Sam is a recent graduate of the Langara Registered Massage Therapy program. Before going back to school Sam was a Personal Trainer for 10 years working with a variety of clients from athletes to weekend warriors, to seniors. Sam was able to gain valuable hands-on experience from the Langara Student Clinic as well as at a Senior Center and Harbour Dance Studio. Trained in techniques such as Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point and Joint Mobilizations, Sam will use a combination of these to help you achieve optimal functioning. With his background in Personal Training and the knowledge acquired from school, Sam will work with you to create a homecare program that can further help you achieve your goals.
In his free time, Sam enjoys working out, playing sports, traveling and watching good stand-up comedy.
Sam is a recent graduate of the Langara Registered Massage Therapy program. Before going back to...
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Hello, I’m Zach and I am proud to be a Registered Massage Therapist at Modern Wellness.
I grew up in Kitsilano Vancouver but moved to Richmond 7 years ago. Throughout my education I had a passion for sports, rehab and anatomy. Growing up playing hockey, baseball and soccer led me to wanting a career in rehabilitation. I still play soccer to this day and I am a lifelong fan of the Vancouver Canucks.
I’ve met a lot of injuries over the years and received an assortment of help and rehab myself. Getting to see first hand how trained professionals can help with injuries was very inspiring.
Working as an RMT has provided me the toolset and environment to fully realize these passions. I completed my 3,000 hour RMT program in August 2017 and I hope to see many patients and help them achieve their therapeutic goals.
Outside of the clinical setting I enjoy playing soccer, doing various mobility and movement activities and HIIT workouts, and cold plunges for self-care!
Hello, I’m Zach and I am proud to be a Registered Massage Therapist at Modern Wellness.
I grew up...
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Ellis Cheng, RMT made a switch in career path from sales in a software tech company to registered massage therapy because he wanted to be more involved with helping everyone he meets. As an RMT, he gets to take his time to assist, build trust, assess and understand the individuals who are coming into the clinic looking for solutions to help manage their aches and pains.
His practice incorporates: general Swedish massage, trigger points release, pin and stretch and passive stretching into the treatment plan.
Outside of work Ellis enjoys practicing Kendo, a Japanese sword martial art, at UBC. He has been practicing Kendo for over 9 years and is currently helping out training new members with his knowledge in kendo and the education received in massage therapy in regards to the biomechanics of the body.
On his spare time he enjoys spending time with his husky Thor, listening to music, gaming, travelling yearly to Japan, and eating!
Languages spoken: Cantonese and English
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Shivas has completed his diploma in massage therapy from Vancouver Career College. His tenacity and adeptness in learning and understanding the human anatomy and the musculoskeletal system have become one of his strongest qualities.
Shivas takes a patient-centred approach when treating patients who present with various conditions, such as a wide variety of sports injuries, work-related injuries, and other ailments. He also provides comprehensive treatment plans with the main focus on rehabilitation and self-care. Sharing his knowledge and insight that may help the community, through massage and rehabilitation.
Shivas aims to help you with pain management and normal recovery by restoring day-to-day activities to help them get back to doing what enjoy most.
Outside of studying and treating clients Shivas enjoys hiking, snowboarding, weightlifting, kickboxing, and cycling.
Languages Spoken: English, Fijian, Conversational Punjabi
Shivas has completed his diploma in massage therapy from Vancouver Career College. His tenacity a...
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Sarra completed the Registered Massage Therapy program at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2019. Coming from a competitive swimming background, she noticed the benefits and positive outcomes of massage therapy, thus inspiring her to pursue a career as an RMT. Whether the intention is ongoing maintenance or a road to recovery from an accident, she aims to help her clients achieve these goals.
Her treatments consist of a combination of PNF stretching, Swedish massage, neuromuscular techniques and joint mobilizations.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing volleyball, badminton, frisbee, and spoiling her dog.
Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese
Sarra completed the Registered Massage Therapy program at the Vancouver College of Massage Therap...
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Jamie received her Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and her Bachelor of Science in Honours Biophysics from the University of British Columbia.
Jamie has worked with a wide variety of patient populations and enjoys working with people of all ages.
Her treatment approach includes a combination of manual therapy, active rehabilitation, and patient education. She strongly believes that a client’s journey to recovery starts with setting realistic, individualized goals and having a positive mindset. She encourages clients to be active throughout the rehabilitation process, and ways to remain active even after their recovery.
