Shena graduated in 2002 from the 3000 hour program at the Westcoast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria and is the co-owner of the Westshore Massage Therapy Clinic.

Shena enjoys helping people at every stage of life providing preventative and remedial care. She has a holistic approach and considers the physical, mental, spiritual and social needs of her patients in an effort to provide personalized treatments and recommendations for improved wellness. She customizes her treatments for the unique needs of each person using a variety of modalities including swedish massage, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, myofascial release, stretching and CranioSacral therapy .

Through practical and personal experience Shena has witnessed the effectiveness of massage and craniosacral therapy to stimulate the body’s own corrective mechanisms and bring deep relaxation and finds joy in each opportunity to facilitate the healing process. Bills to: VAC, RCMP, Blue Cross, Greenshield, Empire Life and select insurers through Telus eclaims

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Jennifer graduated from WCCMT in Vancouver and has been practicing full time since 1997. She grew up in Shawnigan Lake and started her career in Mill Bay. She currently owns a successful clinic downtown Vancouver but is looking forward to moving back to the Island to be closer to family.

Jennifer’s treatment style is moderate to deep tissue work though she develops a treatment plan for each client that is specific to their individual needs.

She welcomes treating a wide range of issues such as repetitive strain issues, TMJ disfunction, headaches/migraines, sciatica, rotator cuff and sports injuries. Jennifer enjoys assisting clients in their physical journey as they take on a lifestyle change, increased activity or sports related goals.

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Danielle is a graduate of the 3000 hour program at The West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver. During her time at school she had the opportunity to participate in many different training avenues of massage, one being high risk pregnancy outreach at BC Women’s Hospital. It was during her time here that Danielle had the honour of massaging her first woman in labour, and where she had the unique privilege and opportunity to treat many different pregnant women with a spectrum of complications and illnesses. Danielle’s passion for supporting women during the childbearing years was born here.

Since graduating in 2012 Danielle has taken extensive training in pregnancy massage, complicated pregnancies including multiples, therapeutic breast massage, post c-section scar tissue mobilization and therapeutic abdominal massage. She is a certified paediatric massage therapist through Tina Allen’s Little Kids Foundation and in the past has loved working with little ones. Danielle has also completed the Dona Doula training and has been a part time doula for the last 8 years.

Danielle is honoured to be able to provide support and encouragement to women throughout their experience getting pregnant, pregnancy, labour and delivery. She continues to be amazed by the miracle of birth and the strength of women and their partners. Experiences that continue to fuel her passion for knowledge and continued learning to better support her clients.

Although her passion is in women’s health, Danielle is trained in providing many avenues of registered massage therapy. This includes treating an array of disorders including and not limited to: tension headaches, migraines, repetitive strain injuries, stress-related conditions, and other common issues such as postural dysfunction, general back tension, and insomnia. She supports her clients using a variety of techniques including swedish massage, myofascial release, scar tissue mobilization, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, stretching, home care , and hydrotherapy.

Bills to: Pacific Blue Cross, VAC, RCMP

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Uttam graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2020 with honours in both Clinical and Academic Sciences. His passion for a balanced lifestyle and interest in kinesiology drove him towards a career in manual therapy. He instantly felt a deep, soul level connection with Vancouver Island and finally made the move to Langford in May 2023. He believes that most biomechanical pain is directly or indirectly related to muscular imbalance, weakness or lack of extensibility somewhere in the kinetic chain, as well as the idea that physiology and psychology are strongly correlated. With the help of a thorough interview, assessment, treatment plan and a personalized strength and stretch routine, Uttam strives to address the root cause of his patients’ complaints and not just their symptoms. He uses a variety of techniques like Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Myofascial Release and Joint Mobilization in his treatments and is interested in further education in Graston, Yoga Therapy and Advanced Fascial Stretching. Uttam focuses on joint dysfunction, especially in the shoulder, knee, and spine, as well as posture corrective therapy. He focuses on assisting his patients in meeting their goals of being strong, pain free and mobile. In the past, Uttam has dabbled in engineering, before moving to Canada for a University diploma in Adventure Sports Management in 2013. He has since managed a coffee shop, been a whitewater raft guide in Jasper, swift water rescue technician with Kamloops Search and Rescue, automotive service technician, and a tow truck driver on the Coquihalla highway. Outside of the clinic, Uttam enjoys music festivals, functional training, motorcycle riding, camping and making new connections with people along the way. Bills to: Pacific Blue Cross, select Telus eHealth Insurers

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**Chelsea will be on maternity leave from February 2023 through the end of the year. **

Chelsea has a gentle and kind treatment approach that often mixes relaxation, gentle holds (that work to regulate the nervous system) with light to moderate pressure.

She has taken continuing education courses on pregnancy massage, Caesarean section scar treatment, breast/chest massage (including mastectomy and post breast surgery), among others.

Since graduating from the West Coast College of Massage in 2010, she has enjoyed working and living on the Westshore. When not at work she is exploring the beautiful forests and beaches Victoria has to offer.

She looks forward to working with you on your health journey.

Bills to: Blue Cross, VAC & RCMP.

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Emma-Lea graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria in 2021. She has always worked in the health care field as it is her passion to tend to those in need. She finally made her dream of becoming a massage therapist a reality, and is excited about what the future shall bring! Emma excels at connecting through the power of touch and incorporates intuitive healing through mind and body. She has found through experience that by focusing on breath and tuning into your body, complete relaxation can be achieved. When Emma is not working you will find her spending time with her two wonderful children hiking through the woods or adventuring the magical West Coast!

