Paige’s passion to help people prompted her to pursue a career in massage therapy right after high school. She graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy 3000 hour program in New Westminster.

Through her clinic internship she was able to experience treating a wide variety of conditions: from soft tissue injury, neurological conditions, postural dysfunction, to basic wellness and preventive care. She thoroughly enjoyed the UBC outreach and being able to treat athletes, as well as high risk pregnancies at BC Women’s Hospital.

Paige is knowledgeable in many different modalities and approaches that massage therapy has to offer, and is passionate about improving the lives of her patients through therapy and treatment plans that are individual for them.

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Kelsey graduated from the University of British Columbia where she received her Master of Physical Therapy degree. Before becoming a Physiotherapist, Kelsey practiced as a kinesiologist for 2 years where she found her passion in working with clients to improve their pain and function through the power of exercise. Now as a Physiotherapist, Kelsey continues to incorporate exercise, manual therapy and pain management techniques within her practice.

In her free time, Kelsey enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it be camping, riding her bike, or relaxing by a lake or ocean. If you’re also a fellow cat person, you’ll likely hear her gush over her 2 cats, Bean and Winston.

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Martin grew up in South Vancouver having an athletic background in a variety of sports such as competitive swimming, golf, and badminton. His journey to pursue Registered Massage Therapy as a career was facilitated by his desire to help others and, after experiencing multiple injuries of his own, found significant relief from receiving RMT treatments.

Martin provides a holistic and proactive approach for his patients to assist them in achieving their personal health and functional goals. He integrates his knowledge of Personal Training and experience serving in the Canadian Armed Forces to tailor his treatments for each patient using a variety of treatment techniques that include deep tissue, neuromuscular, fascial, and trigger point release.

Whether you are experiencing chronic pain from daily life, or a competitive athlete needing assistance in achieving optimum health and performance, Martin finds it rewarding to assist every person in realizing their desired health and functional capabilities.

Martin is fluent in both English and Mandarin and in his spare time, you will find him practicing golf, mixed martial arts, or in the mountains carving some turns on his snowboard.

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Kevan graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2019 and holds a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. Through his practice and massage program, he has been able to work with a variety of individuals from university athletes to desk workers and everything in between. He has treated patients with specific conditions such as headaches, frozen shoulder, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, chronic pain and many other conditions. Coming from an athletic background in sports such as competitive gymnastics, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee, Kevan understands the importance of treatments and what massage therapy can do to provide a healthy recovery and maintain balance in the body.

Kevan combines the use of general Swedish massage with other techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations, neuromuscular techniques, and dynamic and passive stretching. He is also certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. Kevan uses these techniques in a relaxing but orthopedic approach to help his patients achieve their goals.

Outside of the clinic you can find Kevan playing volleyball and ultimate frisbee, snowboarding, or on the trails with his dog, Harvey.

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Brienna not a registrant in the Province of British Columbia; and, as such, their treatments CANNOT be billed to third party insurers (eg. extended health, ICBC, WSBC, RCMP, DVA, etc).

Brienna is currently attending West Coast College of Massage Therapy, preparing for her Provincial Board Exams this fall. With a background in competitive gymnastics and cheerleading, Brienna’s interest in manual therapy began as it played a crucial role in her health and performance. She has developed a deep understanding of the body’s mechanics and the importance of maintaining optimal performance and functionality.

Brienna customizes her massage therapy approach to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring personalized care. Her experience has lead to an interest in the treatment of chronic conditions and pain, functional limitations and sports-related injuries. She aims to not only address current issues but also to work collaboratively with her patients on prevention and maintenance strategies.

Outside of work, Brienna enjoys hiking with her dog Oscar, playing in a recreational soccer league, watching a Chelsea FC match, trying out new restaurants, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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Ian Dunsmuir is a certified Sports Medicine Registered Acupuncturist and Kinesiologist who helps people live an active and pain free life by restoring muscle balance and joint function.

In addition to his clinic time, Ian works with the SFU Sports Medicine team, where he provides treatment to the NCAA athletes. Additionally, Ian is involved with the BC Lions providing sports medicine acupuncture treatments to the players. A highlight for his career was being named the VANOC (Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee) Manager for Acupuncture Services for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. He loves to share his passion for acupuncture and stays current with the changes as the Canadian Instructor for Sports Medicine Acupuncture seminars. Finally, Ian has been awarded Tri-City News ‘A List’ Favorite Acupuncturist for 2019, 2020 and 2023.

Ian is always up for a challenge and feels that his own experience with pain, injury, and rehab has given him a unique set of tools to be able to treat health issues just like yours.

Ian loves mountain biking, weight training and enjoys walking and hiking with friends and family.

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Natalie graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Masters of Physical Therapy in 2019 after completing her Bachelors of Kinesiology in 2012. Natalie has completed courses in reformer pilates, dry needling, and manual therapy treatments.

Before becoming a Physiotherapist she worked in both clinical and recreational settings as a kinesiologist, yoga instructor, and personal trainer.

Natalie’s treatments are goal driven and developed together with her patients. Natalie has a strong belief in using exercise as medicine and employing safe and effective exercises, manual therapy techniques, dry needling, and self-management strategies to optimize patient function.

In her leisure time Natalie enjoys cycling, rock climbing, tennis, yoga, and quality time with her family and dog.

