Meet the Team
Our practitioners are committed to providing multi disciplinary health care to the Alberni Valley. Our diverse team of therapists bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to each treatment, allowing us to offer a comprehensive approach tailored to your individual needs to help you meet your health goals. Our team collaborates with you, and other therapists as needed, to help you along your healing journey.
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Registered Massage Therapist
Andi has been practicing as an RMT in the Alberni Valley for over 17 years. Contributing to the community in a positive way is one of her main purposes, and she sets out to live that goal every day…
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Registered Massage Therapist
Flo Perritt has been a massage therapist since 2023 and holds a diploma in massage therapy from Camosun College in Victoria, BC. Since 2023, she has worked as a care aide, a public speaker on trans & intersex wellness & inclusion, an RMT at Remedy Wellness Centre…
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Registered Massage Therapist
Julie Cawkell graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2020. She likes to bring her kind and assertive personality along side her developed passion of customer service to strive beyond expectations and to find sustainable solutions.
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Creative Arts Therapist, my main goal is to be present with you and support your innate capacity for healing. As a somatic-based practitioner, I support clients to connect with the wisdom of their body…
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Registered Midwife
I was born and spent most of my early life in Canada but moved to the States after marrying an American almost twenty years ago. My life-long interest in birth and babies probably began when I attended the (physician attended) home birth…
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Registered Acupuncturist
Tammy Chater, R.Ac graduated with a four year Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine through the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has been in practice since 2001 and is a licensed member of the College…
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Chiropractor
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Registered Massage Therapist
Ashley graduated from Victoria’s West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2016. Before starting massage therapy schooling, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Sport, Health and Physical Education from Vancouver Island University…
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Registered Massage Therapist
Kate completed the 3000 hour registered massage therapy program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) in Victoria in 2008.Swedish massage, myofasical release, trigger point therapy and craniosacral therapy are…
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Physiotherapist
Stephanie grew up in Fredericton, NB. She attended UNB and St FX for a BSc in Kinesiology and then went on to Dalhousie University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in 2005.
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Reflexologist
In 2013 Lani recieved her certificate of completion for foot reflexology in Vancouver BC. She continued to work in Vancouver until 2018 when she made the move to the Island and settled in the Alberni Valley..
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Registered Massage Therapist
Jenn was born and raised in the Alberni Valley. With a love for the outdoors and camping, she and her husband knew that Port Alberni is where they wanted to raise their two children.
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Certified Canadian Counsellor
Dea Parsanishi specializes in helping people resolve the symptoms of trauma. Her work includes a somatic perspective that is particularly helpful to people who are experiencing somatic symptoms related to their trauma history: anxiety, depression…
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Senior Service
Better at Home (BAH) is a community-based senior's service (CBSS) program created to help seniors continue to live independently in their own homes by facilitating access to simple non-medical support services…
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Registered Massage Therapist
Christine graduated from the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy located in Victoria, BC, in 2012. After completing the program she decided to move back to her home town and start her career…
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Registered Massage Therapist
Tim Keizer, born and raised in Port Alberni, is excited to be practising at Alberni Massage Therapy. Tim worked for many years as an acute care practical nurse at West Coast General Hospital, before pursuing further education in massage therapy.
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Physiotherpist
Shannon Stofer has been a practicing physiotherapist for over 24 years, treating clients with orthopaedic and neurological conditions. She recently completed a master's degree with a focus in Performing Arts Medicine and holds…
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Intuitive Arts
Irene Bilton is the owner of Soulcraeft - wellness for the body, mind and spirit. Irene offers Jin Shin Do® BodyMind Acupressure, Reiki, Intuitive Sessions, and coaching. She also at times teaches yin yoga…
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Chiropractor
Dr. Taylor Ellison is a Chiropractor practicing in beautiful Port Alberni, British Columbia. A graduate of the University of Western States, Dr. Ellison uses a unique blend of Kinesiology and Chiropractic Medicine to address your individual health and wellness goals.
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
If you are interested in utilizing creative and body-based techniques to support issues related to stress, self esteem, identity, anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties, you may be interested in what I have to offer.
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Registered Massage Therapist
Jen has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2007, after graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) Victoria. She started working at Alberni Massage Therapy in 2023 after having operated two private practices in the West Kootenays and Similkameen Valley.
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Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Jeannie Doig has been practising in the Alberni Valley and Tofino since 2007. She received her Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of Toronto in 1999 and her 4-year post graduate degree from the…
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Physiotherapist
Deanna grew up in the Fraser Valley where she completed her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from SFU. She worked with individuals with workplace/sports injuries as well as neurological conditions with a special interest…
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Registered Midwife
My name is Sarah Bjorgan and I started Port Alberni Midwifery clinic in Sept 2017 after graduating from UBC’s Midwifery program.
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Registered Acupuncturist
Matt has practiced Chinese Medicine since 2004 and is in good standing with The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC).
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
Jodi (she/her) holds a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology and is a registered clinical counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space where…
