Teri earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Science at the University of Calgary, followed by a diploma in Massage Therapy from West Coast College in Vancouver. She has been a Registered Massage Therapist in clinical practice since 1996. Massage therapy allows her to combine her affinity for people, interest in health and science education, and love of working with her hands.

Whether she is treating a specific injury or providing a support to general wellness, her goal is to provide a treatment that is both relaxing and restorative, and tailored to the needs of her client. She draws on multiple treatment modalities, including Swedish, trigger-point therapy, and myofascial-release. She is a confident deep-tissue therapist with post-graduate training in fascial, cranial, and visceral techniques. She has a particular interest in work that honors the body’s innate wisdom and ability to heal, and supports inhabitation, presence, and a restored relationship with our own body.

She brings warmth, sensitivity and integrity to her work. When not at the clinic she can be found walking the seawall or hiking trails in Stanley Park.

You’re welcome to book online, reach out to the clinic, or contact Teri directly to schedule an appointment:

Text: 604 787 1672

Email: teribabcock@gmail.com

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Direct billing with some insurers may be temporarily unavailable for a few days, requiring patients to pay in full and use their RMT receipt for reimbursement; we apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding until direct billing becomes available for all of Ali’s bookings.

As a healthcare professional with over 10 years of medical practice background, I know how important the holistic approach is in modern medicine. Since maintaining health is of utmost importance in keeping your quality of life at high levels, it is doubtlessly an integral part of health sustainment to plan, conduct and monitor efficient recovery from any physical and sport injuries or psychosomatic pathologies. Massage therapy can bring you wonderful benefits in how you feel as well as how your body performs. It is surely one of the great ways to help clients ameliorate their health; this is the main reason I love practising as a massage therapist and I feel rewarded when my clients feel their best both physically and/or mentally.

My treatment approach is to work individually with each and every client to tailor short-term, mid-term and long-term goals based on their specific conditions and expectations. During the treatment, I love to implement various necessary techniques to augment treatment effectiveness. I also value the team-based approach in which the client is definitely in the centre of decision making and attention in treatment plans. The art of massage therapy is always complemented through exercises and/or homecare activities clients perform between their appointments to maintain their physical and emotional wellbeing progress.

A little bit about me: I graduated from Vancouver Career College RMT Program in Sep 2024. My medical background includes working as a general practitioner / family doctor in Iran from 2004 to 2014 when my family and I immigrated to Canada. I have also passed the Medical Council of Canada recertification examinations after which I obtained the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada in 2022; this means my name has been entered in the Canadian Medical Register as well. The reason why I got interested in studying the RMT program and practice as a massage therapist stems from having taught academic biomedical sciences to RMT students from 2018 and got treated by some of them. Their efficient massage treatments as well as their success stories were the biggest motivators for me to get interested into learning and practising massage therapy.

Outside of RMT practice, I spend time to keep my medical knowledge up-to-date. In my leisure time, I enjoy hiking with Kevin, our 2 year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog. Volunteering with community service centres is another interesting activity I am interested in. I also love to play basketball with my kids, Emanuel and Melody.

I am always excited to treat new patients. If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to let me know. I appreciate and learn from all constructive feedbacks from my clients, coworkers and students.

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Christina’s biggest inspiration and introduction to the world of massage therapy came from her paternal grandmother, who displayed a very loving and skilled hand at the craft throughout her life. Dedicated to learning more about the holistic approaches in which she was taught, Christina became determined to fulfill her desire to help others improve their mobility, minimize pain symptoms, and replenish their emotional and mental well-being.

Christina began the Registered Massage Therapy program in 2017 and graduated from CDI College in South Surrey in December 2019. During her academic career, she earned a job position at a spa in Burnaby where she worked as a bodyworker for two years. This job allowed her to advance in her practical skills in terms of understanding soft tissues of the body and assuming confidence in Swedish and relaxation techniques, as well as improving her communication skills.

Before becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, Christina developed a background in Psychology at Langara College before she decided to enroll in a more hands-on program. The RMT program has provided her with the necessary tools to treat and assist with the management of a multitude of medical conditions and injuries. Christina has been able to utilize a wide variety of skills and knowledge due to her experience in numerous settings. Some of these modalities include - but are not limited to - Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, joint mobilization, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), and muscle energy technique (MET).

Since becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, Christina has worked at three locations - a multidisciplinary clinic in South Surrey, an RMT-focused clinic in Delta, and a clinic in Gastown. She has worked alongside a wide variety of knowledgeable RMTs, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Naturopathic Doctors, Acupuncturists, Bodyworkers/Aspiring RMT Students & a highly skilled team of administrative/office professionals.

In March 2022, Christina began her solo RMT practice in the Downtown Vancouver area at 303-700 West Pender Street. She is hopeful that her priority for providing exceptional service, dedication to the care of her patients & years of experience in varying clinical environments can be a beneficial addition to the Central Vancouver region. Christina is also currently employed as a Lead Instructor & Teaching Assistant at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT), with the hopes to advance her educational skills in the future.

Throughout the majority of her practice, Christina has worked with a considerable number of ICBC patients to treat the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, as well as assist with postural re-education due to occupational factors. Through adequate special testing and pre-treatment assessment, she can provide all of her patients with the same level of accurate and consistent care, as well as the ability to utilize this data to formulate safe and effective long-term treatment plans.

Based on her knowledge of human anatomy and kinematics, as well as her ability to utilize the extensive knowledge she has had the privilege of learning, Christina focuses on addressing the specific needs of each patient. She does so by detecting the source of their complaint whether it be a repetitive strain injury due to occupational habits, an inability to shoulder check directly after a motor vehicle accident, or simply due to emotional stress. By determining these sources, she can treat and/or refer the patient out to the necessary health care professionals if needed.

Christina is currently local to the Yaletown area and enjoys working nearby. When she is not dedicating her time to her patients and business, she’s usually outdoor adventuring or boating with her husband Matt & their dog Kahdira & cat Casper.

Christina offers Pre-Natal and ICBC treatment bookings, in addition to general RMT treatments.

You’re welcome to book online, reach out to the clinic, or contact Christina directly to schedule an appointment:

Text: 778 389 5190

Email: christinasharma.rmt@gmail.com

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Shona was working in administration when a neck injury from a skiing accident lead her to a massage therapist for rehab. During her first treatment she had her ‘aha’ moment that this was what she wanted to do with her life, help people lead a painfree existence. After ten years in administration she attended West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1995.

Since that time, she has worked closely with patients providing individualized treatment and homecare plans to fit their personal needs. When she is not out paddling her stand up board, she is taking continuing education courses to develop new techniques to advance patient care.

You’re welcome to book online, reach out to the clinic, or contact Shona directly to schedule an appointment:

Text: 604 626 8262

Email: shonathomasrmt@yahoo.com

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