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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LESLIE CLISBY
Leslie graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2005 and is licensed by the College of Massage Therapists of BC. She is a member of the Massage Therapists Association of BC, the Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association as well as serving on the board of directors with SportMedBC. Leslie worked with Rugby Canada’s National and Rep Club teams for three years. She has experience working with hockey, soccer, snow boarding, cycling, paddling, tennis and badminton athletes of all skill levels.
Leslie’s clinical practice includes sports injuries, visceral massage, postural and biomechanical corrections. She holds post graduate certificates in athletic taping and sport first responder.
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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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