We have several RMTs currently accepting new clients:

HMT on Bowen Road: Iz Shafey, Madeleine Francis, Makenzie Murray and Tiffany Hanson

Chillside on Extension Road: Rob Paradis, Cassidy Ross and Skyla Shidlowsky

We also have a recent grad, Tarynn Sparks at the Bowen Road location who is awaiting her board exams and registration. She can’t yet bill insurance companies so is currently offering discounted rates.

Jackson is a graduate of West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria and grew up here on Vancouver Island. He was drawn to Massage Therapy after having received treatments for some persistent injuries. Jackson’s treatment style takes influence from myofascial release techniques, and he approaches the body in a holistic manner. Sessions may vary with the areas being treated while having the client’s overall goals in mind; they can often include active techniques with some client participation-gentle movement and breathing exercises with intention to increase body awareness. Jackson emphasizes the value in finding new movement strategies to incorporate during your daily activities and can cater these to your specific needs. In his spare time, he spends lots of time in the backcountry - hiking, camping and exploring Vancouver Island. His other interests include photography, playing music and woodworking.

Jackson is a graduate of West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria and grew up here on Va... Read More

Rob began his career as a Registered Massage Therapist in 1996 when he graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Ontario. Bounced around a little and settled in BC where he obtained his BC Registration. Rob owned and operated the North Burnaby Massage Therapy Clinic in Vancouver until deciding to relocate his family to Nanaimo in 2003. Rob has since been building his practice at Hillside Massage Therapy clinic. He developed a massage training program and has worked as Tigh-Na-Mara’s massage trainer. He learned to skate while coaching minor hockey (poor kids), and trained with John Punt at team impact MMA (as a human punching bag). “Strengthening your body through physical fitness in combination with the regenerating and healing effects of Massage Therapy, is a recipe for a healthy lifestyle”. For those patients who are looking for an effective deep muscle treatment, Rob has a confident, strong, easy style. Rob has focussed his continuing ed toward Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, traumatic injury, post surgery and pre/post natal massage.

Aussi, Robert est un francophone. Ça serais son plaisir de parler français pendant votre rendez-vous.

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Cassidy is a graduate from the Massage Therapy program at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. Recently moved back to BC after spending 15 years in Ontario, she is happy to be home in the mountains again. She has a passion for healing in the human body and continues an ongoing education for different types of therapy in manipulation. Her approach to practice is to gain knowledge of the client by listening, and understanding clients needs. She likes to center her treatments around client’s goals and help them by using a variety of techniques that best suit their requirements. When Cassidy is not working, she likes to do Latin dance, cook food with friends, go on adventures or do yoga.

Cassidy is a graduate from the Massage Therapy program at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. Re... Read More

Skyla has recently graduated from the RMT program at WCCMT Victoria. Her treatments usually consist of trigger point therapy while giving an overall relaxing therapeutic massage. Her goals are focussed on the specific needs of her client. In her free time Skyla enjoys going to the gym, spending time with friends, family or cooking up a good meal.

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