Ellie is a graduate of the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and has been practicing since 2015. She is devoted to creating a warm, welcoming and supportive environment, and brings an intuitive approach to each session. Comfort, care and communication are of utmost importance to Ellie, and she blends a variety of techniques to deliver an orthopaedic treatment with a relaxing touch.

Ellie believes that exercise and movement are integral to leading a healthy and functional life, and that massage therapy is a beneficial modality when used in conjunction with a regular movement practice. She aims to help clients achieve a greater sense of well-being through hands-on therapy and guidance in taking an active role in ones own wellness outside of the treatment room. Each session includes an assessment, treatment and homecare component.

Outside of work, Ellie can be found at a local yoga studio, running around the mountains or swimming in an open body of water. If she’s not being active, Ellie enjoys a good book, good music and good food.

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Sheila is a graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in Victoria, BC. She is an extremely passionate Registered Massage Therapist who continually encourages each client to heal by using a variety of modalities including deep tissue massage, trigger point work, myofascial, and muscle energy techniques.

She has practiced in clinical settings and yoga studios offering relaxation and therapeutic massage including pregnancy massage, treatment for tension-headaches, repetitive strain injuries, and injury rehabilitation. She practices guided breath work to enhance the experience and to ease each client into deep relaxation. During your visit you will be given simple tools to help keep you feeling balanced.

With experience as a yoga instructor and history as a dancer, her enthusiasm for working with the body has lead her to a career in Massage Therapy. Whether she is catering to chronic pain symptoms, to acute injuries, or to relaxation, she believes regular massage is helpful in achieving optimum health by increasing vitality and decreasing overall stress. Sheila’s calming nature will leave you feeling stress free with whole body relaxation.

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Joanne Guenther, DMO

Joanne is a Manual Osteopath and specializes in Visceral Manipulation, which is a skill set for the treatment of the body’s organs.

Manual Osteopathy is a whole body approach to healing and treatment using a combination of techniques that harmonize the body’s systems:

Structural (bones & joints) Soft Tissue (muscles & fascia) Nervous (craniosacral) Organs (viscera)

Joanne doesn’t just focus on one part of the body, she looks at all aspects and creates a custom treatment plan for each client to effectively address their concerns and help them get back to living their best life. She is also committed to sharing her knowledge with others as the Visceral Manipulation instructor at the National Manual Osteopathic College in Alberta. Her skills as a manual osteopath can be summed up in one word “relief”. That is what clients will experience after a treatment from her. As a manual osteopath, Joanne deals with conditions such as: back pain headaches whiplash long term pain heartburn IBS Crohn’s bladder issues depression/ anxiety arthritis painful periods When Joanne isn’t helping her clients or teaching the next generation of manual osteopaths, she enjoys travelling and playing the ukulele.

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Bogdan Pyasta is an experienced Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who is brand new to Nanaimo. Bogdan, originally from Ukraine, graduated from Everest College (Toronto) in 2010. He has since gone on to work at a variety of clinics as well as being an educator at Langara College (Vancouver) in 2016. Bogdan has gained a wealth of experience helping clients recover from ailments and injuries, and in realizing their optimal health. Bogdan is passionate about a holistic approach to recovery and continuing education. He finds satisfaction in knowing that with each treatment, the client is incrementally closer to full recovery. Helping patients regain overall wellness to better pursue their own passions is his main goal.

In his spare time, Bogdan enjoys kayaking, cycling, kettlebells, travelling, and performing on stage as a singer with a band.

Education / Additional Training: Bachelor of Health Science - Thompson Rivers University (Ongoing) Crossfit Level 1 trainer Certification Ultimate Guide to Deep Tissue Therapy Live Workshop – Gary Schweitzer Orthopedic Physical Assessments with Special Tests for Cervical Spine, TMJ, Shoulder, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand - Dr. David Magee (Online) 60hrs Human Gross Anatomy - Dr. Frank Netter, MD. (Online) 42hrs

Bogdan Pyasta is an experienced Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who is brand new to Nanaimo. B... Read More

Aletha graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018. Aletha has since worked with a variety of clients including high level athletes, pregnancy, and chronic pain disorders. Her treatment style is often described as intuitive and effective. She incorporates techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point release, and deep tissue to name a few. Aletha is also a trained yoga teacher (200hr) which often influences her homecare. She believes a well-rounded self-care routine is invaluable for maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. She sees massage as a wonderful addition to an established routine or a great way to start a new one. She aims to have a holistic and integrative approach to treatment in order to ensure a positive and individual experience for each patient.

Education / Additional Training: Ultimate Guide to Deep Tissue Therapy Live Workshop – Gary Schweitzer 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training – Semperviva Yoga Studio Birth Doula Reiki level 1

Aletha graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018. Aletha has since worked w... Read More