Karin Beviere is a Licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist and Herbalist (R.TCMP), as well as a practitioner of Homeopathic Medicine.
With close to 20 years experience in holistic health, Karin began offering homeopathic consultations on Salt Spring Island after four years of training at the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. She later expanded her scope with a five year Doctor Degree of Chinese Medicine from Oshio College of Acupuncture and Herbology (Victoria, BC). She is a registered member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC.
It is her intent to support her clients to greater vitality and health using natural principles of healing, with focus to
listen to the wisdom of the body and how it uniquely expresses its discomfort
uncover the root cause of one’s sickness and bring gentleness into the return to wholeness
Share the best of traditional and modern energetic therapies to help people to empower and heal themselves, in alignment with nature.
Karin is also an enthusiastic educator of natural medicine and has taught many classes in the community, and in college settings on a variety of topics: pregnancy, menopause, infectious illness, digestive health and emergency medicine.
Karin Beviere is a Licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist and Herbalist (R.TCMP), as...
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Karlee grew up on the Saanich Peninsula and is currently courses through Okanagan College to further her education in business. She has always had an interest in health and wellness, and outside of work she enjoys hiking, photography, and spending time with her family, friends and of course her dog and cat.
Karlee grew up on the Saanich Peninsula and is currently courses through Okanagan College to furt...
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Andy is a 20 year resident of Vancouver Island. After taking an interest in his own personal age related aches, pains and joint issues, he has learned that in order to teach, he had to once again become the student. Andy is passionate about helping the everyday person maintain and improve their agility, dexterity, posture and quality of life through movement and exercise especially as they age. In his spare time, he is addicted to his Fitbit, enjoys gardening and rehabbing orphaned and injured animals and helping develop recipes for America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country Magazines – get your copy at your local grocer’s today.
Andy is a 20 year resident of Vancouver Island. After taking an interest in his own personal age...
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Sonia (Sony) specializes in helping people build the inner strength and resilience they need to bounce back from setbacks and challenges.
Sony discovered the power of coaching in 2002 and started her own coaching company in Mexico in 2007 with 17 other professionals. The main areas of coaching were: Life Coaching, Body and Mental Health, Personal, Professional and Public Image, Grief, Negotiation and Financial.
Along with her professional credentials, Sony brings life experience. She was deeply affected by family members living with mental health challenges, the tragic loss of loved ones, as well as divorce and immigration. In 2009, she immigrated to Canada to start a new life and find new opportunities. She is a mother of two grown joyful kids.
Sony’s own growth has given her the awareness and compassion to understand people’s needs and struggles. She knows that working with a Coach can positively change anyone’s life.
Sony offers a blend of an integral & holistic life coaching approach to help people achieve their personal and professional goals, maximize their own creativity, imagination, and talents in a warm and approachable way in English and Spanish.
Discover your own inner strength, so that you can move on from the past and create the happy and fulfilling life you deserve.
Sony’s professional credentials:
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Bachelor of Human Resources
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Master’s in Human Development
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International Coaching Certification, ICC, ICT
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4 Evolutions Life Coaching Certificate, ICC
*Gestalt Therapy/ Humanistic Institute of Gestalt Psychotherapy
*Neuro-Linguistic Programing/Therapy/Neuro-Linguistic Programming Centre
- Level 1 & 2 Usui Reiki System
*Tao of Love and the 5 Elements, Universal Tao System Thailand-Mexico
Currently studying:
* Transpersonal Therapeutic Counselling with Clearmind International Institute.
- Brain Health Coaching Certification with Dr. Daniel Amen University
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Emma is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner from West Vancouver. Emma attended the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and worked in the Nutrition industry for a few years before pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Food Nutrition and Health at The University of British Columbia.
She found that her training at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition gave her experience with alternative therapies and her studies at UBC provided the scientific knowledge to deeper understand the biological mechanisms of the human body.
