Desiree graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2018. As an RMT, Desiree has extensive interest in myofascial release related to injuries and scar tissue, as well as systemic and neurological conditions. Her approach to treatment is to balance a stress reducing treatment with collaborative therapist/patient communication.

Beyond her work as a RMT, Desiree pursues creative goals as a visual artist and enjoys staying active through hiking, cycling, sailing and yoga.

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Lara is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2005. She obtained her certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) in 2006. Previous to attending the WCCMT Lara received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria in 2000. Lara employees a variety of massage techniques to treat dysfunction and pain. She has years of experience using MLD and associated techniques to assist patient’s healing with acute and chronic swelling. This swelling could be as a result of an injury, surgery, cancer treatment, or lymphedema. Lara prefers a holistic and collaborative approach to treatment with a focus on communication and patient education. She strongly believes in the importance of movement, flexibility, and stress reduction as key factors in living a healthy lifestyle.

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Stephanie (Stevie) McDowell, RMT is a graduate of the 3000 hour program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy’s Victoria campus where she was the recipient of the Lindsay Atkinson Duncan Memorial Award. Her passion for her career and profound belief in the benefits of massage therapy are clear in her treatments.

As a former dancer, Stevie fully understands the difficulties and frustrations of being sidelined by injury. This empathy forms a basis for her treatments which include, but are not limited to: use of deep tissue, myofascial release, MET, trigger point release, joint mobilizations and Swedish massage. Her scope of practice is wide and she has done extensive work with patients suffering anxiety disorders as well as acute and chronic pain issues, including patients that range in age from 7 to 102. Stevie has a profound belief that massage therapy involves the patient working equally with the therapist as a team during treatment, with each treatment being tailored individually.

A recreational runner at the half marathon distance, Stevie belongs to a vibrant running group and has worked to help many local runners achieve their goals at many levels. A long time run leader, she has had a particular joy in helping people at the beginning of their running journey, helping many people discover the rewards of being active in our beautiful city.

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