— Our Therapists
Meet
Our Team
A Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) is a medical professional in British Columbia with 2200 hours of education. In BC, Massage Therapists are required to continually upgrade their knowledge and skills by taking courses and programs throughout their career. Furthermore, all Registered Massage Therapists are governed by the College of Massage Therapists and are Regulated Health Professionals in British Columbia. Massage therapy in BC has been a regulated health care profession since 1946.
RMTs are trained to assess and treat a variety of neuromuscular problems by manipulating the body’s soft tissue. In addition, RMTs are also trained in the use of a wide variety of techniques that help improve patient outcomes including stretching, strengthening, hydrotherapy, and postural exercises.
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We are always looking for passionate Registered Massage Therapists to join our growing team; if you are interested in a career with We Massage Clinic, please submit your resume and cover letter to WeMassageClinic@gmail.com.
— Our Therapists
Meet Our Team
A Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) is a medical professional in British Columbia with 2200 hours of education. In BC, Massage Therapists are required to continually upgrade their knowledge and skills by taking courses and programs throughout their career. Furthermore, all Registered Massage Therapists are governed by the College of Massage Therapists and are Regulated Health Professionals in British Columbia. Massage therapy in BC has been a regulated health care profession since 1946.
RMTs are trained to assess and treat a variety of neuromuscular problems by manipulating the body’s soft tissue. In addition, RMTs are also trained in the use of a wide variety of techniques that help improve patient outcomes including stretching, strengthening, hydrotherapy, and postural exercises.
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We are always looking for passionate Registered Massage Therapists to join our growing team; if you are interested in a career with We Massage Clinic, please submit your resume and cover letter to WeMassageClinic@gmail.com.
Alina Hambidge / RMT
Alina Hambidge graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2021 and has been practicing since May 2022. She utilizes a combination of techniques including Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, passive and active stretching to address the specific needs of her clients. Alina is dedicated to providing patient-centered care and tailors each treatment to the individual.
She believes in treating both the nervous and muscular systems during each massage, placing emphasis on breathing techniques and muscular release. In terms of ongoing education, Alina is particularly interested in expanding her knowledge of women's health, pregnancy massage, and the intersection of massage therapy and the treatment of mental health issues.
During her leisure time, Alina enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with friends. She has a great sense of humor and always strives to make others laugh. Additionally, she has a passion for music, reading, black coffee, and engaging in meaningful conversations.
Ariana Almero / RMT
Ariana graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in 2015, and has been practicing massage therapy since November 2015. For as long as she can remember, Ariana has had a desire to help other people. In her years of practice, she has developed special interest in pre- and post-natal care, women’s health, paediatric care, TMJ massage and athletic injuries. Ariana believes mental health through relaxation is imperative to one’s wellness and incorporates relaxing Swedish massage into her therapeutic treatments plans. She has attended specialized courses for ligament articular strain technique, dermoneuromodulation and advanced joint mobilizations. She continues to expand her knowledge in relation to women’s health, visceral and sports medicine by attending courses available and reading articles on these subjects.
On weekends, Ariana is usually watching the newest movie releases with her husband, playing board games with friends and family, or playing video games on her Nintendo Switch. Ariana also participates in activities like escape rooms, aerial silks and recreational volleyball.
Ariana Almero / RMT
Ariana graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in 2015, and has been practicing massage therapy since November 2015. For as long as she can remember, Ariana has had a desire to help other people. In her years of practice, she has developed special interest in pre- and post-natal care, women’s health, paediatric care, TMJ massage and athletic injuries. Ariana believes mental health through relaxation is imperative to one’s wellness and incorporates relaxing Swedish massage into her therapeutic treatments plans. She has attended specialized courses for ligament articular strain technique, dermoneuromodulation and advanced joint mobilizations. She continues to expand her knowledge in relation to women’s health, visceral and sports medicine by attending courses available and reading articles on these subjects.