Emma works by understanding every aspect of a clients’ health status, and holistically addressing their concerns with a bio-individual approach. She believes that alternative health care and conventional health care can coexist to create a well-rounded wellness experience for everyone. She has a passion for health, nutrition and helping others reach their wellness goals.
In her free time, she loves to wine taste in the Okanagan, exploring the outdoors, trying new recipes and petting everyone else’s dogs.
Emma is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner from West Vancouver. Emma attended the Institute of ...
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Elena Henwood is a BCRPA-Certified Personal Trainer who specializes in weight training and sensory-motor learning techniques to optimize mind-muscle connection.
Her specialty programs, ranging from gentle functional movement workshops to high intensity cardio-strength classes, are always educational and lead to tangible improvements quickly.
Elena is also a practitioner of the Feldenkrais® Method of Somatic Education, which uses visualization and hands-on neuro-sensory techniques to ease compulsively tight muscles and effect musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Having graduated from an 800-hour professional training program in 2014, she has been working with the Greater Victoria community for over 8 years.
Elena’s rare skillset and multi-faceted understanding of the body—biomechanical, musculoskeletal and neurological—coupled with her playful sense of humor make her an excellent choice.
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Graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2021, Jadyns passion for health and interest in biology led her to the career of Massage Therapy. She utilizes a variety of techniques in her treatments such as fascial work, joint mobilizations, and general Swedish massage to ensure she can provide a therapeutic treatment geared to whatever her clients may need. Eager to help others along their path to wellness, her aim is to provide a space that is welcoming and comfortable so each client can feel at ease. Outside the clinic, Jadyn likes to spend her time rock climbing, sculpting, and baking.
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Heather graduated from the WCCMT in 2021.
She has studied various approaches to manual therapy and rehabilitation including trigger point pressure release and active modalities. She has had to champion many obstacles on her way to this career and always pushed herself to provide the highest quality of care. She enjoys learning new modalities and conditions so her approach to massage is constantly evolving and molding to meet the needs of each unique individual she treats. Her passion for the craft is evident in each treatment she provides.
Heather graduated from the WCCMT in 2021.
She has studied various approaches to manual therapy an...
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Kennedy was born and raised in Victoria and grew up in the Fernwood and Oak Bay area. She thinks taking care of your body and mind is the top priority and her values deeply align with what Pure Body is all about! Kennedy loves being in nature, watching movies and spending time with her friends and family. She has 3 years of reception experience and loves engaging with clients and making sure every customers leaves with a smile on their face. She’s very happy to be a part of the Pure Body team and is excited for what the future of the company holds.
Kennedy was born and raised in Victoria and grew up in the Fernwood and Oak Bay area. She thinks ...
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Juliette is currently a student at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy to become an RMT. She has always had an interest in working in health care, having been certified as a health care assistant and as an equine massage therapist, though finally finding her passion as a body worker and future RMT. She works hard to make sure each individual client have a safe, nurturing and healing experience in every session.
Juliette was born and raised right here in Victoria, and is hoping to continue living on the island as a RMT and body worker. Outside of the clinic, Juliette loves spending time outside on hikes or out on the water spending time with her family on a sail boat. She also loves her down time at home with her dog, reading a nice book, listening to music or fully indulged in a good crime or comedy TV show.
Juliette is currently a student at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy to become an RMT. Sh...
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Michelena graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria in 2021. Her passion for helping people is one of the many reasons she has pursued a career in massage therapy. Michelena’s time in school taught her the skills to treat a variety of conditions. Michelena has an interest in treating headaches, migraines, stress reduction and chronic pain. She understands the effects chronic pain can have both physically and mentally.
She is dedicated to making her clients feel safe, heard, and cared for. Her interest in health and wellness stems from her own experience with massage and feeling the positive benefits it can have.
When not at the clinic Michelena can be found exploring this beautiful place we call home and enjoying Victoria’s food scene.
Michelena graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria in 2021. Her passi...
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Selene has been immersed in the Holistic and Wellness field since 2013. She co-shared a wellness center in her hometown, Saskatoon, SK., which has allowed her to be well equipped when it comes to customer and client care.
