Samantha graduated with Summa Cum Laude honours from the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Program at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC, completing over 2700 hours of training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and biomedicine, along with over 1050 hours of clinical practice.

Growing up in a family that regularly used Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Samantha was introduced to its benefits from an early age. After facing her own struggles with hormone imbalance, she turned to TCM and holistic medicine to heal and regain balance, which further fuelled her passion to pursue a career in this field. Her personal experiences ignited a deep desire to help others feel supported and empowered on their healing journeys.

Samantha has a passion for women’s health, particularly in addressing menstrual cycle related issues and hormone imbalances. She believes in the power of TCM to restore balance and support the body’s natural rhythms, and she’s passionate about helping women regain their vitality and confidence. Beyond women’s health, Samantha also has a special interest in digestive health, as well as providing general care to those seeking holistic treatments.

Known for her gentle needling technique, Samantha strives to create a relaxing experience for patients. In addition to acupuncture, she incorporates other therapeutic modalities such as Chinese herbal medicine, food therapy, cupping, Gua Sha, Tui Na, acupressure, and ear seeds.

With a warm and empathetic approach, Samantha is dedicated to guiding patients through their healing journeys, empowering them to take control of their health and well-being.

Sabine is passionate about helping people achieve homeostasis by

building productive communications between body and mind through

acupuncture. She remains deeply committed to looking at the body as a

whole and assisting patients in achieving their individual health goals.

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A strong advocate of listening and understanding one’s own body, she

encourages her patients to take active authority over their own health, thus insuring personalized treatments for each of her clients.

Through active dialogue and expansive expertise, she provides each of her

patients with effective and sustaining solutions.

Brendan has a deep-rooted passion for sports and athletics. He played college football and premiere level baseball as well as playing soccer, basketball, and tennis. He graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Previously he was a certified personal trainer and has coached both football and baseball.

A treatment with Brendan can be quite diverse. He prides himself on having very strong hands and is most comfortable working with deep, precise pressure. Throughout his time at VCMT he developed an appreciation for relaxation treatments as well. Understanding that helping a person let go of their stress can be invaluable.

In his spare time, Brendan loves to travel. He spent over three years traveling before starting RMT school. He still loves to play, enjoying ocean dips and a variety of recreational sports.

Kim just recently moved from Squamish where she worked as a registered massage therapist in a clinical setting.
Kim is currently studying the European Style of Manual Osteopathy and Acupuncture.

Over the years Kim has taken several manual therapy courses such as craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, biodynamic myofascial mobilization, TMJ techniques and manual osteopathy.  
 

Kim uses an osteopathic, whole-body approach in her massage therapy treatments and blends a variety of gentle non-invasive therapeutic techniques that work on a deep fascial level, using the least amount of force needed to obtain tissue change.  
 
Her massage treatments are relaxing and often include the gentle visceral, cranial and biodynamic components, as well as myofascial release, joint mobilizations and may include Intra-oral TMJ techniques.
 
Kim is passionate about assessing each clients’ individual needs and treating them to assist in achieving greater mobility, decreased pain and to restore balance and well-being.
 

Jillian grew up right here on Vancouver Island and later moved to the Mainland to pursue her massage therapy career. She graduated with honours from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2021.

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Her treatment approach is goal-oriented and highly therapeutic, often integrating deeper techniques with dynamic release to help clients find lasting relief. She focuses on prevention, maintenance, recovery, and rehabilitation — while also encouraging clients to incorporate exercise and stretching into their daily routines so they can get back to the activities they love most.

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Beyond the clinic, Jillian has been a competitive Highland dancer for over 24 years, achieving multiple championships and consistently ranking in the top six dancers in Canada.

She balances her training with cross-discipline conditioning, including strength, endurance, and plyometric exercise. To further support her clients’ active lifestyles, Jillian also earned her personal training certificate in 2019.
 

Taylor is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology. His background provides him with a strong understanding of the body, movement, injury recovery, and overall wellness.

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Originally from Nanaimo, BC, Taylor moved to Victoria for his education before eventually settling in Port Alberni. He enjoys being part of a smaller community and raising his family in the area.

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Taylor focuses on creating individualized treatment plans to help patients reduce pain, recover from injuries, improve mobility, and support overall well-being. His treatments may include techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, joint mobilizations, and relaxation massage. He also provides home care recommendations including stretching, strengthening, and hydrotherapy to help patients continue their progress between treatments.

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Outside of the clinic, Taylor enjoys staying active at the gym, playing soccer and hockey, spending time outdoors, and prioritizing time with his family and dog.