believes that the road to recovery is different for every patient and she will work with each patient to find the best course of treatment.

Away from the clinic, Rebecca practices kendo regularly and is training hard to one day represent Canada in the world championships. She can also be found hiking and exploring the high seas with her kayak.

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Stephen shares a passion for personal health and fitness as well as practicing as a healthcare professional. He started his journey in post-secondary education in majoring in a psychology degree as he was fascinated by the inner workings of the human anatomy. However, after several semesters, his mom encouraged him to begin his career in Bachelor of Science in the Nursing program (as his mom is a practicing R.N. for over 30 years). Stephen acquired valuable experience working as a student nurse at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, such as in the Seniors’ Residential care and the Acute Medicine ward. Stephen decided to further his education and graduated in 2019 from the Langara Registered Massage Therapy program where he gained experience treating clients using a variety of massage modalities. Growing up, Stephen enjoyed activities like badminton, swimming, camping, hiking and anaerobic exercises at the gym. As time passed, Stephen experienced a few motor vehicle accidents and a number of sports-related injuries. Stephen uses his personal experience to better empathize and relate to his clients.  Stephen believes that communication and building trust between a therapist-client are paramount to an effective treatment plan. He works hard to ensure he is attentive and listens to the client’s needs as well as concerns during each treatment session.

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With a passion for holistic wellness and a deep commitment to client care, Tony has been a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist for over 20 years. Tony focuses on helping clients achieve their wellness goals, whether it’s relieving chronic pain, improving mobility, or simply offering a restorative experience. He takes pride in creating personalized treatment plans that address individual needs and promote overall well-being. In his spare time, he is a personal driver for his two teenage daughters.

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Adrienne Mak is a graduate of the 3,000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster, BC. Prior to massage she attended the University of Alberta and Douglas College where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport and Tourism and Diploma of Sport Science. Being educated in Sport Science and playing Varsity basketball for 2 years she is familiar with many sports injuries. Recently Adrienne has traveled to Africa on multiple missions and is passionate about helping people.

Adrienne is committed to assisting her clients to achieve and maintain optimal physical function, recover from injury, relieve pain and improve their overall wellbeing. Adrienne has experience working with young and old, and everyone in between. Whether you’re an office worker, elite athlete, nurse, weekend warrior, or stay at home parent, Adrienne has an amazing ability to meet the needs of a wide variety of patients. Adrienne focuses on Myofascial Release Treatment and customized remedial strengthening to attain specific goals set for each of her clients.

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Sally’s interest in health, movement, and the human body led her to complete a Bachelor’s of Human Kinetics. Years later, still with an undying interest in health and a growing curiosity for alternatives to achieving well-being, she completed a Diploma of Registered Massage Therapy at Langara College.

Her passion lies with aiding patients in their restoration of health and improving their quality of life. She has worked with pregnant women, patients with spinal cord injuries, athletes, dancers, hospice patients, and everyone in between. The common techniques she uses include Swedish massage, myofascial release/induction, joint mobilizations, and stretching techniques.

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Nobuo Sakata, RMT

Nobuo graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) in 2010. Passionate about lifelong learning, Nobuo has continued his education by completing additional courses on stretching and fascia (the connective tissue located just below the skin).

By using effective techniques specific to individual conditions, Nobuo has helped numerous patients overcome lower back pain, shoulder pain, headaches, neck pain, numbness, and tingling in the arms. His many practices include joint mobilization, and passive stretching. Education plays an integral role in his care philosophy as he teaches patients how to become independent and take control of their physical function. He also believes proper posture is key to preventing and relieving painful conditions.

You can book a massage with Nobuo online or by giving us a call.

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With over 25 years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist, Susan is dedicated to helping her patients achieve lasting relief, improved mobility, and overall well-being. Her extensive knowledge of anatomy and therapeutic techniques allows her to craft personalized treatment plans that target specific concerns, ease pain, and promote relaxation.

Though semi-retired from regularly participating in sports (volleyball, golf, tennis), Susan remains passionate about staying active and understanding the physical demands of the body. She has always understood the importance of maintaining physical well-being. After becoming a Mom, she has gained an even greater appreciation for the balance of self-care, family, and health.

Friendly, approachable, and always results-driven, Susan aims to create a warm and professional environment where her patients feel comfortable, supported, and truly cared for.

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