Angel’s passion for massage therapy began to truly grow when she started noticing the positive outcomes in patients during her time at the student clinic. As she gained more hands-on experience and applied the techniques she had learned, she saw firsthand how much of a difference it made in her patients’ well-being. Whether it was reducing their pain, improving mobility, or simply hearing their expressions of gratitude, it became clear to her how rewarding this field could be. Those experiences led to a deeper commitment to her journey in massage therapy, motivating her to keep learning and helping others through this healing practice.

Educational Background - Angel recently graduated from VCMT in December 2024. During her time here, she’s had the opportunity to learn more than she could have ever thought you would learn about massage therapy.

Areas of Practice - As a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Angel provides massage therapy treatments that address a range of musculoskeletal conditions and promote overall well-being. She utilizes a variety of techniques, including trigger point release, myofascial release, and Swedish massage, to effectively reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and alleviate stress-related symptoms. Each session is tailored to the individual needs and goals of the patient, with a focus on restoring functional movement and supporting the body’s natural healing processes in a safe and professional environment. Whether you’re seeking relief from stress, muscle tightness, or simply need a moment of calm, Angel is dedicated to fostering a healing space that encourages relaxation to allow you to reconnect with your mind and body.

Personal History - Initially, Angel is from the Philippines and moved to Canada in 2010 and has been here since. She possesses a moderate comprehension of Tagalog and a basic proficiency in speaking the language. Besides massage, she has taken an interest in baking! Her favourite sweet treats to bake right now are cheesecake and crinkles. She also enjoys watching movies and shows, hanging out with friends and spending time with her loved ones ❤️ Unfortunately at this time Angel is NOT accepting ICBC patients. Thank you.

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Andrew Nemeth has been practicing Massage Therapy for more than twenty five years. He Graduated with Honours at CCMH in 1996 and since then has been treating clients in a variety of therapeutic settings, from owning and operating busy practices in the Lower Mainland, touring with professional football (soccer) teams in Africa and Europe, and has specialized in working with our senior citizens and specializing on maintaining mobility and pain management with our aging population. Andrew has presented at symposiums across the lower mainland discussing issues regarding the health of our seniors going forward and how Massage Therapy plays a role in healthy living. He continues to be the lead in the advanced peer group research of Massage Therapy treatment for seniors in his profession. His approach to treatment or philosophy is examining each patient globally. He always examines the whole person in an attempt to better understand and determine the root causes of any ailment or conditions presented. A healthy lifestyle is something that is important to Andrew. Having had to battle cancer, he often shares the benefits of a well- balanced lifestyle including staying active, incorporating healthy nutrition, good quality sleep, emotional wellness and some form of spirituality. In his spare time, on a regular basis, he partakes in running, weight lifting, Tough Mudders and any other activities that keep him moving. Andrew’s practice today focuses on ICBC related injuries/ deep tissue/athletic and active sports injuries. Andrew looks forward to the opportunity of working with you and will do his very best to help you return to optimum condition and, “get you moving.”

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Karl is passionate about helping people move better, feel better, and return to daily life with less pain and greater confidence. He has built a strong reputation treating ICBC patients, helping those recovering from motor vehicle accidents manage whiplash-associated disorders, soft tissue injuries, reduced mobility, and persistent pain. At a time when many clinics have stepped away from ICBC care, Karl continues to welcome these patients and is committed to helping them recover safely and effectively.

Karl specializes in deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, PNF stretching, and other advanced therapeutic techniques. He has had great success treating conditions such as herniated discs, frozen shoulder, sciatica, chronic low back pain, postural dysfunction, repetitive strain injuries, and complex musculoskeletal conditions.

He also treats many nurses and teachers, giving him extensive experience helping with the physical strain, muscle tension, and chronic discomfort that often come from demanding professions, long shifts, and repetitive movement.

Known for his personalized approach, Karl takes the time to listen, assess thoroughly, and educate his patients so they understand both the cause of their pain and the path toward improvement. While he enjoys deeper therapeutic work, he adapts every treatment to the individual, ensuring patients of all ages and comfort levels feel at ease.

With over 10 years of experience in sports medicine, physiotherapy clinics, and long-term care, Karl has also worked with Ballet BC, supported athletes at national sporting events, and treated Team Canada athletes competing in track and field, kendo, and bobsleigh.

Karl believes every treatment should have purpose, every patient should feel heard, and every person deserves the opportunity to feel their best.

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David is board certified with the CMTBC. He has thoroughly enjoyed the experience of challenging himself later in life, with going back to school and developing his passion for manual therapy. School provided a very well rounded experience for David; with athletic outreaches at UBC and Douglas College treating various injuries with varsity athletes to working with Seniors at George Derby Care centre. While in school David had a focus in treating pre/post natal and multiple sclerosis clients. Time spent working in the schools clinic gave the opportunity to work with a variety of injuries and conditions that have allowed his patients to rehabilitate and help live a pain free life. He enjoys implementing a variety of techniques to treat different conditions; PNF and static stretching; myofascial release; joint mobilizations; Deep Swedish massage. David is an avid trail runner and slightly fanatic downhill mountain biker. Spending any time outdoors, especially with family, is his most favourite way to relax. Book an appointment and lets see if we can help!

