Sara started her career as a massage practitioner in 2009 in Asia and continued pursuing her passion of massage after moving to Vancouver in 2014. Through intercultural work experience, she has perfected her quality of service, allowing for a more personalized approach to client care. Combined with her passion and interest in health, wellness, and natural therapy, it was an easy decision to become an RMT. Sara completed the RMT program in 2017 at Vancouver Career College and has since enjoyed building a dedicated client base. As a Registered Massage Therapist, she believes that massage is one of the best ways to help others achieve optimal health in a holistic way. Her priority is always to tailor her approach while integrating knowledge of massage to best suit a client’s needs. Sara has extensive experience in working with acute and chronic sports injuries, work injuries, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, Thai massage, prenatal massage, and acupressure. Most importantly, Sara is honoured to be able to help you on your healing journey through her passion for massage.

Christopher has been a practicing RMT since 2003. Throughout his career he has gained valuable experience and insight working in both clinics as well as luxury spas. Well rounded and skillful, Christopher is happy to work with athletes, expecting mothers, relaxation seekers, and those that are just generally wound tight from the rigours of life and in need of a thorough working over. His style of massage incorporates a combination of deep tissue, Swedish, range of motion, and fascial techniques that blend into a strong, yet relaxing flow that coaxes stress and tension from the body. Experience, education, and a thorough approach lend to an intuition for being able to hone in on those often seemingly difficult to find sources of pain and tension. Clients will find Christopher a great listener and conversationalist with a sense of humour, but one that also knows the value of silence when they just want to zone out and relax. He sees massage as a valuable tool for allowing one to get back in touch with their body and enter that blissfully healing state between sleep and consciousness. Strong enough for the most demanding of deep tissue needs, yet gently firm for relaxation and prenatal purposes, you can count on Christopher providing just the right amount of pressure to reach your therapeutic goals.

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!

I am a graduate of West Coast College of Massage Therapy and have been a practicing RMT since March of 2003. I give a firm massage incorporating fascial and myofascial techniques as well as a range of modalities using a Swedish massage framework. I have taken breast care courses with post-surgery care and have done a lot of work with scars as well as spending a year working with the Vancouver General Hospital Burn Ward treating burn survivors once a week at their in-reach clinic. I've done quite a bit of intra oral work for TMJ and have completed a number of visceral manipulation courses which I am incorporating into my practice. I also like doing deep work in the neck and shoulders and doing treatments for headaches. I definitely prefer longer treatment times but can do a lot in 60 minutes. I'm good with people and develop solid treatment plans for the patients with appropriate home care. Whether you want a therapeutic treatment, relaxation or a combination of the two, you'll feel fantastic afterwards.

Tanisha graduated from VCMT (Vancouver College of Massage Therapy). She is passionate about helping people and believes that everyone can benefit from massage therapy. Tanisha’s full body approach includes some of the following techniques: myofascial release, trigger point release, stretching, joint mobilization and hydrotherapy. Her goal is to treat the body as a whole to aid in maintaining balance. When not at work some of her hobbies include various types of exercise routines including HIIT, Strength training, mobility and yoga. She enjoys spending time outdoors, music, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She is so grateful to be part of the Soma team!

Ashley has many innate gifts as a facilitator for deep profound healing and positive change. She specializes in providing a safe, calm, peaceful container for the release of trauma held within the physical, mental or emotional bodies. Ashley believes the body has the wisdom and capacity to heal itself if given the opportunity. She brings this core belief to every session. It is her life’s work to facilitate an experience of deep cellular peace so an individual’s own body’s intelligence can do the heavy lifting. Ashley’s gifts also allow her to feel and explain “stuck” or “blocked” energies held in physical environments and people’s energetic structures. Once identified Ashley is able to safely support the release, transformation, or integration of these energies for greater energetic flow and prosperity. Ashley’s practice is based in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. People come from all over Western Canada to work with Ashley, specifically, to help support the release of stress held within their cellular tissues; sustained and successful relief from post concussion symptoms; or the permanent release from debilitating migraine headaches. Ashley also supports people who have experienced trauma of all kinds: physical, mental, emotional, sexual or spiritual. At a very young age it was evident to Ashley’s parents that she had a deep intuitive wisdom beyond her years. When she was a child, people would line up at Ashley’s summer lemonade stands to receive advice about their life struggles. A beaming agent of positive change from a young age, Ashley’s deep belief in truth, beauty and justice on this planet led her to courageously call out adults, systems and structures that were not in alignment with kindness, care and safety for all. Strong willed, she would not back down until she saw real change, at times driving her family crazy. She first began hands-on healing at the age of 23. She has now been practicing the facilitation of positive healing for over ten years. The tools she uses in her practice stem from her training in the healing arts of Reiki and Upledger Craniosacral Therapy. Ashley holds a Masters of Science from the University of Edinburgh, and is a published academic. Her work and experience as a Scientist and Deep Human Ecologist continues to inform the work she facilitates at Growing Whole. She currently offers Craniosacral Therapy, specializing in the brain and nervous system; teaches Reiki and offers personal Reiki sessions; provides Home and Office Energy Alignments; facilitates SomatoEmotional Release sessions; offers Digital Detox retreats; and acts as a Teaching Assistant for the Upledger Institute. Ashley believes that life is a continuous opportunity for learning and growth. She continues to train with the Upledger Institute in Advanced Craniosacral Therapy courses along with currently completing studies with global leaders in trauma and how it impacts the brain and the body. For fun Ashley loves to swim and bike ride around her idyllic neighbourhood of Kitsilano. She loves to dance, enjoys spending time in nature, has a great sense of humour, loves to laugh and share great food over insightful and expansive conversations. *Please note that Ashley's treatments are not eligible for reimbursement through extended health plans.

Emma graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2016. Her journey to become a registered massage therapist began with her interest in human anatomy and physiology and her desire to help others. She studied Human Kinetics for two years at Capilano University and then completed her degree in Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia in 2012. Emma wishes and strives to inspire mental and physical health through massage therapy. She incorporates a variety of massage techniques into her treatments, including Swedish massage, trigger point release, myofascial release and joint mobilizations. She has a passion for working in pre-and-post natal care and has recently completed a continuing education course on massage therapy during the childbearing year. She also has a passion for working with children and has volunteered at a rural rehabilitation center for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Nepal. Born and raised in North Vancouver, she enjoys hiking the local trails and acrylic painting. Emma is excited to be a part of Soma Studios!

“A change in the shape of the body creates a change in the state of the soul.” — Aristotle After a decade of studying traditional massage, Ali Joy dedicated herself to learning the science and anatomy side of massage and recently graduated from the RMT program at Vancouver College of Massage therapy. Offering soothing Swedish massage, myofascial release, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, and craniosacral massage for changes in states and shapes.

Jude Torchuk, RMT, graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1997. Her desire to help others began by studying psychology and sociology, but after experiencing severe whiplash when she was 17, she discovered the world of holistic health and massage therapy. Jude deepened her knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and related structures by taking Neuromuscular Therapy, providing deeper and more specific work to the muscles and tendons. Continuing with her post-graduate training, she added Craniosacral Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy to her skills, learning the same techniques that contributed to her own healing, to share with her clients. Jude completed her Advanced Craniosacral Therapy with Upledger Institute in 2011. She has experience working with people with head trauma (concussion), neck injuries, whiplash and MVAs, insomnia and an overstimulated nervous system, fatigue, anxiety, stress, headaches, and general overuse and pain and tension within the body. Providing a safe and compassionate space for her clients, she incorporates her massage therapy skills with techniques that enhance the body's innate wisdom and natural ability to heal itself .