Apart from treating general orthopaedic conditions, Jamie has interests in the management of:
• vertigo/dizziness
• glenohumeral/shoulder joint
• low back
• knee injury
Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, going for walks, and spending time with her family/friends.
Languages spoken: conversational Mandarin and Cantonese
Jamie is currently accepting clients with Extended Health (including vestibular rehabilitation)
Jamie received her Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and her Bachelor...
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Enoch graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. He has previously worked as a Bodyworker, a Personal Trainer, and as a Physiotherapist Assistant while studying Health Sciences and Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University.
Through his experience and knowledge in the healthcare and fitness industry, Enoch’s main priority is to help patients along their journey of achieving a pain free lifestyle. Whether patients are experiencing muscular tension, pain, postural or joint issues, headaches, or movement restrictions, Enoch will utilize his skillset to develop a personalized treatment plan for every one of his patients.
Enoch has a passion for living an active lifestyle. He loves playing basketball, volleyball, and weight lifting in his free time. Outside of sports, Enoch also likes to spend time with his dogs and explore new places to eat.
Enoch graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. He has previously worked as a Bodywork...
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Wyman completed the registered massage therapy program at Langara College. He participates in a variety of sports including weightlifting, badminton, and football. Wyman has experienced multiple sports-related injuries. This sparked an interest in massage therapy where he can educate and treat people to improve their health and well-being.
Techniques used: relaxing and therapeutic techniques, trigger point release, myofascial release, joint mobilization, active/passive stretching, and Swedish massage.
Aside from massage therapy, Wyman enjoys weightlifting, venturing around Vancouver, and trying new restaurants.
Languages: English, Cantonese
Wyman completed the registered massage therapy program at Langara College. He participates in a v...
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Cammy believes Acupuncture/Cupping should be experienced by everyone at least once as it can bring new awareness to a different way of healing both physical and emotional pain. She enjoys treating with a more Sports Medicine style of needling, but also loves introducing first time acupuncture patients to a gentler experience if preferred.
Her main areas of focus are Pain Management, Digestive issues, Gynecological disorders, and Cosmetic/Facial Acupuncture.
Cammy graduated from the Doctorate program at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and had the privilege of completing her practicum at the Tzu Chi General Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan.
Modalities Used: Acupuncture, E-Stim/Electroacupuncture, Glass Fire Cupping, Silicone Cupping, Ear Seeds, Auricular/Ear Acupuncture, Scalp Acupuncture, Facial Gua Sha, Facial Cupping
Outside of the Clinic: Cammy enjoys working out, steaming hot lattes and traveling to anywhere with a beach.
Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese
Instagram: @cammywu.acu
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Danny graduated from Langara College in 2019, being an active individual who is enthusiastic about combat sports and many other sports. With that interest, it has brought him awareness in the common injuries that come along with living an active lifestyle.
His style of treatment consists of active techniques combined with general Swedish techniques, together the pair helps calm the nervous system while simultaneously improving circulation to areas that feel restricted.
Danny is also Level 1 Certified for Neurokinetic and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization techniques.
On Danny’s off-time, you can find him seeking adventure and often enjoys off-roading and truck camping. Some of his favorite ways to stay moving are basketball, swimming, combat sports, snowboarding, and biking!
Danny’s top self-care go to’s are: Exercise and movement & Hydrotherapy
“My favourite thing about this career is that there is so much learning and information that is exchanged. And being a part of my patients healing journey is very fulfilling”
Danny graduated from Langara College in 2019, being an active individual who is enthusiastic abou...
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Jackie Chan is a Registered Kinesiologist through BCAK, completing her Diploma of Kinesiology at Langara College before finishing her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia.
As a former youth figure skating athlete, she experienced many different injuries which is what sparked her lifelong passion for movement and rehabilitation. Jackie focuses on creating strong foundations of movement in order to rehabilitate or reduce risk of injury. During her treatments, she will thoroughly evaluate where your current quality of movement is and assess any imbalances that may be present to provide effective exercise prescription. She is passionate about helping individuals return to their daily activities of living through movement and active rehabilitation.
Outside of the workplace, you will probably find Jackie strength training at the gym or at the dog park with her dog Timbit. She also enjoys baking cookies and walks by the dyke!
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Barbara Anne is passionate about movement, connection, natural health and a balanced lifestyle.
She works with each client’s individual needs to help them continue to perform activities that bring them joy and purpose to their everyday life.
