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Bela first came to appreciate holistic medicine while traveling in India and Thailand years ago. Bela still loves travel but has focused on exploring areas outdoors on the Island in recent years. Bela enjoys cooking and learning about nutrition. She is keen to create a calming, enjoyable environment for our clients and practitioners. Bela is very excited to be a part of the amazing team here at Pure Body Health.

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Haley (she/her) is a student at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy where she is studying to become an RMT. As a tree-planter, rock climber and yogi, Haley has a strong interest in movement of all forms, especially as a means of strengthening postural and self-awareness. Originally from Nova Scotia, she now lives in Victoria, BC.

In the clinic, Haley focuses on helping patients align mind and body in a safe and inclusive space. Through her treatments she seeks to create an environment where clients can show up as they are and feel supported in their healing process. In her practice as a body worker and future RMT, she hopes to promote small acts of self-care as a means of empowering community.

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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:

• Bachelor of Human Resources

• Master’s in Human Development

• International Coaching Certification, ICC, ICT

• 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.

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Please note this practitioner is new to our clinic, and is in the process of being set-up for direct billing. If booking a session with Lauren, there is a possibilty you will have to pay for the appointment out of pocket, and submit your insurance claim privately (if applicable). We appreciate your understanding!

Lauren’s background in massage began in Manchester, England where she graduated from the University of Salford in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Complementary and holistic therapies, which included Reflexology and Aromatherapy massage.

She then moved to Canada in 2011 continuing her passion in the health and wellbeing of others by graduating as a Registered Massage Therapist. Lauren has wide ranging experience including sport related and motor vehicle injuries, chronic low back and neck pain, some of the techniques she uses are trigger point release, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, joint mobilization, deep tissue and Swedish relaxation massage. Lauren is very passionate about helping others and is excited to be a part of the team at Pure, Body Health

Education and further training: Clinical applications of pain science: Manual Therapy, Exercise and rehabilitation principles Integrated treatment approach for the shoulder and cervical spine Reiki level 1 Hopi Ear Candling

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stacie was born on Vancouver Island, but also spent many years in Ontario before she came back as a fully trained baker. She always loved bringing joy to someone’s day with delicious baked goods, but wanted to do more. For the last four years Stacie has grown a new love for dance and fitness. Finding this new passion that requested far more of her body than anything she has done before, found a rekindled interest in the human body. Stacie moved to Victoria to pursue her new passion in helping others, learning about the body and it’s inner workings. She started her education at WCCMT in September 2021 to become an RMT. She is excited to provide relaxation massage as her knowledge, skillset and passion continues to grow.

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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.

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Jordan grew up in Montreal, QC, with a passion for sports that led him to prep school in New England, where he played varsity hockey, football, and baseball. After graduating from Vermont academy, Jordan accepted a scholarship to play football and baseball at Juniata College in Pennsylvania.

During the first month of school, Jordan, who had a previous history of concussions, suffered a severe head injury which ended his athletic pursuits. Jordan was highly fortunate to receive world-class treatment for his head injury and fully recovered. Jordan’s recovery process and experience with quality care lit a passion in him to help others therapeutically. Jordan attended Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, where he graduated with a Massage Therapy diploma.

Jordan understands the importance of client-focused, holistic care and has a passion for optimizing athletic performance and providing rehab to injuries. Jordan uses a myriad of therapeutic modalities and has various skills to ensure that each client receives a goal-focused, collaborative, and effective massage treatment. Techniques used include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching, deep tissue massage, and Swedish massage techniques. Jordan uses client education to empower clients to take an active role in their recovery and wellness journey.

Jordan enjoys running, lifting weights, skiing, and playing with his beloved golden retriever named Dallas in his free time.

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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.

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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.

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Karolina is a registered counsellor (RPCc) and she helps adults struggling with self-esteem, relationships, depression, anxiety and life transitions create a lasting change towards a more joyous and fulfilled life.

Her focus is on authenticity and growth. She believes change starts from getting to know yourself, examining your patterns, looking at what’s underneath, coming to terms with the past and risking new behaviours that will create the future you. In her work she combines CBT, narrative and body-focused modalities. She works from a client-centred, trauma-informed perspective.

Karolina is inspired by positive psychology and truly believes that although we cannot control our past, we decide how we show up on our journey today. Through her own struggles with vulnerability she learned that in order to connect truly you need to be able to let go of the mask, risk opening up and have the courage to write a new story. If you are desiring a change but cannot seem to make it happen, she can help you find your voice, understand and love yourself more. She can also help you communicate freely and more confidently so that you can develop meaningful relationships and bring more joy and purpose into your life.

In her private life, Karolina is an avid hiker, a traveller and a nature enthusiast. She loves discovering new places and learning new languages. Prior to settling in Canada she lived in Poland, England, Italy and Australia. Before becoming a counsellor she worked professionally in the HR field, always supporting individuals. She sees her varied experience as a benefit that enables her to relate to and understand her clients.

