Meet our Practitioners

Alana has been working as a Massage therapist since 2017. She works with her clients to understand what their treatment goals are and to support their overall health. She has experience working with a variety of conditions such as migraines, frozen shoulder, thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), Sciatica, and fibromyalgia. She understands that each presentation is unique and adapts treatment plans to meet the specific needs and comfort level of each patient. Some of the techniques she prefers to incorporate are trigger point release, myofascial release, PNF stretching, combined with Swedish massage. Whether clients are seeking support for injury recovery, chronic pain management, or general maintenance, Alana strives to create a safe, therapeutic environment that encourages long-term wellness.

Annabelle Lee is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Langara College in 2019. She chose to pursue a career in massage therapy to be part of the healthcare field in a more calming, client-centered environment—offering alternative approaches to wellness outside of a traditional hospital setting.

Annabelle’s treatments incorporate a variety of techniques including Swedish massage, petrissage, muscle stripping, and passive stretching. Her approach is tailored to meet each client's individual needs, promoting relaxation, recovery, and overall well-being.

Outside of her practice, Annabelle enjoys spending time with friends, exploring new restaurants, and shopping.

Paul Zha is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) specializing in targeted deep tissue work for injury rehabilitation and pain relief. His passion for helping others recover from injuries and improve their overall wellness drives his approach to treatment, focusing on personalized care to provide lasting relief. Paul became an RMT to assist individuals in overcoming pain and regaining their quality of life through effective hands-on therapy.

Paul graduated from Vancouver Career College (Burnaby, Kingsway) and received comprehensive training in various therapeutic modalities. His education covers key areas such as Anatomy and Physiology, Hydrotherapy, Sports Treatment, and Musculoskeletal Assessment, among others. He also practices a range of techniques, including Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release, Joint Mobilization, and Intra-Oral Massage.

As a member of the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC), Paul is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in his practice. Outside of work, Paul enjoys Jiu-Jitsu, weightlifting, cooking, and exploring new hiking trails.

Paris is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. While there, he focused his practice on nervous system pathologies, pregnancy, and sports massage. Paris is passionate about helping his patients joints and muscles feel their best after each treatment. He believes the most effective treatments involve quality hands on time in the treatment room, as well as proper homecare. 

Paris grew up doing Mixed Martial Arts, and present day enjoys learning more about how biomechanics effect exercise and proper body function.

Warren Kim is a skilled Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who completed his RMT program at CDI College in South Surrey. He has been practicing massage therapy since April 2022.

Driven by a lifelong interest in the human body and traditional healing practices, Warren discovered his passion for helping others relax and improve their well-being through massage therapy. He believes deeply in the therapeutic power of touch and its ability to reduce stress, alleviate pain, and promote overall health. His approach is rooted in a commitment to providing personalized care that supports his clients' wellness goals.

Warren specializes in several therapeutic modalities, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release. He effectively integrates these techniques to address a wide range of conditions, from orthopedic and neurological concerns to chronic pain.

In addition to his professional work, Warren enjoys painting, cooking, and playing soccer, all of which contribute to his balanced and well-rounded approach to life and wellness.

Nadia Bleeker, is a registered massage therapist from West Coast College of Massage and she brings a wealth of experience and passion to her practice. Her journey into massage therapy was fueled by an innate curiosity about the human body and a deep-seated desire to aid individuals in achieving optimal physical and mental well-being. With a background in personal training and dance instruction spanning over a decade, Nadia understands the profound impact that movement and body mechanics have on overall health.

Her approach to massage therapy is characterized by a specialization in rehabilitation and corrective techniques, aimed at alleviating pain, improving mobility, and enhancing physical function. Nadia's expertise encompasses modalities such as Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, pre and post-sports massage, and myofascial release.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Nadia is deeply invested in art, dance, psychology, and personal growth. She finds fulfillment in collaborating with clients to attain their mental and physical health objectives. During her leisure time, she immerses herself in various art forms, engages in self-improvement activities, and remains committed to expanding her knowledge base to enrich her practice further.

Joanna first became interested in Massage Therapy after a cycling injury. Her recovery included seeing a Registered Massage Therapist, sparking her interest in the healing role of Massage. Since graduating from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, Joanna has enjoyed utilizing her knowledge and skills to help clients on their roads to recovery.
 
