Taylor Kurucz
Taylor’s passion for health and wellness started in 2014 when she completed the 700-hour bodywork and massage program at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts. After graduating, she worked in the spa industry for two years before enrolling at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy to pursue her RMT designation. Taylor graduated with honours from VCMT in 2019 and is now an active registrant with the College of Massage Therapists of BC.
Taylor is passionate about treating the body as a whole by combining therapeutic modalities with relaxation and breath work to help her clients achieve their goals. She will often use a variety of techniques throughout the session, while listening to the body and how it responds to treatment. Taylor’s modalities may include Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue massage, Swedish massage, Joint mobilizations, Trigger Point Therapy, Stretching techniques, and Remedial exercises.
Taylor grew up in North Vancouver where she fell in love with the outdoors. She now lives in Port Moody with her fiancé and their puppy, Koda. In her spare time she can be found on the mountains, hiking, camping, and soaking up the sun.
Phone number: 778-792-8844
Email: taylorkurucz@gmail.com or taylorkuruczrmt@gmail.com
Elissa Christiaanse
Elissa has been working as an RMT since 2019. Her treatments are tailored to address the individual needs and goals of each patient. She utilizes a variety of techniques during treatment including Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques and joint mobilizations. Elissa has taken continuing education on Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) as well as postnatal care. She is continually taking courses to grow as a massage therapist and learn new techniques. Some of her areas of interest for education are myofascial techniques, treatment of the TMJ (jaw) and women’s health.
Elissa works both daytime and evenings and occasional weekends.
Email: rmt.elissa.info@gmail.com
Amanda Davey
Amanda graduated in April 2017 from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT). She has been registered with the College of Massage Therapists of BC since November 2017. She previously practiced at a clinic in Maple Ridge for 3 years and has recently moved into the Port Moody area.
During her time at WCCMT, she had the opportunity to gain experience at a variety of different out-reaches and in-reaches. These include sports massage with UBC varsity athletes, the Lululemon half marathon, pre-natal and post-natal massages at the BC Women’s Hospital, MS and Parkinson in-reach, as well as treating a variety of conditions at Seniors’ living homes in the Fraser valley. In the last 3 years, she has gained experience in Sports Therapy, Pre/Post Natal Therapy, ICBC related injuries, Postural Conditions, and Headaches/Migraines.
Outside of treating, Amanda enjoys getting outdoors and exploring the beautiful hiking trails that B.C has to offer, preferably with her dog at her side.
Phone number: 604-492-0444
Website: amandadaveyrmt.com
Email: amandadaveyrmt@gmail.com
Tammy Shears
Tammy graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy, where she had the opportunity to experience treating a large variety of conditions through her extensive clinical training. She is now licensed and registered with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. Tammy has treated and been involved in many different placements such as BC Women's hospital, Canuck Place, Multiple Sclerosis in-reach, Both UBC and SFU Varsity Sports teams and pre and post natal in-reach.
Tammy Believes that each individual is unique, therefore a thorough assessment is an important step to providing an effective and individualized treatment. In her practice Tammy uses a variety of treatment modalities such as myofascial release, joint mobilizations, trigger point therapy, muscle energy technique, deep tissue massage, neuromuscular techniques, passive and active stretching, postural education and remedial exercise to effectively achieve patient goals. Tammy is passionate about helping her patients get back to their pain free and active lifestyles.
In her spare time, Tammy enjoys hiking, being outdoors, cooking and spending quality time with friends and family. Tammy is also a Certified Personal Trainer since 2013 as well as a spin, aqua-fit and group-fit instructor since 2009. In the past she has participated in multiple 10km, half marathon and full marathon distance races. Tammy's biggest accomplishment was racing in Ironman Canada Triathlon in 2014.
Feel free to e-mail or call Tammy if you have any questions regarding treatment and getting yourself back to being pain free and doing what you love.
Email: shearsrmt@gmail.com
Jacquelyn Elmslie
Jacquelyn is originally from Prince George and moved to the lower mainland to attend the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT). Throughout the program, she completed clinical practicums at WCCMT and several outreach placements. This educational experience provided her the opportunity to work with a wide array of physical conditions. These conditions included, high-risk pregnancy at BC Women’s Hospital, neurological conditions, and general soft tissue dysfunctions. Some of the most rewarding work experience was gained working with the patients at GF Strong, BC’s largest rehabilitation hospital.
Jacquelyn feels it’s extremely important to regularly attend continuing education courses. She sees great value in the knowledge obtained from each course, which she feels ultimately results in greater treatment outcomes. When creating individualized treatment plans, Jacquelyn will listen to each case and decide which tools in her toolbox will be most effective. She often utilizes multiple techniques within one treatment, and is adaptive with her treatment plans according to the tissues responses. Jacquelyn’s goal is to help clients reach their goal as best that she can. Whether that goal is living pain free, increasing range of motion, aiding in recovery after surgery or sports injury, or simply relaxing from life’s daily stresses.
In early 2019, Jacquelyn attended the Dr. Vodder International School where she continued to advance her knowledge and abilities. In this four-week intensive training, she became certified in the original method of Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy. Through these techniques she has been helping clients manage an array of conditions, such as:
• Lymphedema, commonly occurs after cancer treatments
• Mastectomies, hysterectomies
• Lymph node removal
• Surgical scars
• Joint replacements
• General swelling
• Sports injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, fractures)
• Dermatological conditions (e.g. acne)
• Burns and bruises
• Pre and post operative treatments (e.g. liposuction, implants etc)
• Migraines/headaches and the list goes on.
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https://jacquelyn-elmslie-rmt-lymphatic-drainage.business.site
Most recently, Jacquelyn has taken a course on End range Loading techniques. This highly effective technique is best described as intense stretching. End range loading is successful in helping reduce chronic pain, tendonitis, headaches/ Migraines, thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) etc.
When Jacquelyn isn’t in the office, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, hiking, snowboarding, and traveling the world. While she adores all animals, dogs hold a special place in her heart.
Phone Number: 250-640-8960 - for same day appointment inquiries ONLY
Email: JacquelynRMT@gmail.com