Nicole Berezowksy, RMT, RHN

 Nicole is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) Victoria campus, with 3000 hours of training. She is registered with the College of Massage Therapy of BC and is a member of the Massage Therapy Association of BC. Nicole's background in holistic nutrition and martial arts has led to her fascination with how the body works, and her dedication to discovering how each individual can reach their body's optimal function and performance.

Nicole's treatment approach is based on identifying root causes, and treating the body as a whole with a variety of skilled techniques including: deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, Swedish massage, Muscle Energy Technique, Isometric Release, joint mobilization, PNF stretching, and hydrotherapy.

Nicole enjoys working with active people with specific joint and muscle injuries as well as helping people with chronic pain find relief.  Nicole has had the opportunity to help those with:

·Repetitive injuries:  i.e. carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome, epicondilitis, plantar fascitis

·Acute, chronic and/or degeneration injuries

·Nerve Injuries

·Chronic illnesses such as arthritis, MS, Parkinson's, Fibromyalgia

·Specific joint or muscle injuries (including athletes

As part of Nicole's holistic approach to health care, she enjoys prescribing specific remedial exercises for her patients that can improve their health and quality of life. Stretching, strengthening, and postural exercises as well as modifications to daily activities are part of Nicole's individualized treatment plans for her patients. When she is not working, Nicole enjoys traveling, cooking, surfing, gardening, playing music, yoga, kayaking and camping.

Treatment Hours:

Tuesday: 1:15pm to 7:00pm

Wednesday: 7:00am to 1:00pm

Thursday: 7:00am to 1:00pm

Friday: 1:15pm to 7:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Alison Sadler, BA, RMT

After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria, Alison moved to Mexico for six years where she worked in the hospitality industry and became fluent in Spanish.  She returned to Victoria to embark on a career in Massage Therapy. 

Alison is a Registered Massage Therapist who successfully completed the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria.  She has experience treating a diverse range of conditions including headaches, postural dysfunction, acute and chronic injuries/pain, repetitive stress syndromes, injury rehabilitation and general tension. Alison uses a variety of techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, muscle energy technique, myofascial release, and Swedish massage.

Alison’s goal in treatment is to provide personalized care based on the patient’s individual needs, and to assist them in achieving optimal health and function.  She looks to treat the root of the dysfunction rather than just the symptoms to provide long-term resolution.  Alison encourages her patients to be proactive in their healing process by educating them and customizing a homecare regime that may include stretching, strengthening and remedial exercises to facilitate the recovery process.

Growing up in Victoria, she takes full advantage of living on the west coast by mountain biking, hiking, gardening and taking photographs in her spare time.  As a recent graduate, Alison is enthusiastic about building her practice and is currently accepting new patients.

Treatment Hours:

Monday: 9:00am to 6:00pm

Tuesday: 7:00am to 1:00pm

Wednesday: 1:15pm to 7:00pm

Thursday: 1:15pm to 7:00pm

Friday: 7:00am to 1:00pm

Kristy Garry, R.TCMP, R.Ac

Kristy Garry is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCMP) in Victoria BC. She completed a four year, full time program at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is trained in all modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In addition to this, Kristy has taken extensive continuing education in Japanese Acupuncture, including the Japanese Acupuncture Certification program from Pacific Rim College in Victoria which covered a broad range of treatment techniques from Japan, including abdominal palpation and diagnosis, subtle needling techniques, moxibustion, use of intradermals, press tacks and press spheres, cupping and bloodletting techniques, Sotai, and non-needling pediatric (Shonishin) techniques. Kristy now almost exclusively uses Japanese Acupuncture styles in her clinical practice.

Other special training includes Acupuncture during pregnancy and labor, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and the NADA Auricular Acupuncture Protocol.

Kristy’s goal as a health practitioner is to inspire each of her patients to take an active role in the maintenance of their health and well being. She encourages preventative medicine, diet, and lifestyle changes for her patients as a means of staying in balance, both physically and mentally.