She received her Reiki and has been working professionally with clients since 2014. Completing her Masters, she has also found joy in teaching others this healing modality.
She has a gift for connecting on a more deep and intuitive level. This has allowed her to continue learning energetic subtleties and developing awareness, completing her certifications in the Life Balance Development System as a Intuitive Mentor (2017) and Practitioner (2014). Teaching this modality has enriched her life with more purpose, meaning and connection with her clients and students.
Healing her own traumas through these modalities and more, Selene has also found her true joy and passion in helping to promote and heal Sexuality in a more positive and meaningful way.
She has recently moved to Victoria in hopes to continue growing her self employed business, connecting with like-minded individuals and expanding her wings.
Currently taking the online Community Herbalist Program, Menstrual Cycle Tracking and Female Anatomy through Pacific Rim College, Selene strives to continue learning and is devoted to helping others in supporting them on their path to healing.
Selene has been immersed in the Holistic and Wellness field since 2013. She co-shared a wellness ...
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Brook Paulin was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. He is a lifetime student and practitioner of the healing arts who realized his passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 2004, and has since been on this path.
Brook attained his Diploma of Acupuncture and Diploma of TCM Herbology from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM). He then earned his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma, graduating magna cum laude, from Pacific Rim College.
Brook is a Registered Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine in British Columbia (R.TCM.P) and in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturist of British Columbia (CTCMA). He is also certified in Jin Shin Do, Mei-Zen Facial Rejuvenation, 5-Element Acupuncture, and Sports Medicine Acupuncture.
Aside from his growing TCM practice, Brook now teaches classes and supervises student clinics at Pacific Rim College, as well as manages their TCM herbal dispensary.
Brook Paulin was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. He is a lifet...
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Pure Body Health has the safest, independently tested infrared sauna available today. Our far infrared sauna gently heals, soothes, stimulates and detoxes the body in the most beneficial way. Far infrared rays are invisible waves of energy that have the ability to penetrate all layers of the body, deep into regions of the tissues, muscles and bones. Benefits are ridding the body of toxins and heavy metals, pain relief, weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, relaxation and enhanced athletic performance.
Pure Body Health has the safest, independently tested infrared sauna available today. Our far inf...
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Racheal grew up in Shawnigan Lake and moved to Victoria shortly after high school. After taking some time off to travel she landed back in Victoria to pursue her education in Web Development at Q College and Business and Marketing at Camosun College. Her love for genuinely connecting with others has found her in a variety of administrative, sales, and marketing positions over the years.
Having always had an interest in nutrition and fitness, she recently took her interests one step further to pursue her passions and is now studying to become a Holistic Nutritionist at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She recently completed the Community Herbalist program at Pacific Rim College. She is extremely passionate about holistic health, the body-mind-spirt connection, nature, and helping others.
During her down time you will find her hiking with her dog, biking around the beautiful city, gardening, practicing yoga, making a herbal recipe, or foraging in the forest.
Racheal grew up in Shawnigan Lake and moved to Victoria shortly after high school. After taking s...
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Barbara (she/they) is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated in 2010 from the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria.
She is a health care practitioner who works with a variety of conditions and takes a special interest in treating headaches, migraines, TMJ issues, fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Barbara likes to use a combination of Myofascial stretching, Swedish massage, Osteopathic techniques, dermo neuro modulation and over a decade of experience in the field to help you feel better.
Outside of the clinic, Barbara is often found spending quality time in their sewing room, baking treats for friends, and trying to roller skate without breaking any bones.
Continued Education:
2019 - Dermoneuromodulating: Manual therapy model for persistent pain.
2018 - Functional Therapeutic Movement.
2017 - Head, Neck and Jaw Master class.
2016 - Standard 1st Aid with CPR C and
AED Training. (updated every two years)
2014 - Osteopathic techniques for the back, neck and ribs.
2011 - Osteopathic Techniques for the arms and legs.
Barbara (she/they) is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated in 2010 from the 3000 hour pro...
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