Sarah graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in April 2014 and has been working in Victoria for the past 7 years. She is excited to be relocating to the Comox Valley where she grew up. Prior to her massage therapy education she spent four years in New Brunswick, at Mount Allison University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Sociology and a minor in English. What she enjoys most about massage therapy is the wide spectrum of people she gets to meet and conditions she gets to treat. She understands the importance of treating each new client as a whole person and she loves the challenge of uncovering the root of dysfunction or pain, rather than simply treating symptomatically. In her treatments she uses a combination of fascia work, muscle energy technique, trigger point therapy and passive and active movement in order to reduce pain, increase function and increase overall well-being. She is well versed in a multitude of musculoskeletal and systemic conditions; however, she is particularly interested in treating chronic neck and low-back pain, tension headaches and stress and anxiety and TMJ dysfunction. In her spare time Sarah enjoys running, mountain biking, outrigger canoeing, and reading.

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Rachel graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2021, and completed registration in BC in 2022. Prior to entering the field of massage therapy she worked in an environmental testing laboratory and was drawn to massage therapy after suffering a whiplash injury in 2015. The level of care provided to her by her RMTs during the rehab process left a lasting impression and convinced her to change careers. Rachel loves that this career allows her to combine her life long interest in health and wellness with the ability to positively impact others.

She aims to create a caring and welcoming space for all individuals and collaborates with patients to create a treatment plan that works for them. Her treatments start with a basis of relaxation to calm the nervous system and incorporate a variety of therapeutic techniques to address your areas of concern.

When not in the clinic Rachel enjoys hitting the gym, going for a hike and spending time with her husband, friends and family.

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Jess has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2010. Her goal with each patient is to restore structure and function by treating the source of the injury. She draws on her education and experience within her massage therapy practice as well as her history as a personal trainer and spin instructor to provide her patients with a complete treatment plan utilizing deep tissue massage, osteopathic joint mobilizations, trigger point therapy, myofascial release techniques and therapeutic exercises.

Jess welcomes all patients and a variety of conditions to her practice including sports related injuries, headaches, whiplash, post-operative health, TMJ dysfunction, repetitive strain injuries and stress management. She offers specificity in her treatments that have created a following for the intricate and detailed treatment of the cervical spine (neck) and pelvis (hips).

Having gained valuable experience through massage therapy outreaches such as Vancouver’s “Friends for Life” Society and the high-risk pregnancy ward at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, Jess holds a special interest in women’s health including prenatal and postnatal massage, general breast-care, post-mastectomy and reconstructive surgery treatment.

An avid runner and cyclist, Jess believes that an active lifestyle in combination with massage therapy is a valuable addition to one’s self care. She is dedicated to providing holistic care and looks forward to assisting you in the enhancement of your health and well-being.

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Hello! I am Mary, a Registered Massage Therapist excited to be a part of Arbutus Massage Therapy.

I graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria in 2010 and since then I have practiced in both clinic and spa settings in BC and Ontario. Most recently, I practiced at Reach Health in Sidney, BC for the past 7.5 years. Prior to becoming an RMT, I earned a BA in Kinesiology spending my summers and a few years after tree planting and travelling. I am happy to be settling in the beautiful Comox Valley, keen to explore the outdoors and become part of the community.

My treatments are attentive and I enjoy providing a relaxing environment while working with you to achieve your therapeutic goals. I welcome folks seeking relief from persistent pain, support during injury recovery and relaxation to experience what massage therapy has to offer. I offer patient centered care by building a therapeutic relationship with each person, fostering a sense of resilience and tailoring the treatment and homecare to your specific concerns. I use a variety of techniques to help achieve therapeutic goals including deep tissue, general Swedish, range of motion, stretching and fascial techniques. Some folks respond well to firm pressure and some do better with a lighter touch - I am happy to provide either (or both within the same treatment). We will find what works best for you!

I respectfully acknowledge that I practice massage therapy on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation and the traditional keepers of their land.

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Tracy has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since 1997 and an Aquanetics Certified Hydrotherapist since 2000. Her goal is to empower people in their healing journey using her years of experience with various treatment modalities including soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy, joint mobilization, trigger point therapy, therapeutic exercises and Aquatic therapy.

Tracy is a confident therapist that embraces a holistic approach, finding a balance between therapeutic modalities and relaxation. She enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog, yoga, biking, skiing and sailing. She has a passion for living a healthy, active lifestyle and helping people achieve the same.

To book your appointment, please contact Tracy at (250) 338-3214

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