The human body never ceases to amaze me.  I chose to follow this path as a Registered Massage Therapist after my wife and I were hit by a drunk driver in 1995. Massage Therapy helped to guide us back to wellness. 

That is what I have considered myself since: A guide. 
I have been privileged to be able to work with individuals who are undergoing health challenges from all walks of life.  

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Initially after graduation myself and some colleagues opened up a clinic with an M.D. and a Chiropractor, and we treated mainly individuals who were injured in car accidents. Primarily whiplash injuries. In my time there, I really felt a disconnect with the rest of the body, so I slowly transitioned to a wellness spa. There, I learned to treat the entire person, and not just the injury, and that is what sums up my practice.  

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In 2004, I wanted to impart my knowledge and experience gained with new therapists, so I became a teacher at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and absolutely loved it. Some of the classes I taught were Orthopedics, Manual Skills, Clinical Assessment, Sports Treatments, as well as supervised students in some amazing clinical outreaches and at the student clinic.  

 

I find that my treatments reflect those subjects that I taught. Deeply rooted in the foundations of Trauma Informed Care, with the understanding that each of our journeys are unique and that many of us have been touched by trauma and that can take shape in many different ways. I have also taken many Myofascial Release Courses (even had the honour of attending the first ever Fascial Congress at Harvard Medical in Boston), Neuromuscular Therapy, Osteopathic techniques with a strong basis for calming and soothing our nervous system.

My belief is that our nervous system is the key to my treatments, and if you learn how to calm it, bypass it, or fly under its radar, you have an excellent opportunity for change.  I hope to be your guide for change.   

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I welcome any an all into our treatment space, and try to create a safe, comfortable and healing environment regardless of your current physical or mental health challenges. If I can't help you with your health goals, i will work hard to find someone that can.

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I am very proud of this group of tremendous individuals we have assembled here on our team at Tonume Integrated Health.

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When not at Tonume, I can be found at a Yoga or Pilates Class, doing some laps at the pool, eating some amazing vegan faire in one of our local haunts, or playing in the surf at the beach with my wife. Or exploring our vast and rugged West Coast. The strength, power and serenity of the ocean and forests inspires me, and I try to bathe in it's energy as much as I can.