Dr. Gabrielle Steinberg, Dr.TCM, R.Ac, RHN

Dr. Gabrielle Steinberg is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), (acupuncture and herbal medicine), Craniosacral therapist and Shiatsu therapist. Many years of study have also included completing courses in Nutrition, Shiatsu and various forms of massage, as well as specific Chinese medicine courses dealing with pregnancy and pediatrics and in sports injuries and pain recovery. She has over 15 years experience working in the field of wellness.

Dr. Steinberg works with people of all ages with the goal to enhance their performance in daily life- whether it be in competitive or day to day activities. She enjoys working with families and often works closely with pregnant and postpartum mothers. Her scope includes injury recovery, chronic pain issues, infertility, digestive issues and men’s health. Dr. Steinberg is also certified in the NAET (allergy elimination) protocol.

Her work starts with the understanding that each individual has an innate capacity to heal. She feels that her role is to support people on their journeys to wellness and to find ways to educate and empower clients to find ways to maintain their health in their daily lives. Often integrating the various modalities that she has in her repertoire, the sessions are tailored to meet each individual’s needs. This may include Chinese medicine, acupuncture, Craniosacral therapy, massage, and nutritional counseling.

Services aussi offerts en Francais.

Anie Rodier, DOMP, Practitioner of Osteopathy

Born in Quebec, Anie Rodier offers osteopathic treatments in French and English. Anie achieved her Diploma in Osteopathy Manual Practice (DOMP) from the “Collège d’Études Ostéopathique” of Montreal. Previously, she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and worked for 8 years in Mental Health at a day centre in Quebec.

Osteopathy is both an art and natural medicine based on gentle manual techniques that aim to free the body from physical dysfunctions and to facilitate the whole body balance. The philosophy and concepts of osteopathy allow Anie to intervene at a deeper level to truly help her clients, and work with the mind-body connection. When dealing with her clients’ physical difficulties, Anie works holistically, combining osteopathy with her occupational therapy experience.

She treats conditions that alter the psycho-physiological relationship of an individual –
lack of energy, chronic pain, cancer, depression, anxiety, after a car accident and others.
The body undergoes changes and traumas throughout its entire evolution forcing it to
continually adapt to new stresses. Life circumstances constantly challenge the state
of mental balance, just like the physical body finds ways to adjust itself and return to
equilibrium. Thanks to her knowledge and caring, she succeeds in helping patients reach
an improved state of health and well being.

Her primary concerns are to people feel better in their body and soul, to help them
express their true nature, realise their full potential and fully live their lives. This is a
personal and professional dialogue with the whole body at all levels.

Services aussi offerts en Francais.

Lydia Rozental, Registered M.A.(psych), Clinical Councelor

I have been a practicing clinician for over 30 years, clinical supervisor and a teacher/presenter for 15, yoga practitioner for over 17 years and yoga therapist for 5 years.

I have worked in three different cultures (Israel, South Africa and Canada) and in a variety of settings, from the non profit sector, hospitals, clinics, the academia and the army to the private sector.

The above have equipped me with the life experience, knowledge and skills to benefit my clients which have included women and men of all ages, socio-economic status, of a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and differing gender and sexual orientations. I work with individuals, couples, groups (lay and professional), students and clinicians in the field of mental health.

The qualities I bring to my therapeutic, supervisory and academic work are passion in making change possible and the ability to hold on to hope, the ability to promote negotiation and collaboration rather than power over, the ability to balance support and empathy for people’s suffering with the need to promote growth and hold self and clients accountable for their words and actions, and the ability to see the big picture as well as working with the details of the possibility to change. In the last 5 years, I have been developing an innovative approach which combines counselling and yoga concepts, Western and Eastern knowledges and a fit for the unique strengths and limitations of each client. As I am learning about and applying more and more body wisdom, mindful presence and spiritual awareness, I find that clients can heal better and transform their suffering, whichever form it takes, into feeling safer, calmer, more content with their lives and relationships and actively engaged with life.

