Tanisha graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, where she was honored with awards for both heart and hard Work. These are two of the many beautiful attributes that shine through from Tanisha in the clinic environment. She is warm, present and passionate about helping people and believes everyone can benefit from massage therapy. Her goal is to treat the body as a whole to aid in maintaining balance. Some techniques she uses in treatment are myofascial release, neuromuscular techniques, active and passive stretching, Swedish techniques to assist the body in stress reduction. She also has years of experience working with pre and postnatal pregnancy massage.

When not at work some of her hobbies include various types of exercise such as African Caribbean dance and strength training. She enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking and connecting over good food with family and friends and spending quality time with her family and her aussiedoodle, Bailey. She is excited to join the team, we are excited to have her! Tanisha is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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Kiera Bonifacio graduated with honors at ICT Kikkawa College, Toronto in 2014 and has since moved to BC to continue her practice. Kiera uses acupressure and myofascial release along with integrative yoga homecare instruction to rebalance poor posture brought on by daily living. Aside from massage therapy, Kiera is a full-time mom of two who keeps busy with an active lifestyle of yoga, swimming and chasing after young children.

Kiera is not accepting new patients at this time.

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Koko’s sensitive and empathetic nature led her to discover Reiki where she was able to personally experience healing on mental, physical and emotional levels. Now it is her pleasure to offer this experience of healing to others. Koko’s gifts of empathy, compassion and intuition enable her to help others return to their most authentic expression of self by clearing away what is no longer needed in the body’s energy systems. This can include but is not limited to the release of stress, anxiety, trauma and energy from others.

Koko is a Level Three Reiki Practitioner initiated into the Usui Reiki Lineage. She continues to train with the Growing Whole Institute as well as The Centre, in Vancouver.

Visit www.evokemagick.com for more information.

In addition, Koko is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and intuitive eating coach. She embodies a non-diet approach and uses intuitive eating to lead her clients to reassess their beliefs about food, weight and body image and embrace themselves as they are.

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Marilyn grew up with a very health conscious mom, so a career in the field of health and wellness felt natural for her. Discovering how movement changed her life she began her journey into the fitness industry helping others find joy in movement, but it wasn’t until she assisted people in their mobility with fascial work and yoga that she felt called to work more with her hands and this led her to massage therapy.

Her treatments focuses on keeping you proactive in your life. She will address your pain or discomfort, work with your nervous system, educate about maintenance . She utilizes a variety of techniques which help increase mobility, decrease soreness, find pain relief or educate about pain management . She provides a safe space to be heard and to recover.

Marilyn has an inner teacher with an insatiable thirst and curiosity to learn and grow. Besides maintaining a daily practice of meditation and movement her hobbies range from art, hiking, and travel.

Marilyn has been in private practice since 2008.

“How will you spend this one wild and precious life?“ - Mary Oliver

“Movement is life.” - Moshe Feldenkrais

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Marilee graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in August 2019 and brings extensive health care experience to her practice. Formerly a care aide assisting residents in long term care facilities with their activities of daily living, Marilee believes in an approach that stems from dignity, collaboration, empathy, and intuition; these skills have been instrumental in Marilee’s massage therapy practice. She has also had the immense honour of serving the community as a birth doula, ushering new life into the world for over a decade.

Marilee uses a variety of massage techniques in each treatment from myofascial release, neuromuscular techniques, joint mobilizations and both active and passive stretching along with Swedish relaxation to facilitate increased mobility and function while working alongside her clients to turn the volume down that stress can create in the mind and body. Marilee believes in the holistic approach of massage therapy, taking time to listen to each individual person’s needs and experience. Marilee’s clients can expect to be provided with physical, grounding, and breathing exercises to support movement and relaxation after each treatment. Marilee is particularly interested in honing her skills in the treatment of TMJ dysfunction and headache treatments, however, has had success in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, from overuse to acute injuries, and believes very strongly in a collaborative approach with other health care practitioners.

When Marilee is not in the clinic she can be found soaking up the natural beauty of the world around her or playing recreational team sports, namely soccer and volleyball, or enjoying the plethora of vegan restaurants in our beautiful city.

It is a privilege to be a part of your wellness journey. Marilee available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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Kirsten is a self-care advocate and massage connoisseur who views massage therapy as one of the most valuable tools in her own healthcare toolbox. With over 20 years combined experience in relaxation, therapeutic and registered massage therapy, she has dedicated her life to service and is very passionate about holistic healthcare and the healing arts. She believes the treatment room is a sanctuary for compassion, healing, rest and wellbeing, and she strives to create a light-hearted, soothing atmosphere for her patients. Her own healing experiences, professionalism, nurturing nature and positive spirit are her most compelling traits as a therapist.    Kirsten uses the core principles of massage therapy in addition to a wide range of techniques to achieve positive, pain-free, results for her patients. By connecting the science of anatomy with her intimate hands-on knowledge of the human body, she has achieved a deep understanding and delivery of her craft. Her clients comment on her calming energy and ‘magic hands’. She is not only an intuitive therapist but also a thoughtful communicator. She fosters an informed massage experience by holding space for others, working to understand the root of their concerns, and articulating how and why certain techniques are helpful. 

Kirsten has roots in Northwest BC, on Vancouver Island and in Vancouver where she now lives and practices full time. She is a graduate of the 3000 hour program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and her professional interests are in the art and science of stress relief, recovery, deep relaxation, nervous system regulation, pregnancy (prenatal/postpartum) and women’s general health. Kirsten’s ultimate goal is to help others rest, recover, find comfort in their body and peace on their life’s journey. 

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Felicity has a keen interest in Manual Lymph Drainage and is certified with the Vodder School of Manual Lymph Drainage. She likes to focus her practice on breast cancer rehabilitation helping those get back to function after any type of breast or chest surgery. She has also done continuing education in myofascial techniques, visceral manipulation and some cranial sacral courses. She encourages her patients to wear comfortable clothing to their treatment.

Felicity graduated from The Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2015. When Felicity is not treating, you will find her pottering in her garden, cycling around the city, cooking something delicious or enjoying the greater outdoors. Felicity was born and raised in Ireland and moved to Vancouver in 2011.

She loves what she does and gets great fulfilment from being an RMT.

Felicity is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She direct bills most extended benefit plans. At the moment she is only accepting E-transfer, cash or cheque.

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Dr. Marina Liarsky, BScKIN, DC, is a graduate of the University of Western States, located in Portland, Oregon. Prior to chiropractic college, Dr. Liarsky completed a degree in Kinesiology, specializing in Active Health and Rehabilitation at the Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology Department at Simon Fraser University.

Dr. Liarsky uses an integrative approach of chiropractic, various soft-tissue therapies, and strength & conditioning for the management of neuro-musculoskeletal injuries of the spine and the extremities. Her ultimate favourite field of work is in Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Strength and Conditioning of the shoulder and hip regions. Having played competitive volleyball on an international level for over a decade, Dr. Liarsky has a vast understanding of athletic performance and sports injuries while also focusing on holistic chiropractic care for all patients. Dr. Liarsky places an important emphasis on collaborating with different health care providers and working together with her patients as they return to their optimal functional level.

She enjoys staying current with latest research and continuing education courses to better educate her patients on injury prevention, rehabilitation and general wellness. In her free time, you might catch Marina cycling around, hiking local mountains, and drinking good coffee on The Drive

Marina is available on Monday through Thursday.

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