Zach’s formal education began in Nova Scotia, where his independent studies helped establish a nutrition practicum alongside the historic athletic therapy, and strength and conditioning resources available for student-athletes at Acadia University. His post graduate studies at British College of Osteopathic Medicine, focused on somatic relationships between visceral and myofascial stress patterns. This institution provided him thousands of hours in the lab learning hands-on dissection in addition to gaining experience leading rotations at the student run clinic.

Zachary currently maintains good standing with provincial, national, and international osteopathic organizations. He represents the province of BC as a volunteer board member responsible for properly promoting the visibility of osteopathy. Specifics in visceral and cranial structures make up the majority of the continuing education topics he has invested into, as well he enjoys sharing many foreign tactics and techniques at the professional level.

Chronic pain is Zachary’s specialty. His relentless refinement of assessment will increase your awareness of the unique daily demands that are placed upon your soft tissues and spine. HIs osteopathic principles combined with his biomechanics approach will take advantage of your intrinsic resources, gently and naturally restoring balance throughout/among your intensions in order to being ease among your dynamic movement postures.

When not intentionally lost in the wilderness, Zachary can be found continuing his childhood curiosity towards the building science of machines, architecture, and human bodies.

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Karla Gonzalez began her wellness journey at the age of twelve, inspired by her early yoga practice, which ignited her interest in natural healing. She became a certified Health Coach in 2015 and practiced for a couple of years before deciding to deepen her knowledge in natural medicine. Karla completed a three-year diploma in Holistic Nutrition at Pacific Rim College, and since 2020, she has been practicing as a Holistic Nutritionist in Mexico and Canada.

With eight years of experience as a wellness practitioner, Karla specializes in supporting individuals undergoing cancer treatments, as well as those dealing with digestive issues, autoimmune diseases, and hormonal disorders. Her approach is compassionate and integrative, drawing on a blend of holistic practices. Currently, Karla is further expanding her expertise by pursuing a three-year Herbal Medicine Diploma. You can book consultations with Karla at Lucid Integrative in person and online.

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Rebecca graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Kinesiology while competing on the varsity track and field team. In her final year, she concluded her university athletic career with a gold medal in the heptathlon at the 2024 NAIA Championships.

As a kinesiologist, Rebecca is dedicated to providing personalized education and training programs focused on pain management, muscle strengthening, and mobility enhancement. Combining her academic knowledge with her experience as a varsity athlete, she conducts comprehensive assessments to create tailored exercise plans that address each individual’s needs. Whether the goal is injury prevention, weight loss, muscle building, or overall fitness, Rebecca partners with her clients to help them set and achieve their goals.

With a strong foundation in the science of human movement, Rebecca is committed to improving her clients’ health, performance, and quality of life.

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Emily graduated with a diploma in Massage Therapy from Mount Royal University in Calgary Alberta. Emily practiced in Alberta for 2 years prior to moving to Victoria last spring.

Emily has a strong rooted belief in the importance of improving the connection between the body and mind to promote healing.

Emily, enjoys brining an aspect of relaxation into every treatment, special interest in treating Chronic pain, shoulder injuries, back pain as well as pediatric patients!

In her spare time, Emily Enjoys spending time with her family, taking her children on adventures, hiking, and practicing pottery!

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Caroline uses a holistic and collaborative approach to massage. She will take the time to get to know you, your lifestyle, values and previous experiences to come up with a treatment plan to reach your goals. She will typically begin by using relaxation techniques to transition from the busy outside world to the treatment space where the patient can focus on themself and their healing.

Treating in the Greater Victoria area since graduating from Camosun’s massage therapy program has exposed her to a diverse range of patients from all walks of life and experience working with a variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. She has found particular interest in headaches, pain science, and sports recovery.

Along with traditional Swedish massage, she utilizes the benefits of myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular techniques, and lymphatic drainage. Caroline prides herself in adapting pressure from superficial to deep pressure based on the needs of the patient. Her educational homecare recommendations take into account the whole person, their individual abilities and needs, and personal values. Outside of work, you can find Caroline at various drop-in classes fitness activities, as well as spending time exploring our beautiful via paddle board, or spending some quality indoor time with a good book and fresh baking.

*Please note: Due to ingredient sensitivity, please do not wear or use strongly scented products to your appointment. The lotion Caroline uses is also unscented.

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Jamie, is a dedicated acupuncturist on a mission to change the world through connection. Jamie is born and raised on Vancouver Island, her journey in Chinese medicine began at Pacific Rim College in 2019 fueled by a passion for learning and a love for exploring new horizons.

Her approach is holistic, gentle, and aims to have patients leaving the table feeling more themselves.

With a heartfelt desire to create positive change, Jamie is committed to offering acupuncture as a transformative tool. By fostering a safe and loving environment, she aims to not only help individuals with each of their unique needs, but contribute to a collective wellness that ripples out, making a lasting impact on the community.

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Tanner graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy here in Victoria. He uses a fluid combination of general Swedish massage and deep tissue work while incorporating a variety of specific techniques such as trigger point, myofascial release, active and passive release, and joint mobilization. He has a passion for health and fitness and is dedicated to helping others feel and perform their best, not just for sport and activity, but daily life as well. Tanner is an advocate for self care and teaching his clients homecare strategies to further benefit from their massage treatment and manage their symptoms outside of the treatment room. Whether you just want to relax, or you’re looking for a personalized assessment and treatment plan, Tanner brings a warm, calming, and healing energy to each treatment.

