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As a psychotherapist, I work with clients who come to therapy to understand what has happened. During our initial sessions, we will delve into getting to know you, understanding your unique lived experience, and finding clues about what your healing can involve. Most of my clients experience new insights, more personal freedom, discerning ways of navigating, and increased self-compassion within the first few sessions.

Telling our stories is vital to both survival and thriving as human beings. I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship where you can express yourself naturally in time.

I will listen with curiosity, open-mindedness, and compassion, ultimately helping you identify areas of possible growth and healing.

Collaborating on strategies, treatment plans, and ways of moving forwards with new insights are all outcomes of our work together.

Focus Areas:

• C-PTSD / PTSD / R-PTSD
• neurodiversity (ASD, OCD, ADHD, HSP)
• social justice
• sexual assault recovery – victims, perpetrators, bystanders
• eating disorders
• depression & anxiety
• non-violent communication
• family/relationship dynamics
• identity
• LGBTQ2S+
• Teens

Treatment Modalities

• Narrative therapy
• Jungian psychoanalysis
• Trauma-focused therapy
• Emotion-focused therapy
• Hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
• Cognitive-behaviour therapy

Qualifications

Registered Canadian Counsellor, CCPA

Masters of Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University

Bachelor of French Education, UBC

Bachelor of Arts in History & Holocaust Studies, UBC

“Healing Trauma with Self-Compassion” certification, Gabor Maté

Mastery of Transformation through Toltec Teachings, Liz Forrest

Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapy Course, Daybreak Therapy

“How to Work with the Traumatized Brain” course,  Bessel van der Kolk

I am a RCSW with the BC College of Social Workers, and my services are eligible for reimbursement from many extended health plans, as well as being considered a tax-deductible medical expense.

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Lifestyle assessment for greater harmony in the home and stable.

It is with a caring heart that I sit with clients, curious in how they notice and care for their whole being and how that relationship with Self weaves its way into their relationships with the world around them.  From Self-Awareness to Self-Compassion to Responsibility on through to Healing.  This has become my therapeutic lens that I offer my clients in my practice.  It has notes of Attachment, Mindfulness, Jungian, Strength based, and hopefully is always Body and Person Centered in its flow. My work with couples is a blend of those while integrated into the research from the Gottman Institute.

I have been in relationship with my partner for 34 years, together we have parented our two children into adulthood and been blessed with a granddaughter who continually reminds us of what is really important in this world. Much of my learnings and empathy have come from my own family experiences and challenges, it is from the struggles of my relationship with my two-year-old son that the Parenting on the Edge Project was formed, which has since been presented to hundreds of parents and caregivers over these past 20 years.

After a career dedicated to supporting families through non-profit agencies and MCFD contracts, I am delighted to be settling into a private practice that allows more room for balance and nourishment to myself, my family, and to my clients.

By combining science and spirituality together, we work with the subconscious mind to become aware of limiting beliefs. Then we replace these beliefs with new beliefs that serve you I. Living an inspired life.

Whatever  you can do or dream that you can do. BEGIN IT. Boldness has genius, power & magic in it. Quote by Johann Goethe.

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• Serving Salt Spring Island since 1992 when in Canada.
• 32 years of international, broad-based clinical experience.
• Fast, acute/chronic pain relief, joint release, spinal restructuring, and trauma release.

All wrapped up in the best massage you always wanted but didn’t know where to find. Whatever you know of hands-on therapies, you will discover innovative variations of them seamlessly conjoined in my always safe, all-encompassing approach.

Before entering private practice, I studied traditional manual therapies and related disciplines in Asia for seven years. That included extensive Hatha yoga instruction in India.

• Actively licensed in the State of Hawaii since 2004.
• 12 years accredited as Maui’s top massage practitioner.
• Many doctors’ first choice for their patients’ problems.
• Frequently referred patients by physiotherapists.
• US no-fault Auto, Workers Comp, and some private Canadian insurance reimbursable.

Use of my professional title is disallowed in BC and Ontario. I’m only permitted to write I’m a ‘massage specialist’ ;))

Testimonials: I’m extremely grateful for all the recommendations I’ve collected from many Islanders over the years. Here’s the last one from 2021. It’s plain and simple:

‘I have been searching for someone to help correct several problematic areas. So far, I have had two thorough sessions with Brian that have helped immensely. The most significant problematic area for me was my left hip. With his training, dedication, and intuitive skills, Brian worked wonders. I can now sleep on this side, whereas before, I couldn’t. I’m very pleased with Brian’s skills and talent.’ Danny Pasichnyk

More reviews: https://saltspringexchange.com/list/great-massage-reviews/

I maintain stringent sanitary protocols. Those include:
• A single-use plastic cover around the table under the bottom sheet.
• Sterilizing with alcohol wipes everything a client might touch or come near.
• All the table linens go to Salt Spring Dry Cleaners.

Price: $110 per hour. Two-hour minimum. Quarter-hourly incremental charges beyond that, just like your mechanic.

There is a $10 per treatment laundry surcharge.

This winter, I’m also available on weekend days as well as Mon-Fri, days and evenings.

Telephone: 778 866 9005

BestMassageSSi@gmail.com

Always a clickable icon on the right-hand side of each SaltSpringExchange.com page.

Every treatment is profoundly relaxing!

Located on the North end of the island, not far from the Fernwood dock.

RMT Massage Therapy with Jon:

Come treat yourself to the luxury of a hot stone massage with a certified RMT massage practitioner who has the training and expertise to help you navigate your healing journey.

• RMT massage with hot stones
• Online booking for those who prefer it
• Direct billing is available for most extended health plans
• Evening appointment times on Wednesdays
• Heated massage table during the cold weather months
• Wednesday through Friday appointments are currently available

Reflexology with Schuyler:

Give your feet the love they deserve.  Your treatment includes stimulation of all the reflex points in your feet, corresponding to all the organs and systems of your body.  Foot reflexology focuses on applying pressure to various points on the feet, ankles, and calves, but allows your entire body to relax, increasing circulation and promoting health and well-being.  Your treatment begins with a foot cleanse and hot towels for your feet and ends with a soothing lotion massage.

• RAC-certified foot reflexology treatments
• Online booking for those who prefer it
• Heated massage table during the cold weather months
• Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday appointments are currently available