On weekends, Ariana is usually watching the newest movie releases with her husband, playing board games with friends and family, or playing video games on her Nintendo Switch. Ariana also participates in activities like escape rooms, aerial silks and recreational volleyball.
Catherine “Cate” Santos / RMT
Cate graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) in 2014. From then she has gained experience and honed some of her techniques and modalities from the many outreaches she signed up for while in school (Ride to Conquer Cancer, Dance Marathon, Lululemon Marathon, UBC's athletes, Multiple Sclerosis inreach, BCIT staff, etc). Post graduation, she has also gained experience treating athletes, "weekend warriors", desk workers, healthcare providers, teachers, pre & post natal, mva, and various others in various ages.
With these experiences, Cate applies and adjusts her different techniques and modalities to achieve results for each specific treatment within the patient's comfort.
Cate is friendly, passionate, and loves the outdoors. She likes to go on light hikes, camping, kayaking and traveling. She has a Dogo Argentino that keeps her active and out often.
Chris Elson / RMT
Chris graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) and has been working in Surrey for the past few years. Chris uses active listening, thorough assessment, and long-term thinking to create treatment plans that are designed to actively involve and empower patients in their own recovery. His treatments often include steady, deep pressure, joint mobilizations, and trigger point therapy.
Chris Elson / RMT
Chris graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) and has been working in Surrey for the past few years. Chris uses active listening, thorough assessment, and long-term thinking to create treatment plans that are designed to actively involve and empower patients in their own recovery. His treatments often include steady, deep pressure, joint mobilizations, and trigger point therapy.
Jessica Dentico / RMT
Jessica is a recent graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT). Throughout school she worked with a wide range of conditions from sports injuries to relaxation treatments. She has had the opportunity to work at different outreach programs including multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and pre/post natal clinics. She had always had a passion for health and wellness and a fascination for the human body. Her goal is to work closely with patients to help them achieve their optimal wellness goals. In her spare time she enjoys yoga, live music and trying the best restaurants around Vancouver!
Kristie Shinkaruk / RMT
Kristie graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in 2020. After rehabilitating from a sports injury using massage therapy in combination with therapeutic exercise, found a new passion in health science. At West Coast College of Massage Therapy Kristie attended many in reaches and out reaches including; multiple sclerosis, UBC and Douglas college sports massage, Kinsman lodge for the elderly, BACI for people with disabilities, South Granville Senior centre. She has developed special interest in treating orthopedic and neurological conditions as well as athletic injuries. On weekends, Kristie is usually discovering a new hike to climb, spending time with family and friends or at home watching movies with her husband and adopted cat Chantilly.
Kristie Shinkaruk / RMT
Kristie graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in 2020. After rehabilitating from a sports injury using massage therapy in combination with therapeutic exercise, found a new passion in health science. At West Coast College of Massage Therapy Kristie attended many in reaches and out reaches including; multiple sclerosis, UBC and Douglas college sports massage, Kinsman lodge for the elderly, BACI for people with disabilities, South Granville Senior centre. She has developed special interest in treating orthopedic and neurological conditions as well as athletic injuries. On weekends, Kristie is usually discovering a new hike to climb, spending time with family and friends or at home watching movies with her husband and adopted cat Chantilly.
Mina Brion / RMT
Mina graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in December of 2020. Being a dancer since age 3, she first became interested in learning more about human anatomy and physiology and began studying Kinesiology at UBC in 2014. In her third year in the program, she was introduced to massage therapy and knew that the profession was right for her. During her time at WCCMT, she had the chance to work with a variety of conditions and populations through outreach programs including: Royal City Manor, George Pearson Center, UBC varsity athletes and Multiple Sclerosis In-reach. She believes every patient has a story and is committed to working with each patient to achieve their individual health goals, and to improve their quality of life.
