Jasmine graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in April, 2005. She then began her career, establishing the clinic Harbour City Massage Therapy, in Nanaimo. After 12 years in Nanaimo Jasmine has found being a part of her patients’ journey to health such a privilege!
Jasmine, her partner, and their 2 children have been calling Comox Valley home for the past 7 years and have enjoyed establishing roots in this wonderful, active community.
Jasmine uses her experience to treat patients in all stages of injury as well as those looking to achieve health maintenance. She uses many different techniques including Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Swedish Techniques, Muscle Energy Technique and stretching.
She has completed continuing education in pregnancy, labour and post-natal massage, as well as yoga fitness trainer part 1 and 2. In her spare time, she enjoys mountain biking, skiing, running and hiking with friends and family.
Jasmine graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in April, 2005. She then began her ...
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Tanner’s love of an active lifestyle, and his own fair share of sports-related injuries, led him to train as an RMT.
Tanner strongly believes that effective massage therapy can actually lead to injury prevention, as well as rehabilitation.
Specialising in sports related massage treatments for people of all body types, his goal is to relieve your pain and empower you to maintain an active lifestyle.
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Hey, I’m Andrea, a ‘possibility thinker’ working as a Certified Athletic Therapist with over a decade of experience in the health and fitness industry.
I am passionate about helping people living with chronic pain gain a clear understanding of what’s going on in their bodies and brains with pain neuroscience education. Together, we will (re)build trust with your abilities moving you closer to the quality of life you envision for yourself.
What I love most is seeing people transform their mindset, identity, and confidence as they integrate new ways of seeing what’s possible for themselves.
My approach is grounded in self-compassion, curiosity, and listening. I’m always seeking to to understand the human experience better, diving into considerations of health equity, communication, neuroscience, psychology, human biology and behavioural sciences.
I’m excited to offer a space for learning and fun, where our collaboration supports positive changes in your life.
I look forward to meeting you!
Hey, I’m Andrea, a ‘possibility thinker’ working as a Certified Athletic Therapist with over a de...
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Diana grew up in North Vancouver and has spent most of her RMT career in the Sea to Sky Corridor. Diana graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1994 Vancouver.
After finishing her education in both Massage Therapy and Outdoor Recreation Management she moved to Whistler. During her time in the local mountains she earned a position on the Canadian National Telemark Ski Team. For four years she followed the World Cup racing circuit and Telemark Free skiing circuit.
When not at work, Diana can be found adventuring in the back-country, skiing, nordic skiing, or trail running. Surfing, paddling and rd biking are also favourite past times of hers. A new passion of hers has been to re-connect with horses; english riding, jumping, horsemanship and Equine massage therapy
DIana integrates her treatment style with various modalities. These include myo-fascial therapy ,deep tissue neuromuscular and deep tendon techniques as well as nervous system calming modalities. working on a variety of injuries and conditions such as migraines, concussions, lumbar/pelvic imbalances, shoulder injuries, anxiety and depression, scar tissue, and of course the wide variety of sport injuries and work related repetitive strains.
Facilitating others to achieve their goals and potentials is something Diana finds rewarding and inspiring about her career as an RMT. As a new resident of the Comox Valley she looks forwarding to assisting clients to find their optimal health through massage therapy.
Diana grew up in North Vancouver and has spent most of her RMT career in the Sea to Sky Corridor....
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Luke first came to acupuncture and Chinese Medicine over a decade ago while seeking to improve all aspects of his health. The wonderful outcomes inspired him to make a change and share the gift of this medicine with others. Luke aims to improve the quality of life of those he works with. He draws on the experience of his own healing journey to help others navigate through the blockages they may encounter on their path to wellness.
Luke’s active and adventurous lifestyle has provided him with a strong familiarity of injury recovery and rehabilitation. This is complimented by a keen interest in pain management informed by the bio-psycho-social approach. In addition to his education, Luke’s background as a professional ski instructor, a competitive freestyle skier, and a participant in a wide variety of other sports have given him a practical foundation in biomechanics.
Prior to completing his acupuncture studies at Pacific Rim College in Victoria BC, Luke completed a 3-year program in Chinese Medical Qigong. He has received additional training in Balance Method acupuncture, myofascial needling, and modern pain science. Luke’s practice has been influenced by the Chinese martial arts, somatic therapy, Daoist and Buddhist philosophy, and the works of Carl Jung. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering which he finds balances his more esoteric studies. In his spare time, Luke loves cooking, playing soccer, and spending time with his partner and their dog, Zula.
