Blair Mitten, RMT Biographical Information:

Blair graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in 1984. Over the years he has developed skills and interest in Swedish Massage and therapeutic massage techniques. He works with disabled and active people treating their injuries, chronic pain and repetitive strain issues, tension headaches and stress symptoms.

Blair writes, “Relaxed muscle is happy muscle. Warming and massaging the soft tissue that surrounds and inter-twines with the muscle and scar tissue from previous injury eases the contraction of the muscle and improves the general circulation of blood and fluids in the body. Improved flexibility and efficiency relieves chronic stress in the body.”

Blair is active hiking and climbing. He enjoys commuting on his bicycle and is thrilled when he can spend a morning ski touring on Hollyburn Mountain before working his evening shift.

Nynke graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1991. Nynke comes to massage therapy from a background in nursing, trained in the Netherlands and practiced in Vancouver at St. Paul’s Hospital. Nynke trained in Therapeutic massage techniques based on Swedish massage and has accumulated diverse approaches after subsequent education. Nynke studied Advanced Energy Healing with ‘Inner Focus School’ over four years in Ottawa, and applies her experience to her treatments.

Nynke writes, “I believe that a successful course of therapy may include a balance of the physical effects of massage with a profound awareness of the spirit of activity. A relaxed and comfortable environment is the first step in our healing.”

With Blair, Nynke enjoys tramping about the local forests and hills and riding her bicycle, False Creek and Granville Island being a favoured destination. Road trips down to warmer climes to break up our wet winters are a therapeutic habit.

This year Nynke chose not to renew her registration with the College. As a result, her treatments are not covered by ICBC or extended health insurance programs. Nynke is still booking massage appointments on Thursdays and Fridays.

Julia Winter, RMT Biographical Information:

Julia graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1987. Over the years she has developed skills and interest in Systemic Deep Tissue work. She works with children, athletes, disabled, and active people treating their injuries, chronic pain and repetitive strain issues, tension headaches and stress symptoms.

Julia writes, “Mobility and flexibility are keys to optimum health. Deep Tissue Massage gives relief and releases chronic tension and patterns of what some call disease in the body. Unchecked tightness and immobility from repetitive stress can lead to reduction of the range-of-motion in major and small joints, pain, and compromise our happiness. Regular massage to the soft tissues of the body allows us to ‘unwind’ these patterns and live free of pain.”

Julia is very active herself, raising two children with John, playing hockey on a couple of teams, singing in a choir, and regular work-outs with weights and her bicycle come to mind. Julia is passionate about physical activity.

Bahram Barzegari, RMT Biographical Information:

“Make time for your body and soul.”

Bahram began his career in health care as a physiotherapist in his home country of Iran over 20 years ago.

After moving to Canada, he decided to pursue a degree in Massage Therapy, and graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Vancouver Career College. Bahram is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia and the Registered Massage Therapy Association.

Bahram is passionate about helping people by relieving any pain or stress in their body, or simply helping them relax through massage. For this aim, Bahram makes use of his extensive experience from his previous career in Physical Therapy. He specializes in Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, joint mobilization, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

Bahram’s other passions in life include the outdoor, animals, fitness, and spending time with family and friends.

Tina Aslani, RMT Biographical Information:

Dry Needling (IMS), Temporomandibular Dysfunctions (Jaw Concerns), Pelvic Health (All genders are welcome)

Tina is an energetic, hard working, client-oriented, result-oriented, compassionate Registered Physical Therapist with over 20 years' Canadian and International experience in Physiotherapy and Kinesiology. Through her work in private practice, healthcare centers, and hospitals in the rehabilitation field, she has gained a broad spectrum of professional experience and brought them together to inform her work as a Clinical Registered Physiotherapist.

Her mission is to put the client's needs first, provide them proper education, address their concerns, and help them prevent re-injury and improve their quality of life. Her aspirational motto is “Active Life for Better Tomorrow”.

Tina can speak Farsi fluently and beginner level Arabic. Tina loves her family, and always has a plan to socialize with friends, or do outdoor activities, as well as Pilates and dancing.

• Physiotherapy Initial Assessment Session: 40 minutes for $120.00
• Subsequent Physiotherapy Session: 30 minutes for $100.00
• Extended Subsequent Physiotherapy Session: 45 minutes for $120.00
• ICBC Physiotherapy Initial Assessment Session: 40 minutes
• ICBC Subsequent Physiotherapy Session: 30 minutes
• Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Initial Assessment Session: 40 minutes for $150.00
• Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Follow-up Session: 30 minutes for $110.00
• Consultation Session: 15 minutes for FREE

Mary Holland, B.Ed., L.M.T., Biographical Information:

Mary graduated from UBC in Vancouver in 1970 having developed an interest in the concept of Bodywork & therapeutic massage therapy. During the ‘80’s she learned, practiced and taught a multi-dimensional fitness approach known as ‘Strong, Stretched & Centered’ for body, mind and spirit. Subsequently, she opened a fitness studio in Kelowna, BC, named The Bodyworks.

In the ‘90’s she relocated to Maui to study Massage Therapy at the Maui Academy of Healing Arts completing and graduating and being licensed in the state from 2000 to present time. Mary worked with chiropractors there and was introduced to a revolutionary method of clearing Scar Tissue from nerve entrapments and other structures which result in pain, weakness, numbness, deep ache and restricted range of motion. These techniques are comprised of protocols to release adhesions from fascia resulting in freer range of motion and reduction of pain.

She studied, practiced and was then certified in Vancouver for ‘Active Release Techniques’ ART by Dr. Michael Leahy in 2008. Since then she has synthesized her approach to massage therapy mostly using ART, Deep Tissue, Repetitive Use Injury Techniques, Swedish, Myo-fascial and other methods she has acquired through continuing education.

Mary is committed to her clients and dedicated as a problem solver. “My goal as a therapist is to understand and resolve painful problems. It’s challenging and rewarding for me.” Her treatments will improve flexibility, reduce pain, and improve performance for athletes and people of all skill levels. A favorite motto is ‘feeling is believing’! Mary is not registered as a RMT, however, so her treatments are not covered by either extended medical insurers or ICBC.

In her spare time, Mary enjoys nature, hiking, skiing, swimming and jewelry design with her World Cup skier husband Aaron.