Starting Mind January 2025

Armaan has always wanted to pursue a career that incorporates his passion for psychology, behaviour, and clinical work. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Armaan strives to provide quality mental health services built on the foundation of a client-centred and bio-psycho-social framework. Armaan believes that clients are always the experts of their narrative and various lived experiences, and he aspires to utilize this expertise, when creating and implementing a treatment plan, to enact meaningful and sustainable change within the clients’ lives. Armaan also believes that it is important to address an individual’s challenges holistically, while acknowledging biological, social, and psychological factors that may be contributing to a person’s distress. Armaan has experience utilizing CBT, DBT, EFT, and ERP to address a range of mental health ailments that include anxiety, mood disorders (depression), life transitions, and O.C.D. He values the importance of continuing professional education and is always trying to enhance his skillset. In his spare time, Armaan enjoys spending time with family, hiking, playing tennis, reading, and travelling, as he finds this culturally fulfilling. He looks forward to providing online counselling services to you that are built on the foundations of inclusivity, trust, collaboration, and hard work.

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Amir Ghahremani is a Registered Massage Therapist with over ten years of experience in deep-tissue massage and the treatment of sports injuries. Having worked with patients in both Iran and Canada, he has successfully treated a variety of conditions.

Amir’s focus is on achieving overall balance and wellness tailored to individual needs, employing techniques that effectively reduce pain and promote relaxation. His holistic approach is rooted in a balanced lifestyle.

Born and raised in Tehran, Iran, Amir moved to British Columbia in 2014. In 2015, he enrolled in Vancouver Career College, completing an intensive Registered Massage Therapy program encompassing over 2,700 hours of theory and hands-on practice. His comprehensive studies covered musculoskeletal anatomy, pathology, arthrology, neurology, hydrotherapy, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, joint mobilization, manual lymphatic drainage, therapeutic exercise, sports treatment, and professional development.

Outside of work, Amir finds joy in hiking and camping in the picturesque landscapes of British Columbia. He has a passion for reading science fiction and actively researches holistic health and healing.

Education: - Vancouver Career College – Registered Massage Therapy - Azad University – Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Areas of Expertise: - Reduce inflammation - Relieve muscle and tendon tension - Deep tissue

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Sara graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2018, after moving to Canada from the UK in 2016. Before becoming a Massage Therapist Sara worked as a financial journalist for several years in London. She first became interested in massage therapy after suffering a chronic back injury while competing in judo as a teenager. After years of various treatments she found that massage was extremely beneficial for providing pain relief. This inspired her to want to help others with similar issues. Sara aims to help her patients achieve their treatment goals as effectively as possible, through treatment and education. She uses a variety of techniques during her treatments including Swedish massage, active and passive stretching, myofascial release and joint mobilisation’s. Sara is visually impaired and has a guide dog, Daisy, who comes to the clinic with her everyday and has a safe space in the treatment room with her and the patient. In her spare time Sara enjoys running, going to the gym, cross country skiing and of course going for walks and hanging out with Daisy, who is looking forward to meeting you in clinic. She is also an avid reader and a soccer fan, supporting Leicester City in the UK Premiership. Sara is also currently undertaking a course in canine massage.

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Having grown up locally he has spent lots of time hiking in the local mountains and trails, enjoying all that our vibrant culture has to offer and getting to know members of the community. He attended Palmer Chiropractic in San Jose, California, as well as The University of British Columbia and has spent countless hours of continuing education to further my knowledge of how the human body moves. During his studies he learned much about the assessment of musculoskeletal, and non-musculoskeletal conditions of the human body. As a chiropractic physician he also has training in the fields of biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, epidemiology, and biomechanics.His experience ranges from working with a variety of professional, college, and recreational athletes. Including locally with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants and the BCHL’s Coquitlam Express junior hockey clubs. Treatment may include hands of treatment methods, instrument assisted treatment methods, stretches, exercises, and various musculoskeletal treatment modalities.

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Avery is a proud member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiology. His interest in Kinesiology came from a background in sports including hockey, volleyball, and lacrosse. Avery is a graduate from the University of British Columbia with a bachelor’s in Kinesiology and a specialization in Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences. He also has a Diploma in Sports Science from Douglas College. During his education, Avery learned anatomical and biomechanical concepts related to human movement and exercise. He uses this foundation to inform his practice as a Kinesiologist.

Since graduation, Avery has worked with clients to individually tailer exercise prescription. He has experience working with individuals aspiring to achieve their fitness goals, as well as ICBC motor vehicle accident clients. He values creating relationships with clients to enhance their rehabilitation experience. As a lifelong learner, Avery is committed to continuing his education and developing his practice. Avery is passionate about helping clients return to their daily activities, leisure, and work.

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Daniel graduated from from the 2200 hour program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy in December of 2017. He has since gone on to complete both the Basic and Performance Functional Movement Training courses with Rocktape Canada. Having previously studied Musical Theatre Performance at Capilano University, working in theatre throughout Vancouver and on cruise ships, Daniel is passionate about helping patients recover from injury, and stay healthy and active.

Outside of massage, Daniel continues to work in theatre and stays active with CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting and regular dance classes. He also has a passion for aviation and gliding.

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Marialena is in 4 days a week but her schedule does not appear on line as she is not accepting new patients. Please call the office or email her to book with her. Thank you

1999 to present - Marialena graduated from West Coast College Of Massage Therapy in 1999. She practiced in North Vancouver for 6 years when her life led her to set roots down here in the tri city area. She opened Momentum Therapeutics in hope of offering skilled complementary health care practitioners to an area that was under-serviced. Over her lengthy career she has had the opportunity to treat a variety of different people from elite athletes, to pregnant women, to post-cancer survivors. Having experience in treating a multitude of ailments, she has the ability to help patients get over treatment plateaus, and give them the at-home tools to help themselves get better. So many different injuries, so little time. Having taken many post graduate courses including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, cranial sacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, visceral manipulation, muscle energy, Instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation (IASTM) , and most recently Stott Pilates. All these technique allow her to work with the patient and provide that individual with a unique-to-them approach to their care. In her career she has taken on helping athletes in their endeavours by volunteering at many different indoor and outdoor races for pre and post Massage Therapy treatments. She has done talks with the Running Room and Runners Den. She herself has enjoyed participating in outdoor activities when her busy family schedule allows. After having babies, she is getting back into hiking, trail runs, mountain biking, weight training, water skiing and wake boarding, swimming, rock climbing and yes, she is chasing her children around….all four of them. Her busy schedule allows her to only treat a couple of people a day, so if you are looking to book with her, look at our online booking program for her schedule.

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