Our Registered Massage Therapists are skilled in different areas of massage and bring curiosity, compassion, clear communication and innovative thinking to each treatment. At Intent Health clinic, know you’re in good hands.
*Dana offers direct billing for ICBC claims. She is not accepting new ICBC patients at this time.
I’m fascinated by the art and science of massage therapy. With a trauma-informed approach, and a special focus on pain and stress management, I enjoy helping people feel at ease in their bodies. I also facilitate discussions for students and RMTs to learn about current research and best practices in patient care.
I bring a compassionate, responsive approach that acknowledges the significant role that stress and trauma can play in a person's experience of their body. Communication, consent and collaboration are central to my therapeutic practice. I enjoy facilitating somatic connection, balance and function for people on terms that make sense to them.
I’m passionate about how the body works and moves. I integrate an intuitive approach while using therapeutic and relaxing techniques. I understand no two bodies are the same and tailor each treatment to meet the needs of my patients. I’m honoured to provide support and encouragement to everyone I treat.
(Please note: Dana is returning to school and plans to work limited hours as an RMT this Fall.)
I take a collaborative approach, engaging in non-judgmental listening to understand my patients’ unique needs. I enjoy creating an environment of relaxation while working to achieve my patients’ therapeutic goals. Drawing on my education in psychology and health sociology, I understand additional stressors which may be contributing to my patients’ clinical concerns.
I appreciate that each individual’s body and lived experience is unique. I take an approach to treatment that is investigative and exploratory, treating each area of the body in the context of the whole and encouraging movement. I am committed to providing a non-judgmental and safe space for all bodies and neurotypes.
I offer a therapeutic massage with light to medium pressure that has a calming effect on the nervous system. In today's hectic lifestyle, we often forget to pause and appreciate our own bodies. My goal is to provide a comfortable and cozy environment that allows you to focus 100% on yourself, enabling you to celebrate the amazing being that you are.
Trust forms the basis of every therapeutic relationship; to be able to share trust in an unbiased, educated and safe environment is a sacred experience that I value. My priority is to create a warm, safe atmosphere for patients to unwind. During our time together I want patients to feel comfortable and understood. I am here to work together towards patient goals to the best of my ability, with respect and without judgment.
Current research tells us that massage therapy can reduce anxiety, depression, pain and improve quality and duration of sleep. Improvements in sleep, mood and pain levels can create windows of opportunity where you feel better and can move and socialize more....
While massage techniques vary, they all work in the same way; they interact with the body, mind and nervous system in layers of context. In this article we present current research findings on common massage techniques such as Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point release and more....
Trauma-informed massage therapy is an approach to practice and not a massage technique. It’s built upon four principles: trauma awareness, safety and trust, collaborative choice and connection, and strength-based skill-building. Our RMTs have taken additional training in trauma informed care....
"With great respect and gratitude, we practice massage therapy on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples –Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) And Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations."
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