204-2825 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2T 6S3 Canada
Registered Massage Therapy Team
Nathalie Jones, RMT
Nathalie Jones, RMT
Nathalie Jones, RMT
Owner
Registered Massage Therapist
CranioSacral Therapy
Visceral Manipulation
Only New Baby Patients
Nancy Webber, RMT
Nathalie Jones, RMT
Nathalie Jones, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Lymphatic Drainage
CranioSacral Therapy
Accepting New Patients
Emma Bontron, RMT
Nathalie Jones, RMT
Edana Gredley, RMT
Edana Gredley, RMT
Nathalie Jones, RMT
Edana Gredley, RMT
Alexander Toews, RMT
Melissa Jolliffe, RMT
Alexander Toews, RMT
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Kennedy Ritchie, RMT
Melissa Jolliffe, RMT
Alexander Toews, RMT
Melissa Jolliffe, RMT
Melissa Jolliffe, RMT
Melissa Jolliffe, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
CranioSacral Therapy
New Patients for CranioSacral Therapy Only
Wai Chan, RMT
Melissa Jolliffe, RMT
Melissa Jolliffe, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Lymphatic Drainage
New Patients for Lymphatic Drainage Only
Kiran Gill, RMT
Kayla K. Counsellor
Kiran Gill, RMT
Staisha C., RMT
Kayla K. Counsellor
Kiran Gill, RMT
Nathalie Jones, RMT
Owner & Registered Massage Therapist
About
I have centred my Massage Therapy practice around supporting babies, children and parents in reaching their state of wellness and growth. I believe in the creation of a beautiful foundation for babies to develop into amazing adults. I work with families utilizing a light-touch Massage Therapy Technique called CranioSacral Therapy and enhancing the body’s own ability to heal.
I began my career in Ottawa in 2004 after graduating from the International Academy of Massage. I moved to Vancouver in 2007 and worked in clinics, yoga studios & spas. I opened Womb To Wings in 2018 now renamed Soar Wellness Clinic. I have expanded into teaching other practitioners and creating a team of passionate people that use an intergraded approach to wellness to support the health every individual deserves.
Education
- Registered Massage Therapist - International Academy of Massage
- CranioSacral Therapy level 1 - Upledger Institute
- CranioSacral Therapy level 2 - Upledger Institute
- SomatoEmotional Release level 1 - Upledger Institute
- SomatoEmotional Release level 2 - Upledger Institute
- Advanced CranioSacral Therapy level 1 - Upledger Institute
- CranioSacral Therapy Pediatric level 1 - Upledger Institute
- CranioSacral Therapy Obstetric level 1 - Upledger Institute
- Visceral Manipulation level 1 - Barral Institute
- Visceral Manipulation level 2 - Barral Institute
- Visceral Manipulation level 3 - Barral Institute
- Visceral Manipulation level 4 - Barral Institute
- Visceral Manipulation level 5 - Barral Institute
- Visceral Manipulation level 6 - Barral Institute
- Neural Manipulation level 1 - Barral Institute
Teacher
- Postpartum Series for Massage Therapists
Teacher Assistant
- CranioSacral Therapy level 1 - Upledger Institute
- CranioSacral Therapy level 2 - Upledger Institute
- SomatoEmotional Release level 1 - Upledger Institute
- Visceral Manipulation level 1 - Barral Institute
- Visceral Manipulation level 2 - Barral Institute
Melissa Jolliffe, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
About
Melissa is a passionate Registered Massage Therapist that has joined our team September 2019. She has been interested in the medical field for as long as she can remember, including alternative healing professions such a reiki and reflexology. She started out by working in a Hospital for 8 Years as a house keeper then Lead Hand. During this time she decided to pursue Registered Massage Therapy because she wanted to be able to work one on one with patients, giving them the treatment the individually needed.
In 2018 Melissa graduated from Vancouver College of Massage full program. Ever since then she has been dedicated to furthering her professional development above and beyond the required continuing education. She has developed a specific interest in CranioSacral Therapy and will be taking courses for it in 2020 to further increase her skills as an RMT. In the future she will also be adding Manual Lymph Drainage Courses as well! Melissa is also a qualified Reiki Practitioner.
Outside of work, Melissa likes to keep busy! To keep her body and mind active she likes to take local fitness classes to maintain her strength and broaden her perspective on the world through Books and Documentaries Hanging out with family and friends is also high on her priority list.
