Sarah is a compassionate and dedicated Massage Therapist, certified by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC). Graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC in 2020, Sarah combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for empowering her clients.  In treatment, she utilizes a wide variety of treatment techniques such as Trigger Point Therapy, PNF stretching & Myofascial Release. Sarah is invested in holding a therapeutic space for her patients to relax & recover enabling you an opportunity to re-connect deeply to your body. Sarah has a keen interest in treating pathologies of the neck, face and head such as temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD), tension headaches and chronic stress.

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I grew up constantly on the move. From a young age, I was fascinated by the human body and how it functions. This led me to a career of coaching diving and triathlon. I spent countless hours analyzing and correcting people’s form in the water and on land. This strengthened my hands-on approach and allows me to critically, as well as holistically, evaluate a patient’s condition to determine the best combination of treatment. When the pandemic hit I realized that I wanted to progress my abilities, so I decided to jump profession and become a massage therapist. I found a large part of my learning was the extra work I took on helping my friends and family outside of school. After a few years of intense schooling, I graduated from the West Coast College of Massage in 2022.

During treatment, I pride myself on being adaptable to what the client needs. My background in athletics has given me a profound understanding of injuries and the timeline of healing. Furthermore, I supplement every treatment with information that assists in the recovery process. I’m a big fan of using deeper techniques; this includes deep tissue massage, active release style treatments, joint mobilization, and trigger point therapy. If a softer approach is required, I’m able to utilize Swedish massage, stretching, and lymphatic drainage modalities to help ease the pain with high sensitivity or swelling.

Outside of my practice, I like to live an active lifestyle. I enjoy kayaking, hiking, swimming, and running. I’m passionate about food! I cook a lot of my own backpacking meals and love experimenting with a dehydrator. You can catch me most mornings walking Rathtrevor beach and enjoying a fresh cup of coffee!

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Irene has served for over 30 years as a dedicated Registered Clinical Counsellor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Consultant, and Counsellor Educator. Twice recognized for her award-winning creative contributions to the field of Clinical Counselling in British Columbia, she has undertaken extensive, specialized training in treating all forms of emotional distress, particularly in supporting healing and recovery from trauma, PTSD, compulsive behaviours, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and complex persistent psychosocial struggles. Additionally, she offers couples relationship counselling, including exploring and reconciling sexuality and intimacy issues.

As your counsellor, Irene provides compassionate, personalized support, aimed at helping you navigate challenges, heal from past traumas, and build resilience for a more fulfilling life. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in mindfulness and compassion, creating a foundation for holistic healing and growth. Irene will work with you and for you, to reduce emotional suffering in the present moment, resolve pain from the past, and enhance overall resilience.

Whatever the depth of your concern, you are in capable hands.

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Margot has been a licensed acupuncturist in British Columbia since 2001, following her four-year training at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) in Victoria, BC. Her practice is rooted in the traditional principles of Chinese Medicine and enriched by decades of experience and continued study.

Drawing from a range of modalities—including acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, acupressure, and Jin Shin Do—Margot offers a deeply intuitive and effective approach to health care. She is especially influenced by the teachings of Dr. Richard Tan and Master Tung Ching Chang, utilizing these advanced techniques to deliver precise treatments that often require fewer needles and avoid directly needling painful or dysfunctional areas. This allows her to help patients experience immediate and lasting relief from pain, dysfunction, and imbalances.

Margot also integrates philosophies such as the Five Elements and Global Balance Method, creating a well-rounded and individualized treatment experience for each person she works with. She is additionally trained in Chinese herbal medicine and facial rejuvenation acupuncture, offering natural support for skin vitality, tone, and aging-related concerns.

She has a special interest in supporting women through menopause—an area often lacking in understanding and solutions—and is passionate about helping women navigate this transition with greater ease and confidence.

Outside the clinic, Margot enjoys walking with her dog, swimming, reading, meditation, and immersing herself in lifelong learning—especially through continued study of traditional medicine, which remains one of her greatest joys.

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As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a specialization in digestion and women’s health, I am passionate about helping women overcome digestive challenges and achieve optimal wellness through proper nutrition and lifestyle modifications.

I work primarily with women, offering personalized meal plans, nutritional consulting, and supplement recommendations to address a variety of digestive concerns, including bloating, constipation, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I understand the unique digestive challenges that women face and strive to empower my clients to take control of their health and feel their best, both physically and mentally.

In addition to my clinical work, I am also passionate about educating women on the importance of holistic nutrition in preventing and/or reducing women’s health concerns such as PCOS, endometriosis, hormonal imbalances, and irregular menstrual cycles.

When I am not working with clients or educating others on the benefits of holistic nutrition, I enjoy experimenting with new recipes in my kitchen, practicing sound bowl meditations, and spending time outdoors. I truly believe that digestive health is the foundation of overall wellness and I am dedicated to helping women improve their digestion, find balance, and live their best lives.

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Kaitlyn (they/she) has spent a lifetime caring for people who have complicated, mysterious, and twisty healing to do. If you have cut off access to joy, separated from parts of yourself, or taken on self-criticism or self-hatred to survive, Kaitlyn might be an excellent match as your counsellor.

