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Those of you searching for pain relief and management may likely benefit from this message. My name is Julie Cook. I was drawn here by family and I am grateful for this shift in my life. My qualifications are as a certified IAYT(International Association of Yoga Therapists) in addition to a 500hr yoga certification as a teacher. I was fortunate enough to also have childhood exposure to Kripalu Yoga with my mother as a practitioner and teacher to me from her studies during the 70/80s time frame. My father also studied/practiced Martial Arts and Kundalini Yoga.

While Modern Yoga Therapy may register as a new modality here in North America, it has been around for over a hundred and fifty years in almost every other corner of the planet. Yoga Therapy is traditionally dated back to the Second Century CE.

My Yoga Therapy training has deeply enhanced my experience and knowledge of Body Mechanics and simple movement vs asana. Witnessing the current shift that is taking place as Allopathic (Western) Medicine welcomes us into the folds has been a game changer for me. I am very excited about this growth and forward movement in healthcare. 2025 and the coming years will present support in a much needed gap for patients(I prefer the word ‘clients’ for their own empowerment).

AS a C-IAYT, I am grateful for the welcoming of our much needed modality within the total client experience.

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Sandy Dain, Rehabilitation Assistant

Embracing a philosophy of healthy aging, Sandy believes that staying active, maintaining flexibility, and nurturing mental well-being are key components to leading a vibrant life. She is passionate about empowering clients with the knowledge and exercises necessary to enhance their mobility, balance, independence, and overall quality of life. Sandy is known for her exceptional ability to connect with clients, making them feel comfortable and motivated during their rehabilitation journey.

Sandy received her PTA degree and was licensed in Oregon before moving to Vancouver Island in 2022. She has a keen understanding of various physical therapy modalities and exercises. Furthermore, she is committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in the field of physical therapy. Sandy regularly attends workshops and seminars, ensuring that she provides the most effective and evidenced-based treatments to support healthy aging.

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A vibrant, living example of what is possible in the realm of brain health. Following dedicated exploration, study and practice in mindfulness, yoga, coaching and other therapeutic approaches, she is now sharing the wisdom and insight that is driving her own successful recovery after a serious traumatic brain injury. Dawn’s company, Practical Spiritualism, has been providing in-person and online coaching and wellness programs since 2017; helping clients find their truth in a safe place where they are comfortable and confident to explore, grow, heal and be empowered.

Certified: Professional Life Coach Mindfulness teacher Breath Coach YTT250 - Vinyasa, Yin, Chair Yoga Spiritual Advisor

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Martina is an impassioned Occupational Therapist (OT), excited and inspired to create new and innovative ways to serve her patients’ health care needs. After completing her Master’s degree in OT from Queens University in 2013 she has focused her practice in Traumatic Brain Injury gaining experience on inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and community-based treatment. Martina uses her training as an OT specializing in cognitive rehabilitation and cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in conjunction with her training as a yoga therapist, mindfulness coach, and fitness instructor to work with clients to create an individualized recovery plan to support physical, mental and cognitive health.

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Brodie blends traditional chiropractic treatment with soft tissue, release therapeutic cupping and graston to treat the whole body. Brodie also places a large emphasis on active rehab and empowering patients through education about their condition. In his 5 years of practice Brodie has treated varying populations including motor-vehicle accidents, chronic pain, weekend warriors and national level athletes. Being born and raised in the Comox valley you can find Brodie living the valley lifestyle, skiing, golfing, fishing and enjoying the outdoors with his dog, family and friends.

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Mellen Jay is a winternational snowboard professional, registered massage therapist, biomechanics educator, and recreational triathlete and has just moved to the Comox Valley.

Fusing technical knowledge (BScH BioMedical Science, Guelph 2004), manual therapy(RMT 2012) and movement-based instruction(CASI Snowbaord Instructor 1997, CASI 4) whether on the massage table or on snow, Mellen seeks to elevate performance, address injury and streamline development in all athletes: high-performance athletes, sport for life athletes, and those who may not yet consider themselves athletes.

Expect targeted interactive and instructive massage treatment with special interests in pre-hab and post-event; lower limb and shoulders; and collaborative approaches to improved outcomes for low back, pelvis and hip functionality.

As both practitioner and a lifelong athlete: embracing a body shaped and rebuilt through sport, sports injury, and return to sport- Mellen has found the best outcomes in performance, prevention, and movement as medicine come from a wellness routine that includes massage therapy.

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Lauryn has always called Vancouver Island home and graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria. She was drawn to the practice of massage therapy out of a passion for expanding her knowledge from over two decades of yoga therapy trainings and an innate desire to help others. Considering herself a life-long learner, she is a strong advocate for patient education and awareness; she believes seeking wellness is a journey that carries us throughout our lifetime.

She uses a trauma informed and evidence-based approach, aiming to provide a calm and grounding environment during treatment. A variety of styles and techniques are included and adapted; deep tissue massage, myofascial release, breathing techniques and stretching. Lauryn enjoys treating a variety of conditions focused on nervous system regulation, headaches and migraines, injury rehabilitation, stress and emotional well-being, mobility improvements and more.

