Reina was introduced to Massage Therapy while working in the hospitality industry of the backcountry ski industry in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. In 2019, she completed her diploma in Massage Therapy at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria. Later serving the communities of Victoria, Squamish, Nelson, and Creston, BC.

Originally from the Kootenays, Reina recently moved to Nanaimo and loves what the area has to offer outdoor enthusiasts. When she isn’t working, you can find her in the mountains or sea - snowboarding, biking, surfing, going to the gym and practicing yoga. Integrating all aspects of a healthy mindset and lifestyle, indoors and out. ⁠

She believes a well-rounded self-care routine is invaluable for maintaining mental and physical well-being. Seeing massage as a wonderful addition to an established routine or a great way to start one. By being fascinated by the effect that massage has on tissue and the nervous system alike, she aims to facilitate recovery and ease the daily physical demands put upon our bodies.⁠

Reina approaches each client with empathy and compassion while listening to and understanding each individual’s goals. She uses a variety of techniques in her treatments. Such as Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, active release, myofascial release, passive/active stretching, joint mobilizations, and perinatal massage. Aiming to help with stress reduction, chronic and acute pain, athletic performance, and general well-being.⁠

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Kathleena East is a Clinical Counsellor who has completed a Master of Arts Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University after over 20 years of teaching in the school system.

She works with clients from a strength-based, client-centred lens and utilises a variety of therapeutic modalities to best support the needs of each individual such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused, mindfulness, and person-centred therapy.

Kathleena’s professional background gave her a solid foundation to work with youth and families and enabled her to embrace a family systems perspective. Throughout the course of her sessions, she aims to empower and guide clients towards achievable goals that promote positive and sustainable change in their lives.

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Madyson East is a recent graduate from WCCMT in Victoria and a newly Registered Massage Therapist.

She utilizes the biopsychosocial model throughout her practice, which is an approach that supports lifestyle factors (stress, sleep, and physical activity). She believes that having a good understanding of the pain mechanism can help her be more effective as a therapist. Madyson’s goal is to help people live a fulfilled life and to integrate techniques that will benefit each client’s lives.

Her passion and values include health and wellness by living an active lifestyle, building connections with people, as well as an appreciation for exploring the world by becoming globally aware. Madyson’s personal interests including spending quality time with friends and family, yoga, working out, cooking (ie. trying new recipes and different types of food) and living an outdoor active lifestyle (ie. skiing, walking my dog, hiking).

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Ambryn is a Dental Hygiene Practitioner who aims to create a trauma-informed environment, provide education and establish a trusting relationship with her patients in order to provide comfortable care.

She graduated from Vancouver Island University in 2016 and has since taken continuing education courses on oral cancer detection to prevent oral cancers. Part of her practice is traveling to and bringing access to care to remote First Nations communities.

When she’s not with her patients, Ambyrn enjoys going to the gym, camping, reading and photography.

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Dr. Carmen Luterbach is a Naturopathic Doctor with over 13 years of clinical experience in naturopathic and acupuncture sessions.

She has a special interest in thyroid health, hormonal imbalances, auto-immune disorders, and environmental medicine and holds advanced training in prescription, IV therapy, and acupuncture.

Dr. Luterbach’s goal is to empower patients through education and informed choice. Her approach in medicine is to achieve balance physically, mentally, and emotionally. By listening to the patient, she aims to understand the events, stressors and triggers that created the imbalance. Dr. Luterbach’s goal is to treat the causative factors to establish balance again. She enjoys working with motivated and curious patients seeking an active role in their wellness journey.

One of her greatest accomplishments is being a mom to her two daughters: an experience which she brings to her clinical practice. Outside of the office, she loves yoga, pilates, hiking and camping.

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Carleen’s treatment room is located UPSTAIRS in the clinic. No elevator. Please reach out if stairs are an issue. We will try our best to accommodate.

Carleen completed her B.A. Degree in Sport, Health, and Physical Education at Vancouver Island University in 2017, and achieved her diploma from the 2200 hour Massage Therapy Program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2021. Carleen has also received extra training from The Mastectomy Guide Level 1 to provide clients chest/breast massage.