Rhea Klassen / RMT
Rhea graduated from the 2200 hour program at WCCMT in 2015. Growing up on the Surrey-Langley border, she is committed to giving back to the community. Rhea believes in tailoring each treatment to the patient’s individual needs. Rhea utilizes a range of techniques specifically chosen to best suit each individual, and is comfortable treating a wide variety of conditions such as chronic pain, neurological conditions, repetitive strain injuries, TMJ dysfunction, physical manifestations of pain/discomfort as a result of stress and/or mental health struggles. With a passion for patient education and empowerment, Rhea has a desire for improving her patient’s quality of life. Happy to dismantle industry myths and provide practical homecare, she will work with you to give you your power back to take control of your health goals.
Rhea Klassen / RMT
Rhea graduated from the 2200 hour program at WCCMT in 2015. Growing up on the Surrey-Langley border, she is committed to giving back to the community. Rhea believes in tailoring each treatment to the patient’s individual needs. Rhea utilizes a range of techniques specifically chosen to best suit each individual, and is comfortable treating a wide variety of conditions such as chronic pain, neurological conditions, repetitive strain injuries, TMJ dysfunction, physical manifestations of pain/discomfort as a result of stress and/or mental health struggles. With a passion for patient education and empowerment, Rhea has a desire for improving her patient’s quality of life. Happy to dismantle industry myths and provide practical homecare, she will work with you to give you your power back to take control of your health goals.
Rosemary “Rosie” Forst / RMT
Rosie approaches massage therapy treatments with a blend of both orthopedic and holistic techniques. She will find the balance between a relaxing and effective therapeutic massage treatment specific to your needs, create a treatment plan and provide home care, if indicated, and patient education to aid in recovery.
Rosie has a friendly and approachable personality and has experience treating pain and discomfort from desk work, pregnancy, injuries, stress, and systemic conditions. She has also treated Paralympians, Olympians, dancers, actors, and medical workers. Her past experience includes treating patients at Canuck’s Place hospice, UBC Athletics, South Granville Senior Centre, Century House, BC Women’s Hospital, Camp Imua (a Hawaiian summer camp for children with special needs) and the Maui Marathon.
After graduating from the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage, she continued her education at West Coast College of Massage Therapy where she was valedictorian, representative of her class and received the Harry Goldstein Leadership award. Rosie currently splits her time between working as an RMT, performing in local musical theatre and working as a Clinic Instructor/Supervisor at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy.
Victoria Lee / RMT
Victoria graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2023. Prior to that, she graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. She has always had a passion for learning and working in the healthcare field.
She is friendly, motivated and prioritizes patient-centered care to help patients improve their quality of life. Victoria uses techniques including general Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, passive/active stretching and joint mobilizations to address specific patient needs. Victoria has previous hands-on experience treating patients at different outreach programs i.e, BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre, George Pearson Centre, Vancouver Football Club, UBC Thunderbirds, and Women’s Wellness programs working with pre and post-natal patients.
Outside of work Victoria loves going to concerts, hiking, traveling, and exploring new places around the city with family and friends.
Victoria Lee / RMT
Victoria graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2023. Prior to that, she graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. She has always had a passion for learning and working in the healthcare field.
She is friendly, motivated and prioritizes patient-centered care to help patients improve their quality of life. Victoria uses techniques including general Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, passive/active stretching and joint mobilizations to address specific patient needs. Victoria has previous hands-on experience treating patients at different outreach programs i.e, BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre, George Pearson Centre, Vancouver Football Club, UBC Thunderbirds, and Women’s Wellness programs working with pre and post-natal patients.
Outside of work Victoria loves going to concerts, hiking, traveling, and exploring new places around the city with family and friends.
Vishal Bali / RMT
Vishal is a graduate from West Coast College of Massage Therapy. During his schooling and time in clinical practice, he gained experience working with a plethora of soft tissue injuries and orthopedic issues, and he is committed to expanding his knowledge. He has worked with a variety of people of all ages and walks of life and has developed a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. Vishal will focus on your individual needs and educate you to his best ability, to allow you to get the most benefit from your treatments.
