Soma Registered Massage Therapy

What is Reiki?

Reiki is energy medicine. Developed in Japan, in the early 19th century, by Dr. Mikau Usui for stress reduction, relaxation, enlightenment and healing.

It is administered either in person by the laying on of hands, or from a distance virtually online, and is based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through all of us, and is what causes us to be alive.

If one’s life force energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy, healthy and calm when dealing with stressful situations.

Reiki safely facilitates the healing of energetic blockages that manifest in our physical, mental and emotional bodies. By healing these energetic blockages Reiki helps increase the vibration of our personal energetics.

Increasing your personal energetics allows for you to naturally gravitate towards things and people that are good for you, well at the same time helping you move away from things and people that are draining.

“Reiki is love, love is wholeness, wholeness is well-being, well-being is freedom” -Dr. Mikau Usui

What to expect in a reiki session:

Cleanse your mind of clutter
Experience deep peace
Calm your nervous system
Realignment of your energy
Clearing of unwanted emotional imprints
Restoring, increasing and maintaining energy levels
Reworking energetic system to flow in alignment with universal life-giving energy
Opening, clearing, balancing and charging chakra energy centers
Gaining strength and tools to protect personal energy boundary from outside leeching

Book your Vancouver reiki appointment with Ashley Eden.

How many reiki sessions will I require?

Each person is different and require different levels of care. It all depends on how well your energetics are functioning, your stress levels and your ideal level of balance.

One session can be very powerful.

When working with chronic conditions three to nine sessions are recommended to see significant results.

If your lifestyle is high paced and overly stimulated it is recommended to book in once a month to recharge, rebalance and re-centre your energy.

How can Reiki support my Physical Body?

Reiki can tune into the physical body energetically. Often physical dysfunctions and stress patterns found in the body have an emotional component to them. Reiki works wonders on clearing and healing the emotional body; healing the emotional body ripples down into the physical body subsequently supporting the release of stress patterns.

*Please note, these treatments are not eligible for reimbursement through extended health.

Craniosacral Therapy & Reiki Practitioner/Teacher

Hanna Bebb

RMT

Hanna Bebb

RMT

Hanna graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy with Dean’s List Honours. One of her favourite topics in school was pain science. Having acquired her own discogenic back injury during the most rigorous of semesters, she’s fully aware how stressful and debilitating this new and anxiety-inducing pain can be. Working through this situation with the support of a compassionate health care professional really made all the difference for her, and she strives to be this support for those who find themselves in similar situations. Hanna actively listens to each client’s particular goal and reason for treatment, and works with them to explore the best possible approach to achieve their desired outcome. She integrates several different techniques into her treatment style, using a multifaceted approach that fluidly adapts to the client’s specific needs and goals. She is a huge advocate of a hybrid of relaxation and orthopaedic style treatment, fully believing that when we allow the nervous system the opportunity to relax it facilitates the body’s ability to heal itself. Some of her favourite modalities include myofascial release, dynamic release, neuromuscular techniques, Swedish massage, trigger point release, and joint mobilizations. When she’s not in the clinic, you can find Hanna dreaming up her next big adventure and soaking up all of the natural beauty this province has to offer.

Phil Pike

BBA, RMT

Sadira Abdiannia

RMT

Sadira Abdiannia

RMT

Born and raised in Vancouver, Sadira has utilized her beautiful province as a space to learn about coexisting with nature through meditative practices as well as used her environment in her fitness routines, such as hiking, cycling and bouldering. Sadira found massage in 2013 by exploring career options and came across a weekend workshop at a massage school, which would be her first exposure to massage. She immediately felt that the time and space to focus on the body and breath provided by a massage treatment was unique and the act of giving massage felt natural to her hands. Sadira spent a summer in 2016 tree planting in interior British Columbia which was when she suffered a back injury which brought her into a deeply intimate place with her body. By the end of that Summer, she made the decision to start taking steps towards a career in wellness and pursued her yoga teacher training in 2016. She has spent many years volunteering at studios and clinics, and has practiced yoga for over a decade. Through recovering from her own injury, she gained belief and understanding that touch is a very natural and instinctual way of regenerating and connecting that has been somewhat lost. Sadira graduated the 2200-hour program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in December 2019. She looks forward to meeting you and facilitating your health journey.

