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Please take note of which location you are booking your appointment for: Chelsea is in Comox at our Beaufort Centre clinic on Thursdays.

As a Registered Massage Therapist since 2015, Chelsea’s approach is attentive and sensitive to each client’s particular needs. With a trauma-informed and evidence-based practice, she has developed a special interest in the meeting place of persistent pain conditions, trauma, mental health and physical wellbeing in addition to perinatal and child/infant massage. Emphasis is placed on the creation of a safe space that is inclusive and welcoming. Chelsea believes that safe healing touch has a powerful role to play in our lives and she is continually thrilled and awed with the ability of the human body to adapt, to strengthen, and to heal. Chelsea has found that treatment need not be painful to be effective and longer lasting results often come when promoting and enhancing the body’s natural healing inclination. This is often achieved through a subtle approach with the goal of decreased pain and stress and an improvement in overall wellbeing. Treatments are customized to the individual. Clients’ needs are addressed through a variety of techniques intended to achieve long-term health – whether that means relief from pain, rehabilitation after an injury or surgery, or assisting lifestyle and exercise goals. You will also be provided with a relevant homecare routine in the form of strengthening, stretching and/or habitual changes to facilitate your road to health. Chelsea encourages her clients to play an active role in this process, and will regularly refer to other modalities to be used in concert with massage therapy, believing that the most effective therapy is a team effort. For more info visit https://www.chelseabriscormt.com/

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Nicole’s love for Vancouver Island led her to Victoria where she studied and graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy. In addition to her studies in massage therapy, Nicole previously completed her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, Athletic Therapy and went on to complete a post-graduate degree in Mental Health and Disability Management. Nicole has also completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training.

Nicole’s previous education and work experience has allowed her the opportunity to work with a variety of body conditions, at various stages of injury and healing times, both in a clinical and on-field setting. Nicole seeks to understand the underlying cause of each condition presented in the treatment room, while prioritizing the needs and goals of the individual at hand.

Nicole’s involvement in various sports have ultimately led to her interest in biomechanics, functional movement, performance and athletics. Nicole has had to take an active role in her own injury prevention and rehabilitation care through the years and uses her combined knowledge, experience, and skills to not only treat effectively but to inspire her clients to also take part in their own health and well-being.

Whether you are a youth athlete, a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or using massage to find a moment of rest and relaxation, Nicole will utilize the most appropriate modalities during treatment, including but not limited to; active and passive stretching, trigger point release, sport massage, myofascial release, general swedish massage and relaxation techniques. Nicole also uses techniques to support post-concussion symptoms, TMJ pain and dysfunction, and facial massage.

Nicole has found that practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist allows for her to utilize all of her educational background while encouraging a mind-body connection to create an empowering environment for each individual’s healing capabilities, leading to a well-balanced life.

When Nicole is not in the treatment room, she can be found out on the trails, in the mountains, looking for a friendly wave to catch, on her yoga mat, or reading a good book.

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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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