Natalia Finlayson, RMT & Clinic Owner
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Natalia Finlayson is a Registered Massage Therapist and the founder of Bliss Massage Therapy. She completed a program in Exercise Science prior to graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2005. The Registered Massage Therapy program from the West Coast College consisted of 3,000 hours of academic and clinical study. Natalia possesses an excellent knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology, which is necessary to effectively treat a variety of conditions. Caring and enthusiastic, Natalia takes a proactive approach to treatment in helping each client's individual situation. She uses a variety of techniques such as deep tissue therapy, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy to help the body heal and regain proper function facilitating the restoration of balance and alignment. Natalia grew up as a competitive ski racer, competing throughout Europe and North America representing Canada. Now she stays busy entertaining her son and when she can escape the role of mother-hood she enjoys all the outdoors that beautiful Squamish and the Sea to Sky corridor provides. Natalia takes special interest in Sports Massage/Rehabilitation Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Therapy, Infant/Pediatric Massage and Women's Health Care, Pregnancy/Post-Partum Massage- this includes massage for complicated pregnancy and post-cesarean massage.
Notable achievements: Advanced training and Certification in Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Therapy, Women's Health Care (pregnancy and post natal care, non-invasive pelvic floor rehabilitation and visceral realignment) and Infant/Pediatric Massage. Natalia is available: Monday and Wednesday. |
Krista Ottema, RMT
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Krista is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy's 3000 hour program. Her massage experience stems from working in multidisciplinary clinics on Vancouver's north shore. Krista's focus is on individual concerns of her clients and offers a broad spectrum of treatment modalities including myofascial release, trigger point release, muscle energy technique, deep tissue massage, joint mobilizations and swedish techniques. Outside of the treatment room, Krista enjoys her family time and takes advantage of the beautiful mountains by spending time mountain biking, searching for powder and trail running.
Krista is available: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. |
Steffanie Frank, RMT
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Steffanie graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2017, where she also completed an introductory course to Craniosacral massage. Steffanie is passionate about providing emotional and physical well-being through Massage Therapy. She uses techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point release, stretching, and swedish massage. Steffanie will be continuing her education to not only further her knowledge, but to ensure she is providing the best care possible for her clients. She will be taking classes in visceral manipulation, craniosacral massage and women’s health. She also is pursuing her education further and has enrolled in Osteopathic school. Steffanie is a born explorer and feels most at peace when she is outdoors. When she is not practicing massage therapy or learning, you will find her either hiking, swimming, gardening, doing yoga, or lost in a book.
Steffanie is available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and alternating Saturday. |
Danielle Farquhar, RMT
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Originally from Oklahoma, Danielle made her way to British Columbia in 2011, where she studied Registered Massage Therapy and attained her RMT designation. Her approach to treatment is based on the biopsychosocial model. She holds to the belief that by addressing the biological, psychological and social factors in people’s lives, chronic pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction can not only be effectively treated, but prevented. Danielle uses a combination of techniques based on the needs of her patients that include, but are not limited to: myofacial release, soft tissue release, joint mobilizations, trigger point release, swedish, deep tissue and stretching. Danielle is passionate for those struggling with chronic pain and illness. Her own experiences with pain, stemming from high stress, post surgical adhesions and injury continue to help her relate and better care for her patients. Danielle’s ultimate goal is to empower and educate her patients on their healthcare journey. In her free time, Danielle enjoys hiking the many trails of Squamish with her family, reading all things pathology and sitting on sunny patios with friends.
