I was originally interested in a career in massage therapy because I wanted my work to affect positive change in people’s lives. I have personally experienced the powerful effects of massage to help reduce pain, increase speed of recovery and encourage deep relaxation. Our bodies have a fantastic capacity to heal themselves, yet alongside therapies such as massage the process can be expedited to help us get back to the quality of life we deserve.

I have always had a passion for movement, I grew up playing many sports and I love to explore the potential our bodies have to interact with the world around us. I graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy where I became fascinated with the intricacies of human anatomy and learning about all the cogs in the machine that make that movement possible.

You can expect my treatments to have a heavy emphasis on rhythmic and relaxing strokes interspersed with deeper, specific techniques to work towards your personal goals. I use a combination of Myofascial release, Trigger point therapy, deep tissue Swedish, Stretching and Joint mobilizations. I am especially interested in treating Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ) pain or dysfunction and injury rehab.

Whether you are coming to me for rebab or relaxation, I am excited to be a part of your journey to well-being.

Outside of the clinic you can find me on the tennis courts, taking my bike on long tours and travelling the world to experience new cultures.

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Susannah Britnell is very pleased to be working at Urban Healing. She obtained her BSc(Honours) in Physiotherapy from Manchester University in 1997 and her diploma in Manual and Manipulative Therapy in 2001. She is Gunn IMS trained and has taken extensive orthopaedic, persistent pain and pelvic floor courses.

Susannah focused her professional development in the areas of orthopaedics, pelvic health, and pain science. Susannah strongly believes in working as a team with her clients to find effective ways to reach their goals. She uses a combination of education, manual therapy, and exercise to improve pain and function and to empower self-management of her client’s concerns.

Susannah’s main areas of practice are in pelvic health. She treats people of all genders with back, hip pubic and pelvic pain. She also treats people for pre and post natal care, pre and post prostatectomy, as well as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and constipation. Susannah has a particular interest helping people with sexual and genital pain (vulvar, vaginal, penile, testicular) as well as rectal pain. Susannah treats adults, adolescents and children.

Susannah is very happy to treat all orthopaedic concerns as well, including sore shoulders, back and necks.

Susannah is an active educator teaching physiotherapists incontinence and pelvic pain pelvic floor courses and is an Adjunct Professor at the UBC Masters of Physiotherapy program for pelvic health content.

When not at the clinic, Susannah is playing soccer, pickle ball, or singing in her choir.

Susannah’s fees as of 2023 are: * 60 minute initial or follow up appointment: $180 * Pelvic health initial assessment: $180 * Pediatric pelvic health appointment $145 * 45 minute appointment: $145 * 30 minute initial or follow up appointment: $95 * 60 minute telehealth appointment $180.00 * 45 minute telehealth appointment $145 * 30 minute telehealth appointment: $95

Not sure what type of appointment to book? For simple concerns, such as foot or shoulder pain, book a 30 min initial appointment. For more complex concerns or multiple areas of concern, book a 45 or 60 minute initial appointment. We will discuss what type of follow up appointment to book in the initial visit.

Treatment fees include any costs for integrating imaging ultrasound, dry needling, and or pelvic floor physiotherapy into your session.

** Questionnaires: after booking an initial appointment your will be emailed a physiotherapy intake form to complete before your appointment. Susannah uses a trauma informed biopsychosocial approach. Questionnaires are helpful to provide Susannah with information, which when combined with a physical assessment, can lead to an individualized therapeutic plan that best meets your needs.

-Direct Billing to Insurance Providers

-Direct Billing to ICBC. Please email to book initial appointment.

*Clinic Days - Tuesdays 2:30-5:30pm - Wednesdays 8:45am- 4pm - Thursdays 2:45pm-8pm

Having trouble finding an appointment or want to book on a Monday? Book in with Susannah at her other workplace: Caya Health Centre.

https://www.cayahealthcentre.com/aboutsusannah

For any inquiries, please email susannahbritnellpt@gmail.com

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When Stephen began massaging in 2017, he knew he had found a lifelong passion. Massage became an avenue for Stephen to be more intentional and connect with people; where he could provide a service, and support people to feel less limited by their injuries and more connected to their bodies.

Stephen is known for his presence; treating his sessions like a mindfulness practice where emphasis is placed on listening to what the body needs to release and work through. You can expect a dynamic massage that provides both deep tissue release and slow soothing movements. Stephen uses a variety of techniques such myofascial release, trigger point therapy, passive release, and deep tissue massage.

As a musician, he is intentional about connecting the rhythm and flow of the music he plays to the massage he provides. When he is not massaging you can find Stephen performing his ambient music for Yoga classes, festivals, and concerts. He is also an avid backcountry camper, and skier.

Stephen’s areas of focus:

Chronic stress/Anxiety

Muscle strains

Headaches

Grief

Rotator cuff injuries

Sciatica

Tendinitis

Shoulder impingement

IT band friction syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Whiplash

Sinusitis

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Ilan (Lani) Dinur, RMT

Ilan (mostly known as Lani) Dinur, has been in private practice since 1995 and has worked in both Vancouver and Surrey throughout the past 22 years. Over this time he has taken many enrichment courses ranging from Deep Systemic Massage to Cranial Sacral Therapy along with subtle Myofascial Release. His practice and style of treatment has changed over the years and usually includes components of energetic treatments to add another dimension to the more physical aspects of the body ordinarily addressed with massage therapy.

His clients range form high performance athletes, chronic pain sufferers, people with migraines and concussions, seniors with aging-related issues and kids with ADHD and anxiety.

Although Lani relies heavily on his intuition and knowledge to select a specific approach and techniques for the treatment, he is aware that the body knows what’s best for itself and therefore he encourages patients to specify what kind of treatment they are interested in.

