Welcome to Salt Wellness Centre

Ryan believes that taking the time to properly communicate with his patients to diagnose and treat them is the most important part of his job. Ryan's work is reflected by him building trusted relationships with his patients so that they can feel safe and assured to be able to become grounded and release their stress. Pre and post-assessments as well as prescribing proper home care is also essential in achieving a patients desired outcome. Ryan graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2008 and has been practicing since 2009. In the course of Ryan career, he has treated a variety of conditions including: whiplash, tension headaches, Morton’s Neuroma, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, sciatica, oedema, lumbago, migraines and more. Some of the techniques he prefers to use in his practice are: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral Therapy, Trigger Point Release, Muscle Energy Technique and Passive Stretching. In his private time he  loves playing soccer, philosophizing, walking in nature, and playing music.

Candie has been a bodyworker for 7 years. She combines both Eastern and Western techniques with stretching, acupressure points, and moving energy through meridians. Including deep tissue massage to relax tense muscles while invigorating your body’s blood flow and promoting health through proper relaxation,  Brazillian lymphatic drainage massage to encourage circulation and stimulation of the nervous system. She is working towards a RMT designation and is also a master in Usui Reiki. Her signature specialty includes reiki techniques, and chakra balancing to promote further healing. Candie loves the challenge of working with those experiencing chronic pain, specifically in the neck and shoulders, hips and also those who suffer from headaches and sciatica. Her philosophy for all her work is based on removing obstacles that block our abilities to see, hear, feel and connect more intimately with our own mind, body and spirit.  

Song; a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner (TCM P) Registered Acupuncturist (R.AC), and a Certified Manual Osteopathic practitioner (DOMP and MOCC).  Song was additionally trained by the AMCT chiropractic school on using the activator technique to help balance the spine and skeleton. He uses a variety of techniques during a session and often blends therapies including, massage, myofascial release, craniosacral balance, visceral manipulation, acupuncture, cupping, osteopathic manipulation and activator-assisted trigger point release. He has been practicing for over 7 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our Salt team.

Helena is a passionate, nurturing and calm therapist, and mother of two, who is versatile in assisting people with spiritual, mind and body healing. She has a diploma in Counseling , 2 years Qigong and Shamanic healing experience and am also currently training to be a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist. Helena is also experienced  with Tuina Massage (a type of massage involving muscles, tendons and ligaments) as well as:- Acupressure- Guasha (Detox and Fascia Release)- Foot Reflexology- Ear Reflexology- Cupping. Her interests and hobbies include meditation, awareness through movement,  Qigong, Martial Arts and various social dance classes. She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Helena  provides a healing and nurturing treatment to balance mind, body and soul.

Michaela is a recent graduate from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT), trained in Swedish massage, deep tissue techniques, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. Her approach to care is rooted in the belief that healing is most effective when the whole person is considered—mind, body, and spirit. Michaela values working collaboratively with clients to support their unique goals and promote optimal wellness through a holistic and bio-psycho-social lens. She is passionate about creating a safe, grounded space for her clients to relax, reset, and reconnect with their bodies.

She is just going to be doing 60 and 90 min holistic healing for now.

Graduated from the Bodywork Therapy program at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts in June 2019 and have continued to expand my skills and training since then. She has experience in Swedish relaxation and deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, aromatherapy massage, Indian head massage, Abhyanga hot oil massage, and chair massage.
She has recently completed a course in Ayurvedic lymphatic drainage and I am excited to offer this service at Salt Wellness Centre.
Jasmine enjoys helping others on their health and wellness journey and look forward to seeing you soon.
She will do 60 and 90 regular but will also offer 2 hour Ayurvedic lymphatic drainage signature treatment.

My journey of self-discovery, physical, and spiritual healing began in 2010, when I studied and practiced yoga in Russia. I explored various other yoga disciplines such as Jivamukti, Ashtanga, Kundalini, and Chinese joint gymnastics. In 2019, I delved deeper into women’s health, and obtained certificates in Women’s Health and Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training. I now have a “200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training” (Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga) from Vancouver as well. I studied “The Basics of Thai Massage” and “Burmese Anti-Stress Head Massage” at the SIAM Professional Massage School and in 2021, I was fortunate to integrate my knowledge of body work, the benefits of yoga, massage, and meditation by studying Tibetan singing bowl massage in the tradition of Tsering Ngodrub with Victor Ogui. I was deeply interested in the potential of working with singing bowls and the impact of vibration and sound on the body. I continued my education in this field, undergoing further training and receiving a Certificate of Additional Education from the Far Eastern Massage and SPA Academy in this program. I also became a master of Distance-Acoustic Practices with Singing Bowls and Acoustic Yoga (Yoga of Sound. Nada Yoga). I look forward to expanding more client awareness around this amazing treatment and the positive effects it has on the nervous system and mental, emotional and physical well being.

Sara is a Grief and Loss Practitioner with a background as a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) and a Certified Grief Educator and Coach, bringing over 17 years of diverse experience. Her approach to grief work is rooted in trauma-informed care, which prioritizes safety, empathy, and the importance of honoring each person’s unique journey through loss. Trauma-informed care, in Sara’s practice, means fostering a compassionate, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to navigate their pain at their own pace. Sara takes an integrative, holistic approach, addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being through a blend of evidence-based modalities. She weaves together Talk Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices, allowing her to customize treatment to each client’s needs.  

Jenna’s path in the healing arts began with her first Yoga Teacher training in 2011 at Yandara Yoga Institute. It was there that she first learned about Somatic Psychotherapy.  Her first teacher in the field of Somatic Psychotherapy was a Buddhist teacher, yoga innovator and psychotherapist from Toronto named Michael Stone. She went on to complete a professional counselling program in Somatic Trauma Therapy (Relational Somatic Therapy) from 2017-2018. Some of her other areas of study and specialization include: Therapeutic Bodywork and Yoga, Tibetan Usui-Reiki energy healing, Yin Yoga, Trauma-Informed Yoga and Hanna Somatics. Currently, Jenna is studying therapeutic Qigong and continues her zen practice with the Mountain Rain Zen community.  Jenna is passionate about helping her clients explore and establish mindfulness and meditation practices as a part of their daily life. She also loves collaborating with health and other allied professionals who are interested in growing an understanding of Somatics and would like help integrating these principles into their own practices. Connection chats/calls virtually during my office hours every other Tuesday*Somatic Therapy is not a substitute for medical care or clinical mental health support. However, it will support and enhance any form of treatment.*