TEAM
B.C.'s Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are among the most educated and highly trained professionals in the world. To become an RMT in B.C, students must complete at least 3,000 hours of training at an accredited college. This can be compared to a university bachelor degree which typically averages 1,500 hours over four years.
All our therapist offer therapeutic and relaxation treatment for relief of many soft tissue conditions.
(See list of conditions)
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DIANA LJULJOVIC
Diana has been practicing over 20 years and graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1990. She is licensed by the College of Massage Therapists of BC and is a member of the Massage Therapists Association since 1990. Diana’s past experience helping at Lions Gate Hospital in the Occupational Therapy Department inspired her passion to work with acute injuries.
She has extensive experience working with acute and chronic MVA patients, Pediatrics, Fibromyalgia, post surgical pain, sinusitis and general edema. Her more recent training includes Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage.
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MARGARET SPONASKI
Margaret graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1997 and is licensed by the College of Massage Therapists of BC. She is a Registered Member of the Massage Therapists Association and holds her Current CPR and First Aid Certificates. Margaret is certified in Hot Stone Massage and uses the stones for warm, deep therapeutic treatment.
She is also a graduate from school of Physiotherapists in Poland, 1979.
Her special interests are deep tissue massage, OA, and pre and post surgical hip replacement.
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NICOLA GIBSON
Nicola graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2003. During her college years, she had her practicum at G.F. Strong, treating patients with spinal cord injury as well as having the opportunity to treat the BC Lions Football Team.
She has post graduate courses in Elite Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, as well as courses in Myofascial Release, and treatment of connective tissue, similar to rolfing. She is certified in hot stone massage and offers therapeutic and relaxation treatment.
Nicola’s special interests include: treatment of foot pain and T.M.J pain and dysfunction (jaw pain).
She had the opportunity to work with a podiatrist for 2 years treating foot and ankle problems such as planter fasciitis, and achilles tendonitis. Through her experiences, she found myofascial release techniques to be very effective for these types of conditions. |
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MICHELLE GREENING
Michelle recently joined the Northview team in 2008. A graduate of the 3000 hour RMT program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy, she has gained experience working with varsity athletes at UBC, spinal cord injury patients at G. F. Strong, and multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia patients. Michelle has since continued her post-graduate education in gross anatomy at Somatic Explorations Laboratory where she participated in an intensive, 6 day, cadaver dissection.
Michelle’s treatment style includes superficial and deep myofascial release therapy, including trigger points, as well as traditional massage techniques. She enjoys success working with a variety of clients in the assessment and treatment of chronic and acute pain and dysfunction. |
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ELISHA CLEMENT
Elisha is a graduate of the 3000 hr. diploma training of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, and is licensed by the College of Massage Therapists of BC. Elisha's path to becoming an RMT includes eight years dedicated to competitive gymnastics, (including many trophies), and being a full time student of Main Dance's three year Contemporary Dance training, as well as an avid practitioner of yoga.
Besides her extensive experience in sport and dance, Elisha's exposure to professional massage in fact started at infancy, as her father is one of the senior bodywork therapists in BC. She combines professional training with life long hands on experience in solving physical problems as well as pro active wellness.
Elisha’s approach includes deep tissue, Myo-fascial release, and Swedish, all proven approaches for dealing with chronic problems, injury, as well as stress related issues. She holds her level one in cranial sacral from the Upledger Institute, and has worked with spinal cord injuries, MS, difficult pain problems, pregnancy (pre & post natal), as well as on site clinics at Ironman and Marathon events. Expect to receive 100% of Elisha’s attention, combining professionalism with heart. "Touch is the oldest medicine, and still one of the most effective.” |
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TRACY MACK
Tracy is a former elementary school teacher, turned Registered Massage Therapist. She taught for six years in Vancouver, two years in China and two years in Japan. During that time Tracy experienced the stress-reducing benefits of massage therapy as a patient, and began to contemplate it as a career as she witnessed the negative effects of stress on friends, family and colleagues.
Having completed the 3,000 hour diploma program for Massage Therapy at Utopia Academy in Vancouver, she is thrilled to offer her services at Northview Massage Therapy. She has experience treating diverse members of the public including people with pre-natal aches and pains, multiple sclerosis, and developmental disabilities.
Tracy believes in treating the whole person rather than just an injury, and that preventative healthcare such as stress-reduction is integral to wellness. Her approach includes traditional Swedish massage, joint mobilization, myofascial release and trigger point therapy. She has had success working with people suffering from tension headaches, low back pain, and jaw (TMJ) pain. |
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IDA LUM
Ida graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2000 and is member of both the Massage Therapists Association and the College of Registered Massage Therapists.
Ida has provided massage therapy services at a large number of athletic events, including Canadian Mens’ Basketball training camp 2000, 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Ironman Canada, Vancouver Marathon and most recently volunteered at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, B.C.
A marathon runner and triathlete herself, Ida has a special interest in treating triathletes, long distance runners, road & mountain bikers and tennis players.
Ida’s approach to massage therapy is to involve the patient in their own rehabilitation. She educates them about their condition and provides practical techniques for managing various pain ranging from acute to chronic. |
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