Emma Bontron graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2021 and was awarded top of her class for academic achievement. Her approach to treatment is patient goal oriented while maintaining a relaxing atmosphere. She is proficient in many types of techniques including Swedish massage, joint mobilizations, trigger point release and fascial mobilization. She has a strong drive to continue learning new techniques and skills to further help her clients, and looks forward to working with a variety of clients, and helping them to reach their goals for treatment. She also hopes to bridge her previous career, working with children with ASD, to create accessible and flexible treatments for children with autism and other diagnoses.

Emma first became interested in massage therapy while studying developmental psychology when an anatomy class ignited a passion for learning a more direct and hands-on approach to helping her clients feel their best. Before entering the massage therapy program, Emma worked for 4 years as a respite worker and behavioural interventionist, working with children on the autism spectrum.

Outside of the clinic, she can be found volunteering with a therapeutic riding program, cooking, exploring local parks and spending time with her family and friends.

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Nathalie has been a Registered Massage Therapist for 15 years & the owner of Womb To Wings. Her practice is CranioSacral Therapy & Visceral/Neural Manipulation. She has a decade of experience working with Pregnancy, Newborns & Children. Being a Teacher’s Assistant for the Upledger Institute has been a motivation to inspire other Health Care Professionals to pursue Continuing Education in CranioSacral Therapy & Visceral Manipulation.

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Kennedy graduated from VCMT’s Registered Massage Therapy program in April 2019 with an in-depth education of human anatomy and physiology, as well as orthopaedic assessment and treatment. She is also currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Thompson Rivers University.

Kennedy believes in adjusting every treatment to her patient’s specific needs by incorporating multiple modalities, such as Swedish, myofascial release, attachment release, and joint mobilizations to obtain optimal results. She uses her experience from both clinical and spa settings to maintain a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere while delivering effective, patient-centered treatments.

Kennedy’s practice takes a specific interest in TMJ dysfunction, prenatal/postpartum care, and post-surgical scar tissue treatment for procedures such as C-sections, mastectomies, breast reconstruction, and gender affirming top surgery.

When not at work, Kennedy can be found exploring the mountains on the North Shore, practicing yoga, baking something tasty, or cozying up with a good video game

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Edana graduated from the WCCMT Massage Therapy Program in August 2021, where she was the official “Class Representative” for over a year and unofficial “Class Mom” forever. She comes to this profession with life experience in music, art, history, crafting, and parenting, and was extensively educated in Regional Assessments, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, and various massage modalities including General Swedish Massage, Joint mobilizations, Myofascial and Trigger Point Release, and Lymphatic Drainage.

Inspired to become an RMT to learn how best to help those around her as they encountered injuries and medical difficulties in their daily lives, she believes everyone is worthy of support in obtaining and maintaining their health and wellness in a peaceful and respectful environment.

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Wai is an experienced Massage Therapist who is excited to be practicing at the Wombs to Wings Clinic. Having seen the difference Massage can make in her family’s life she wanted to be part of the health field and make a difference in people’s lives.

In 2002 Wai graduated from the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Since graduation she has had the opportunity to develop her skills in both the spa and multi-disciplinary clinic environment. She’s taken an array of various post graduate courses particularly those centred around pre and post-natal care.

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Shauna McGuire has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2015, with over 15 years of experience in the massage therapy industry, blending therapeutic care with a holistic approach to wellness.

She is passionate about helping clients feel their best—whether recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or navigating pregnancy and postnatal care. She values relaxation, movement, and self-care as key components of overall health.

Shauna believes in empowering clients with knowledge to foster long-term wellness. She enjoys educating others about functional movement, hydrotherapy, and stretching as part of a balanced lifestyle.

She uses various modalities including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, deep tissue, Swedish, and pregnancy massage.

Beyond massage, Shauna enjoys cooking creative meals, spending time in her garden, and making memories with her three sons.

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Alex received his education from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, graduating with honours in August 2022. His journey first began at the University of Fraser Valley where he intended to major in English rhetoric and composition, but found his interest in human physiology and biology. He desired a career where he could use his hands and apply his mind, and later found that in massage therapy, and soon discovered that he loved interacting and connecting with people through his practice.

Alex believes in treatments and techniques that are curated to his patients and their needs. While trained in various modalities, his approach includes—but not limited to—Swedish, joint mobilizations, myofascial release, and neuromuscular techniques.

Away from work, Alex loves to read classical and modern literature, philosophy, and poetry. He enjoys exercises using plyometrics, calisthenics, and weighted workouts. He’s affable and loves conversation, always prioritizing quality time with family and friends.

In the future, Alex hopes to continue his education in muscle energy techniques, Bowen therapy, and neurostructural integration technique (NST).

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In 2018 Melissa graduated from Vancouver College of Massage full program. Ever since then she has been dedicated to furthering her professional development above and beyond the required continuing education. She has developed a specific interest in CranioSacral Therapy and will be taking courses for it in 2020 to further increase her skills as an RMT. In the future she will also be adding Manual Lymph Drainage Courses as well! Melissa is also a qualified Reiki Practitioner.

Treatment style includes Swedish Massage, MyoFascial Release and PNF Technique (proprioneurofascilitation)

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