Karolina’s credentials:

RPC-C (Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate) with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA), Registration #4168

MA, Human Resource Management, London Metropolitan University

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Counselling can support your journey towards becoming a heart-empowered individual by expressing your unexpressed feelings shedding the layers covering the truth of who you are. Learning to listen to the wisdom of the heart and interpret our body’s signals as it speaks to us is vital to bringing balance in our lives. The pathway to wholeness involves slowing down and listening to your body. When we align to our heart’s intuitive guidance, we lighten our being and manifest a bridge to infinite possibilities.

Sharleen’s therapeutic style is heart-centered, growth-focused, and solution-oriented. The healing lens is a holistic integration of psychodynamic, mindfulness self-compassion, positive psychology & body-centered psychotherapy.

Sharleen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor license #16841 with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellor. She earned a Master’s of Arts in Counselling (2019) from University of Seattle where she wrote a thesis on anxiety & psychotherapy with a focus on psychedelic therapy for anxiety.

With 7+ years of professional nursing experience, she has witnessed many forms of physical, mental, emotional, psychological, and psycho-spiritual suffering in areas of acute medicine, mental health and addictions, crisis stabilization, adult rehabilitation. The diverse professional background provided her with the opportunity to understand people of all walks of life and as a result, can genuinely support therapeutic healing on all levels.

She acknowledges in life that blessings and challenges go hand in hand. In other words, there’s no light without the darkness, no gifts without trauma, no happiness without grief, no right without wrong, no improvement without error, and no true love without heartache. With this realization, she accept life as a whole and therefore, embrace past, present and future.

She is a mystic, minimalist, and vegan. She enjoys forest bathing, cycling, dancing, travelling, hiking & classical music. Every day she loves walking outdoor meditating, praying and singing while manifesting serenity and connecting to the soft symphony of the mother earth.

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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.

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Laurens interests, education and experience are a mix between holistic wellness and dance. In 2011 she graduated from the 3000-hour diploma program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria BC. After starting her career in massage therapy, and opening her own dance studio, she completed a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training and her Aerial Yoga Teacher Training. Along with her wellness and business endeavors, Lauren has been dancing, performing and teaching in a variety of dance styles for over 10 years.

From personal experience, Lauren became interested in holistic healing when she was a child. It successfully helped her with severe allergies and sleep issues. Getting relief from natural therapies led to an early beginning of a strong passion for the use of massage therapy, Chinese medicine and proper nutrition.

Lauren is very dedicated to her work and her clients. She loves helping her clients feel better and determined to succeed in helping them, therefore she puts a lot of effort and energy into her massage treatments. Lauren is a therapist who can use a lot of pressure if necessary, and is careful to modify the pressure to the needs of each client individually. She has always believed in and promoted a healthy lifestyle. She believes is that everyone should be graced with a balanced body and mind. Balancing your mind and body is important and easily over looked in our fast pasted modern lifestyles.

The techniques Lauren uses in her treatments include Swedish massage, sports massage, deep tissue, myofascial Release, trigger point release, joint mobilization, contract-relax, isolitic release, muscle energy, manual lymph drainage, muscle stripping. She is particularly enjoys doing deep tissue, sports therapy and myofascial techniques. She also offers aromatherapy and paraffin add-ons to enhance treatments.

There are so many different conditions that massage therapy can beneficial for, and Lauren likes working with all the conditions. She does take a special interest in working with people who have insomnia, cancer, HIV/AIDS, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, IBS, COPD, Parkinsons, MS, compartment syndromes, TMJ dysfunction, hyper mobility, hypomobility, headaches, frozen shoulder, contractures, whiplash, strains, sprains and pregnancy discomforts.

Lauren is owner of Amethyst Dance and Fitness, located on the other side of the block from Pure Body Health. Most of the time, that is where you can find her when she is not at the clinic. She focuses on finding new ways of dancing that can strengthen, stretch and heal her sore muscles..

Continued Education:

Standard First Aid CPR and AED Manual Lymph Drainage – 2010 Sports Massage - 2010 Yoga Teacher Training RYT500 – 2013 Anatomy and Yogasana 1 & 2 – 2016 Hot Stones -2018

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Honggang(Andy) Xiao is a Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC. Andy is also a recent graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria and is eagerly waiting to become a Registered Massage Therapist.

Fifteen years ago, one of Andy’s family members suffered from severe arthritis. Following the effective treatment by Acupuncture and Tuina Massage, Andy became very interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and attempted to engage in TCM as his career. Through eight years of study and practice, Andy found one plus one is greater than two results when he tried his best to combine TCM and Western Massage in treatment. Andy gradually found the treatment direction that he is interested in and good at:

-Musculoskeletal Injuries, such as Contusions, Strains and Sprains

-Overuse Injuries, such as Plantar fasciitis, Periostitis and compartment syndromes, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Frozen shoulder

-Joint Dysfunction, such as Osteoarthritis, Hypermobility and hypomobility

-Conditions of the Peripheral Nervous System, such as Thoracic outlet syndrome, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Piriformis syndrome and Sciatic nerve lesions

-Gastrointestinal Concerns, such as Constipation

-Emotion stress and Insomnia

-Tension headache

Andy and his family have been living in Victoria for eight years. They had a good time in this beautiful, sunny, friendly and exciting city!

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