Meet the Team
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Katrina Weicker, RMT
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
(250) 463-2367
Direct Billing: Katrina will likely be adding more providers but for now will just be billing PBC
• Pacific Blue Cross (PBC)
Katrina graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and has been practicing as an RMT since 2023. Her multifaceted approach when working with patients includes passive and active massage therapy techniques, myofascial release, and strength and stretch home-care. Katrina prioritizes patient education and believes strongly in empowering her patients by helping them understand their bodies. Katrina welcomes patients from all walks of life and especially enjoys working with those who struggle with tension-related pain, who have functional or athletic goals, or who are focused on post-injury rehabilitation.
Outside of work hours, Katrina spends her time cooking, hiking, swing dancing, reading, and spending quality time with loved ones.
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Sarah Rice, RMT
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
(250) 739-8809
Direct Billing:
•Telus Health Portal (Great West Life, Manulife, Desjardins, IA Financial Group, Johnson, Chamber of Commerce, GroupHealth, Canada Life)
• Pacific Blue Cross (Waiting on Medavie)
• Sunlife
• Provider Connect (Greenshield, Empire Life)
Sarah has been a Registered Massage Therapist for the past 5 years practicing in the South and Central Vancouver Island regions. She graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy where she received comprehensive evidence-based training.
Sarah is intentional with her approach to treatment and prefers a slow intuitive method blended with targeted therapeutic techniques that supports patient’s specific goals. Sarah has experience with a variety of conditions including but not limited to, chronic-pain, musculoskeletal injuries, dysfunctions and imbalances as well as stress-related concerns. She values treating the patient holistically and has the understanding that all areas of one's health are inter-connected. Using the bio-psycho-social model of care Sarah aims to support improved patient outcomes.
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Ellie (Amanda) Beaudry, RMT
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
(778) 708-5431
Direct Billing:
• Pacific Blue Cross
• Sunlife
Ellie is a graduate of the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and has been practicing since 2015. She is devoted to creating a warm, welcoming and supportive environment, and brings an intuitive approach to each session. Comfort, care and communication are of utmost importance to Ellie, and she blends a variety of techniques to deliver an orthopaedic treatment with a relaxing touch.
Ellie believes that exercise and movement are integral to leading a healthy and functional life, and that massage therapy is a beneficial modality when used in conjunction with a regular movement practice. She aims to help clients achieve a greater sense of well-being through hands-on therapy and guidance in taking an active role in ones own wellness outside of the treatment room. Each session includes an assessment, treatment and homecare component.
Outside of work, Ellie can be found at a local yoga studio, running around the mountains or swimming in an open body of water. If she's not being active, Ellie enjoys a good book, good music and good food.
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Joanne Guenther, DMO
MANUAL OSTEOPATH
(403) 586-1239
Direct Billing: Joanne does not offer direct billing
Joanne is a Manual Osteopath and specializes in Visceral Manipulation, which is a skill set for the treatment of the body's organs.
Manual Osteopathy is a whole body approach to healing and treatment using a combination of techniques that harmonize the body's systems:
Structural (bones & joints)
Soft Tissue (muscles & fascia)
Nervous (craniosacral)
Organs (viscera)
Joanne doesn't just focus on one part of the body, she looks at all aspects and creates a custom treatment plan for each client to effectively address their concerns and help them get back to living their best life.
She is also committed to sharing her knowledge with others as the Visceral Manipulation instructor at the National Manual Osteopathic College in Alberta.
Her skills as a manual osteopath can be summed up in one word "relief". That is what clients will experience after a treatment from her. As a manual osteopath, Joanne deals with conditions such as:
back pain
headaches
whiplash
long term pain
heartburn
IBS
Crohn's
bladder issues
depression/ anxiety
arthritis
painful periods
When Joanne isn't helping her clients or teaching the next generation of manual osteopaths, she enjoys travelling and playing the ukulele.
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Sheila Carroll, RMT
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
(250) 618-4496
Direct Billing:
•Telus Health Portal (Great West Life, Manulife, Desjardins, IA Financial Group, Johnson, Chamber of Commerce, GroupHealth, Canada Life)
• Pacific Blue Cross
• Medavie Blue Cross
Sheila is a graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in Victoria, BC. She is an extremely passionate Registered Massage Therapist who continually encourages each client to heal by using a variety of modalities including deep tissue massage, trigger point work, myofascial, and muscle energy techniques.
She has practiced in clinical settings and yoga studios offering relaxation and therapeutic massage including pregnancy massage, treatment for tension-headaches, repetitive strain injuries, and injury rehabilitation. She practices guided breath work to enhance the experience and to ease each client into deep relaxation. During your visit you will be given simple tools to help keep you feeling balanced.
With experience as a yoga instructor and history as a dancer, her enthusiasm for working with the body has lead her to a career in Massage Therapy. Whether she is catering to chronic pain symptoms, to acute injuries, or to relaxation, she believes regular massage is helpful in achieving optimum health by increasing vitality and decreasing overall stress. Sheila’s calming nature will leave you feeling stress free with whole body relaxation.
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Aletha Shaw, RMT
OWNER & REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
(236) 777-4797
***Aletha is currently on leave, please email her with any questions or concerns
Direct Billing:
• Pacific Blue Cross
Aletha graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018. Aletha has since worked with a variety of clients including high level athletes, pregnancy, and chronic pain disorders. Her treatment style is often described as intuitive and effective. She incorporates techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point release, and deep tissue to name a few. Aletha is also a trained yoga teacher (200hr) which often influences her homecare. She believes a well-rounded self-care routine is invaluable for maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. She sees massage as a wonderful addition to an established routine or a great way to start a new one. She aims to have a holistic and integrative approach to treatment in order to ensure a positive and individual experience for each patient.
Education / Additional Training:
Ultimate Guide to Deep Tissue Therapy Live Workshop – Gary Schweitzer
200 hour Yoga Teacher Training – Semperviva Yoga Studio
Birth Doula
Reiki level 1
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Bogdan Pyasta, RMT
OWNER & REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
***Bogdan is currently on leave, please email with any questions or concerns
Bogdan Pyasta is an experienced Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who is brand new to Nanaimo. Bogdan, originally from Ukraine, graduated from Everest College (Toronto) in 2010. He has since gone on to work at a variety of clinics as well as being an educator at Langara College (Vancouver) in 2016. Bogdan has gained a wealth of experience helping clients recover from ailments and injuries, and in realizing their optimal health. Bogdan is passionate about a holistic approach to recovery and continuing education. He finds satisfaction in knowing that with each treatment, the client is incrementally closer to full recovery. Helping patients regain overall wellness to better pursue their own passions is his main goal.
In his spare time, Bogdan enjoys kayaking, cycling, kettlebells, travelling, and performing on stage as a singer with a band.
Education / Additional Training:
Bachelor of Health Science - Thompson Rivers University (Ongoing)
Crossfit Level 1 trainer Certification
Ultimate Guide to Deep Tissue Therapy Live Workshop – Gary Schweitzer
Orthopedic Physical Assessments with Special Tests for Cervical Spine, TMJ, Shoulder, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand - Dr. David Magee (Online) 60hrs
Human Gross Anatomy - Dr. Frank Netter, MD. (Online) 42hrs