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Massage therapy can ease aches and pains, decrease stress, facilitate recovery from injury, clear the mind and ease the soul. It can also be an educational experience, encouraging overall body awareness and a better understanding of the interconnectedness of our many systems.
Bruce Martell
Victoria native Bruce Martell epitomizes all that it is to live the west coast dream. A graduate of the West Coast college of Massage Therapy, Bruce has not only entered the health and wellness profession but has created a dynamic way of living that he has been dedicated to for over two decades. In addition to his passion for helping people live a healthier lifestyle, Bruce loves running and cycling. He has achieved peak performance at high levels of competition including Ironman Canada and top finishes in several marathons. Bruce is completely committed to the west coast lifestyle and has an unwavering belief in the unlimited potential of the human spirit.
Evan Davey
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Evan Lillian Davey graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy’s three year program in Victoria, B.C. and has worked in the field full time since becoming registered in 2005. While Evan enjoys a diverse practice treating a wide spectrum of con-ditions from headaches to chronic back pain to stress related tension, her passion lies in treating scar tissue. Injury, surgery and cancer treatment can all leave scar tissue that restricts mobility or causes pull and itch. Various hands-on techniques that focus on connective tissue can markedly reduce the restrictive behaviour of scars and it is this work that Evan finds most rewarding both for herself and her patients. Evan has re-cently returned to the West Coast College as an intern clinic supervisor and instructor of connective tissue techniques. From previous endeavours, Evan brings to her practice a knowledge of pharmacology and holistic health practices. She has also been an avid yogini since 1994 and loves to help her patients find the perfect stretch. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, she has called Victoria home for over 20 years loving all it has to offer from scenic hikes to brew pubs to the ups and downs of being a Canuck fan! Please contact Evan at the clinic with any questions regarding scar tissue treatment and massage therapy.
Ian Abbott
Ian Abbott is a graduate of the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon. In practice since 1998, he has had the good fortune to work with people from all walks of life from world champions to your average Joe. He has been able to hone his skills working with athletes from the track & field, cycling, triathlon, rowing and cross country skiing Canadian national teams. Ian has traveled as the team therapist for the Ford Women’s Pro Mountain Bike team to numerous races in the southwestern U.S., and the Canadian Men’s national cycling team at the Tour of Hokaido in Japan.
Ian has worked extensively providing treatment and rehabilitation to individuals dealing with everything from sports injuries to motor vehicle accidents, repetitive strain injuries to general stress and tension.
Ian has worked to expand on his training taking post graduate workshops in running injuries, trigger point technique, myofascial release, muscle energy, abdominopelvic fascial and visceral manipulation. Recently Ian has seen the benefits of following the ‘Anatomy Trains’ approach, which treats along myofascial meridians in the body. In October of 2009 Ian completed the Anatomy Trains Pelvic Fascial Strain course.
A registered Acupuncturist since May of 2009, Ian has begun work towards his 4th of Traditional Chinese medicine studies at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Personal:
Having grown up in Vernon in the sunny Okanagan Valley, Ian has been in Victoria since 2001.
Ian had an athletic upbringing, swimming competively from age six and competing in triathlons from age 15. Currently Ian enjoys swimming, running, cycling, and tennis.
Avril Crockatt
Being a native Victorian, Avril Crockatt thrives on the west coast lifestyle. Though she has traveled extensively, Avril finds Vancouver Island to be as unique as the other beautiful places she has visited. She graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2008 and is excited to be building her practice at the Cook Street Village Health Centre.
Avril’s passion for interacting with the public has developed over her 10 years as a lifeguard and swimming instructor, engendering a sense of accomplishment and a love for helping people.
Her active participation in sports, hiking and other physical activity inspired her to obtain a certificate in personal training.
Avril is intent on building a diverse practice; she believes that everyone’s body is unique and responds differently to the stresses in life. She would be delighted to work with you to maintain your body at its optimum level. Through massage she is confident that she can assist you to eliminate the pain and tension associated with the everyday stresses of life.
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