OWNER, REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST, IASTM PROVIDER, PILATES INSTRUCTING STUDDENT

Offers - Massage Therapy, Sports Massage, IASTM, Pilates , TMJ treatments and deeper therapeutic specific massage treatments for injury rehab and prehab.

Cleo Tetrault is a Registered Massage Therapist in Comox, BC. She graduated from the Massage Therapy Diploma Program offered at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Toronto in 2012. She had a successful massage practice in Nova Scotia for three years and earned her candidacy for certification as a sports massage therapist. In those three years Cleo accumulated many sport massage hours with amateur and professional athletes through Acadia Athletics and Nova Scotia sports events. Prior to her study of massage therapy she attended the University of New Brunswick where she played varsity soccer and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Recreation Management with a minor in International Business.

Cleo has called the Comox Valley home since Fall 2015. She brings a number of valuable skills to her practice with Schweitzer's deep tissue massage, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and extensive sports experience. This makes her very knowledgeable in the rehabilitation of both acute and chronic injuries. Cleo has also developed a following for her Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction intra-oral treatments to help with TMJ pain and enjoys working with athletes and those living an active lifestyle. Complementary to her RMT practice, she is an instructor of IASTM and also mentors other wellness and health practitioners in building their own businesses. When Cleo is not at the clinic you can find her on the soccer field of a beach with her dog Annie.

Cleo believes in factoring all aspects of a person's health into their treatment plan. She looks at a whole health and wellness approach and encompasses a variety of techniques to accomplish this. At this time Cleo is unable to accept new patients to her practice.

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST, IASTM PROVIDER

Offers - Registered Massage Therapy, IASTM, Pregnancy and prenatal Massage Therapy, massage for people who have had lumpectomy, mastectomy, breast reduction/implants and gender affirming top surgeries.

Jody has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist in BC for over fifteen years. She grew up on Vancouver Island where she graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2006. Over the years, Jody has worked in a selection of high end spas and multidisciplinary clinics in Victoria and Vancouver. This experience has given Jody has a unique style of treatment, blending therapy with relaxation. She treats a variety of conditions such as: repetitive strain injuries, chronic pain, headaches, stress and prenatal patients.

Through years of practice, Jody has developed a keen interest in pregnancy, postpartum and women’s health in general. Her post graduate studies have focused on pregnancy, including the treatment of complicated pregnancies. Jody has an amazing pregnancy cushion so pregnant women may lay face down and feel supported and comfortable at same time! More recently, Jody has been learning about treating those who have undergone breast and chest surgeries. These surgeries include lumpectomy, mastectomy, breast reduction/implants and gender affirming top surgery.

Jody loves to figure out the root of an issue and help find solutions to help in the future. She believes that a multidisciplinary approach to treatment can find the best results and enjoys working alongside other healthcare providers.

In her spare time, you can find Jody spending time with her lovely little family, making soap or in the garden. Jody looks forward to helping you achieve you health goals in the near future.

DOCTOR OF CHINESE MEDICINE, REGISTERED ACUPUNCTURIST, OBSTETRICAL ACUPUNCTURIST, DOULA

Offers - Registered Acupuncture, cupping, Guasha and TCM herbal remedies for all people and conditions, including acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy, women’s health and children.

Renee Taylor is a warm, caring and experienced doctor of Chinese medicine. She graduated from the acclaimed international College of TCM is 2006 and has vast experience treating people from all walks of life for a vast amount of conditions using a variety of Chinese medicine acupuncture styles and techniques, as well as Herbal medicine.

As a passionate Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Renee loves the interconnectedness and holistic principles which govern Chinese Medicine diagnostics and treatments and how she is able to help ease her client’s symptoms and help them achieve and maintain greater health and well-being.

Renee co-founded, owned and worked at Acumamas Wellness Center in Vancouver for more than a decade while she had a strong focused practice in reproductive medicine focusing on menstrual Heath, Fertility, Pregnancy and birth acupuncture. She had the great honour in supporting thousands of clients during their baby-making journey’s and had the gift of witnessing over a hundred births.

Renee is currently enjoying a mixed practice in the Comox Valley seeing patients for all conditions and complaints including women’s health from menstruation to menopause, pregnancy, natural and assisted fertility, digestive disorders, sleep dissorders, Pain, PTSD, oncology, dermatology, paediatrics. She also treats veterans and is registered with ICBC.

Renee is dedicated to continuing her studies in order to best serve her clients. Renee has completed extensive post-graduate studies with the world leaders for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Canada, the US, Europe and Asia. She completed 5 years Chinese Medicine in Vancouver and enjoyed an internship in Tsu chi Hospital in Taiwan. Her primary areas of continuing education have been in modern and classical Acupuncture and herbal medicine. Specialized classes for Women’s health, Fertility, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Pediatrics as well as Advanced Auricular Acupuncture and Shen-Hammer pulse system, YNSA scalp acupuncture, Sa’am acupuncture.