In her practice, Kaitlyn aims to empower patients in their own healing journey and is often described as warm, open and creative.

In addition to her expertise in chronic pain management and pain reprocessing, Kaitlyn is trained in: rts work (sometimes called IFS); Pain reprocessing therapy (PRT); Body-based and somatic practices; Sex therapy, including sexual pain, sexual function, and desire; Polyvagal and structural dissociative approaches to trauma; Kink and polyamory-affirming trauma practice; and Emotion-focused therapy. CBT, family systems, and psychodynamic/humanistic In parallel to Western counselling training, Kaitlyn trained in non-Western approaches to healing, including transformative, imaginal, and land-based practices. If you’re interested in trying something fun, ask about using tarot!

Outside of counselling, you can find them most often hiking in forested Snuneymuxw territory, reading a good book, cross-stitching, or hanging out with her aging animal friends.

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Gabrielle is a trauma-focused Registered Clinical Counsellor who works primarily with adults navigating the lasting impacts of trauma. Her areas of focus include abuse, major life events, complex relational wounds, cultural oppression, and grief and loss. She is deeply committed to supporting individuals as they process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of safety, identity, and inner strength.

Gabrielle holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and brings experience from both community-based and recovery-oriented settings, where she has supported clients through individual and group counselling. Prior to becoming a counsellor, she spent nearly four years working as a women’s support and outreach worker in a domestic abuse transition home. This work shaped her commitment to trauma-focused care and continues to inform her approach.

Her therapeutic style is trauma-informed, relational, and client-led. Gabrielle integrates narrative therapy, parts work, and somatic awareness, working collaboratively with clients to explore patterns, understand triggers, and gently process experiences at a pace that feels safe and supported. A central focus of her work is helping clients move from self-blame and the question, “What is wrong with me?” toward a more compassionate understanding of “What happened to me?” — reducing shame and recognizing that many coping patterns developed as meaningful and protective responses. She believes that while painful experiences can influence us, they do not determine our worth or define our identity.

Drawing from her experience facilitating structured treatment programs, Gabrielle incorporates psychoeducation to help clients understand how their brains and bodies respond to trauma, as well as other aspects of mental health and well-being. This helps clients make sense of their reactions and develop tools to feel more regulated and supported. She believes that understanding these responses can be empowering and affirms that clients’ reactions are not a reflection of their worth.

In addition to trauma work, Gabrielle has supported older youth and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, body image concerns, and self-confidence struggles. While trauma recovery remains central to her practice, she values meeting clients where they are and focusing on what feels most important in the moment. Gabrielle offers a steady, compassionate space where healing can unfold with curiosity and care. Sessions are collaborative and responsive to the needs of the client, guided by a shared goal of healing, growth, and creating meaningful change in their life.

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Jorge Palacios, DOMP – Osteopathic Practitioner Committed to Restoring Balance and Function.

After living in Europe, Asia, and across many Canadian provinces and territories, Jorge and his wife have chosen Vancouver Island as their home. With over 20 years of experience in health studies, Jorge brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his practice.

As an Osteopathic Practitioner, Jorge is committed to uncovering the root causes of pain—not just treating its symptoms. He is continually fascinated by the human body’s ability to heal itself through precise techniques and manual therapies that promote alignment and restore function. His approach emphasizes working with the body’s innate intelligence, trusting that with the right care, it can regain balance and achieve optimal well-being. To Jorge, the human body is truly an extraordinary creation!

Jorge’s primary goal is to empower his clients to feel better, move freely, and regain control over their health. Whether you are dealing with chronic pain, migraines, headaches, joint pain, motor vehicle accidents (MVA), temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), carpal tunnel syndrome, back and lower back pain, sciatica, torticollis, digestive problems, or sports injuries, Jorge is here to help. He works with a diverse range of individuals, including office professionals, healthcare workers, manual laborers, and athletes such as runners, cyclists, golfers, and team sport players. His treatments are tailored to meet the needs of those recovering from injuries or surgeries, addressing repetitive strain, postural issues, and managing stress or chronic conditions. Through his treatments, Jorge aims to relieve pain, restore movement, and enhance overall quality of life, empowering clients to return to their daily activities and passions with confidence.

Jorge is dedicated to lifelong learning, ensuring that his clients receive the most effective and evidence-based care available.

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Lily is a certified Reiki practitioner specializing in holistic healing since 2008. Through Reiki Usui techniques and a blend of healing modalities like somatic breath techniques, herbal remedies, mindfulness, journaling, and art, Lily empowers women to navigate parenthood challenges, overcome stress, and discover inner harmony.

Lily’s journey from overwhelm and anxiety in motherhood to empowerment through self-care and healing practices fuels her mission to help women prioritize well-being, connect with inner strength, and live authentically aligned lives. Lily connects with her clients by acknowledging their difficulties and their struggles, and holding space for both acceptance and perseverance.

”There’s a path forward,” Lily says; “one that starts with acknowledging your worth and embracing self-care as a catalyst for personal transformation… now I understand, that life will always present its highs and lows. The true answer lies in how I decide to respond to its challenges.”

If you’re seeking transformation, balance, and resilience, join Lily on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, paving the way for a life filled with joy and inner peace.

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