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Devi first got interested in Acupuncture after she developed lower back pain a decade ago. After many treatments and diagnosis, her pain did not improve much. However, after starting Acupuncture treatments, she got completely cured which motivated her to learn this traditional healing technology.

Devi has graduated from University of Calcutta with a Bachelor of science degree in 1998. She graduated from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and served the Healthcare patients in Edmonton since 2005 as a Certified Dental Assistant.

Devi migrated to BC way back in 2014. Later she started her Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) educational journey after Covid and recently completed her Diploma in TCM and Acupuncture from Central College, New Westminster. She also completed her Herbology education (Practitioners Diploma) at Central College early 2025.

She received her Acupuncture Practicing license after completing 1100 hours of internship that gave her good opportunity to treat various patients as an intern. She is also aspiring to defend her Herbology certification & looking forward to obtain her Herbology license next year.

Devi is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and obtained her certification from Red Door Yoga, Victoria in 2018. Even being a certified Acupuncturist, she considers herself as a holistic therapist and love to apply her decades of healing experiences and skills to heal her patients with traditional diet recommendations, Yoga exercises, Acupuncture and Herbal treatments. Devi loves hiking, cooking, listening to music and interacting with & meeting new people.

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Lily believes healthcare is a form of self-care, and that the body functions as a deeply interconnected system — physical symptoms often have emotional roots, and both deserve attention. As a student intern therapist at VCMT, she approaches each treatment with curiosity, compassion, and respect for the body’s complexity. Continuing her education has been a meaningful journey, and she enjoys learning how anatomy and physiology inform hands-on practice.

Lily enjoys working with both chronic pain conditions and clients seeking relaxation-focused treatments. Her approach combines therapeutic and calming techniques to support the body’s healing process. She frequently uses trigger point release, general Swedish massage, fascial techniques, dynamic release, and passive stretching to help reduce tension, increase mobility, and promote overall well-being

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Katie is currently not accepting WCB patients

Wanting a career that kept her moving while helping others find relief and balance led Katie to massage therapy. As a Registered Massage Therapist, she is passionate about providing thoughtful, personalized treatments that support her clients’ physical and mental well-being. With a strong foundation in both therapeutic and relaxation techniques, she creates treatments that are tailored to each patients unique needs. 

Educational Background

Graduating from WCCMT in 2024 from their 3000 hours 20 month program, Katie finished with a new found love for the intricacies of the human body.

Areas of Practice

Some techniques Katie utilizes are Swedish Massage, trigger point release, myofascial release, and active/passive stretching.  She believes that massage therapy is much more than just relaxation, its about revitalization. Whether you’re navigating chronic pain, healing from an injury, or simply looking to unwind, Katie brings intention, skill, and empathy to every session.

Personal History 

Before becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, she spent much of her career working in the hospitality and food service industry — a fast-paced, physically demanding environment that taught her the value of movement, hard work, and taking care of one’s body. Wanting a career that combined her love of staying active with helping others, she chose to pursue the realm of massage therapy.

When she’s not in the treatment room, she’s likely spending time with friends and family and her cat, Lola.  She finds fulfillment in cooking new recipes as well as sewing and learning Spanish.

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Riley O’Connor MScPT, BScKin, is a registered Physiotherapist and Kinesiologist. He is an active, empathetic listener who uses an evidence-based approach that integrates the best available research, patient values, and clinical experience. He emphasizes patient education, exercise prescription, manual therapy, and behaviour and lifestyle changes in his treatments.

Riley completed his Masters of Physiotherapy in 2022 at the University of Brighton and his Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University in 2016. He has experience as an Kinesiologist, Athletic Trainer for local and collegiate athletes, ICBC claimants, and a professional training coach for the general population.

Riley lives in Maple Ridge and enjoys hiking, fishing, camping, making music, cooking, gardening, exercising (sports, weightlifting, biking among many others), and reading.

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Courtney Olde is a mom to teen and one fur baby. She is an active yogi, 500 hour yoga instructor in Yin and Hatha, and dragon boat paddler/ caller. When Courtney isn’t working you can find her reading, or on or near the water.

After completion of her RMT program, Courtney focused her practice on deep tissue massage with further education in A. A Systemic Deep Tissue courses. Courtney’s treatments include the primary use of her elbows and knuckles, addressing any body misalignments and helping to restore the individual’s body to a natural state. Courtney works with all ages.

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LIMITED - NEW PATIENTS: Hannah works part-time and in order to accommodate her current patient list, she cannot accept new patients during evening shifts.

Note: Hannah does not treat patients with open ICBC or WorkSafe claims.

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