Education
- Vancouver College of Massage 2018
- Paula Jaspar’s Pregnancy series:
- Childbearing Years (part 1)
- Womb To Wings RMT Training:
- Postpartum Series (Module 1,2,3 & 4)
- Visceral Manipulation 1 - Barral Institute
- CranioSacral Therapy 1 - Upledger Institute
Wai Chan, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
About
Wai has 16 years of experience as a Massage Therapist. She is excited to be practicing at the Soar Wellness Clinic having seen the difference Massage can make in her family’s life she wanted to be part of the health field and support growing families.
In 2002 Wai graduated from the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Since graduation she has had the opportunity to develop her skills in both the spa and multi-disciplinary clinic environment. She’s taken an array of various post graduate courses particularly those centred around pre and post-natal care.
When not at work, Wai’s time is spent with her family, which includes her three daughters and a young puppy. As well, you’ll often find her volunteering at her children’s school as an active member of the PAC, and supporting the Girl Guides as a Sparks Leader.
Education
- WEST COAST COLLEGE OF MASSAGE THERAPY 2002
- Thera-ball Exercise
- Sports Taping
- Fascia Research Congress 2007
- Fascia Research Congress 2009
- Paula Jaspar’s Pregnancy series including: Childbearing Years (part 1)
- Post Cesarean Section Treatment
- Breast TreatmentInfant Massage
Staisha Cemm, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
About
Staisha graduated from the massage therapy program in July 2018 with a 3.9 gpa. She is educated in detailed human anatomy, physiology, pathology, orthopaedics, and various treatment and assessment techniques. Each treatment includes various modalities such as myofascial-release, attachment releases, Swedish, and trigger point therapy. Staisha is a fun-loving individual with a big heart which she brings to every appointment. She has a genuine passion for helping people and looks forward to being a part of your healing process!
Education
- CDI Massage Therapy Program 2018
Nancy Webber, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
About
Nancy Webber graduated from CDI College and became a Registered Massage Therapist in 2019. She is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists and a member of The Registered Massage Therapist Association of British Columbia.
During Nancy’s career life she had always had an interest in health and wellness with a keen interest in the Massage Therapy profession. When the timing was right she jumped in and followed her dream and was eager to learn more extensively about human anatomy. Her treatments include Swedish techniques, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point Therapy. She completed Level 1 of Lymphatic drainage therapy with Dr. Vodder Academy International in March 2020 and plans to continue her training with the program in the October 2020.
Nancy enjoys working with people of all ages and looks forward to helping her patients achieve their wellness goals and improve their health and well-being
Education
- Registered Massage Therapist - CDI College
- Lymphatic Drainage level 1 - Dr. Vodder Academy
- Womb To Wings RMT Training: Postpartum Series (Module 1,2,3 & 4)
- CranioSacral Therapy 1 - Upledger Institute
Kennedy Ritchie, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
About
Kennedy graduated from VCMT’s 3000 hour Registered Massage Therapy program in April 2019. For 3 years, she attended the University of the Fraser Valley pursuing a science degree with a major in biology before finding her way to massage therapy in 2017 . She has an in-depth education of human anatomy and physiology, as well as orthopaedic assessment and treatment. She believes in catering every treatment to her patient’s specific needs, and does so by applying various modalities such as swedish, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and trigger point therapy.
Kennedy began her career in the spa industry, and is looking forward to bringing the skills she learned in the spa into a clinical setting. She plans to continue her education with a specific interest in pre and post-natal care. She is also currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from Thompson River’s University.
When not at work, Kennedy can be found doing yoga, hiking, or showing her horse in the hunter/jumper ring!
Education
- Vancouver College of Massage 2019
- Currently pursuing Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from Thompson River’s University
Kiran Gill, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
About
Kiran Gill found her passion for massage therapy after a car accident. Her healing was facilitated by physiotherapy and massage therapy treatments. Through this experience, she became interested in helping others heal through a similar holistic approach.
She was the class valedictorian and graduated with a 4.2 GPA from CDI College in 2019. She enjoys learning and challenging herself. She is excited to be working with all ages. Her treatment approach utilizes various techniques such as fascial, trigger point release, joint mobilizations, Swedish and pettrisage; both relaxation and deep tissue. She does so while working within her patient’s tolerance to deliver an effective treatment.
Kiran's goals are to help her patients understand what is going on with their bodies through assessment and to encourage home care activities to facilitate healing and prevent injury. During her spare time she loves to stay active by working out, cooking, hiking and spending time with family, friends and dog.