Bills To: Blue Cross, select Telus eHealth Insurers

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Marie is passionate about happy, healthy, mobile and empowered bodies! She first discovered massage through her yoga practice. Marie’s treatments incorporate myofascial release (MFR), assisted stretching, joint play and mobilizations while encouraging patients to be present and breathe as a way to involve the nervous system more deeply. A body heals better when it is relaxed.

Marie holds space in a professional and non-judgemental way, will listen, assess and make a personalized treatment plan for you to achieve your goals. She has been a registered massage therapist since 2019 and keeps taking ongoing continuing education courses to bring new perspectives into her practice, with osteopathic techniques such as craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation. She also particularly likes working with the axial skeleton. As Joseph Pilates said: “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.”

Outside of work, Marie is meeting life moment to moment, with her partner and their fur babies.

Bills To: Blue Cross, select Telus eHealth insurers, Sunlife, Greenshield, Empire Life, Medavie - VAC, RCMP

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Erin graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC in 2020. With a background in dance, she has always had a passion for human movement and anatomy. Erin has experience working with individuals with soft tissue injuries, stress and anxiety, headaches, postural dysfunctions and many chronic health conditions. She uses a variety of techniques in her treatments, including Swedish massage, myofascial release, Trigger Point Therapy, joint mobilizations, range of motion and stretching. Erin believes in the importance of patient-centred care and uses this approach in her practice to meet your individual goals.

Bills to: Blue Cross, Telus ehealth insurers, Greenshield, Empire Life, Medavie for VAC & RCMP

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Verena McCrae was born and raised in Venezuela until her family decided to make the move to Canada. Growing up in the tropics in a lively and welcoming culture, allowed her to really appreciate people from all walks of life.

Verena attended McMaster University for her Batchelor’s of Psychology, prior to moving out to the west coast. Being closer to the ocean and mountains has felt like home again.

After receiving her license in acupuncture in 2010, Verena began practicing what she was truly passionate about. She continued her studies to complete the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC - and in 2015 became a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor. Practicing both Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is what she loves to do.

Recently Verena joined the team at Westshore Massage to work alongside her dear friend Alexandria Miller - Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and all other Registered Massage Therapists.

Verena is thrilled to provide services again in the West Shore after taking some time off with her family.

**BILLS TO: Blue Cross, select Telus eHealth insurers, Greenshield, VAC, DND

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Having grown up on Vancouver Island, Alexandria is inspired by the beauty and wisdom of the natural world. She believes that medicine should support the body’s natural rhythms, and utilizes the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine to address the root cause of illness, as well as the symptoms. Alexandria graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pacific Rim College’s Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program in 2012. She is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dr. TCM) in BC, and is a member in good standing with the BC’s regulatory body, the CTCMA. Alexandria is certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and is a member of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA). She has a special interest in women’s health, fertility, and pregnancy and has completed training as a doula prior to having attended several births. She is also a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), as well as a member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association (OBAA). Alexandria completed the Yoga Teacher Training at the Fernwood Yoga Den in 2014, and continues to advance her knowledge by attending professional conferences such as the Integrative Fertility Symposium, and is currently undergoing Sharon Weizembaum’s Graduate Mentorship Program. In her free time can be found hiking local trails with her husband and two young sons, reading anything she can get her hands on, and perfecting her chicken soup recipe.

Bills to: Blue Cross, Telus ehealth insurers, VAC

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Vibeke is a student at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She will be writing her board exams to become an RMT in Sept 2023.

She has a background in health and physical education, with a passion in being able to help others live their best life. Vibeke focuses on prioritizing the goals of the patient and encouraging a mind-body connection in a safe and inclusive environment. She offers Swedish relaxation massage treatments to assist her patients in achieving their goals. Each treatment is adjusted to meet the patient needs, and pressure can be modified.

Outside the clinic, Vibeke’s favourite activity is mountain biking, But also enjoys activities such as surfing, hiking and road biking. In her free time she finds pleasure in ocean dips, cooking, and knitting.

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Tamara has been a registered massage therapist since 1997. She is a graduate from the WestCoast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver, and opened the Westshore Massage Therapy Clinic in 1999.

Hours Monday 5-8, Tuesday 9-1, Wednesday & Thursday 4-8, Friday 9-2, Saturday 8:30-5

Bills to: VAC, RCMP, ICBC, Blue Cross

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Brooklyn graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster in December 2022. She is passionate about health and wellness, and the therapeutic benefits of massage therapy. Brooklyn is committed to working with patients to develop a treatment plan that supports their individual goals for rehabilitation, mobility, and optimal function. She utilizes modalities such as general Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and stretching to treat a variety of conditions including chronic pain and tension, postural imbalances, headaches and migraines, and soft tissue injury rehabilitation. Her goal is to motivate and educate each patient to be proactive in their lives as an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. Brooklyn looks forward to meeting new patients, and is dedicated to helping them achieve optimal health and wellness. Bills to: Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, select Telus eHealth insurers.

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Allison is a registered massage therapist who is passionate about facilitating the body’s innate healing potential through manual therapy. She received her initial training at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and graduated from the 3000 hour program in 2011. The main focus of her practice is to address the root cause of postural dysfunction and injury and aims to restore functional alignment and mobility through: deep listening, assessment, treatment and homecare. Treatment modalities include: Myofascial Release, Neuro-muscular release, Osteopathic techniques, Muscle energy techniques, cranio-sacral, visceral manipulation among others. She believes in the ability for massage to offer deep healing and self discovery- supporting a more balanced nervous system and empowered embodiment.

In addition to massage therapy, Allison is a DONA trained Doula, energy medicine practitioner through the four winds and a yoga teacher. When not working Allison enjoys hiking, singing, painting, drumming, dancing and gardening. She feels very privileged to be able to serve the Langford community through Westshore.

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