Massage Therapy

Rachel’s massage style is nurturing and intuitive. She has a special interest in the latest theories in pain-science and is particularly skillful in addressing the whole nervous system when treating acute or chronic pain.

Rachel has an innate understanding of the body in motion. With more than 20 years of training, teaching, and performing as a contemporary dancer, she’s a resourceful and encouraging teacher of both strength and flexibility exercises. Rachel understands the benefits of a healthcare team and is committed to client-centered care to help you achieve your health goals.

After suffering his own injuries and setbacks from both sport and work and after seeing the benefit he experienced with massage therapy during his own rehab, Joman was inspired to become an RMT. He graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2022.

His treatment style integrates modified general Swedish massage, pin and stretch, deep tissue, trigger point release, stretching and broad pressure. He also likes to integrate patient involvement with diaphragmatic breathing aimed at reducing stress and calming the whole nervous and musculoskeletal system.

No matter if your injury has an exciting origin story (dramatic soccer goal!) or is more mundane (cleaning out the fridge!) Joman is excited to help you with your own rehab journey.

Born and raised in San Juan City, Philippines Joman immigrated to Victoria in 2008 and has loved living on this beautiful island ever since. He enjoys watching sports such as Basketball, MMA and American Football. and enjoys weightlifting, running, and playing basketball.

Hannah has been practicing as an RMT since 2020 in Vancouver and is now excited to make the move to the island. She completed an undergrad in Kinesiology and after working in the fishing and heli-skiing industry she decided to pursue massage therapy.

Hannah is passionate about working with her clients to get back to optimal health, whatever that may look like for them. She uses a variety of techniques including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and IASTM, while tailoring each treatment to the needs to each person. Hannah has worked with a diverse range of individuals from children to elders and feels strongly about creating a safe space for all to come and experience massage.

Outside of work she enjoys being playing soccer, basketball, eating good food and spending time in nature with her dog Mabel.

Gina moved to Canada in 2005 from the Island of Dominica. Passionate about physical activity and movement from an early age, her keen interest in biology and the human body led her to complete the Massage Therapy program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria. She plans on pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree and is interested in exploring continuing education in Sports Rehabilitation and Craniosacral Techniques.

Treatment modalities commonly incorporated into her practice include a range of passive and active techniques including: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Swedish massage, trigger point release and pin and stretch. Treatments conclude with self-management strategies including exercise therapy and hydrotherapy recommendations. Recognizing that the needs of each person differ, she enjoys tailoring her treatments to the concerns of each of her patients.

Having lived in Ladysmith before moving to Victoria for school, Gina is happy to come home and make a positive difference in her community.

Morton graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2008, completing the 3,000 hour program. He has been a registered member of the College of Massage Therapists of BC since April 2009 and has worked with the Fix team since 2013. 

Morton treats people with a wide range of concerns, including sprains, strains or overuse injuries, chronic pain, digestive problems, systemic conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, headaches, ICBC claims, and more. He is motivated to help people achieve their best, whether that is recovery from an injury or maintaining a healthy body. Morton is an avid cyclist and dedicated father of two.

Joanne graduated from Camosun College in 2021 with honours, completing a diploma in Massage Therapy. Her interest in massage therapy began with a desire to help individuals maintain their mobility throughout their lifetimes. She has a passion for learning and is focused on evidence-based massage practices. Joanne’s techniques are established by assessing the unique anatomy and physiology of her clients. She provides therapeutic massage combined with movement to support individual strengths and needs.

Heather graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria BC in 2021 and is excited to join the Fix team in July 2023.

Heather uses various techniques during treatment including trigger point pressure release, myofascial release, and deep tissue techniques. With the goal of providing excellent care for her patients, she enjoys learning new modalities to better treat a variety of patient concerns and conditions . As a result, her approach to massage is constantly evolving and molding to meet the needs of each unique individual she treats. She looks forward to sharing her skills with you.

Fabián was born in Victoria, BC and raised in Temuco, Chile. He has been very active throughout his life and enjoys trying out a wide variety of sports which has given him an interest in biomechanics and injury prevention. For the last few years, Fabián has been cycling and running competitively, gaining knowledge on how to train, race and take care of his body.

Fabián graduated from the Massage Therapy diploma from Camosun College in 2021, where he was able to apply his personal experience of sports injuries and chronic pain to his studies, while developing an interest in techniques such as joint mobilizations, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, stress reduction modalities and therapeutic exercise. Fabián’s main goal for his patients is for them to enjoy their life and succeed in any activity that enriches their day-to-day.

Dumont is an Indigenous practitioner whose practice and skill set advocates for patient-involved massage. He combines passive and active techniques to allow patients to take an active role in their healing process. Using a combination of deep tissue/muscle, fascial, passive and active stretch, along with traditional massage techniques, Dumont is able to promote the body’s ability to heal.

Dumont is a trained, professional dancer who taught Latin and ballroom dance for a number of years as well as trained professionally in ballet. This history gives him a unique appreciation and understanding of the role and importance of movement as an intrinsic element of overall well being.