I am also a member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Edysha Ee, RMT

Edysha, RMT has deep understanding and skill of assessing, releasing and unwinding the human form. Her intuitive style, which focuses on the breath, assists clients with the letting go process of what has been stored/stagnant and invites clients to become more present with themselves and within their bodies. She has cultivated her understanding and skill from years of experience in working with a divers cliental on the island of Cortes, both from the local lives and in their bodies. She has also gathered a wealth of understanding and skill from her own path of healing on the physical, emotional and energetic levels. Her path to wellness has been deeply impacted by her devoted practices of vipassana meditation, nutrition and vijnana yoga.

Cassidy Hexter, RMT

Cassidy Hexter, RMT has a nurturing and intuitive approach that creates a safe space for patients to restore themselves back into a healthy and relaxed state. She has the ability treat deeply while still using a gentle approach. Her treatments techniques include the use of myofascial and trigger point release techniques,,swedish massage, joint mobilization, lymph drainage and craniosacral therapy. She helps her patients manage excessive stress, muscle tension, headaches, arthritis, TMJ dysfunction, digestion issues, sports injuries, neck and back pain along with many other pathologies that she treats on a regular basis. She sees the ‘big picture’ with her patients and supports them by taking mind, body and soul into consideration when treating. Every treatment is uniquely formulated to fit the needs of individual patients. Homecare is often given that is useful and practical depending on her patients’ lifestyle.

Cassidy’s love of massage therapy enables her to treat the whole family at any stage in their life. She welcomes all people to her practice and strongly believes in the ability of massage therapy to impact all levels of health at any age.

Cassidy Hexter, RMT graduated from WCCMT in New Westminister. She spent her final semester at BC Women’s Hospital where she had some amazing experiences teaching her about compassion, trust, pregnancy and birthing. As an RMT she enjoys sharing the journey of pregnancy with her patients. Empowering a woman through her pregnancy and after her pregnancy through massage therapy is a gift she has to share. Cassidy has continued her studies as a massage therapist in pregnancy, labor, birthing, postpartum and infant massage. She has a passion for pregnancy massage and believes that a woman has the potential to labor with fewer complications and recover faster when she has received regular massage treatments throughout her pregnancy. Post natal treatments are just as important as prenatal massage, as the passage into motherhood can bring about new aches and pains. Cassidy feels blessed to be able to watch a woman transform into a mother and share her journey into motherhood.

Heidi Shimo, RMT

I graduated from the 3000 hour Massage and Hydrotherapy program from Utopia Academy in 2009. Before my studies at Utopia Academy, I was a patient counsellor and an ophthalmic technician for seven years. I was inspired to become a massage therapist after experiencing the benefits massage therapy offered while I was training for marathons and triathlons.

Looking after my body, eating well and staying active are things I do to form the basis of a healthy lifestyle. I am a firm believer that massage therapy is a safe, effective and non-invasive method in enhancing our quality of life and renewing the body’s sense of freedom.

I provide personalized treatments that heal and rejuvenate the body. While the body is undergoing a restorative process, I encourage my clients to find unity between their minds and their bodies. In doing so, one will achieve greater awareness of their body’s condition and therefore, be able to promptly respond with the best kind of care the body needs. I also provide comprehensive self-care instructions at the end of each session.
Treatment modalities I use consist of Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Release, Myofascial Release, Joint Mobilization, Swedish Techniques, Breath Training and Stretching.

My mission as an RMT is not only to facilitate in the recovery of a person’s physical health but also to empower my clients with my knowledge so that they can achieve their individual health goals with confidence and ease.

Outside of work, I enjoy swimming, cycling, hiking and playing with my young daughter.

Gabriela Menyhart, RMT

I’ve had the pleasure of working as an RMT for 5 years and my passion for this work continues to grow every day. My approach to my work is multi-faceted and there are many things I consider important in providing beneficial therapeutic treatments. My treatments are based on adapting various factors including what brings you in, what I have assessed that the body needs and what the short-term/long-term goals are. The body is unique each time you come in so I value taking the time to provide a thorough assessment to find what the body needs in that session. Similar to osteopathy, I try to understand how best I can facilitate the body’s own natural healing abilities. I truly enjoy being a support or a bridge to help people whether it is a massage to help relax from stressful experiences, lifting a box and straining the back or recovering from an accident such as a motor vehicle accident. I use a variety of techniques including deep tissue, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy and muscle energy technique (effective joint work). I also encourage clients to take an active roll in the recovery of their health by helping to answer questions and explaining what is taking place during treatments. One important note is that pain is often a poor indicator of the source of the problem so at times I see my work as a detective and together we work to find the solution. Please feel free to visit my website www.gabrielamenyhart.com for further information on myself and my work as well as emailing or calling for any questions you may have.

