Vivien is a registered kinesiologist who has recently graduated from Camosun College’s Athletic and Exercise program. While growing up in Tofino she developed a deep passion for the outdoors and sports at an early age. Vivien advocates for an active lifestyle, whether she is in the gym, enjoying outdoor activities, or spending quality time with family and friends. During her time at Camosun she gained valuable experiences working with athletes in rugby, soccer, basketball and volleyball at both the university and high school levels. Her overall mission is to help others move better, achieve their goals, and enhance their overall well being.

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Erin is a recent graduate of the Kinesiology Degree program at Camosun College, where she developed a greater understanding of human movement and physical health. With a background in athletics, Erin has a long history in sports, including competing at the National level in swimming. This experience has not only shaped her understanding of physical performance but also increased her passion for staying active and promoting wellness.

During her time at Camosun College, Erin studied both academic and practical applications of kinesiology. Her coursework covered a range of topics from biomechanics to exercise physiology, equipping her with a greater understanding of how to optimize physical performance and rehabilitate injuries.

Erin is looking forward to helping clients build strong, healthy lifestyles.

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Education: The University of Manitoba (Adv, B.A. Psychology, 1998), Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Doctor of Chiropractic, 2002).

Practice: Dr. McCowan has practiced in Victoria now for 19 years focusing on family wellness, athletics and spinal rehabilitation. Dr. McCowan uses a variety of Spinal Adjusting techniques as not all spines are created equal and treatments are customized to each unique patient. Also, by utilizing and combining the fundamentals of conditioning, strength training and skill development, Dr. McCowan’s practice goal is to help people create positive change in their spine’s function and performance to meet, and even exceed the demands of their daily lives. As an individual would train for a sport in order to be successful and injury free, the same goes for the demands of daily life and your spine. Learn, adapt, and succeed!

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This has fueled his passion for troubleshooting and solving injuries or those nagging aches and pains.

His experience ranges from treating people with everyday postural problems to athletes to those with neurological disorders like MS or Parkinson’s.

Alexander’s treatment style has been described as “Therapeutic Relaxation”. Using a combination of Deep Tissue, Joint Mobilizations, Trigger Point and Relaxation. Combining all those elements together with a thorough Health History, Assessments and a review of your Daily Lifestyle, allows him to create a treatment and treatment plan that speaks for itself.

In his spare time, Alexander enjoys getting in a workout at the gym or reading up on new advancements in medicine. Movement and knowledge are both key components to his lifestyle and treatments.

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Riley is a Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C) as well as a Practicing Kinesiologist. She graduated from Camosun College’s Athletic and Exercise Therapy program in 2021. Her background in participating in sports include competing at the provincial level in Swimming as well as participating in basketball, cross country and rugby. Riley loves being active, and you will often catch her at the gym or out for a hike with her dog. Throughout her degree Riley has had the opportunity to work with hockey, Football and Rugby as a student Athletic Therapist. She is looking forward to working with clients and helping them reach their goals!

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Haley is a recent graduate from Camosun College Massage Therapy Program. Haley became interested in massage as a practical way to apply science based healing.

Haley’s approach to massage is intuitive, yet structured with a focus on myofascial, joint mobilization and Swedish techniques to aid in tissue health and help patients rehabilitate or maintain what they love doing most​.

​Haley grew up on the island and has a passion in many healing modalities and a keen interest in wellness. Her favourite hobbies are board games, spending time with her dogs, gardening and signing

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A recent graduate of West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Hannah is excited to be offering non-registered massage therapy while awaiting her board licensing exams. Hannah has experience with a variety of conditions from sports and overuse injuries to complex conditions. Techniques Hannah uses range from general Swedish massage to myofascial trigger point release, to stretch and strengthening.

After moving to Victoria from Nanaimo to pursue her dreams of becoming a massage therapist she fell in love with the city and surrounding nature. Hannah believes that massage therapy plays an integral part in healing as well as for overall wellness. She aims to provide relaxing yet effective treatment to help her clients achieve their goal whether it be to return to doing something they love or to support their level of comfort in their day to day lives.

In her free time, Hannah can be found reading, dancing, or exploring the beautiful island she calls home.

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Raised in Victoria, Dr. Stefanie Yao attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario. As a chiropractor Dr. Stefanie treats a variety of issues from backs and necks, to shoulders and ankles too. Dr. Stefanie incorporates various treatment techniques into her practice beyond traditional chiropractic care. Treatments may include the use of electrotherapies, Graston Technique and Soft-Tissue Release Techniques as well as Chiropractic mobilizations and manipulations. Dr. Stefanie is an active member in the Victoria community, she has served as a committee board member for Saanich Municipality Parks Trails and Recreation, and is a current Canadian National Chiropractic Board Examiner. In her spare time she finds time to volunteer with various sporting teams and events in town.

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