Joanna has an empathetic and personalized approach to her practice, offering various types of Massage including Therapeutic, Swedish, and Prenatal. Joanna has pursued further certification in Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage, a treatment that has been used worldwide for centuries, known for its powerful healing and relaxation benefits.

When away from the massage table, Joanna enjoys getting out onto the local mountains to hike and snowboard.

Phillip began his massage career in 2008. Having worked at a rehabilitation centre early in his career in Ontario he's treated patients with various conditions such as fractures, sprains and fibromyalgia. Phillip also practiced at a spa and Yoga studio where he treated a variety of clients mainly office desk workers dealing with chronic posturing, clients with stress and weekend warriors. Along his career he's had a chance to study Thai Massage in Chiang Mai Thailand and Toronto Ontario to train and explore the tradition and art.

Whether treatment or relaxation he takes the time to understand any clients' need and comfort level to give an enjoyable and effective massage.

In his free time you can find him walking his dog daily. He enjoys travelling out of the province whenever he can.

With 18 years of enriching experience in the healthcare industry, this massage therapist radiates a deep passion for therapeutic touch. Dom’s background in nursing and traditional Asian massage has uniquely equipped him to focus on people with chronic pain management, mobility issues, and injuries guiding clients towards renewed vitality and well-being. His personal dedication to breathwork and meditation enriches his healing practice, offering clients a harmonious blend of rejuvenation and wellness.

Gabriel graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy and registered with the CMTBC in 2022 after earning his B.Sc. in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University with a concentration in Active Health and Rehabilitation.

Whether you are looking to recover after an injury, wanting to move better, or simply relax, Gabriel utilizes a comprehensive assessment to pinpoint the source of the problem while working with you in creating a safe and effective treatment plan to help you move towards your goals. Gabriel believes in an active treatment style and strives to empower you to get back to doing the things you love through patient movement education and open communication. 

Gabriel's hobbies include hiking, running, climbing, searching for the best restaurants, riding motorcycles, and racing GoKarts.

Hannah graduated from Mohawk College in 2019 and is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of BC.

Hannah became an RMT because of her passion for holistic health. She has always had an instinct to help people and Massage Therapy allows her to help people improve their well-being while also empowering them to help themselves with proper home care and education.

She is always eager to continue to improve her skills by learning new ways to treat more effectively as an RMT through books, podcasts and other forms of training.

In addition to being an RMT, Hannah is also a yoga and meditation instructor. She enjoys cooking, reading and taking long walks with her dog Alfred.

Julianna graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She studied science and kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley. She also has a passion for martial arts and contemporary dance. Her interest for athletic rehabilitation and biomechanics led to her pursue a career in massage therapy.

Julianna’s massage treatment incorporates a variety of modalities to help reduce pain and promote relaxation and functional movement. She has experience working with patients with a wide variety of injuries and conditions including neurological disorders and postural dysfunction.

The focus in the treatment room is to help educate patients to make active changes to their lifestyle and empower them to take control of their own health through movement. Julianna wishes to inspire as many people as she can to live a healthy, happy, and functional life.

Andrew is a Graduate of West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster, BC. Prior to studying massage therapy, he attended Simon Fraser University, majoring in Sciences with a background in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Andrew is well versed in trigger point therapy, cross fibre frictions and active stretching. He also likes to apply deep tissue massage during treatments, as well as providing home-care consisting of stretching and or strengthening in order to restore the body and improve quality of life.

He has a great passion for sports, specifically hockey and soccer. He likes to keep active during his days off with going to the gym, hiking and playing soccer.

With over 23 years of experience in healthcare, she has spent her career helping people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. Stretching has been a part of her approach as part of that technique and is integral in long term health.

Recently, Dr. Fuscaldo has expanded that passion into a dedicated certification as a Certified Stretch Coach through Massage Addict, offering targeted, personalized stretch care designed to enhance flexibility, and optimize daily movement.

Her background and experience provide a deep understanding of anatomy, joint mechanics and muscular function, allowing her to deliver stretching sessions.

Dr. Fuscaldo’s goal is to help individuals gain mobility in their daily lives, between workouts, as well as athletes looking to improve their performance or recovery.

She looks forward to helping individuals move more freely, and reconnect with their bodies one stretch at a time.