Marie Arcand, RMT

Marie Arcand has over 10 years experience doing massage therapy with a wide population. She is also a wonderful teacher of baby massage. She offers her warm and caring advice to new parents on therapeutic and bonding touch for their babies.

Services aussi offerts en Francais.

Kashka Zerafa, RMT

Kashka Zerafa, RMT is a registered massage therapist and Justisse Fertility Awareness Instructor of AIM. She completed the Utopia Academy 3000hr Massage Therapy program. Previous training includes being trained under Geraldine Matus as a Holistic Reproductive Heath Practitioner and instructor of the Justisse Method (JM) of Fertility Awareness.

During her training at Utopia Academy she cultivate a profound respect for the human body and her knowledge of anatomy and physiology; She witnesses the power of touch on the body, as well as the human spirit.

Kashka’s choice of massage therapy was informed by her joy of easing others pain as well her awe and curiosity of the holistic nature of the body. She is sensitive to non-verbal communication and warm in her willingness to extend a welcome. She has an authentic sensitivity that lends its self to subtle techniques however, she thrives off of the physical demands of manual therapy. Depending on the goal, the modalities commonly available to her hands include Swedish deep tissue, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular techniques, Prorioceptive Neuro Muscular Technique and the use of heat and/ or ice. Kashka has experience also working with Craniosacral Therapy, Manual Lymph Drainage and Myofacsial Therapy. Past and current employment supporting those with chronic illness combined with her RMT training makes her an asset to the special needs community. She was awarded for her work and achievements through the Massage Therapy Association of B.C. scholarship and third prize for the case study on breast massage applied to a post breast cancer treatment frozen shoulder.

Kashka looks forward to sharing greater awareness of the vast potential benefit and application of massage/ hydrotherapy. Her practice seeks to extend her knowledge and cultivated palpation skills to empower those she touches with informed choice, body awareness and well being. In her work she hopes to expand the association of woman’s health care within the massage therapy field by promoting the benefit of massage therapy in all stages of a woman’s life, including the value of breast massage.

Kelly Sayler, Feldenkrais practitioner

Kelly Sayler is a California Guild Feldenkrais practitioner and Pilates instructor with over 10 years experience. These combined bodies of knowledge
create a unique perspective on movement, health and wellness.

The Feldenkrais MethodTM of somatic education is for anyone who wants to reconnect with their natural abilities to move, think and feel. Too many visits to the doctors office for pain are related to poor movement patterns. Most of us are nottaught how our bodies move and thus are not aware of our movement habits that can lead to pain, injury or poor performance. We improve our well being when we learn
to fully use ourselves. Kelly provides gentle, innovative movement lessons that allow you to observe your movement habits and learn some more comfortable and efficient alternatives.

Originally a native of Vancouver, Kelly has followed her passion for mind and body
throughout her life. Dedicated to continuous learning, Kelly has participated in numerous
advanced Feldenkrais trainings, received an additional Pilates Certification from Dianne
Miller and regularly attends various other body/mind workshops.

“It lifts my spirit and gives me a deep sense of purpose to guide people toward the
living of life with greater comfort, awareness and fulfillment.” Kelly Sayler

What clients say…

“My Feldenkrais lessons with Kelly Sayler have been most beneficial and therapeutic
for dealing with the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, long hours of daily computer use,
and general stress. These lessons give me a lasting sense of lightness and well-
being and a wonderful combination of energy and relaxation. They are so pleasantly
relaxing that I often fall asleep during the lesson!”

Deborah Gibson

“For three years I have prospered in the care of Kelly Sayler. She draws from a
wealth of knowledge and experience in both Pilates and Feldenkrais. And she has
the very special gifts of understanding her clients and the ability to communicate
clearly with them. I cannot recommend her too highly.”
Bronna Fenichel