Renee Taylor is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine and Registered acupuncturist. She is a registrant with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia, a member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture association and a doula. She was a Faculty member for Pacific Rim College teaching acupressure for the Holistic Doula program.

Renee is pleased to call the Comox Valley her new home, has 3 children and loves to hike.

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Offer - Registered Massage Therapy, nutrition consulting, therapeutic massage, massage with deeper pressure and specific treatments for injury rehab and prehab.

Violeta is a registered massage therapist who graduated with honors from Ontario College of Health and Technology in November of 2012. Her passion for the healthy lifestyle took her to England where she graduated and worked as nutritional therapist at College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. Violeta has also graduated with Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Tourism Management.

Violeta employs a variety of massage techniques and interventions in her practice, including: deep tissue, friction techniques for scar tissue, trigger point therapy, joint play, relaxation massage, fascial release. Violeta believes in collaborative approach to treatment focusing on patient education and preventative care.

Violeta believes in healing power of food and importance of nutrition. She spends time practicing yoga and experimenting with whole foods.

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Offers - Registered Massage Therapy, therapeutic massage, specific treatments for injury rehabilitation and pre-rehabilitation, Neuro-Relaxation for headache, migraine headache, and chronic pain.

Laurie is a registered massage therapist who graduated with honors from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2020.

Laurie uses a variety of massage techniques including Swedish massage, trigger point release, myofascial release, guided breathing, joint mobilization, stretching and Neuro-Relaxation Technique. Trigger point release is used to release tension and alleviate pain. The focus of Neuro Relaxation Technique (NRT) is on realigning the skeleton by relieving tissue tension and pain, via gentle repetitive motion that relaxes the nervous system. NRT is effective in treating a number of conditions including headache, migraine headache and chronic pain.

Through Laurie’s extensive background as an occupational therapist and she has first-hand experience working in the health-care system. She has a keen interest in understanding how client’s daily activities affect their health. She works collaboratively with clients to develop homecare strategies to improve their well-being and quality of life.

She is dedicated to creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for her clients and working with them to achieve their health and wellness goals.

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST, STUDENT OF OSTEOPATHY

Offers - Registered Massage therapy, therapeutic massage, pregnancy and prenatal massage, massage therapy using an osteopathic approach, prehab and rehab

I am a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) that graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2013. I am currently a student of osteopathy at the Canadian School of Osteopathy in Vancouver since September 2022.

I take an osteopathic approach to how I treat as an RMT. I use a thorough assessment and clinical history to find the primary areas of dysfunction in the body, as opposed to focusing just on symptomatic areas. I choose the appropriate techniques from my toolbox of visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, active stretching and conventional massage techniques to address what we have discovered during assessment.

I have a general practice that can address a variety of issues from back pain and whiplash, to digestive issues and headaches. I have a keen interest in working with women’s health, including during the pre- and post-natal periods.

I am very excited to be living in the Comox Valley! In my spare time you can find me paddling my kayak on both ocean and lake, hiking the trails with my golden retriever/lab, growing food on my patio or curled up reading a novel in my favourite armchair

REGISTERED MASAGE THERAPIST

Offers - Registered Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, Sports Prehab and Rehab, IASTM tools and deeper pressure (specific treatments for injury and rehabilitation.

After graduating in 2012 from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Ontario, She spent 9 years working with Pro-cycling across the world. During this time, She worked with a multitude of Professional Athletes including Cycling Canada, Toronto Marlies hockey team, The Canadian Paralympic team and a variety of weekend warriors.

Coming from a competitive sports background, She’s excited about her move to BC to explore the great outdoors and expand on her professional skill set.

DOCTOR OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE, REGISTERED ACUPUNCTURIST

Offers - Registered Acupuncture, cupping, Guasha & TCM herbal remedies for all people and conditions

Barb completed the Doctoral Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2004. Her prior careers were in kinesiology and prosthetics. All aspects of her life have revolved around health, fitness, and nature. Mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and yoga are her main passions.

Being drawn to Traditional Chinese Medicine was based on personal health issues that western medicine was only able to put a band aid on. TCM treats the root cause and underlying issues of the body, mind, and environment. The medicine is based on TCM organ patterns and diagnosis. Everyone is unique. Any condition from anxiety, insomnia, hormones, or pain can be treated using therapies such as acupuncture, custom herbal formulas, tui na (Chinese massage), cupping, and/or gua sha (skin scraping).