Jackson is a graduate from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria and has been in practice since 2019. He approaches massage and manual therapy through the lens of the nervous system. From his personal and professional experiences, he has seen how manual therapy can be used to help bring awareness and change perception to areas in the body that have become sensitive, irritable, and stuck in a holding pattern. He uses a slow, intentional approach to connect with your nervous system.

Sessions are interactive and person-centered with a goal to facilitate ease, and comfort in your body. Each session he gathers information and gets context to help direct the assessment and course of treatment, taking time to check in throughout.

Jackson is also currently a student of Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), a therapeutic approach aimed at addressing how trauma and adverse experiences can manifest as nervous system dysregulation, and how this shows up in our bodies. This approach allows him to adapt his treatments to how you are presenting in the moment, and uses body awareness as a main way to help facilitate change.

Jackson might ask for some participation from you during each session, which can involve gentle movement while he engages that area of your body. Most of the session is done on the treatment table, but sometimes treatment can be done sitting or upright, assessing how the body moves in space. With that said, he asks that you wear comfortable loose-fitted gym wear (shorts, tank top/sports bra) and he will ensure that you are comfortable.

To learn more about Jackson’s treatment philosophy, please visit www.clearwatertherapeutics.ca

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Madeleine’s first experience with massage therapy was as a young athlete. She injured her back while on the wrestling team and was unable to train or compete. The treatment and education she received changed her life! Not only was she able to participate in the sport she loved, but it inspired her to become a Registered Massage Therapist herself. She completed the 3,000 hour program at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, British Columbia in 2013. Madeleine enjoys helping people reduce their pain so they can do the things they need to do and the things they love to do. She incorporates facial work, Swedish massage, focused breathing, some deep tissue work, and lots of relaxation.

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Tiffany graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, B.C., and is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of BC. Tiffany’s passion is helping others and staying active, which is what brought her to massage therapy. She believes in treating all her clients from a person-centered approach and uses all modalities that massage has to offer, with a keen interest in myofascial and cranio-sacral work. Tiffany understands the important role the nervous system plays in our well-being and uses this knowledge to guide her treatments. Tiffany has a special interest in treating chronic stress, pain, and tension, as well as scar tissue. She enjoys helping clients create a healthy balance in their lives by regaining strength and motion. In her spare time, you will find her walking or hiking, exploring beaches, and re-discovering what the island has to offer with her beloved dog, Buddy. She also loves to spend time working on home improvements and in the garden.

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Skyla Jessen, RMT, is a Registered Massage Therapist based in Nanaimo, BC. A graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (Class of 2023). Skyla is passionate about helping clients find balance between relaxation and the demands of everyday life. Her treatments combine relaxation techniques and trigger point therapy to bring wellness and healing into the body. She also enjoys giving hot stone massage and working with prenatal and postnatal individuals, supporting them through the unique physical and emotional changes of pregnancy and new motherhood. Skyla believes in creating a calm, supportive space where each client can restore both physical and mental well-being. Outside of her practice, Skyla enjoys spending time with her family and embracing life as a new mom — experiences that continue to inspire her compassionate and nurturing approach to care.

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Makenzie graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2016. She enjoys helping her clients improve their quality of life by creating a relaxing environment and empowering them to take an active role in their health. She works with her clients to create a customized treatment plan tailored to their individual needs and goals. Her treatment style combines both relaxation and therapeutic techniques. While Makenzie enjoys working with people from all walks of life, she has a special interest in prenatal and postnatal massage.

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Spencer studied at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, B.C. and has been working as a BC Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) since 2017. During this time he has gained experience in working with individuals with varying impairments such as: motor vehicle accidents, scar tissue release, fibromyalgia, and many other muscular and joint impairments.

Spencer has always had a passion for human anatomy and finding out how it works as well as solving the puzzles when it doesn’t. When he’s not working with patients, Spencer can usually be found out playing a round of golf, playing music, hiking in the forest or walking along beaches of Nanaimo with his family.

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With a natural attraction towards all things physical mixed with years of meditation experience, Iz balances his innate inclination to keep moving with the serenity of stillness and finds these qualities at their peak while practising massage therapy. Iz actually started his massage journey in Zenthai Shiatsu Therapy in Australia, he then returned to Canada and brought with him his new found skill, art and passion. After which he decided to become a well rounded therapist to bring together the holistic perspective of eastern bodywork with the in depth Western scientific understanding of the human body by becoming a Registered Massage Therapist. Bringing full awareness to every session and every touch, he aims to bring vitality and tranquility to every massage experience. Iz’ hobbies include surfing, reading, Jiu Jitsu, traveling and hanging out with his wife and baby girl.

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Laurie Shaw graduated from Sutherland-Chan Massage Therapy School in Toronto, Ontario.

Laurie has extensive experience helping clients with many conditions. If there is a specific issue like head aches, decrease shoulder movement, jaw/back/neck/hip/knee or foot pain she will apply her assessment skills and use modalities like massage, trigger point therapy, joint play or PNF to help restore function and decrease/eliminate pain. She does not offer full body, prenatal or child massage.

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