Isabel feels honoured to support her patients in addressing important issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and chronic pain that have brought them to her practice. As a woman of Brazilian heritage living in Victoria, B.C. she has come to learn the importance of being inclusive and to welcome and celebrate diversity in her practice. She is especially inspired to support issues linked to feelings of low self-worth, inclusion and belonging. A counselling session with Isabel is a collaborative approach where respect, safety and well-being will always come first.

Isabel’s approach to clinical counselling is emotion-focused, experiential and relational. She is passionate about holding a safe space for her clients to explore the interconnectedness of their body and mind which fosters adaptation and well-being. Finding inner balance is most effective when the client is able to develop strategies that connect talking about their feelings and the related experiences that are present within their bodies. The relational work that Isabel offers helps her clients to feel less alone in their journey while building a trusting and respectful relationship which fosters the opportunity to develop openness and enthusiasm for ‘biting’ into life’s pains and challenges with greater taste and strength.

Isabel earned my MA in Social Psychology, aiming to explore how the cooking experience facilitates the individual towards the development of self-understanding and connection to others. In addition to counselling, she has a deeply rooted background in the kitchen and enjoys sharing pleasurable moments with people around the table and food. After several years working as a psychosocial researcher in Brazil, she decided to pause her academic path in psychology to begin cooking professionally. The integration of cooking and counselling has always been an area of interest for her.

Isabel is a BC Registered Clinical Counsellor, and is committed to BCACC’s professional standards of practice and their code of ethical conduct. She has completed the San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and is dedicated to providing a culturally safe environment in her practice.

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Tara received her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Athabasca University and has over eight years of experience supporting individuals through a variety of life challenges. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Meditation Instructor, and Trauma-Informed Yoga Facilitator, Tara takes a holistic approach to counselling and wellness where she can apply a variety of modalities to therapy sessions. Her experiences include working in numerous counselling settings; private sessions, school districts, provincial prisons, non-profit organizations, First Nations Communities, and the BC Schizophrenia Society as a Regional Educator. In these settings she assisted adults, couples, families, children, and youth who endured various life traumas, anxiety, depression, generational trauma, other life stressors and substance use. Tara is passionate about taking a holistic, client-centred, and individualized approach to therapy with talk and somatic therapy pieces. Her clients value her calming and soothing presence which allows for the development of a positive therapeutic alliance.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Tara is registered in good standing, as a clinical counselor with the BC Association of Clinical Counselors. Tara is also a member of The International OCD Federation, and the Vancouver Ambassador for Trauma Informed Yoga with The Prison Yoga Project.

COUNSELLING MODALITIES: Tara has certifications in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Exposure Response and Narrative therapies, Meditation Instruction, Somatic Embodiment Regulation Strategies, and specialty San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, OCD treatment and EMDR training.

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Thiago Menon graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2004 in Brazil and later completed a 6 years program in Osteopathy at the Madrid School of Osteopathy. In 2018, he received his DO from IBO Brazilian Institute of Osteopathy. He had his own practice in Brazil where he had the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients of different ages and conditions. In 2017, he moved to Canada and worked in different locations in Richmond, Vancouver and Calgary.

He has taken a special interest in athletes, as he worked as an Osteopathic Practitioner at Volleyball Maringa of the Super League in Brazil. In Vancouver, he had the opportunity to work with the Women’s Canadian National Volleyball Team during the summer season in 2018 and also with professional ballet dancers.

With a strong background for treating low back pain, headaches, disc hernias, migraines, torticollis, reflux, gastritis, and pediatric/infant care, Thiago uses a wide variety of techniques and skills that allow him to treat with compassion and he enthusiastically commits to the health and well-being of his patients.

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For Marcelo, Massage Therapy is about considering the whole person according to the biopsychosocial model of care, an approach to treating that is common at BETA Therapeutics. He strives to provide his patients with an experience of feeling safe, calm, accepted and heard, so that people feel connected to their bodies and trust in their treatments.

With a background in research and analysis, Marcelo has always been interested in hearing people’s experiences and understanding the impact of those experiences on quality of life. An enthusiasm for healthcare developed from a strong connection with his own physical experience while living in Brazil. Playing volleyball, soccer, capoeira, riding a BMX, playing the guitar and practicing yoga with his wife have guided Marcelo to where he is today in his practice incorporating therapeutic touch that is firm but delicate, intuitive as well as technical and specific while taking into consideration the patients whole health history.

