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

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.

Call me now, let’s begin.

• 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.

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

• Registered Acupuncture
• Homeopathic Medicine
• Traditional East Asian Herbal Medicine
• Cupping

The purpose of this unique, non-invasive and painless system is to educate and to entrain the body back to its more balanced state, allowing the body to do the work of healing itself.

Quantum Biofeedback is a form of electronic medicine using electrodermal reactivity biofeedback delivered by a very sophisticated software program through the device to a head and limb harness, initiating an “electrical dialogue” with the body.  The INDIGO Quantum Biofeedback device operates at biological speeds, broadcasting over 11,000 frequencies to the body, each associated with a different item (mineral, vitamin, toxin, organ, emotion, etc.), recording its reaction to each, and identifying both acute and chronic potential imbalances. Clients can then be provided information about the results and frequency entrainment signals can be activated to attempt a balancing or harmonizing for items of concern.  The INDIGO does not replace the care of your doctor or licensed healthcare providers. However, by reducing stress, which often causes or contributes to illness, it may help the body to begin healing itself naturally.

Reduce the stress, take the load off the body, assist it to better repair itself and give your body a voice. That is what Quantum Biofeedback is all about.

Trevor May has been in practice with this modality since 2005 and has served over a thousand clients in that time.  You can read about some of their experiences at www.quantumwellness.ca/testimonials.

People suffering from the following conditions often respond well to stress reduction with the INDIGO:

A Typical Session

An initial session with the INDIGO takes approximately two hours, which allows for the completion of the intake form as well as the Suppression and Obstruction to Cure or “SOC” panel, which identifies lifestyle issues and medical history and helps cue the biofeedback device to any particular risks for the client. Once the SOC panel is completed, the client is connected to the INDIGO with a head harness and limb straps. The device is then calibrated and the main test proceeds for about four minutes.

When the test is complete, the practitioner reviews the highest risk items and begins to attempt correction of priority conditions. This process usually begins with balancing of minerals, vitamins, and organs to better enable the body to begin healing. The more specialized therapies can then be utilized as appropriate and a strategy for future sessions can be developed in consultation with the client.

Follow-up sessions are approximately one and a half hours (can vary) and involve a review of the “SOC” panel to determine if there have been any lifestyle or symptom changes to report. Once this is accomplished, the session proceeds as before, continuing training according to the client’s needs and the wellness plan established after the first session.

Malaspina Quantum Wellness is a fully mobile service, which means that in addition to operating from his Salt Spring Island home, Trevor can come to you and conduct each session in the comfort of your own home on Salt Spring Island, within the Greater Victoria area or the Cowichan Valley when booked in advance. Distance sessions can also be arranged.

She combines her degree in bioethics with studies in holistic therapies to help her clients with problems that have not been solved with traditional medicine.

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