In her spare time, you can find her practicing yoga, exploring beaches and hiking nearby mountain trails with her rescue dog, Joey. She looks forward to welcoming you into her practice!

Lauryn’s Initial bookings are closed and is no longer accepting new clients at this time.

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Hey there — I’m Andrea, a possibility-thinker. With over 11 years of experience in rehabilitation and movement-based health care, I help people living with persistent (chronic) pain feel more confident in their bodies and more connected to their lives.

My approach combines neuroscience, compassion, and clear communication. I work with you to understand what’s happening in your brain and body, so you can become the expert in your own recovery.

What is Athletic Therapy?

My Specialty & Approach

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS): Developmental movement training that helps your brain find natural, instinctive movement patterns for better strength and ease.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT for Chronic Pain): Tools that help you move toward what really matters to you, even with difficult thoughts or emotions.

Trauma-Informed Care: A safe, consent-led approach focused on building trust, especially for those with past trauma or medical distress.

Precision Nutrition (Level 1): We look at the whole picture which includes nutrition, sleep, stress, environment, and mindset to create habits that build real, lasting change.

Holistic Health Philosophy

I recognize the wholistic and integrative character of health, meaning your physical comfort is deeply connected to your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. What I love most is seeing people transform their mindset, identity, and confidence as they integrate new ways of seeing what’s possible for themselves.

Commitment to Safe Care

My approach is grounded in self-compassion, curiosity, and listening.

My practice is guided by cultural humility, which is a life-long commitment to examining my own beliefs and privilege.

I strive to provide a culturally safe environment that you define as respectful, safe, and allows for meaningful communication. I am actively anti-racist in my commitment to eliminating unfair practices.

Programs

I also offer a Pain Education series called Reframe Chronic Pain , an online education series to help you understand pain and build tools to manage it.

Visit www.reframechronicpain.com to learn more.

I respectfully acknowledge that the land where I gather, work, and play is on the Unceded Traditional Territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, tuwa akʷs χoχoɬ ʔa xʷ yiχmɛtɛt (ʔa) kʷʊms hɛhaw tʊms gɩǰɛ—”Care takers of the ‘land of plenty’ since time immemorial.”

I’d love to meet you, learn your story and help you move toward the quality of life you envision.

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I am a Canadian Armed Forces veteran and recently retired from a long career as a Public Relations practitioner. Health and wellness has been a lifelong passion both as a competitive athlete and then as a fitness instructor. Through my own midlife transition, I began to recognize a significant lack of credible and reliable information and available resources to support and educate women through perimenopause.

Determined to debunk mistruths and misinformation around hormone health and women’s fitness, I pursued a certification as a Menopause Doula (Health Support Practitioner) through the Doula Training Centre, Toronto. Since completing my client practicum, I went on to further my studies as a Licensed Menopause Educator through Menopause Expert Group (MEG), and pursued additional qualifications, including Menopause 2.0 with Dr. Stacy Sims, Brain Health for Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely, and a Women’s Coaching Specialist Certification through Girls Gone Strong, the world’s leading female fitness training program for coaches.

I’m certified to teach multiple fitness formats and hold a RYT 200 yoga instructor certification, currently working toward my RYT 500. This training forms a core part of my approach, allowing me to design coaching programs that support and empower women through the transformative midlife transition with strength, clarity, and purpose.

My mission is to help clients rise from the noise and limiting beliefs surrounding hormone changes and unapologetically step into the next chapter, rooted in wisdom.

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Sydney Low MPCC-P

Sydney is a registered counsellor, respite care worker, and expressive artist. As a concussion survivor, she integrates therapeutic knowledge with lived experience, specializing in creative approaches to trauma and brain injury recovery.

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Heather has always had a keen interest in health and balanced lifestyle. A true believer that that there are many alternative ways to compliment mainstream medical health and wellness modalities.

She comes from an athletic background having completed 3 Ironman Canada races, Challenge Penticton Long Course, has completed three 50K trail races and has so many more adventures on her bucket list. So, maintaining a healthy body and healthy lifestyle are top priority.

Reflexology is certainly a passion for Heather. She is a Certified Reflexologist and studied both foot and hand reflexology through the Canadian Reflexology School. Throughout her practice she has worked with a number of clients coming to see her for help with:

*anxiety

*digestive issues

*back pain

*joint pain and inflammation

*menopause

*plantar fasciitis

Reflexology is a science and an art based on the principle that there are reflexes on the hands, feet and ears that relate to the entire body, glands and organs. By applying pressure using specific thumb and finger techniques, reflexology will help to reduce tension in the body, promote relaxation, improve circulation, promote healing and help to bring the body and mind back to balance.

