*Laura can now direct bill to Pacific Blue Cross as well as all other major health insurance companies.

Laura recently landed in the beautiful Comox Valley after spending 10 years in Vancouver, following a move from her hometown of Montreal. She holds a master’s degree in psychiatric research and spent several years working on research projects within psychiatric hospitals. At the tender age of 38, she decided to make a meaningful career change and pursue massage therapy, driven by a desire to step away from desk work and experience the more tangible, hands-on impact of helping others.

An active and outdoors-oriented person herself, Laura understands the frustration and challenges that come with injury and being unable to participate in the activities we love. She is passionate about supporting clients through recovery from sports injuries and has experience working with individuals dealing with low back pain, osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder, TMJ issues and tension headaches. She is also trained in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), using stainless steel tools to improve tissue mobility.

Laura also values the restorative side of massage therapy and is happy to provide deeply relaxing treatments when that is what her clients need. She believes that time spent on the massage table should feel supportive, restorative, and entirely focused on the individual receiving care.

Outside of the clinic, Laura can usually be found mountain biking, skiing in the mountains, cooking, or reading a good book with her dog, Lucy, nearby.

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** Please note: Sylvanna is awaiting her Direct Billing. Please come prepared to pay for your treatment upfront and a receipt will be provided for submission**

Sylvanna is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC. She brings a calm, welcoming energy to her practice, creating a space where clients can feel safe, supported, and cared for throughout their wellness journey.

She enjoys working with a wide range of conditions, including tension headaches, migraines, repetitive strain injuries, muscle recovery, and symptoms related to stress and mental health. Her practice is open to everyone, and each treatment is thoughtfully tailored to meet clients where they are that day.

Her treatment style is slow, intentional, and focused on supporting the nervous system. She integrates a variety of techniques to provide care that is both effective and restorative. Sylvanna has also completed additional training in hot stone massage and hopes to offer this treatment in Cumberland soon.

Having grown up on Vancouver Island, Sylvanna enjoys spending her free time in nature. Outside of the clinic, she can be found hiking and skiing in the mountains, exploring new camping spots, running, creating art, and spending time with her loved ones.

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Tessa is making a gradual return back to work from her maternity leave. She is only able to book existing clients at this time. If you are new to the clinic, please book with one of our other RMTs.

Tessa graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018. She has been happily practicing massage therapy since then, both in Vancouver and throughout the Comox Valley.

Her preferred modalities are myofascial mobilization and deep tissue release while acknowledging that the nervous system is the ultimate target in each treatment.

Patient education and movement play a big part in Tessa’s approach to massage therapy. If you are looking to make some shifts in your lifestyle, learn something new about your body, or to feel encouraged to move your body more, look no further! She takes an evidence-based and trauma-informed approach.

Tessa is an active mountain biker, trail runner, swimmer, and xc skier. You might just see her out on the trails or up the mountain!

Tessa has experience working with: recurring headaches, chronic pain, whiplash & concussions, pre- & post-natal care, numbness in arms/hands, stress & anxiety, and PTSD.

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