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Acupuncture works on the body in a way that is both specific and generalized. It can target muscle aches and pains directly, providing instant relief. It can also regulate the nervous systems, transitioning the body to move more into the calm, restful state that stimulates healing. This generalized calm that comes over the body during an acupuncture treatment is what allows our systems to “reset” in a way. Our bodies know how to fix themselves, but if they are not in a relaxed state the opportunity does not arise for this healing to occur. This is why getting acupuncture regularly benefits specific concerns, but also enhances our health in the bigger picture.
I saw how well Traditional Chinese Medicine, and more specifically acupuncture, provided a medicine that promoted balance in an overstimulated culture. Understanding the dynamic healing potential of acupuncture led me to pursue this field of medicine.
I completed my education in Victoria, BC at Pacific Rim College, a leading school of natural medicine in North America. After completing my studies, I remained at the college as a faculty member, teaching courses in Chinese diet therapy and ethics. With the arrival of our son earlier this year, my wife and I decided it was time to move closer to the outdoor lifestyle that we craved, and the Comox Valley was the perfect fit!
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Jillian grew up on Vancouver island and moved to the Mainland in pursuit of her massage therapy career where she graduated from Vancouver College Of Massage Therapy in 2021 with honors.
Jillian’s treatment approach is very goal oriented, and typically uses deeper therapeutic modalities coupled with dynamic release to help clients find relief. She focuses on providing effective treatment for prevention, maintenance, recovery, and rehabilitation. Jillian assists individuals integrate exercise and stretching into their daily lives to help clients get back to the activities they love.
Outside of treatment, Jillian has been a competitive highland dancer for 24 years and counting. Within her dancing career Jillian has won several championships and has ranked within the top 6 in Canada multiple times. Along side her dance training, Jillian believes in a balance of cross training utilizing weight, endurance, and plyometric exercises. To supplement her knowledge, Jillian earned her personal training certificate in 2019.
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Dr. Suppnick has been in practice for over a decade helping a wide variety of patients with all types of needs. He is a lifelong learner, teacher and caring clinician. As a chiropractor, he is honoured to be a trusted resource for his community and finds helping people in need extremely rewarding.
In addition to chiropractic practice, Dr. Suppnick is an anatomy and physiology instructor at North Island College. He holds a bachelor’s of science degree from Michigan State University as well as a doctorate of Chiropractic from The University Of Western States where he graduated as his class’s valedictorian.
He practiced in Portland, Oregon for 11 years where he was regularly voted by his community as one of Portland’s “Top Docs” and developed a reputation as an excellent clinician and widely trusted chiropractor.
In addition to clinical practice, teaching and being a father, Dr. Suppnick has a background as a competitive ultimate frisbee player and avid rock climber. He now spends his free time hiking, growing a big garden and fly fishing from his canoe and paddle board. He feels extremely lucky to have settled in the Comox Valley with his wife, their son and rescue dog, Piglet.
Dr. Suppnick has been in practice for over a decade helping a wide variety of patients with all t...
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Please note Dresdens practice is dedicated women’s health and therefore exclusively treats women only.
Dresden is a 2012 graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She spent the first 8 years of her career, treating a variety of people in Victoria, and Metchosin. In 2020, Dresden relocated to her hometown of Comox, and began taking special interest in Women’s physical, emotional and spiritual health. She has now wholly dedicated her practice to treating women throughout their many life stages.
At the core of all of Dresden’s treatments, is nervous system support. Dresden is also trained in Craniosacral Therapy, and subscribes to the understanding that the body often holds unresolved “stuff”, that can manifest into physical discomfort. When the body feels safe, and tended to, we can begin to address these stuck areas, to help facilitate in the process of letting go. She treats mostly in silence, to encourage inner presence, and uses a medium style of pressure, to allow the body to gently unwind and release tension. Dresden has an informed treatment approach, which is also guided by her intuition, into an application that is attentive, therapeutic, and nurturing.
In addition to being an RMT who is trained in the Upledger method of Craniosacral Therapy, Dresden has also taken her yoga teacher training and has attended many mindfulness and meditation workshops.
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Dr. Ward is a MASTER’s accredited ART® provider (Complex Protocols, Masters, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Spine, Nerve Entrapment & Biomechanics). He began his training in ART® while in school and has been a provider since 2007. Since then he has been on the 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2014 IRONMAN Canada ART® treatment team as well as involved with numerous other triathlon and running events. He is also fully accredited in Graston Technique®.
Dr. Ward is a certified Level II Medical Expert with the Titleist® Performance Institute and in the Functional Movement Systems™ (FMS™, SFMA™). Both are utilized by individuals as well as teams (PGA, NFL, MLB, NHL, Pro Cycling, Soccer) around the world to enhance sports performance and reduce the likelihood of injury.
Dr. Ward is a MASTER’s accredited ART® provider (Complex Protocols, Masters, Upper Extremity, Lo...
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