Natalia Finlayson, RMT & Clinic Owner

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: Mondays and Wednesdays

Krista Ottema, RMT

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 Thursdays.​

Danielle Farquhar, RMT

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, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays. 

Holly Saunders, RMT

Holly graduated from the Georgian College, Advanced Massage Therapy Program with honours in 2016. She is passionate about helping her clients reach their recovery goals, preventing injuries, and live active and pain free lifestyles. She personalizes each treatment plan, utilizes different techniques at different stages of recovery, and educates her clients about self care and post treatment exercises to continue the healing outside of the treatment room. 
Her hands on treatment techniques often included but are not limited to: myofascial release, trigger point release, stretching, PNF, joint mobilization, Swedish and deep tissue.Prior to moving to Squamish Holly enjoyed playing on a number of team sports, her favourite being women’s box lacrosse. Now on her down time she enjoys hiking, yoga, weight training, reading, and adventuring with her dog.

Holly is available:  Monday, Thursday and Alternating Fridays. ​

Eva Ziskova, RMT

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: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Alternating Thursdays.

Martine Rouleau, RMT

Marti began her journey as a healthcare professional graduating from the Cegep de Rosemont Acupuncture Program in Montreal in 2008. Always appreciating the benefits of manual therapy, Marti knew she would add Massage Therapy to her practice, and became a Registered Massage Therapist after graduating from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018.
Marti enjoys working closely with her clients to develop personalized and integrated treatment plans. Her objective is to help people achieve their goals, whether it’s to become more mobile, decrease stress, reduce pain, rehabilitate from injuries, increase their functionality, or increase their performance at work or in sport.

Martine is available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Alternating Thursday and Fridays.

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