Vishal had a very active upbringing, participating in a multitude of sports at a competitive and recreational level. His experience with athletics and fascination with the human body pushed him into pursuing physiotherapy. However, that path was derailed after a series of car accidents. The accidents triggered musculoskeletal pain that brought on depression and anxiety, and he experienced the profound impact these health concerns had on his day-to-day life. By putting his knowledge of the human body into practice, Vishal was able to rehabilitate his way back into health. He now has even greater empathy for people dealing with physical and mental health challenges.
With over six years of experience as a strength and rehabilitation coach and over two years as a Registered Massage Therapist, Vishal is driven and motivated to aid you in achieving your goals. Whether it be rehabilitating from an injury, preparing for a sports event, or simply seeking relief from everyday pain and discomfort, Vishal is here to help.
In his spare time, he can be found enjoying the outdoors, producing music, or spending time with his family. Vishal is fluent in Punjabi and English.
Mike Brion / RMT
As a graduate of WCCMT and with his knowledge acquired from the program, Mike believes in the use of manual techniques along with appropriate home care, exercise and movement to treat and prevent any further injury. Whether you are looking for therapeutic work due to injury or maintenance as a preventative measure, Mike has the knowledge to help you achieve your treatment goals.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys staying active with an interest in weight lifting and sports. Mike is an active and competitive powerlifter within the BCPA. Prior to massage therapy, Mike spent six years as a Construction Electrician and as an Auxiliary Firefighter for the city of Abbotsford. During his years of training and work, Mike had accumulated numerous injuries which caused a decrease in performance and discomfort in his daily life. This led him to seek the help of massage and other manual therapies from which he was able to feel the difference in recovery and benefits of these treatments which ultimately helped him return to activity and restore pain free living. It was from here that Mike’s interest in fitness and passion to help others that led Mike to pursue a career as a massage therapist.
Mike Brion / RMT
As a graduate of WCCMT and with his knowledge acquired from the program, Mike believes in the use of manual techniques along with appropriate home care, exercise and movement to treat and prevent any further injury. Whether you are looking for therapeutic work due to injury or maintenance as a preventative measure, Mike has the knowledge to help you achieve your treatment goals.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys staying active with an interest in weight lifting and sports. Mike is an active and competitive powerlifter within the BCPA. Prior to massage therapy, Mike spent six years as a Construction Electrician and as an Auxiliary Firefighter for the city of Abbotsford. During his years of training and work, Mike had accumulated numerous injuries which caused a decrease in performance and discomfort in his daily life. This led him to seek the help of massage and other manual therapies from which he was able to feel the difference in recovery and benefits of these treatments which ultimately helped him return to activity and restore pain free living. It was from here that Mike’s interest in fitness and passion to help others that led Mike to pursue a career as a massage therapist.
Wilson Mah / RMT, B.Sc (Kin)
Wilson graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) in 2015. Wilson provides patients with evidence based manual therapy covering all aspects of physical health and well-being. With over 10 years of experience in the health care industry, his goal is to help his patients achieve and maintain their optimal health. Wilson also has a bachelor’s of science degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University (SFU). In his years as a registered Kinesiologist, he has worked with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists extensively. Having experience working with patients in both clinic and at home settings provide him with an exceptional skill set as a therapist. Wilson also has a decade of experience in dealing with leg and foot injuries as well as selling orthopaedic shoes. If you’re dealing with a nagging foot injury and you’re booked in with Wilson, bring in your shoes to help him provide you with the best possible advice. Lastly, Wilson also teaches at his alma mater (WCCMT) as both an instructor and as a teaching assistant.
In his spare time, Wilson loves playing sports! He plays in various adult sports leagues for basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee and dodgeball.
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Start by booking your first appointment with us, and see how we can help with all your massage needs.
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Are a Ready?
Start by booking your first appointment with us, and see how we can help with all your massage needs.
We Registered Massage Therapy Clinic acknowledges their office resides on the unceded traditional territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm), Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen First Nations. We hold our hands up in respect and gratitude to the original caretakers of these lands.