Outside of the clinic, Tanner loves spending time with his wife and dog, hiking, camping, or sitting by the fire enjoying their backyard. He can also be found at Peninsula Crossfit working out or coaching classes, running or cycling, and has a love for anything fitness.

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Jeff, having roots in Nova Scotia, emerged from Canada’s east coast and settled in British Columbia in 2011. He joined the military and served his 4-year contract mostly on the West Coast, where he was stationed in Victoria.

Whether traversing scenic trails or competing on the baseball diamond, he finds solace and joy in being active amidst the West Coast trails. Fueling his passion for fitness and wellness, he recently graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria.  Motivated to empower others, Jeff embraces each opportunity to guide individuals toward healthier lifestyles and personal growth.

He draws from a diverse array of techniques. These techniques include Swedish and non-Swedish modalities such as petrissage, trigger point therapy, myofascial work, joint mobilizations, muscle stimulation, and deep tissue massage. He approaches his practice with versatility and experience.

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Mook is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, British Columbia. Before completing his studies, he joined the one of the biggest and busiest clinics in town. After gaining years of experience, he decided to open Lucid Integrative Health to fulfill his dream.

He excels at applying a variety of complex techniques including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, and joint mobilization to treat a myriad of conditions.

He enjoys working with chronic back, neck and shoulder pain. Mook’s passion is bringing relief, relaxation, and wellness to all of his patients.

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Lisa was born in Sao Paulo/Brazil and moved to Canada in 2008 where she got married and has two gorgeous daughters. After suffering for over 15 years with severe gastro-intestinal issues, and tired of not having a solution from orthodox medicine she decided to see a TCM doctor who helped her instantly to balance her health. That was when she fell in love with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Since then she was determined to also help people as she was helped with this marvelous ancient medicine.

The diploma of Acupuncture was earned at Pacific Rim College, Victoria/BC. She concluded her studies at the Brazilian University of Chinese Medicine (EBRAMEC) in Sao Paulo/Brazil (2023) emphasizing in Gynecology, Cosmetic Acupuncture and Laser Acupuncture. As an intern she had the pleasure to assist the instructors in teaching the first and second year students in Brazil.

As an acupuncturist Lisa enjoys treating a variety of conditions, including digestive disorders, anxiety, depression & insomnia, circulatory & respiratory problems, migraines & headaches, back, neck, joint pain, allergies, etc. She has a special interest in treating women’s health concerns, and facial rejuvenation.

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Andy graduated from the Camosun College Massage Therapy diploma program. His primary focus is assisting patients in achieving their goals, dedicating himself to helping them feel their best and promoting overall wellness through a personalized approach tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

His journey into massage therapy stemmed from an injury that halted his progress in powerlifting. Through several visits, he discovered the profound benefits of massage therapy and has since devoted his time to this profession. Andy aspires to aid patients in overcoming their injuries and getting back on track toward success.

In his treatments, Andy employs a range of techniques, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, as well as active and passive stretching to create an effective and relaxing experience.

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Vanessa began her Massage Therapist career in 2004, and has since developed a holistic, empathetic, investigative and solutions-oriented treatment approach. Clients have described her treatment style as thorough, slow-paced, intentional, rhythmic and deeply relaxing. Her treatments are customized based on lifestyle factors, treatment goals, and specific areas of pain and tension. Her pressure is light to moderately firm pressure, and varies throughout the treatment, however she is not an ideal therapist for those who prefer especially deep tissue or stretching. Vanessa encourages clients to zone out for a portion of their treatment, in order to get the full benefits. Her areas of career focus and interest include; women’s health, hikers and runners concerns (such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, anterior compartment, IT band and piriformis syndromes) and desk worker common issues (carpal tunnel and thoracic outlet syndromes, back and neck tension). Also, she is experienced in helping clients with general stress relief and relaxation and reducing the pain of fibromyalgia, through massage treatment. Vanessa’s other interests include literature, health sciences, medical research, plant-based nutrition, manifesting and environmentalism. Her hobbies are running, hiking, biking, kayaking, yoga and pilates, Her treatment room is a welcoming, safe, non-judgemental place for all.

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Shawna has been practicing massage therapy since 2012, serving clients from Victoria to Sooke. Known for her versatility, she tailors her treatments to meet each patient’s needs, whether it’s a relaxing massage or targeted relief for a specific injury. She particularly enjoys addressing problem areas using techniques such as trigger point release, deep muscle stripping, and active release. In her free time, Shawna loves spending time with her son, engaging in weight training, boxing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, and enjoying outings with her dogs and family.

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As a dedicated massage therapist and future Acupuncturist, Jenn is committed to promoting holistic wellness and healing. With an in-depth understanding of the body’s energy systems and a genuine passion for helping others achieve optimal health, she specializes in creating individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Jenn brings a wealth of experience as she is a Registered Massage Therapist practicing in Alberta since 2015 (she is not an RMT in BC).

Jenn is currently studying Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine. When this is complete, she plans on combining the art of massage therapy with the ancient practice of acupuncture to provide her clients with a comprehensive approach to achieving physical, mental, and emotional balance.

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