Laurie is a registered massage therapist who graduated with honors from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2020.

Laurie uses a variety of massage techniques including Swedish massage, trigger point release, myofascial release, guided breathing, joint mobilization, stretching and Neuro-Relaxation Technique. Trigger point release is used to release tension and alleviate pain. The focus of Neuro Relaxation Technique (NRT) is on realigning the skeleton by relieving tissue tension and pain, via gentle repetitive motion that relaxes the nervous system. NRT is effective in treating a number of conditions including headache, migraine headache and chronic pain.

Through Laurie’s extensive background as an occupational therapist and she has first-hand experience working in the health-care system. She has a keen interest in understanding how client’s daily activities affect their health. She works collaboratively with clients to develop homecare strategies to improve their well-being and quality of life.

She is dedicated to creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for her clients and working with them to achieve their health and wellness goals.

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Violeta is a registered massage therapist who graduated with honors from Ontario College of Health and Technology in November of 2012. Her passion for the healthy lifestyle took her to England where she graduated and worked as nutritional therapist at College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. Violeta has also graduated with Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Tourism Management. Violeta employs a variety of massage techniques and interventions in her practice, including: deep tissue, friction techniques for scar tissue, trigger point therapy, joint play, relaxation massage, fascial release. Violeta believes in collaborative approach to treatment focusing on patient education and preventative care. Violeta believes in healing power of food and importance of nutrition. She spends time practicing yoga and experimenting with whole foods.

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Carla is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) having graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2013. She is currently a student of osteopathy at the Canadian School of Osteopathy in Vancouver since September 2022.

Carla takes an osteopathic approach to how she treats as an RMT. She uses a thorough assessment and clinical history to find the primary areas of dysfunction in the body, as opposed to focusing just on symptomatic areas. She then chooses the appropriate techniques from her toolbox of visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, active stretching and conventional massage techniques to address what has been discovered during assessment.

Carla has a general practice that can address a variety of issues from back pain and whiplash, to digestive issues and headaches. She has a keen interest in working with women’s health, including during the pre- and post-natal periods.

Carla is very excited to be living in the Comox Valley! In her spare time you can find her paddling her kayak on both ocean and lake, hiking the local trails, growing food on her patio or curled up reading a novel in her favourite armchair.

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After graduating in 2012 from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Ontario, She spent 9 years working with Pro-cycling across the world. During this time, She worked with a multitude of Professional Athletes including Cycling Canada, Toronto Marlies hockey team, The Canadian Paralympic team and a variety of weekend warriors.

Coming from a competitive sports background, She’s excited about her move to BC to explore the great outdoors and expand on her professional skill set.

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Jody has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist in BC for over a decade now. She grew up on Vancouver Island where she graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2006. Over the years, Jody has worked in a selection of high end spas and multidisciplinary clinics in Victoria and Vancouver. This experience has given Jody a unique style of treatment, blending therapy with relaxation. She treats a variety of conditions such as: repetitive strain injuries, motor vehicle accidents, chronic pain, headaches, stress and prenatal patients. Through years of practice, Jody has developed a keen interest in women’s health and pregnancy. Her post graduate studies have focused on pregnancy, including the treatment of complicated pregnancies. Jody has an amazing pregnancy cushion so pregnant women may lay face down and feel supported and comfortable at same time! She has also spent time training in Lomi Lomi, a traditional Hawaiian massage style that uses hands, forearms and elbows in a flowing motion. Jody believes that a multidisciplinary approach to treatment can find the best results and enjoys working alongside other healthcare providers. In her spare time, you can find Jody spending time with her lovely little family, experimenting with a new recipe, making soap or in the garden. Jody looks forward to helping you achieve you health goals in the near future.

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Renee Taylor is a passionate practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine especially in the areas of Women’s Health. She loves the interconnectedness and holistic philosophies which govern Chinese Medicine diagnostics and treatments and how she is able to help ease her client’s symptoms and help them achieve and maintain greater well-being.

After becoming a mother in 2007, Renee’s passion for fertility, pregnancy and childbirth led her to shift the focus of her Acupuncture practice to begin serving the childbearing families of Vancouver. She co-founded Acumamas Wellness Vancouver in 2008 and has had the honor in attending over a hundred births, has treated thousands of pregnant women and has helped countless families achieve their goals in becoming parents.

It is a great joy for Renee to witness the incredible transformations her clients go through during their reproductive journey’s, during their pregnancies and is deeply honored each and every time she shares in the miracle of childbirth.

Renee is dedicated to continuing her studies in order to best serve her clients. Renee has completed extensive post-graduate studies with the world leaders for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Canada, the US, Europe and Asia. She completed 5 years Chinese Medicine in Vancouver and enjoyed an internship in Tsu chi Hospital in Taiwan. Her primary areas of continuing education have been in modern and classical Acupuncture and herbal medicine for Women’s health, Fertility, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Pediatrics as well as Advanced Auricular Acupuncture and Shen-Hammer pulse system.

Renee Taylor is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine and Registered acupuncturist. She is a registrant with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia, a member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture association and a doula. Renee has completed extensive post-graduate studies with the world leaders for Chinese Medicine, Auricular therapy and Acupuncture for Women’s health, Pregnancy and Childbirth. She was a Faculty member for Pacific Rim College teaching acupressure for the Holistic Doula program.

Renee is pleased to call the Comox Valley her new home, has 3 children and loves to hike.

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PLEASE NOTE: CLEO IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME- THANK YOU!

Cleo Tetrault is a Registered Massage Therapist and owner of Panacea Massage and Wellness in Comox, BC. She graduated from the Massage Therapy Diploma Program offered at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Toronto in 2012. She had a successful massage practice in Nova Scotia for three years and is a candidate for certification as a sports massage therapist from Nova Scotia. In those three years Cleo accumulated many sport massage hours with amateur and professional athletes through Acadia athletics and Nova Scotia sports events. Prior to her study of massage therapy she attended University of New Brunswick where she played varsity soccer and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Recreation Management with a minor in International Business. Cleo moved to BC in Fall 2015 and has been in the Comox Valley since September 2016. She brings a number of valuable skills to her practice from her continued education in deep tissue massage and tools to assist with fascial release and scar tissue. Her extensive sports experience makes her very knowledgable in treating and rehabilitation of acute and chronic injuries. Cleo believes that Massage Therapy is a valuable component in maintaining your health and overall wellness. Her focus of treatment is on therapeutic massage therapy using a variety of techniques while still maintaining the clients comfort.

These techniques include: Myofascial Release Deep Tissue Massage Schweitzer deep tissue massage techniques IASTM (Instruments of Soft Tissue Manipulation) Prohealth Systems Swedish massage techniques Stretching and remedial exercise Pregnancy massage Trigger point therapy Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction treatments Soft Tissue Release Sports Massage pre and post event Friction therapy Joint mobilizations and Joint play

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