With her strong background in classical ballet and her daily practice of a fusion of stretching, Pilates and Yoga you can expect that you will be talking about how to incorporate a movement practice into your daily routine, creating more freedom of movement, less pain and a greater sense of body awareness.
Barbara Anne graduated from Vancouver’s West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1996. Over the course of her career she has had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients dealing with both chronic and acute conditions from the young athlete to the elderly.
Her passion lies in working with individuals who are willing to take control of their health and well being. She believes in patient centered care and strives to provide a treatment that meets each patients individual goals and needs both through rehabilitative and relaxation treatments.
Barbara Anne is passionate about movement, connection, natural health and a balanced lifestyle.
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Jillian graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2022. She had gained a wide variety of experiences with chronic conditions and injuries during the program due to having treated patients in palliative care, athletes and patients undergoing pregnancy.
Before becoming an RMT, she was taking the Kinesiology program at Langara College for 1.5 years as part of the journey to become a physiotherapist until she realized massage therapy was truly more of her calling. However before going back to the road to schooling, Jillian used to be a chef for a couple of years working in restaurants in Vancouver and Spain.
She is passionate about helping patients reach their goals by creating a treatment plan specific to their individual needs, aiming to improve on their overall wellbeing and enjoyment in life. Jillian enjoys incorporating General Swedish Massage, neuromuscular + myofascial techniques, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching and joint mobilization into her treatments.
Outside of clinic life, Jillian enjoys spending time with her dogs, cooking and baking new recipes, playing video games and weight-lifting at the gym.
Languages spoken: English,Tagalog and Spanish.
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Eunice graduated from the University of Sydney with a Masters of Physiotherapy and she has also completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC).She has moved back to Vancouver to be closer to her family and friends after studying and working in Sydney, Australia for the past 3 years.
She is passionate about helping people obtain an active, independent, and healthy lifestyle by applying evidence-based practice knowledge with manual therapy and exercise prescription.
Prior to pursuing her interest in becoming a physiotherapist, she has worked in a multidisciplinary physiotherapy clinic as a clinical kinesiologist for 5 years. As a clinical kinesiologist, she has worked on implementing rehabilitation programs with various strengthening and stretching exercises in assisting patients return to work and return to sports.
When she isn’t at work, she likes to go for outdoor hikes, watch Netflix, and explore new restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Languages Spoken: English and Mandarin
Eunice graduated from the University of Sydney with a Masters of Physiotherapy and she has also c...
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Jared Liam Wong is an active RMT who offers treatments that integrates both manual therapy and body awareness. He obtained his Massage Therapy Diploma from West Coast College of Massage Therapy where he completed 3000 hours of diversified hands-on training with patients from different backgrounds and injuries. He has had the opportunity of treating competitive athletes, and also patients in rehabilitation hospitals and palliative care.
Through Jared’s own personal and work life experiences resulted in him receiving trauma and injuries, he has grown a true passion for helping people heal and believes in a realistic methodical holistic approach. He is thorough in assessing his patients, spends the time in identifying and treating problem areas. His treatment style consists of a combination of therapeutic and relaxing techniques. You will find him working along with your breathing, which can provide an even more effective release, while simultaneously bringing more awareness to the body. For long term care, Jared will also provide you with patient education and exercises to make sure you stay pain-free longer.
Techniques used: Trigger Point Release, Cross Fiber Frictions, Myofascial Release, Relaxing General Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Release, Active and Passive Pin and Stretch, Active Release, IASTM, Bowing, PNF Stretching, Deep Conscious Connected Breathing
Jared grew up doing various forms of physical activity such as Swimming, Snowboarding, Taekwondo, Hiphop Dance, he also recently started appreciating muay thai, basketball, and stand up paddle boarding.
Outside of the clinic you can find him spending time with his family and friends, partner Roxy and two dogs Bella & Giorgio. He has a big appreciation for the Pacific North Westcoast and enjoys wandering any where in nature, camping in the summer, snowboarding in the winter, riding his electric longboard, going to concerts and music festivals, travelling to warm places, and trying new cuisines.
His favorite self-care to dos are yoga, meditation, weightlifting, getting massages, and contrast hydrotherapy.
Languages: English, Basic Cantonese, Basic Mandarin
Instagram: @jlovestherapyofficial
Jared Liam Wong is an active RMT who offers treatments that integrates both manual therapy and b...
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