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Ian has been practicing massage therapy at Coast Therapy in Port Coquitlam for 7 years. He graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2012. His methods in practice emphasize focus on the “whole person”, since our day-to-day aches and pains usually stem from a multitude of life factors. He enjoys working with prolonged postural discomforts, as well as muscle pains from sports injuries or any other accidental cause.

Ian is interested in almost anything. But to just name a few: video games, philosophy, psychology, martial arts, any sports that requires the repetition of accuracy.

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Jeff is managing the kinesiology program at Coast Therapy. The Kinesiologists here provide active rehab, hydrotherapy and small group training for WorkSafe and private insurance patients. We also take care of ICBC claims.

His goal in practice is to help his patients return to optimal movement with appropriate education and a variety of rehabilitation techniques. He is a firm believer in personal wellness, healing through movement and hopes to empower his patients to reach their goals returning to their activities of daily living.

If you are a student looking for shadowing opportunities or need to fulfill academic fieldwork requirements, please reach out to Jeff at info@coasttherapy.ca to see if he can connect you with a therapist in one of our locations.

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Jessica first became interested in massage therapy given her ten years of athletic experience in fast pitch softball. Before starting her career she worked in assisted living and has experience working with people who have conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Jessica graduated from VCMT: During her time at school, Jessica had experience working with people with sports injuries, neurological conditions, physical and developmental disabilities, post surgical patients, geriatric patients and infant/pediatric massage.

Jessica’s practice is focused around sports injuries, postural and muscular dysfunction, and myofascial release. As well as patients with disabilities and central nervous system impairments.

Outside of massage therapy, Jessica enjoys weightlifting, yoga, watching movies, painting and spending time outdoors.

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Nari graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Her clinical internship allowed her to help people meet their wellness goals, as well as treat different orthopedic injuries, postural dysfunctions, and neurological conditions.

While she enjoys treating patients with a wide variety of health concerns and needs, she has a deep interest in women’s health and perinatal care. She is an advocate for patients to be actively involved in their own rehabilitation, and utilizes an evidence-based approach to treatment. It is her belief that both skillful clinical practice and empathetic communication are key to providing the best individualized care for her patients to return to their lives pain-free.

Outside of work Nari enjoys practicing yoga, cooking for loved ones, reading, and exploring the outdoors.

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Dr. Drew Gibson graduated from Trinity Western University with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics in Kinesiology with distinction. Throughout his education, he quickly developed a passion for learning and understanding the complexity of the human body. His desire to continue learning how to provide effective non-invasive care brought him to the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon where he obtained both his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees, graduating cum laude (with honours).

Dr. Gibson is thoroughly trained in the assessment, diagnosis, and conservative management of musculoskeletal conditions. He has a passion for working with recreational/weekend-warrior athletes and office workers. Dr. Gibson incorporates the use of chiropractic manipulation, various soft tissue techniques, and rehabilitative exercises in conjunction with patient education to help patients achieve the best possible outcome. Dr. Gibson prides himself on being a personable, approachable, and knowledgeable healthcare provider and strives to help all individuals maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Gibson has been involved in a variety of high competitive sports throughout his life including swimming, track and field, cross-country running, and ice hockey. He believes in both the physical and psychological importance of maintaining an active lifestyle and regularly participates in running and cycling. These days he spends most of his free time partaking in outdoor activities with his wife Annie and dog Maggie.

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Sarah graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in April 2019, where she was trained in multiple modalities. During her clinic time she worked with substance abuse patients and college athletes; she treated pregnant mothers during the clinic in-reach and at the outreach program in New Westminster Hospital, where some women had given birth only hours before. She has helped the public with all manner of conditions with her moderate pressure. “No pain, no gain” is not her motto.

Sarah has completed all levels of Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage, a light touch technique focusing on the lymphatic system. She is now trained to treat many conditions with this technique, including, but not limited to: swelling due to a variety of conditions, medication-based edema, sinus congestion, migraines, insomnia, hangovers, varicose veins, pregnancy swelling pre/post-natal, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, concussions, mastitis/breast congestion (related to breast feeding), constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, PMS, endometriosis, also pre-surgically to reduce swelling, bruising, and post-surgical pain. She can treat immediately post-surgery near wound sites and stitches and after injuries where stitches may or may not be involved.

In her free time she likes to keep changing her hair color, crochet, read novels, and binge-watch TV/films; her preferences are historical fiction and science fiction. She does all this with her adorable American Cocker Spaniel and Maine Coon kitten at her side, usually trying to eat her yarn.

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Patrizio graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s in Human Kinetics and a Masters in Physical Therapy. He has completed certifications in Concussion Management, Vestibular Rehab, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). In addition to this, he has completed coursework in advanced management of the shoulder, hip, tendons, and the jaw (TMJ).

Patrizio believes that taking a thorough history and discussing goals of therapy are crucial for the best outcomes. This allows him to find a safe point of entry for his exercise prescription while providing essential advice and education for injury recovery and prevention. Additionally, he uses manual therapy, mechanical traction, athletic taping, and IMS/functional dry needling to improve function, ease pain, and de-threaten movement. Beyond the scope of treating pain and function, Patrizio strives to help all his patients achieve their activity goals through a variety of strength and conditioning approaches.

Outside of the clinic, Patrizio is always looking for a new hike to explore, a different route on his road bike, and fresh powder for his snowboard. As a Port Moody local, he’s always making the most of the various mountain and water-based activities in the area.

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