Abby is a recent graduate of the Registered Massage Therapy program at Camosun College,
where her studies included in-depth training in anatomy, physiology, and clinical assessment.
Throughout her education, she developed a special interest in understanding the human body
from the inside out—an approach that continues to shape her work as a therapist.
She approaches massage therapy with a whole-person perspective, working with the nervous
system and drawing on the biopsychosocial model of healthcare and evidence-based practice.
Her treatments are patient-centred and aim to support relaxation, pain relief, and overall
wellness, while also addressing lifestyle factors that contribute to long-term health.
Originally from Smithers, BC, Abby was active in equestrian sports—including eventing,
dressage, and hunter/jumper disciplines—as well as track & field, volleyball, and basketball. Her
own experience recovering from a torn ACL sparked her interest in healthcare and ultimately led
her to pursue massage therapy, where she found a passion for helping others create meaningful
and lasting change in their well-being.
When she’s not in the clinic, Abby enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog, working with
horses, knitting, painting, sculpting, and discovering new local cafés.
Abby is excited to continue growing as a massage therapist and looks forward to supporting
clients on their unique health journeys.
Abby is a recent graduate of the Registered Massage Therapy program at Camosun College,
where he...
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Vanessa Gibson, RMT
Vanessa began her Massage Therapist career in 2004, and has since developed a holistic, empathetic, investigative and solutions-oriented treatment approach. Clients have described her treatment style as thorough, slow-paced, intentional, rhythmic and deeply relaxing. Her treatments are customized based on lifestyle factors, treatment goals, and specific areas of pain and tension. Her pressure is light to moderately firm pressure, depending on client, however she is not an ideal therapist for those who prefer especially firm pressure or a deep tissue treatment. Vanessa encourages clients to zone out for a portion of their treatment, in order to get the full benefits.
Her areas of career focus and interest include; women’s health, hikers and runners concerns (such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, anterior compartment, IT band and piriformis syndromes) and desk worker common issues (carpal tunnel and thoracic outlet syndromes, back and neck tension). Also, she is dedicated to helping clients with general stress relief and relaxation and reducing the pain of fibromyalgia, through massage treatment.
Vanessa’s other interests include literature, health sciences, medical research, plant-based nutrition, manifesting and environmentalism. Her hobbies are hiking, biking, kayaking yoga, pilates, equestrian sports. She enjoys her down-time relaxing with her 2 teenage children, Golden Retreiver and cats. Her treatment room is a welcoming, safe, non-judgemental place for all.
Vanessa Gibson, RMT
Vanessa began her Massage Therapist career in 2004, and has since developed a...
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Emily recently graduated from the massage therapy program at Camosun College and is currently awaiting her registration exam results. During her studies, she developed a particular interest in pain science, neurodegenerative conditions, and fascial anatomy.
Emily’s treatment style emphasizes client comfort and open communication, ensuring that each session is tailored to individual needs. She uses moderately firm to deep pressure, working with the resistance of the tissue to relieve tension. Her treatments focus on addressing areas of discomfort, enhancing overall well-being, and promoting relaxation.
Originally from Vancouver Island, Emily enjoys spending her free time outdoors. She is an avid camper and performs mechanical work on her own vehicles to reach off-roading destinations. She also enjoys foraging for mushrooms, identifying plants, and caring for her small hobby farm, which includes many friendly chickens and ducks.
Creating a welcoming and peaceful environment is central to Emily’s practice and is always a key goal of her treatments.
Emily recently graduated from the massage therapy program at Camosun College and is currently awa...
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