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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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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Having grown up locally Dr. Wagner has spent lots of time hiking in the local mountains and trails, and enjoying all that our vibrant culture has to offer. He can often be found in the community at nearby cafes, restaurants, sporting events, and getting to know members of the community.

He attended The University of British Columbia and achieved a bachelors of science in Human Kinetics and then pursued a doctorate of chiropractic from the global leader in chiropractic education, Palmer Chiropractic, in San Jose, California. Today, he continues to expand his knowledge base and researching the latest topics, and trends in conservative care and traveling to attending continuing education classes with his peers.

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.

He has bene practising for over eight years and 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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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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As the founder of Ryu Clinic, I have extensive clinical experience across a variety of fields.

Jiman Ryu is a registered acupuncturist and a registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner in British Columbia (R.TCM.P., R.Ac., CCHPBC). He is a graduate of PCU College of Holistic Medicine in Burnaby. He also obtained a BS in oriental medicine and healthcare from Wonkwang Digital University, South Korea, and BSc in computer science from Hanyang University, South Korea. Jiman has a specialty in pain management, TCM psychology, pediatrics, gynecology, and immune-related health conditions. He is passionate about studying herbal formulas that are proven to be safe and effective based on accumulated medical cases. He completed one year course twice with the Traditional Eastern Medicine Formula Institution in L.A. He continues to upgrade his knowledge and skills by exchanging information with 2,500 practitioners with the Traditional Eastern Medicine Academic Network in North America and Korea.

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John completed his Master degree in physiotherapy from the University of Queensland, Australia in 2008. He has been a registered massage therapist in Vancouver since 2000 and obtained a kinesiology degree in 2004.

Since the beginning, John successfully integrated both RMT and kinesiology services to ICBC, WorkSafeBC and MSP clients including active rehabilitation (AR) services.

John has completed training in the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) and is also certified in IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation / Dry Needling). In addition to a variety of osteopathic workshops, John has completed Anatomy in Motion movement analysis and correction and is keen on providing patients with not just short term pain relief, but long term solutions. This will be a focal point in all treatments.

John brings his diverse clinical background and training to each and every patient. He loves working with both active and rehab populations.

John is a proud father of four children, one girl and three boys, and in his spare time when he is not chasing them around, he is an active soccer analyst (in his own mind!), fan and player.

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Nicole graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2014. She has ten years of experience treating over 70 musculoskeletal conditions with all age groups with a focus on using Swedish massage, Myofascial release, Joint mobilization, Trigger Point release and Peripheral Neuromuscular Stretching techniques.

As an additional interest Nicole has been actively working as a clinic instructor at the College of Massage Therapy for the past 4 years. She is passionate about guiding new and upcoming RMTs. Nicole has instructed the pre and post natal pregnancy course at the college as well as supervised at the public clinic.

Originally born and raised in Coquitlam she is excited about helping her community through the understanding of balance between the body and general wellness as a whole.

Outside of work, Nicole is busy raising her twin boys, she also has a labrador dog and takes them out to the park as much as possible. Her other hobbies include yoga, hikes and traveling.”

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Katolen Yardley, DO (EU), MNIMH, RH (AHG)

Doctor of Osteopathy (EU) – Osteopathic Manual Practitioner – Medical Herbalist

Katolen is a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, Craniosacral Therapist and Medical Herbalist with a private practice in Vancouver and Coquitlam BC since 2000.

She specializes in herbal medicine consultations for women’s health issues, skin dis-ease, and digestive disorders and believes in providing usable tools for healing through inspiration and education.

Katolens education, while obtaining her degree as Doctor of Osteopathy (EU), entailed over 3474 educational hours, along with 1000 additional hours of in-person Osteopathy Clinical Internship, which meets the World Health Organizations requirements for Osteopathic training worldwide. Katolen works in Coquitlam and Vancouver, BC as a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner.

Osteopathy offers support for temporo-mandibular joint disorders, mobility issues, concussions, chronic pain management, headaches, repetitive strain injuries and trauma. (Katolen’s Special interest: include temporo-mandibular joint disorders, headaches, concussions, cervical spine, neck and shoulder issues).

She has completed additional training with: • Upledger Institute: Cranial Sacral Therapy Level 1, 2 • Upledger Cranial Nerves Therapy Level 1 • Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy 2 year Diploma • Barral Institute: Visceral Manipulation Level 1 • Healing Touch Program: Healing Touch Level 1, 2, 3 • Myofascial Techniques • Anne Sleeper Rib and Cervical Spine and Neck Osteopathic Techniques

For 18 years, Katolen appeared monthly on a nationally syndicated morning news show on Global Television in Canada where she offered herbal information to the public. She was past President of the British Columbia Herbalist Association (BCHA) from 2013-2019 and past President of the Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations (CCHA) from 2017-2023. Adjunct faculty at Boucher School of Naturopathic Medicine in the Botanical Medicine department for over a decade and instructor at Dominion Herbal College while they ran their Clinical Herbal Therapy program from 2010-2023. Her book “The Good Living Guide to Natural and Herbal Remedies” has been in the top 10 in its category of herbal medicine on Amazon.

Currently Katolen mentors advanced students of herbal medicine at international herbal medicine schools and offers herbal medicine continuing education classes to the public at the University of British Columbia Sustainable Farms (UBC Farms).

When time allows, Katolen is traveling, learning about indigenous healing plants and exploring other cultures. She loves photography and yoga.

For more information on services visit:

www.KatolenYardley.com - www.AlinearOsteopathy.com - www.alchemyelixir.com -

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Cole’s professional interests include sport specific and functional training, with a heightened curiosity in prosthetic rehabilitation. Expertise includes; dietary supplementation, elite athletic training, biomechanics coaching, injury prevention & risk management.

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PLEASE NOTE Nurgul focuses on gentle to moderate pressure techniques and does not provide deep or intense pressure. Nurgul does not accept ICBC or WorkSafeBC at the moment.

Nurgul is a Registered Massage Therapist since November 2017. She graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2017.

Her interest in health and wellbeing as well as her desire to help others motivated her to become an RMT. In her treatments she uses a combination of Hot Stone Massage, Myofascial Release, Swedish massage, joint mobilizations, trigger point therapy and IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization).

Nurgul has treated a variety of conditions that include overuse injuries, headaches, migraines, shoulder impingement, stress and anxiety disorders. Nurgul’s main goal is to provide pain relief and an overall sense of wellbeing to her clients. Her clients describe her treatments as very relaxing, yet effective.

When not working, Nurgul enjoys hiking, yoga and reading.

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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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Marina Perone, Registered Massage Therapist RMT Marina is currently away for July and maybe Aug. Her schedule fills up quickly so add yourself to her waitlist so when she adds her shifts back in we can all you.

Marina has been a registered massage therapist since 2002, having graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy’s 3000-hour program. Since that time Marina has diversified her approach to massage therapy by taking many post-graduate training programs focusing on structural imbalances and therapeutic-rehabilitative approaches to soft-tissue pain syndromes including Muscle Energy technique, Bowen Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy (CST) & Visceral manipulation therapy approaches. In addition to experience working in private practice, Marina is a past instructor at Utopia Academy of Massage Therapy.

Marina is committed to bringing the very best care and service she can provide to her clients to improve their quality of life and influence them towards a pain free and optimal state of being.

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