Bringing all of this together, Marcelo shows patients the importance of nervous system regulation and builds upon each individuals own self-healing capacities promoting and effective and long-lasting treatment.

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Born on the island, Nathan finished his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Lethbridge and his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Outside of work, he likes to model what he shares with patients by staying active. Biking, hiking, exploring beaches or playing hockey and soccer are a few of the ways Nathan fills his time outside of work and helps him relate to his patients.

Nathan’s extensive history competing in sport, including playing university soccer, working with sports teams in track & field and hockey, and staying active has grown his passion for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance to guide his treatment style and meet the specific goals of his patients. His treatment approach is outcome-oriented and is primarily based on individualized exercise programming blended with pain science, education, and manual therapy.

Nathan is eager to draw on knowledge gained from his post-grad courses in IMS & spinal manipulation. He is passionate about assessing and treating running related injuries and prevention through assessing gait and building training programs. Nathan is curently pursuing further education in athletics/sports rehab.

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Elysia came to acupuncture while studying western herbal medicine at Pacific Rim College 8 years ago, where she was introduced to the profound effect that acupuncture has on the nervous system, and the subtle but mind-blowing ways that Chinese medicine can reframe often unexplainable experiences and symptoms. She finished the herbal medicine program, and then four years later, decided to return to Pacific Rim to study acupuncture. Elysia graduated from her program in December 2021 with high honours, and am now in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA) as a Registered Acupuncturist. Acupuncture has a direct and powerful impact on the nervous system, which has a cascade effect on other systems of the body, making it an incredible modality to treat such a wide variety of symptoms – from pain to anxiety to digestive complaints. Nervous system regulation is a significant part of Elysia’s acupuncture treatment protocols, whether as a primary focus or alongside treatment for other conditions or injuries.

In her practice, she brings together several modalities and worldviews, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), neuroscience, trauma theories such as polyvagal and Somatic Experiencing, and orthopaedic & myofascial understandings. Elysia’s practice is trauma informed, and uses gentle needling techniques which minimize pain and discomfort.

Her areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Pain and injuries from traumatic events (such as automobile accidents), stress, chronic pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, mental health struggles, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and the nervous system-gut connection.

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Samantha is a graduate from Camosun College’s Massage Therapy Program. Samantha’s goal for her patients is to create a positive, safe and comfortable experience through attentive listening and therapeutic touch.

She strives to educate her patients on the importance of movement and regular exercise, as well as self-care and the integration of maintaining proper rest and recovery.

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Quinn was born and raised in Campbell River, BC, where she grew up participating in a variety of sports including softball, volleyball, dance and swimming. This led to an interest in therapeutic exercise and injury rehabilitation, which prompted her to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic & Exercise Therapy from Camosun College. She now holds both CATA Certified Athletic Therapist and BCAK Practicing Kinesiologist designations.

Quinn specializes in the prevention, assessment and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and has the ability to provide individualized care for ICBC clients. She has experience providing care to active individuals of all ages and abilities, including olympic-level and recreational athletes in sports such as rugby, hockey, football, basketball and gymnastics.

Her treatment approach is patient-oriented with an emphasis on identifying the root cause of the problem through detailed and ongoing assessment. She utilizes a blend of hands-on manual therapy techniques with exercise rehabilitation, and believes in creating personalized treatment plans that reflect each client’s short and long-term goals.

Quinn is passionate about helping every client achieve their therapeutic goals, whether that is a return to work, to sport, to prevent future injury, or to make activities of daily living pain-free.

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Marianne was born and raised in Victoria, BC where she completed Bachelor of Science Degrees in Biology and Kinesiology at the University of Victoria. From there she went on to complete her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta.

Since then, Marianne has also completed courses in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, myofascial release, visceral manipulation, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and obtained certificates in medical acupuncture and dry needling.

Marianne has a special interest in treating pelvic floor conditions such as urinary incontinence, diastasis recti, pelvic pain, coccydynia, pelvic floor weakness, pelvic organ prolapse, and pre- and post-partum issues. In addition, she has completed courses on techniques such as the Hypopressive method, Pfilates, K-taping, and visceral manipulation.

In her spare time, Marianne stays active doing CrossFit and exploring the trails, parks, and beaches of Vancouver Island with her husband, 2 children, and dog.