Carleen strongly believes that everyone should integrate massage to be proactive in their health. Massage can help to reduce stress, modulate or decrease pain, improve mental health, and improve functionality/mobility.

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Osteopathic Practitioner, Lactation Counsellor B.Sc. Kin., D.O.M.P., PgCCPain

Anne-Marie graduated from the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto in 2015 which includes 5 years of study in addition to a thesis. Prior to studying osteopathy, Anne-Marie obtained a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2008 from the University of Saskatchewan. She brings over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry and in rehabilitative settings, including teaching yoga and various fitness classes, having moved towards more of a therapeutic movement approach over the years.

Anne-Marie has postgraduate training in the management of complex and chronic pain. She completed a graduate certificate in chronic pain management through McGill University in 2021. Anne-Marie has completed various postgraduate courses in women’s health, including pre-and postnatal support, diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse management and support for mothers who have had cesarian births. She loves to work with babies and provides a comprehensive approach to lactation support which includes a blend of latch assessment and a physical assessment of the baby’s head, neck, and body.

Anne-Marie fosters an inclusive and welcoming setting where people of all genders, cultures, racial and ethnic identifications.

Osteopathy offers a gentle and person-centred approach to providing pain relief and improving function based on individual needs and goals. Osteopathy looks at the whole person and works with the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Anne-Marie works with a biopsychosocial approach and includes her patients in the development of their treatment plan, which often includes education about their symptoms or condition while offering various resources and self-care strategies for better, long-lasting pain relief.

Anne-Marie has a wide range of clinical experience, having worked with people of all ages and with various health conditions.

Anne-Marie was brought up in a bilingual household and is happy to offer her services in both English and French and is a member of OsteopathyBC.

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* If you are a current patient of Ozges, please contact the clinic to book* Ozge Stephen is a Registered Acupuncturist in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia.

Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, Ozge comes from a family that believes food and laughter to be the best medicines. Upon migrating to Canada in 2007, Ozge studied Sociology and Gender Studies at the University of Victoria, where she found herself curious about healing in relation to other aspects of our human experience. She was introduced to Acupuncture in 2013 following a personal injury, and knew this was the answer to her questions. In 2017, Ozge graduated from Pacific Rim College with a Diploma in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ozge is also a full-spectrum doula and a member of the Nesting Doula Collective, where she works to provide accessible pregnancy care to BIPOC communities on Vancouver Island.

As an Acupuncturist, Ozge draws from all aspects of her education and background to offer a holistic approach to healing. Alongside acupuncture, her treatments include various Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities including: cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, shi liao (dietary therapy), and lifestyle counselling. Ozge treats a variety of conditions, including but not limited to: insomnia, psycho-emotional disharmonies (ie.anxiety, depression), musculoskeletal concerns, menstrual irregularities, chronic pain, and digestive issues. She has additional training in reproductive health, and is honoured to be a part of people’s conception, pregnancy, and postpartum journeys.

We all have an innate ability to heal. Ozge intends to provide a safe place for her clients, where they feel heard and seen, and are reminded that we all deserve to move through life with ease.

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Paul Stephen is a Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia. He graduated from the 3000 hour Massage Therapy program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC.

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Paul developed a deep respect for community and the natural world, as well as the harmony that can exist between the two. His career as a Massage Therapist stems from a passion for health care, balance and wellness that he believes everyone has the potential to achieve.

Paul relies on detailed case histories, orthopaedic testing and hands-on assessment to develop a treatment plan unique to the needs and goals of each of his patients. He utilizes a combination of Swedish massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique, Positional Release, Myofascial Release and Hot Stone Therapy in order to provide a range of treatment options to every patient. At the end of each treatment, Paul advises his patients on therapeutic stretching and exercise, and works to identify lifestyle factors that may be influencing his patients pain and dysfunction. In addition to his clinical practice, Paul has taught at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy since 2015.

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