Sophie Hobruecker

RMT

Sophie Hobruecker

RMT

Sophie’s goal is to empower you to stay curious, move confidently, and to live free from pain. You are encouraged to be yourself in this treatment space! Sophie’s treatments are often slow, strong and sporty. Her affinity for client involvement in active release techniques encourages you to uncover, question and challenge your functional limitations. Sophie integrates deep tissue and Swedish massage, myofascial release therapy, joint mobilizations, and stretching into a fundamentally relaxing session. She utilizes breathwork and body awareness cues to facilitate a deep sense of mindfulness and stress relief. Her approach to massage is positively client-centered. She strives to create a safe, collaborative treatment space where you can choose to reconnect deeply with yourself. Your massage will be tailored to your current mood and needs: ranging from dynamic movement with informative dialogue to a soothing, zen reset for your nervous system. Outside of the treatment room, Sophie likes to hike with friends, read neuroscience non-fiction, get eight hours of sleep, eat pastries from Livia and lift weights. She graduated from the 3000-hour massage therapy program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Her academic distinction was recognized with the Dean’s list honours and she was awarded with the college’s Heart Award for her integrity, compassion, and dedication to the profession’s community.

Natalie Coulter

RMT

Natalie Coulter

RMT

Natalie began her pursuit in healing through yoga in 2006. After discovering how the basic principles of movement and meditation brought her body back into balance, she became a Yoga Teacher by spring 2007, through the Original Hot Yoga Method (26+2). In 2009, she explored partner yoga coupled with Thai Massage, which peaked her interest in a more hands-on approach. By 2012, Natalie completed a 200-hour YTT through Semperviva Yoga and unravelled her passion for a more fluid yoga practice. As a recent graduate from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy program, Natalie takes her fascination with the way the body moves and works, and incorporates it into how she treats her clients. Knowing that no two bodies have experienced the same path, her approach to treatment takes on the same understanding. Integrating both a holistic and intuitive approach, with orthopaedic techniques, she listens to the body and encourages communication to empower her clients. Her treatment approaches may include the following: diaphragmatic breathing, myofascial release, trigger point release, dynamic release, active and/or passive stretching infused with Swedish relaxation. Natalie believes that when we are able to connect to and understand our bodies, we feel more empowered. Through education and remedial exercises, she aspires to assist her clients to achieve their health goals and become the best version of themselves. Book a session with Natalie so you can start feeling and moving to your full potential.

Kirsten Graham

RMT

Kirsten Graham

RMT

Kirsten is passionate and highly enthusiastic about her work in the healing arts. Her career has been dedicated to service, she has been practicing and providing massage for over 20 years as a Licensed Aesthetician and Spa Therapist in Vancouver. Kirsten’s massage clients would often make comments about her calming energy and “magic” hands. The unwavering support over the years gave her confidence in her practical skills and fed her desire to return to school in order to pursue higher education in the field. She recently graduated from the 3000 hour program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (2020), then earned the milestone of RMT Certification. By connecting with the science of human anatomy and physiology she has been able to achieve a deeper understanding of her craft. She believes that the treatment room is a sanctuary for compassionate healing and wellbeing. Her treatment philosophy is that massage can feel great and still be therapeutic. Her particular interests are in the science of stress, calm and sleep and how massage therapy can help manage the fundamental functions of our nervous system.

Kirsten uses the the core principles of massage in addition to a wide range of traditional Swedish techniques to achieve results for her patients. She is an intuitive practitioner and a thoughtful communicator, who holds a high emotional intelligence. She is able to articulate how and why certain techniques are helpful, in this way, she contributes to an informed massage experience. Her own life experience, professionalism, care for others, knowledge and positive spirit are her most compelling traits as a therapist. She has a heart-felt happy energy and charisma about her that she shares freely and effortlessly with others, creating a light hearted but soothing atmosphere. She is a self-care advocate and a self-proclaimed massage connoisseur who views massage therapy as the most valuable tool in her own healing toolbox. She is very excited to be joining the team of amazing therapist’s at Soma Studio and she looks forward to treating you!

Janelle Fontaine

RMT

Sarah Tenenbein

RMT

Koko Brill

Reiki Practitioner

Paige Gueldner

RMT

Paige Gueldner

RMT

Paige graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2017. She grew up around the medical profession with both of her parents being chiropractors as well as her older brother. She naturally developed a passion for patient centred care as well as being apart of a healthcare team. She has a wide knowledge of orthopaedic conditions, having worked with the UBC varsity team, pre and postnatal mothers, and patients in GF strong- the largest rehab hospital in British Columbia. In her treatments, Paige uses a variety of techniques including Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, stretching and hydrotherapy. Paige treats a variety of conditions some including pre and post pregnancy, whiplash, headaches, strains and jaw pain. Paige is passionate about treating patients with temporal mandibular dysfunctions (TMJD), also known as jaw pain. After she conducted a large case study centered around jaw re-alignment and pain, she continues to strive for more knowledge and solutions for patients. In her spare time, Paige enjoys being outdoors- hiking the local mountains, snowshoeing and camping. She has a huge passion for traveling and being with family. Paige is passionate about patient centered care and helping you achieve your rehab and therapeutic goals. She is excited to be apart of the soma team!