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Sarah has been a Registered Dietitian since 2014. She strongly believes in supporting people to prevent disease and manage health conditions through small, sustainable changes to the way they eat. She has clinical experience in primary care, long term care, and community nutrition. A good portion of her career was spent working as a dietitian in a grocery store, where she was able to teach cooking classes and workshops on healthy eating. She loves this hands-on approach to food and is passionate about finding practical ways to include nutritious foods into your life.

Sarah grew up north of Toronto, Ontario completing her schooling there before moving to BC. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition at Western University, and her Masters of Health Science in Nutrition Communication at Ryerson University. Prior to this she worked as a personal trainer and fitness instructor while completing her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at McMaster University. She has had a lifelong love of sports and nutrition, and hopes to pass this on to her young daughters through time spent together in the garden, kitchen and hiking trails on beautiful Vancouver Island.

Sarah is registered as a dietitian in British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta, and is also a member of Dietitians of Canada. Since 2019, she has practiced as a Certified Craving Change Clinician. This aspect of her practice helps others to understand how their thoughts and feelings affect their eating behaviours, and guides them to better manage these eating triggers to shift toward a healthier relationship with food. She is curently completing the San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and strives to practice in a manner that is safe and inclusive for all patients. She looks forward to working with you!

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Please note that Samantha is not seeing any NEW patients, unless concerns are TMJ related

Samantha offers a comprehensive approach to the treatment of her patients.

Often working with people experiencing chronic discomfort disorders Samantha strives to be a resource for her patients while continuing to further her own education in the field of soft tissue therapy. Her practice lies in approaching each patient from a therapeutic perspective and individuals can expect a thoughtful and intuitive query into their health history with the goal of alleviating discomforts and finding the most effective approach to their treatment.

Introducing the importance of education is an integral part of Samantha’s approach to treatment and she is grateful to be a trusted part of their healthcare regime.

Samantha’s practice focuses on some key interests, though she is comfortable, and experienced, working with anyone tolerating chronic pain in their body. She is trusted for her understanding of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) discomforts, rib, knee, and upper extremity (shoulder to hand) pain, and, more recently, in working with survivors with a focus on re-introducing safe touch.

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A graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Jordyn is passionate about creating a welcome, relaxed, and safe space where her patients feel heard and accepted. Her approach to treatment is based on collaboration with both her patients and colleagues by utilizing her own knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology and her patients unique knowledge of their own bodies to create effective treatment plans. She considers each individual from a biopsychosocial model of care and strives to understand her patients as a whole.

Jordyn uses a combination of engaging techniques including slow Swedish massage, myofascial techniques and joint manipulation to create awareness and understanding for her patients. With a practice deeply rooted in education, and extending that value to her patients, Jordyn is able to create lasting change with her patients and a model of care that teaches individuals how to be self reliant and use self-care to their benefit.

Jordyn’s practice interests include working with seniors, athlete’s, pre- & post-natal patients and those experiencing struggles with mental health.

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Leon graduated from Camosun College with a Bachelor’s of Athletic and Exercise Therapy (BAET). He is a Certified Athletic Therapist under the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association, and a Canadian Red Cross Certified First Responder.

Born in raised in Victoria, Leon has always lived an active lifestyle. A former volleyball player, he understands the requirements to compete at a high level, and the importance of a healthy, injury-free body. Leon’s goal is to help his clients function at their best, and eliminate pain and injury. When he’s not treating patients, you can find him playing/coaching volleyball, lifting weights at the gym, and taking his brother’s dog Morty for a walk.

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Roxy (she/her) has been journeying alongside people throughout her adult life as a teacher, intern supervisor, mentor, mountain guide, group facilitator, youth worker and now counsellor. She finds that, in the context of safe and caring relationships, people continually find the tools, resources, strength, and insight within themselves to steer their lives in new, life-giving directions.

Roxy’s counselling is informed and supported by constructivist modalities, where an individual is seen within the context of a greater social and cultural landscape. She sees how the broader world impacts individuals and also how working with individuals, couples, families, and communities impacts the broader world. She grounds her work in evidence based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural and Solution Focussed Therapy and she also includes mindfulness, experiential art practices, and somatic (body) attunement. Mostly, though, Roxy works hard to find the therapeutic style that works best for her clients.

Roxy currently holds a masters degree from City University of Seattle in Clinical Counselling, and has had education or training in a number of modalities and theories for various issues.

