From a young age, Alexandra has had a passion for massage therapy. The passion led to a successful completion of the 2011 board examinations with honours. She has continued to enhance her skills through continuing education. Some courses completed are: Visceral Manipulation levels 1-4, clinical orthopedic massage therapy of the neck, functional anatomical and range release of the spine, Rocktape and Graston technique.
Alexandra continues to work with our National Track and Field team. Her skills have been essential in maintaining athletes’ health at training camps and competitions.
Whether you’re an Olympic athlete, weekend warrior, or are dealing with common daily stresses, Alex uses a specific assessment technique in order to address each individual’s specific needs. Treatment techniques include, Visceral Manipulation, Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Exercise, and Trigger Point Therapy.
In the last few years her active, healthy lifestyle has led to a passion for whole food nutrition and exercise. She has completed the Precision Nutrition coaching program and loves to be in the kitchen creating nourishing foods.
From a young age, Alexandra has had a passion for massage therapy. The passion led to a successf...
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Ella is a graduate from the 3000 hour Registered Massage Therapy Program at the Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health in Nelson B.C. Since graduation she has worked in a multidisciplinary clinic with other RMT’s and physiotherapists gaining further clinical experience and knowledge from other disciplines. Ella has a passion for learning which has led her to Kamloops to complete her Degree in Health Sciences at Thompson Rivers University. She is now thrilled to be returning to Nelson to continue her practice.
Born and raised in the West Kootenays, Ella has always loved spending her time outdoors; skiing, hiking, kayaking and adventuring with her dogs. Along with this, Ella also has a background in competitive gymnastics as an athlete, coach, and a judge.
Appreciating the balance between relaxation and therapeutic methods of massage, Ella is experienced with many different styles of massage therapy, such as; myofascial release, swedish massage, muscle energy techniques, trigger point release and passive and active stretching. Using these varieties of styles, she is able to provide effective and appropriate treatments for each individual client and their needs. Ella is particularly interested in working with an active community and athletes and focus on maintaining peak performance, injury prevention and aiding in the recovery process post injury so they can get back to doing what they love! Ella has also completed her training in Frederick (Fascial) Stretch Therapy® in Arizona, and incorporates this fascial stretching technique into practice.
Ella’s is excited to contribute to the community by facilitating mental and physical well- being, aiding in injury recovery and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
Ella is a graduate from the 3000 hour Registered Massage Therapy Program at the Kootenay Columbia...
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Lynn graduated from the rigorous 3000+ hr RMT program at Kootenay Columbia College. She was first introduced to massage when she learned Shiatsu in 2018. Her current approach weaves in trigger point therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilization, deep tissue, Swedish relaxation and muscle energy techniques.
Led by genuine curiosity, she enjoys treating a variety of body types and health conditions. An active person who loves to snowboard, climb, dance, hike, bike, and practice yoga, she is backed by a sound body awareness and understanding of recovery. She just spent the 23/24 winter season massaging at the backcountry snowcat lodge, Baldface, which included massaging pro snowboard athletes and gaining valuable experience in targeted sports massage.
She incorporates deep presence and listening through her touch, to tune into your body’s current needs and responses as they arise.
Lynn graduated from the rigorous 3000+ hr RMT program at Kootenay Columbia College. She was first...
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