Education
- Registered Massage Therapist - CDI College
Emma Bontron, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
About
Emma Bontron graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2021 and was awarded top of her class for academic achievement. Her approach to treatment is patient goal oriented while maintaining a relaxing atmosphere. She is proficient in many types of techniques including Swedish massage, joint mobilizations, trigger point release and fascial mobilization. She has a strong drive to continue learning new techniques and skills to further help her clients, and looks forward to working with a variety of clients, and helping them to reach their goals for treatment. She also hopes to bridge her previous career, working with children with ASD, to create accessible and flexible treatments for children with autism and other diagnoses.
Emma first became interested in massage therapy while studying developmental psychology when an anatomy class ignited a passion for learning a more direct and hands-on approach to helping her clients feel their best. Before entering the massage therapy program, Emma worked for 4 years as a respite worker and behavioural interventionist, working with children on the autism spectrum.
Outside of the clinic, she can be found volunteering with a therapeutic riding program, cooking, exploring local parks and spending time with her family and friends.
Education
- Registered Massage Therapist - West Coast College of Massage
Edana Gredley, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
About
Edana graduated from the WCCMT Massage Therapy Program in August 2021, where she was the official “Class Representative” for over a year and unofficial “Class Mom” forever.She comes to this profession with life experience in music, art, history, crafting, and parenting, and was extensively educated in Regional Assessments, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, and various massage modalities including General Swedish Massage, Joint mobilizations, Myofascial and Trigger Point Release, and Lymphatic Drainage.
Inspired to become an RMT to learn how best to help those around her as they encountered injuries and medical difficulties in their daily lives, she believes everyone is worthy of support in obtaining and maintaining their health and wellness in a peaceful and respectful environment.
Education
- Registered Massage Therapist - West Coast College of Massage
Alexander Toews, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
About
After completing VCMT’s 3000-hour program, Alex graduated with honours August 2022. His journey first began at the University of Fraser Valley where he intended to major in English rhetoric and composition but found his interest in human physiology and biology. He desired a career where he could use his hands and apply his mind and found that in massage therapy, discovering as well that he loved being one on one with his patients.
Alex believes in treatments and techniques that are curated to his patients and their needs. While trained in various modalities, his approach includes—but not limited to—Swedish, joint mobilizations, myofascial release, and neuromuscular techniques; hence, he has seen great benefits when these techniques are used correctly and applied to the indicated areas.
Away from work, Alex loves to read classical and modern literature, philosophy, and poetry. He enjoys exercises using plyometrics, calisthenics, and weighted workouts. He’s affable and loves conversation, always prioritizing quality time with family and friends.
In the future, Alex hopes to continue his education in muscle energy techniques, Bowen therapy, Craniosacral, and Osteopathy.
Education
- Registered Massage Therapist - Vancouver College of Massage Therapy
Kayla K. Counsellor
Kayla K. Counsellor
About
Kayla is a counselor who has an extensive background in psychology, biology, human anatomy, and philosophy, offering clients a unique and comprehensive holistic approach to mental health and well-being. Graduating with honors in psychology and philosophy from the University of the Fraser Valley, Kayla possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of human behavior, neuroplasticity, physiology, and personal growth.
Kayla has been involved in an array of significant research endeavors, encompassing areas such as growth mindset interventions, positive psychology, confirmation bias and heuristics, belief systems, and self-control. She is equipped with several certifications, including a Sensory Intervention Certificate, Philosophical Counseling Training, and The Wellness Exchange: Positive Activity Training Certificate program. Kayla has actively participated in and contributed to numerous counseling seminars across the globe and dedicates her time to serving the community. She has volunteered at both high schools and elementary schools, teaching children about brain health and safety. Kayla has also volunteered at the University of the Fraser Valley as a biopsychology teaching assistant, assisting with brain dissections and neural anatomy, and participates in outreach programs to support the elderly.
Kayla’s exceptional knowledge and skills, combined with her compassionate and empathetic nature, create an environment in which clients feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process. Her commitment to providing personalized, evidence-based care fosters meaningful and lasting change, helping clients to achieve their fullest potential and live a more fulfilling and happy life.
Kayla has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Honors and is currently finishing her Master’s degree in Clinical Counselling
Therapeutic Modalities: CBT, Psychodynamic, Behavioural, Neuroplasticity, Biopsychosocial, Schema, Gestalt, Positive Psychology and Growth Mindset, Solution Focused.