Kirsten is a self-care advocate and massage connoisseur who views massage therapy as the most valuable tool in her own healthcare toolbox. She is a graduate of the 3000 hour program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Her professional interests are in the art and science of deep relaxation and stress relief, recovery from injury, nervous system regulation, holistic skincare, and women's health. Kirsten’s ultimate goal is to help others rest, recover, and find peace on their life's journey.

With over 20 years and 20,000 hours of combined expertise in relaxation therapy as a Certified Holistic Aesthetician (with a focus in facial and skincare) and as a Registered Massage Therapist, she is dedicated to service and passionate about the healing arts. Kirsten believes the treatment room is a sanctuary for compassion, healing, rest and wellbeing, and she strives to create a light-hearted, soothing atmosphere for clients. Her own life experiences, professionalism, empathy and positive spirit are her most compelling traits as a therapist.

Kirsten has roots in Northwest BC, on Vancouver Island and in Vancouver where she now lives and practices at both Grant Street Wellness and as a visiting RMT at BC Women’s and Children’s Hospital and with the BC Cancer Agency.

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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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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.

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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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Dr. Marina Liarsky is a graduate of the University of Western States, located in Portland, Oregon. Prior to chiropractic college, she 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.

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 the 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.

Dr. Marina is available on Thursdays at Grant Street.

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Bara Hladik (she/her) completed her Diploma of Acupuncture at Oshio College of Acupuncture, studying closely under the well respected Doctor and author Dr. Ganglin Yin. She holds a certificate in Microneedling from the BC Academy of Medical Aesthetics and Skin Care and has additional training in Tui Na, Acupressure and Reflexology.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia, where she studied health research and disability justice. She continues to write health research and has advocated for the rights of women and gender-diverse people with disabilities at the United Nations in Geneva.

Bara is passionate about accessible health education and trauma-informed and patient-centered care. She has expertise in spinal conditions, auto-immune disease, complex chronic pain, digestion, mental health and women’s and LGBTQ health. She is pursuing advanced studies in Balance Acupuncture and Sports Medicine Acupuncture.

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Massage has always been a part of Josh’s life. Growing up Filipinx, massage exchange was common between generations and massage was freely given from grandparents, parents and children within the family. So as he grew older, it was only natural that he would practice on friends and family. Josh eventually discovered his other passion in life – dance. As his dance technique became more sophisticated he found that his massage therapy skills mirrored that sophistication as well. Complementing his art, he decided to further his studies in this field. Now, as a Registered Massage Therapist he is excited to share his passion with our community. His style draws predominantly from his schooling in Holistic Spa Therapy and Registered Massage Therapy programs to treat a range of orthopedic and systemic conditions.

Josh strives to include proper stretching, healthy habits, and injury prevention as other aspects of health within an active rehabilitation plan to provide his clients with the most positive outcome. goes here