Raised in Victoria, Dr. Stefanie Yao has a deep connection to her community and a passion for helping its members achieve optimal health. After graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, she returned home to practice chiropractic. Dr. Stefanie offers comprehensive and personalized care for a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, drawing from various techniques including chiropractic adjustments and soft-tissue release techniques. Her commitment extends beyond the clinic, demonstrated by her previous involvement with the Saanich Parks, Trails, and Recreation committee and her ongoing contribution as a Canadian National Chiropractic Board Examiner. Outside of her practice, Dr. Stefanie enjoys giving back through volunteering with local sports teams and can often be found on the pickleball court.

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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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Vivien is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Registered Kinesiologist who graduated from Camosun College’s Athletic and Exercise Therapy 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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Chantel Smith is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Registered Kinesiologist. Chantel graduated from the Bachelors of Athletic Exercise Therapy program at Camosun College. While at Camosun some of her work experiences have included high level rugby, soccer, volleyball, and with all ages of the public.

Growing up she has always participated in an array of sports and outdoor activities. Chantel encourages a happy and healthy active lifestyle, and wants to help others feel their best.

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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: I have been a doctor of chiropractic in Victoria now for 22 years focusing on family wellness, athletics and spinal rehabilitation. I use a variety of spinal adjusting techniques, supported with various muscle work and stretching, as not all spines are created equal and treatments are customized to each unique patient. My practice goal is to help people relieve their pain, and create positive change in their spine’s function and performance to meet, and even exceed the demands of their daily lives. Like 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!

I also have a particular interest in treating and helping those who suffer from migraine headaches, since I also suffer from migraine headaches. Migraine is not just a headache, but a complex neurological disorder that affects billions world-wide. The good news is, that are many effective treatment options for migraine, and evidence suggests that chiropractic care can help improve migraine headaches.

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After moving to Victoria from Nanaimo to pursue her dreams of becoming a massage therapist, Hannah fell in love with the city and surrounding nature. 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.

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 maintain 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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At Victoria Enhanced Sport and Spine, Emily offers a unique blend of therapeutic bodywork and traditional Chinese medicine techniques to help patients reduce tension, restore balance, and support overall wellness. With years of hands-on experience, she incorporates relaxation massage, cupping, Gua Sha, and acupressure into personalized sessions designed to ease muscular discomfort, promote circulation, and calm the nervous system.

Emily has just graduated from Acupuncture schooling at Pacific Rim College in the spring of 2024. She is now preparing to complete her BC registration come fall, expanding her ability to integrate Eastern medicine principles into her practice in the future.

Emily works closely with the chiropractic team to complement structural care with soft tissue and energetic therapies, creating a holistic approach to healing and a welcoming, professional, and compassionate space for your treatment

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Abby is a recent graduate of the Registered Massage Therapy program at Camosun College, where her studies included in-depth training in anatomy, physiology, and clinical assessment. Throughout her education, she developed a special interest in understanding the human body from the inside out—an approach that continues to shape her work as a therapist.

She approaches massage therapy with a whole-person perspective, working with the nervous system and drawing on the biopsychosocial model of healthcare and evidence-based practice. Her treatments are patient-centered and aim to support relaxation, pain relief, and overall wellness, while also addressing lifestyle factors that contribute to long-term health.

Originally from Smithers, BC, Abby was active in equestrian sports—including eventing, dressage, and hunter/jumper disciplines—as well as track & field, volleyball, and basketball. Her own experience recovering from a torn ACL sparked her interest in healthcare and ultimately led her to pursue massage therapy, where she found a passion for helping others create meaningful and lasting change in their well-being.

When she’s not in the clinic, Abby enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog, working with horses, knitting, painting, sculpting, and discovering new local cafés.

Abby is excited to continue growing as a massage therapist and looks forward to supporting clients on their unique health journeys.

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Alex has a 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.

Alex’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 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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Andrew is a graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria. A lifelong Vancouver Island resident and avid hockey player, he’s passionate about the outdoors—especially camping and forest walks.

His curiosity about anatomy and physiology, combined with a genuine desire to help others, led him to pursue a career in massage therapy.

Andrew’s treatments offer a relaxing and therapeutic experience. He incorporates a blend of Swedish massage, myofascial release, and other neuromuscular techniques to calm both mind and body.

Whether you’re seeking relief from a specific injury, general tension, or simply looking to unwind, Andrew can tailor his approach to meet your individual needs.

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Jenn is a 2024 graduate of the Alberta College of Massage Therapy. Before becoming a massage therapist, she spent five years serving in the military — an experience that inspired her to pursue a career helping others heal, recover, and feel their best.

Jenn is currently offering wellness and relaxation massage, providing a calm, restorative experience for those looking to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

Originally from Edmonton, Jenn has recently relocated to the Island and is loving all it has to offer. Outside of the clinic, you’ll often find her enjoying rugby, camping, and exploring the outdoors.

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