Danielle is available: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and alternating Saturday. |
Amber Mazanek, RMT
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Amber Mazanek graduated from the advanced massage therapy program at Algonquin College in Ottawa in 2013 and is now registered with the CMTBC. Amber has worked in a variety of settings including luxury spas, multi-disciplinary clinics and exclusive heli-ski lodges, super yachts and fishing lodges. Whether you have an injury, chronic pain or a nervous system in overdrive, Amber will draw from a range of techniques to address your individual situation. Amber is a compassionate, open minded person who believes that massage is an irreplaceable therapy that strengthens the intimate connection between our body, mind and spirit. Amber prides herself on her ability to individualize her treatments, using a blend of deep and relaxing techniques, in order to give a therapeutic treatment that is both effective and enjoyable. Various massage techniques like deep tissue, myofacial release, muscle energy techniques & trigger point work combined with hydrotherapy and/or remedial exercise are used to enable your recovery or goals. When she’s not massaging, you can find her hiking, skiing, gardening or curled up with a book.
Amber is available: Monday and Tuesday. |
Victoria Debney, RMT
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Victoria graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Toronto in 2016 with honors. Her experience includes hospital post-op and brain injury/stroke rehab, high level athletics including the Toronto PanAm games and IronMan competitions, and lifestyle maintenance at a variety of clinics. She holds additional training certificates in Osteopathic Techniques, Pre/Post-natal treatment, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Strength & Conditioning. Victoria is a plant-based competitive bodybuilder with a passion for health and fitness. Her practice involves personalized treatment plans that are client-focused and evidence-based with a friendly and professional atmosphere. Victoria believes that healthcare should be safe, accessible, and compassionate and encourages marginalized clients to book in with her.
Victoria is available: Saturday and Sunday. |
Rhianna Debrayanna, RMT
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Rhianna's approach to massage reflects both her background and her approach to life; a blend of science, spirituality, and art.
She grew up between California and the Okanagan, and has become enamored with the coastal mountain ranges of BC. While in California, she attended an outdoors boarding school and received scholarships within the theatre and arts programs. Nevertheless, sciences and athletics were her passion, and she went on to pursue medical school and received scholarships for running. At the collegiate level, she raced for the women's cross country team at UBC while studying kinesiology. During this time, an overuse injury granted her access to UBC's incredible sports doctors, physiotherapists and RMT's. She was awed by the therapeutic effectiveness of massage and delved into the healing arts. She attended the Vancouver School of the Healing Arts in 2014, wherein she was introduced to an abundance of cultural approaches to healing. She learned about Ayurveda and Indian head massage, Shiatsu and reflexology, hot stone massage and hydrotherapy, as well as the incredible importance of the mind-body connection. Wanting to ground her holistic view of massage with a scientific foundation, she undertook more schooling at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and graduated in 2017 as an RMT. Massage, to Rhianna, is a beautiful and therapeutic art form, made more fascinating by her individualized approach to each client. Her treatment style blends therapeutic techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular technique, joint mobilizations, breathwork, and swedish massage to deliver a treatment that is both effective and relaxing. She loves the joyful freedom that comes from feeling physically able, strong, and flexible in one's body. She is equally enamored with increasing body awareness and strengthening the mind-body connection through massage. She aims to co-create this experience with all of her clients. Outside of her massage life, she holds a certification in Pilates and practices meditation, qi gong, and yoga. She is an avid writer, and is hopelessly obsessed with running and all things mountain related. She loves to dance. Rhianna is available: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. |
Eva Ziskova, RMT
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Eva graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy where her dedication to the program placed her on the Dean’s list. Her treatment style includes myofascial release, deep tissue, dynamic release and joint mobilizations. She also likes to incorporate passive and active assisted stretches in her treatments. With a background in Czech ballet, yoga teacher training and personal training, Eva has a repertoire of exercises at her disposal to aid her client’s rehabilitation. Eva’s approach to massage mirrors her approach to life, work hard, always give your best and never stop learning.
Eva is available: Sunday. |
Meggy Bellerive, RMT
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After many years of working in ski resorts such as Banff, Mnt. Tremblant, Whistler and even in Niseko, Japan, Meggy decided to add a more clinical place to work and found the perfect fit at Bliss. Meggy provides a wide spectrum of massage technique such as facial release, trigger point therapy and is currently taking studies in concussion management and chronic pain.
Meggy is available: Friday and Saturday. |