Coastal Pines Wellness is a small registered massage therapy studio located in Ladysmith, BC. Our aim is to provide a calm and encouraging space for individuals to find more ease in their bodies and move towards their goals. Treatment goals vary between individuals and we look forward to assisting you when possible, whether you are seeking decompression from a busy life, relief from chronic pain, therapeutic touch, or help managing an acute pain or injury.
Monica is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy’s 3000hr program in New Westminster, B.C., is licensed through the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia and is a member of the Massage Therapy Association of British Columbia. She began her career in the greater Vancouver area during which time she had the opportunity to treat in a variety of outpatient, clinical, and event settings.
Monica has a general practice working primarily with adults and older teens. She has worked with a variety of conditions ranging from Low Back pain and injury, Headaches, Stress and anxiety, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Repetitive Overuse/Strain injuries, Arthritis, TMJ dysfunction, Acute and Chronic pain, Pregnancy, and more.
Appointments begin with a conversation to clarify and collaborate on your treatment goals. If treatment is recommended and agreed upon this conversation is followed by relevant physical assessment, hands on techniques and homecare guidance to assist you in safely working towards your goals. Monicas treatments are generally restorative and calming in nature with the intent of supporting your bodies natural healing processes.
Outside of the clinic Monica enjoys being outdoors, playing with her dogs, listening to a good audiobook, and digging in the dirt. She welcomes you to her practice and looks forward to supporting your movement towards a greater sense of wellness.
Bodhi may often be found in the clinic demonstrating how to take it easy. Bodhi does not assist with massage therapy, but instead offers his calm and gentle presence. Please ask before feeding Bodhi treats if you are inclined. To those with allergies, we apologize. We have a HEPA filter running in the clinic space at all times to help manage air quality. If you have severe allergies or fear of dogs please contact us prior to booking.
Massage Therapy is defined as "the health profession in which a person provides, for the purposes of developing, maintaining, rehabilitating or augmenting physical function, or relieving pain or promoting health, the services of
(a)assessment of soft tissue and joints of the body, and
(b)treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction, injury, pain and disorders of soft tissue and joints of the body by manipulation, mobilization and other manual methods."
A registered massage therapist (RMT) in British Columbia is a health professional regulated by CMTBC under BC’s Health Professions Act.
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