In her work with all people, queer and feminist theory inform her practice and she is constantly looking for new ideas and insights to enhance the ways she supports clients.

Roxy enjoys working with clients navigating various challenges such as: - Anxiety, depression, fear, guilt, shame, negative thoughts, distressing emotions - Ecological distress or climate dread - Addiction/problematic substance use - Self-harm, suicidal thinking, ‘obsessive’ thinking, eating challenges and negative body image - Struggles with parenting, challenging behaviors with children - Sexuality, gender identity, gender confusion, sexual orientation - Trauma, post-traumatic stress, adverse childhood experiences - Important life decisions, midlife and end of life challenges - Grief and Loss - Spiritual integration - Couples and Relationship Counselling

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Dana’s (she/her/hers) approach to massage therapy is based on partnering with your nervous system to create deep change within your system. She strives to create and uphold a collaborative and trauma-sensitive space.

Dana has a special interest in helping people manage: - stress, overwhelm, burnout, life transitions - chronic/persistent pain - headaches/migraines - mental health challenges - wellbeing & optimal performance

Through a neuroscience lens to overcome pain and dysfunction patterns, she co-creates comprehensive plans with her patients that meet them where they are at.

Dana believes in the body’s innate ability to heal and sees her role as a facilitator for people to re-experience their bodies in a safe way after injury or dysregulation. Her patients walk out of treatment feeling validated, cared for, and often re-invested in their own health.

Dana has been in practice since 2012. She continues post-graduate studies in myofascial release, chest/breast surgery preparation/recovery 🏳️‍⚧️, craniosacral therapy, trauma-aware care, and applying the pain science lens to manual therapies.

She can also be found online nurturing her life coaching practice. Visit her website to learn more about her coaching offerings.

www.DanaSmithWellness.com

For fun, Dana is reigniting her art-making practice, growing a garden, and exploring the island with her small but mighty sausage dog, Margo.

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Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from PUC-Campinas, Brazil in 2001. She has also completed training in functional dry needling, Acupuncture and manual therapies. Melissa utilizes her expertise in the musculoskeletal system to assess and treat patients suffering from sports/motor vehicle accident related injuries and biomechanic dysfunctions. Her goal is to educate the patients on their condition and causative factors in order to empower them to take an active role in their rehabilitation process.

Furthermore, she has worked with the Banff Sports Medicine Centre surgeons and has developed all of their official pre and post operative knee and shoulder protocols and she has worked backstage with the Alberta Ballet dancers.

Melissa has played competitive tennis, soccer and volleyball and now she stays active by cycling, hiking, weight training and swimming. On her free time she enjoys the outdoors with her daughter and husband.

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Jessica is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, in Victoria. She was born and raised in Victoria and has always loved the island.

Jessica is passionate about self-care and incorporating body movement into that. She has a background in dance and working on stage. She was also very involved in sports from a young age and has always loved being active.

Jessica feels very honoured to be able to help clients through their self-care journey. She strives to help her clients feel encouraged and safe in her treatment room. To give her clients a space to relax and connect to their bodies, using both relaxation and engaging techniques.

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Eve (pronouns she/her) has been a counsellor for 20+ years. She works with adults in the following areas: compulsive overeating and bulimia, living with chronic illness, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, and relationship concerns, including power imbalance. She has helped people dealing with low self-esteem, communication problems, and life transitions. Over the years, she has worked with numerous clients suffering from childhood trauma and abuse.

She provides tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and to understand how feelings are linked to underlying needs. She has helped countless people learn to value themselves, develop self-compassion, deal more effectively with their inner critic, and set clear boundaries with others. Eve feels grateful in helping people develop a more trusting relationship with their own minds and bodies, and empowering them to access both inner and outer resources.

Eve holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from UBC.

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Joseph is a graduate of Victoria’s West Coast College of Massage Therapy. As a former mechanical engineer, varsity athlete and world traveler, Joseph utilizes his diverse background and unique perspective in his Massage Therapy practice. He brings a critical mind and skillful touch to the therapeutic space to help identify and address patients’ concerns.

Joseph strives to educate his patients so that they may have the understanding and know-how to break the cycle of chronic pain or lessen the likelihood of injury recurrence. He employs a variety of Swedish techniques, along with connective tissue release and active modalities to customize his approach for each and every treatment.

Joseph understands the importance of maintaining healthy musculoskeletal function and takes great pride in making positive change in people’s lives.

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