Since his diagnosis with diabetes 12 years ago he has developed a special interest in nutrition and natural remedies to improve health.

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Nicole graduated from the Langara Registered Massage Therapy Program in 2022 and is happy to join the wonderful team at Jointworks. After more than 15 years as a Registered Dental Hygienist, she loves helping people feel better. Her treatment style is firm but gentle and supportive. With experience in the dental profession, plus a passion for healthy, active living, Nicole’s therapeutic interests include treating pregnant and postnatal patients, those with athletic injuries, chronic systemic health conditions, post-exercise soreness, stress/overwhelm, and TMJ pain or disfunction. She treats TMJ muscles both outside and inside of the mouth ; the external muscles of the face, jaw & neck, and the internal chewing muscles, the tongue, oropharyngeal region and the palate. When not in the treatment room, Nicole enjoys beautiful BC by trail running, hiking or strolling in the forest or along the beach. Her commitment to whole body health includes running, Pilates, yoga and ELDOA practices and she’s always ready with healthy movement or rehab tips to empower her patients.

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I graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2002, and have been practicing in Vancouver since then. I really enjoy my job of working with people to help them achieve their health goals. An important part of my approach is to identify why pain or dysfunction is happening in the body. This is done through physical assessment as well as asking a lot of questions. Understanding how a person uses their body on a daily basis is often the key to identifying why pain is occurring or why it persists.

Hands-on treatment and self-care methods are selected to achieve the best results tailored to each individual. Treatments include smooth and comfortable Swedish strokes as well as fascial techniques, and any appropriate variety of stretching, joint mobilizations, trigger point release and muscle energy techniques. The intensity of the treatment is directed by the patient. Conditions that I have experience treating include headaches, neck and back pain, whiplash injuries, shoulder injuries, numbness and tingling in the hands, plantar fasciitis, post-surgery, and pregnancy.

If you have any questions I can be reached at:

kahrmt@yahoo.ca

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Stephania (she/her) is only taking new patients on a limited basis. To book a repeat appointment, please click on her name / photo and select the “Subsequent to Stephania” treatment on the left hand side.

If no appointments are available, put yourself on the wait list!

(Wait list link can be found on the left hand side of the page, when scrolled entirely to the bottom.)

Stephania can be reached directly by email at stephaniarmt (at) gmail.com .

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Current clients - If you need an appoinment after 5pm [available on Monday and Wednesday] please send me an email at ray.ranger.rmt@gmail.com as they are not available to book online

My pronouns are they/them.

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Massage Therapy has taught me an endless amount. How to be still, how to listen to the body, and how to help create change to decrease pain and restore function. Not to mention how incredibly amazing we are as humans.

During treatment, I try to let me hands feel what the tissues need. My most used modalities are Myofascial release, Swedish and stretching. Regardless of the technique, I try to be as present and mindful as possible during the entire process. When it comes to pressure, my treatments are on the medium to firm side, while honoring the body and its limits.

Treating you as a whole person is very important to me. My main aim is to lower your nervous system response. To get you out of fight or flight. With the stressors of everyday life and the state of the world, we hold a lot of that in our bodies. Pain tends to show up more when we are feeling stressed out. I always want you to feel taken care of during the treatment.

With that, goes breaking down the power dynamic between the Therapist and the Client. I fully welcome any feedback, positive or negative, to make your experience and treatment tailored to your specific needs. The time is for you. If you need that pillow adjusted, some heat on your back, or a change in pressure, all you need is to ask.

Homecare, from my viewpoint, is more about being mindful of your body and how it moves. I give stretches from yoga poses, breathing techniques, or the simple act of being aware of how a certain body part is being held throughout the day. Strengthening the mind and body connection can be much more fruitful than giving an exercise to build one muscle. If we aren’t aware of how we are moving, exercise can just be a set of motions without intention.

My aim is to make the treatment room a safer space. I’m part of the queer and trans community, fat/body positive, and try my best to incorporate anti-oppression into my practice.

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Hoa Mi began her career as a massage therapist in Atlanta, Georgia, receiving her certification in the integrated program at the Atlanta School of Massage in 2003. She moved to Vancouver in 2005 and worked in a reputable spa as a bodyworker until she enrolled at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in order to be a registered massage therapist. She graduated in 2009.

Hoa Mi believes that treatments should have a holistic approach and that good communication is essential. She incorporates Swedish relaxation massage, myofascial release, deep tissue techniques, joint mobilizations, stretching and tries to educate her clients as much as she can so that they can continue their healing journey outside of the clinic. She enjoys treating patients from all walks of life.

Outside of the clinic, Hoa Mi loves to get away to Galiano island or foraging for mushrooms with family and friends.

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Nikki’s interest in health & wellness and background in yoga lead her to completing the 3000 hour RMT program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. She enjoys working with a wide variety of patients and has a natural talent for finding the source of pain or discomfort. Her continuing education has been focused on the best techniques for changing recurrent and common body misalignment and easing tension patterns. She uses many techniques, including myofascial, swedish, trigger point release, and active & passive stretching to meet her patients needs. When she’s not working Nikki can be found riding her mountain bike on the north shore.

Direct bills - Pacific Blue Cross, Sunlife, Green Shield, Canada Life, Equitable Life of Canada, Industrial Alliance, Manulife, as well as Medavie Blue Cross for RCMP.

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hi, i’m nat!

i like to stretch, pull, push, bend, manipulative & traction the body in efforts to restore mobility, ease of motion and quality of life.

modalities include myofascial release, joint mobilization/play, traditional swedish & stretching.

i have a particular affinity for treating the jaw, arms/hands and head.

while i will make every effort to reach the depth you’re after, i do not offer deep tissue massage.

VCMT, 2019 Graduate

email me with any questions! nataliewiarda.rmt@gmail.com

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