Please note: Dana has returned to school and is working limited hours as an RMT.

I take a collaborative approach to massage therapy, engaging in non-judgemental listening to understand my patients’ unique needs. I enjoy creating an environment of relaxation while working to achieve my patients’ therapeutic goals. My treatments can be adapted for almost all patients to receive the mental and physical benefits of massage therapy. Drawing on my education in psychology and health sociology, I understand additional stressors which may be contributing to my patients’ clinical concerns. I believe in empowering patients with education and homecare.

- Head and neck pain (headaches, whiplash and concussions)
- Injury rehabilitation and ICBC claims
- Jaw pain and dysfunction
- Persistent pain
- Stress, anxiety and depression
2024
ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Training Skills (2 day workshop - Livingworks)
Team Based Communication: Decreasing Substance Use Stigma (Workshop - UBC Health)
Collaborative Decision Making for Healthcare Workers (Workshop - UBC Health)
Indigenous Cultural Safety: Indigenous People's Health and the Healthcare System in Canada Part I and II (Courses, Workshops - UBC Health)
Naloxone Administration Training (Course - BCCDC)
2023
Indigenous Cultural Safety: Cultural Humility and Allyship Parts I and II (Courses, Workshops - UBC Health)
Motivational Interviewing Foundations (Workshop - Gill Walker, OT)
Health Mentors Symposium and Guided Discussions (18 hours of patient-guided discussion groups - Patient and Community Partnership for Education)
Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (Workshop - UBC Health)
Patient Handling Guidelines (Course - Provincial Health Services Authority)
2021
Integrating a Trauma-Informed Approach Into Routine Physical Therapy Practice [3-part Webinar] (Candice L Schacter, PT, PhD, CPTBC)
Bachelor of Arts: Major in Psychology, Minor in Health & Society (University of British Columbia)
2019
7 Pain Discoveries that Will Change your Life (Lecture – Pain BC and The Physiotherapists Association of BC)
2018
Understanding Pain: From Biology To Clinical Care (Lorimer Moseley)
Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science (Greg Lehman)
San-yas Indigenous Cultural Safety training [Core ICS Health] (PHSA)
Suffering, Stories, and Healing: Narrative Medicine Tools for Healthcare Providers (Pain BC Webinar – Katrina Genuis, M.D., M.Litt.)
Treating Patients with Central Sensitization: A Panel Discussion for RMTs (Intent Health Clinic: Pain Science Discussion Group)
2017 and prior
Mental Health and the Body Symposium (RMTBC)
Temporomandibular Joint Workshop [Simply TMJ] (Robert Hackwood)
An Expert Panel on Pain: Promising Innovations, Ongoing Challenges (Pain BC – Provincial Pain Summit 2017)
10-day Vipassana Meditation course
Introduction to Osteopathic Techniques (Ann Sleeper)
Introduction to Visceral Manipulation (Barral Institute - Grace Dedinski)

Testimonials

I felt so much better after Dana's massage. She understood my issues and was able to find out where I’m storing tension and gave the treatment to that specific area. Her recommended at-home exercises have been really helpful in reducing my neck and shoulder tension. I appreciated that she always asked me for feedback about comfort and pressure. Dana is knowledgeable, thoughtful and friendly. – JX

Intent Health Clinic is fantastic! Very calm and welcoming. The space is very relaxing and staff are extremely kind and professional, and go out of their way for targeted personalized treatment. Definitely would recommend! – EG