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Chantale is a compassionate therapist with 26 years of experience in medicine. A previous career as a respiratory therapist has allowed her to be a steady presence during some of life’s most challenging moments, from birth to end-of-life care. This background has given her a rare perspective on trauma and resilience, shaping her as a counsellor who truly gets it. Chantale offers a safe space where you can process your unique health needs, manage stress, and build resilience. Her approach is integrative and tailored, drawing from a range of effective methods like CBT, narrative therapy, internal family systems, polyvagal theory, and EMDR to help you navigate PTSD, stress, anxiety, and depression. She is a firm believer in holistic support and is here to guide you on your journey toward healing.

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Neil is a physical therapist, yoga therapist, author, researcher, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, faculty in three IAYT-accredited yoga therapy programs, board member for International Association of Yoga Therapists and pain care advocate. He is the founding chair of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Pain Science Division, and the recipient of awards honouring his work in pain care, patient education and physiotherapy by Queen’s University, the Canadian Pain Society, and Physiotherapy Associations of BC and Canada, including the Canadian 2021 Medal of Distinction.

Neil has focused his career on non-pharmacological care of people with persisting pain. His patients receive a whole-person approach including pain science education, guidance in appropriate therapeutic exercises, instruction in pain self-care techniques and developing prevention and flare-up plans for episodic pain conditions. Neil integrates hands-on treatments to support return to activity as well as techniques and practices of yoga to help recover ease of movement, to improve quality of life and to reconnect to body, self and the world.

Neil is also a pain scientist. He is involved in research studying the effects of yoga and pain science-informed movement practices on people with knee osteoarthritis, and has written numerous peer-reviewed papers on yoga, yoga therapy and pain. He also wrote a review of research into the effects of yoga on veterans with chronic pain, and a paper describing the position of yoga therapy within comprehensive integrated pain management. He is a consultant to Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services, and to Lifemark’s 300+ clinics in Canada. Neil is a past board member for Pain BC, Canada’s premier non-profit transforming the way pain is understood and treated. He co-authored – Yoga and Science in Pain Care 2019, authored the patient education ebook, Understand Pain Live Well Again in 2008, and is lead contributor to many free patient resources offered by Pain BC.

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Tina Pringle, C-IAYT, RYT500 Yoga Therapist & Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga Tina works with individuals and small groups, meeting them where they are at on their mat, addressing their specific goals by exploring mindful movement, breathwork and the many tools of yoga therapy to allow the unfolding of their highest potential for wellbeing. She believes that we all have a gift inside of us and that is the ability to learn, grow and change. She would love to explore a journey to greater wellness, vibrancy and peace with anyone who is open to the limitless possibilities this practice offe

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Jen has been practicing acupuncture since 2011 and is passionate about health, healing and Chinese Medicine. Her practice focuses on women’s health, sport injuries, mental health and pain, providing individualized treatment strategies for each patient’s unique needs.

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Marley will be joining the team in August!

Marley grew up in Whistler with a passion for the outdoors. His early love for skiing naturally extended to other sports offered by the region, including mountain biking, hiking, kayaking and surfing in Tofino. Like many young athletes, Marley faced multiple bike/ski-related injuries, leading to frustration with chronic shoulder pain and immobility.

To pursue his interest in sports and rehabilitation, Marley moved to Vancouver and earned a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. He furthered his studies by obtaining his certification in Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) in Phoenix, Arizona under the guidance of FST founders Ann and Chris Frederick. Marley continued his education with a four year Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (D.O.M.P.) from the Canadian School of Osteopathy, where he explored the complex biomechanics and interconnections of the body. Driven by a passion for helping others return to their athletic pursuits, Marley combines corrective osteopathic techniques with fascial stretching to enhance mobility, stabilize joints, and alleviate chronic pain.

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Life can be chaotic and full of unexpected change! Many clients are unaware that their nervous system is overwhelmed and unregulated, which can cause symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep, hyper-vigilance and anxiety. As a somatic (body-informed) therapist, I understand how the body can hold emotions, trauma or defensiveness, which can change how people function and show up in the world. As a result, you may feel angry, stressed out, distracted or ambivalent. My work as a Firefighter and Paramedic for over 10 years, allowed me to experience and observe how highly adaptable the human body is at processing traumatic events.

I specialize in helping improve nervous system functioning, which may differ from traditional talk therapy. I prefer to spend time identifying the problem and the client’s goals, followed by generating a road map to restore balance for recovery. The sessions are guided by the client interests and commitment, which including evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and Somatic Therapy.

I am compassionate for each person’s unique strengths and appreciate collaborating to support clients with managing life’s stressors. If you need guidance because trauma or crises are affecting your life, I would be honored to work with you. I support adolescents, adults, couples and families, with a passion for supporting first responders and military.

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Hannah is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with additional certifications in Psychology, Reiki, and Teaching Adults. She specializes in plant-based nutrition, hormone health and supporting mental health through the gut-brain connection. With a focus on education and collaboration, Hannah works alongside clients to integrate practical, nutrition-based tools into their daily lives in ways that feel sustainable and realistic. Believing each body is biochemically unique, she tailors her approach to meet individual needs while encouraging awareness and empowerment in the process. Her goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel both informed and inspired to make changes that nurture their overall well-being.

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