Patricia graduated from Makami College in Alberta in 2017 with a deep passion for helping others. Specializing in massage therapy, she focuses on reducing pain and promoting overall health and wellness. Her expertise includes Swedish massage, deep tissue, sports massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. Patricia integrates Swedish, therapeutic, and myofascial release techniques into her treatments. Committed to lifelong learning, she continually updates her knowledge, enjoys staying active, and values serving her community and spending quality time with her family

Xue En (Lawrence) Liang had been a doctor in China for 13 years before moving to Canada in 2004. He finished both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine studies. He has been a Registered Acupuncturist and TCM Practitioner (R.TCM.P) in BC since 2009. Apart from college style of treatments, he has studied many specific acupuncture treatments in his continued education. His treatments will target a variety of sources of pain. For example: Sciatica, Back, joints, Stiff Neck and Headaches.

Lawrence can also treat insomnia and constipation. He can also treat nervous system diseases such as Bell's Palsy, paralysis, speech impediments following a stroke, dizziness and depression

Lawrence also provides specific acupuncture treatments for; breast lobular hyperplasia, floaters (i.e.: spotted vision), gallstones and Parkinson’s disease.

Mary is a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT) with the Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) and an Approved Practitioner with the Reflexology Association of British Columbia (RABC). She completed her first Reflexology course in 2003, at the Pacific Institute of Reflexology. What started as an 80th Birthday gift for her Mom, has evolved into a career, and she continues to explore other Health and Wellness modalities. In addition to Classical Reflexology, Mary has completed courses in Advanced Clinical, Hand, Integrative, Ayurvedic, and Vertical Reflexology Techniques (VRT), studying with internationally recognized instructors from Canada, the USA, England and Australia. Believing in the body-mind-spirit connection, she has added Reiki levels 1 & 2, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to her tool box of modalities. She is also a certified Chair Massage Practitioner.

Mary strongly believes in the body's innate healing power – and Reflexology can support the body by clearing energy blocks, balancing the energy system, and bringing it back into homeostasis. She has worked with infants, children, adults and seniors. Her work with seniors in care home settings, and with palliative patients, has been most rewarding. Gentle, non-invasive, and deeply relaxing, she believes Reflexology and its benefits are available to people of all ages. She treats each client with great care, empathy, and compassion.

When not treating clients, Mary can be found at home in Coquitlam, with her husband and twin sons, or by the ocean, traveling in her vintage C Class motor home. She loves all things vintage, and has restored several RVs and cars with her husband.

As a 5th term student at West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Catherine enjoys problem solving and helping people so it felt natural to put the two together. She is on track to graduate in April 2026. Some of her training includes muscle stripping, Trigger Point therapy, PNF Stretching and more. Her style is a mix of relaxation and therapeutic. In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports and video games. She is open to learning about new interests and trying out things since she is a bit of an adrenaline junkie.

Melissa attended Western College of Remedial Massage Therapists in 2012. Her interest in massage therapy was piqued by helping a family member with note taking who was enrolled in the massage therapy program. Courses she has taken include anatomy, exercise rehabilitation, kinesiology, physiology, hydrotherapy and nutrition. She has additional training in the modalities of muscle fascia cupping and manual lymph drainage which she potentially will offer once she becomes an RMT. Her style of treatment is a mixture of Swedish and therapeutic massage, letting her hands guide her in finding trigger points and releasing them. Melissa is a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada. With two young sons, it is hard to find spare time, but when she does, Melissa likes to paint.

Talia is a massage therapy student, currently in full time school to become an RMT. She is working as an intern therapist in her schools clinic and is set to graduate in August 2026. Throughout her school experience she has gained a multitude of knowledge and learned a variety of massage techniques through her in-school clinic as well as outreach, where she goes to senior centres, hospitals, and different clinics to provide massages to people from many different backgrounds with different expectations. Talia is great at hearing her patients needs and goals during a massage and using the right variety of techniques to ensure her patients are happy with the outcome. Her treatment style ranges anywhere from lighter general Swedish massages for relaxation, to deeper techniques such as muscle stripping and trigger point release to decrease any tender or sore muscles you may have. She is very social, and understanding of her patients, and is able to improve their overall comfort to the best of her abilities. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the gym, and snowboarding with her friends.