Ross has been practicing massage therapy for over five years and continues to commit himself to an evolving evidence-based practice that best serves his patients. Ross believes in helping his patients take an active role in their recovery through therapeutic exercise and open dialogue regarding their desired outcomes and the progression of their treatment plan.

When not at the clinic, Ross can be found rolling and crawling on mats, swinging kettlebells, and doing his best prize fighter impression on the heavy bag. A lifelong lover of movement and athletics, he is eager to share his passion for a holistic approach to health with others.

Nichola has cultivated an inclusive, supportive practice focused on providing patient-centred care. Nichola is known for her down to earth, welcoming presence and cares about making you feel at ease and comfortable in her treatment room.

Nichola enjoys collaborating with patients to create treatment plans with consideration of your goals, expectations, and preferences. Incorporating a variety of techniques she might utilize any combination of hot stone hydrotherapy, Swedish massage, basic manual lymphatic drainage, craniosacral, fascial work, joint mobilizations among others. Depending on your preferences and relevant safety considerations the pressure can range from very light to deep. Supporting general wellbeing and mental health have always been a central focus in Nichola’s practice.

Whatever your goals or concerns Nichola looks forward to meeting you & is honoured to be a part of your journey.

Rachel’s massage style is nurturing and intuitive. She has a special interest in the latest theories in pain-science and is particularly skillful in addressing the whole nervous system when treating acute or chronic pain.

Rachel has an innate understanding of the body in motion. With more than 20 years of training, teaching, and performing as a contemporary dancer, she’s a resourceful and encouraging teacher of both strength and flexibility exercises. Rachel understands the benefits of a healthcare team and is committed to client-centered care to help you achieve your health goals.

After graduating with a degree of Human Kinetics from UBC, Michelle worked for the next six years as a high performance Sport Analyst for the Canadian Sport Institute. Switching gears, Michelle pursued a career as a Registered Massage Therapist and graduated in 2014 from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. There she discovered a new passion for helping clients through manual therapy. In her practice, Michelle focuses on deep tissue release and fascial techniques. When not massaging, Michelle trains and competes in Crossfit and loves to be outdoors. Michelle joined the Fix Selkirk team in February 2016.

Judith has been practicing massage therapy since 2002. After making the move from Ontario to Victoria in 2003, Judith spent several years working at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy as an instructor and the Director of Education in addition to maintaining a clinical practice. Now with two busy, active children and an equally active husband, Judith is enjoying being a mom, massage therapist, hockey player, and knitter.

Judith enjoys a varied practice and treating a broad range of people from those with chronic headaches, to expectant mothers, to athletes, to home reno enthusiasts, office workers, and anyone whose body bears the strain of living and working.

Marlène graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and is registered with the College of Massage Therapist of BC. Marlène’s manual therapy background includes the Rolfing Structural Integration program based in Boulder Colorado and she is also influenced by two decades of movement practices ranging from yoga to structural integration movements.

Marlène’s diverse background comes forth in her treatments, benefiting all walks of life from pro or amateur athletes, to workers who perform tasks with repetitive motions, to folks simply in search of positive changes in their well-being. Her approach focuses both on increasing flexibility, balance and coordination, as well as energy revitalization with the goal of overall increased comfort in the body.

Her framework uses slow sustained contact with varying pressure that ranges from a few ounces to a few kilos. She will check in with you during treatment to ensure that her depth and pace is comfortable for you. During a session, she may focus on one area of your body more than the other and may ask you to actively participate by assisting in movement of your body in different ways. The majority of the hands-on portion of treatment is completed on the massage table but treatment may also involve movement off of the table. For this reason, Marlène asks that you wear gym wear, swimwear or running shorts and a loose t-shirt or sports bra.

Morton graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2008, completing the 3,000 hour program. He has been a registered member of the College of Massage Therapists of BC since April 2009 and has worked with the Fix team since 2013. 

Morton treats people with a wide range of concerns, including sprains, strains or overuse injuries, chronic pain, digestive problems, systemic conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, headaches, ICBC claims, and more. He is motivated to help people achieve their best, whether that is recovery from an injury or maintaining a healthy body. Morton is an avid cyclist and dedicated father of two.

Elspeth sees manual therapy and movement as amazing tools to transform how we feel in our bodies. Her practice is based on respect for each person’s unique background, goals, and concerns. She aims to create an environment where people feel at ease and really listened to.  

Her treatment style is interactive, focused, and intuitive. She uses joint mobilizations, active and passive movement, and soft tissue work that often involves slow, sustained holds on targeted areas. While treatment can elicit some strong sensations, Elspeth makes sure to always work within the range of what feels safe and comfortable for each person.  Elspeth loves treating people dealing with all kinds of persistent stress, aches, and pains and has a special interest in treating whiplash, concussions, post surgical recovery (c-section, joint replacement, mastectomy), and head/face, pelvic and foot pain.

To facilitate ease of movement and treatment position, people are invited to bring loose sports clothes (eg. shorts and a sports bra) to their appointment.

Graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2021, Jadyn’s passion for health and her interest in biology led her to the career of Massage Therapy. She utilizes a variety of techniques in her treatments such as fascial work, joint mobilizations, and general Swedish massage to ensure she can provide a therapeutic treatment geared to whatever her clients may need. Eager to help others along their path to wellness, her aim is to provide a space that is welcoming and comfortable so each client can feel at ease. Outside the clinic, Jadyn likes to spend her time rock climbing, sculpting, and baking.

Heather graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria BC in 2021 and is excited to join the Fix team in July 2023.

Heather uses various techniques during treatment including trigger point pressure release, myofascial release, and deep tissue techniques. With the goal of providing excellent care for her patients, she enjoys learning new modalities to better treat a variety of patient concerns and conditions . As a result, her approach to massage is constantly evolving and molding to meet the needs of each unique individual she treats. She looks forward to sharing her skills with you.

Raegen graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2017 and became licensed in 2018 through the College of Massage Therapy of BC. Through her RMT practice, she has gained a deep appreciation of working collaboratively with patients to develop treatment plans customized to their needs. Prioritizing relaxation, Raegen blends various techniques, including Craniosacral therapy, in order to engage the body’s parasympathetic nervous system aka ‘the rest and digest’ system. This facilitates the natural healing process, helping clients function optimally. 

Using comprehensive assessment along with critical and creative thinking, Raegen enjoys the challenge of getting to the root of her patients’ issues and meeting each person where they are in order to best facilitate their journey of health.

Eden graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2016. Over the years she has built an evidence-based practice that blends well with her natural intuition and drive for patient-centred care. Eden’s practice style leans towards deep tissue massage and myofascial release. She is passionate about providing support and education to empower her patients with the knowledge that they play a vital role in their own health.

Also a clinical instructor in the massage therapy program at Camosun College, Eden is privileged to help guide massage therapy students as they embark on their own careers in health.

In her personal life Eden enjoys lifting weights, hanging out with her teenaged son – when he allows it – or begging her cat to stop clawing up the underside of her couch. So far she is unsuccessful.

Anita graduated from the 3000-hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2007 and joined the Fix team in 2014. She is known for her deep muscle work in her massage practice and integrates a modified trigger point therapy approach to her treatments. Areas of interest in her practice include neck and shoulder work, treating headaches, and treating forearm dysfunction such as carpal tunnel. She also has a strong interest in abdominal work for women’s health.

March 2024: Kaelyn is currently on maternity leave and will return in January 2025.

Kaelyn has always had an interest in health and movement. A competitive gymnast as a child and a professional Circus Artist for the past 10 years, Kaelyn has gone through several injury rehabilitations herself and experienced first hand the importance of body maintenance, injury rehabilitation, and prevention. Her positive experiences with massage therapy inspired her to become an RMT. 

With a focus on creating sustainable movement patterns, she enjoys working with each client to create a treatment specific to their goals and needs. Kaelyn’s therapeutic approach to treatment often combines deeper work with soft tissue release, mixing myofascial release, pin and stretch, and isolytic release with general Swedish techniques. She has worked with a variety of conditions, including nerve entrapment pathologies, hip and knee replacement rehabilitation as well as many systemic conditions. She looks forward to helping each client find relief and progress in their health journey.

Nichola has cultivated an inclusive, supportive practice focused on providing patient-centred care. Nichola is known for her down to earth, welcoming presence and cares about making you feel at ease and comfortable in her treatment room.

Nichola enjoys collaborating with patients to create treatment plans with consideration of your goals, expectations, and preferences. Incorporating a variety of techniques she might utilize any combination of hot stone hydrotherapy, Swedish massage, basic manual lymphatic drainage, craniosacral, fascial work, joint mobilizations among others. Depending on your preferences and relevant safety considerations the pressure can range from very light to deep. Supporting general wellbeing and mental health have always been a central focus in Nichola’s practice.

Whatever your goals or concerns Nichola looks forward to meeting you & is honoured to be a part of your journey.

Erin is a 2023 graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and is excited to start her career as an RMT at Fix. Erin aims to support her patients to rebuild trust, confidence, and groundedness in their bodies through encouraging active participation in their treatment, combining Rolfing-inspired myofascial release, active and passive pin and stretch, and attachment release techniques with general Swedish massage. Drawing from 11 years of strength training experience, Erin loves to provide rehabilitative and strengthening exercise recommendations which complement her patients’ activity goals.

She has a special interest in supporting patients with sleep, mental health, pre-/post-natal, and post-surgical concerns, especially with LGBTQ+ populations. Erin completed a research project during her clinical practicum on massage care for those who wear chest binders, focusing on maintaining rib movement and breathing patterns that can be restricted by the binder. Any prospective binder care patients with questions about treatment, please don’t hesitate to contact the clinic for more information.

In her spare time, Erin can be found lifting and throwing strange and heavy objects in the Highland Games and in strongman competitions, or knitting at home with her big orange cat Ollie.