Becky Taylor, B.h.sc., B.A., R.M.T., Owner

Becky 's first job as a massage therapist was at a remote fishing lodge in Haida Gwaii during the summers of 2006 and 2007. The experience gave her the opportunity to work with many different people and conditions in a condensed period of time. Being at the lodge helped her develop the skills needed to use therapeutic techniques, taught in the 3000 hour RMT program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and provide a deep treatment while keeping it relaxing and enjoyable.

Becky began working permanently in Victoria in October 2007 and decided to open her own clinic in January 2009. In August, 2009 Becky also completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences with a focus in Massage Therapy.

Danee Cowley R.M.T.

Andromeda Danee Cowley graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC and became a Registered Massage Therapist in 2015. Danee was a research assistant for an osteopathic study on TMJ dysfunction in 2015 and 2016 and continues to study and learn about brain physiology, pain science and somatic education (such as Feldenkrais) through workshops and as an avid reader.

Danee was introduced to massage therapy after experiencing migraine headaches and back spasms in childhood. Danee has experienced powerful physical and mental healing through massage therapy and strives to help others reconnect with their bodies and their own ability to heal.

Ezra Shafey, R.M.T.

Ezra graduated in 2018 from Victoria's West Coast College of Massage Therapy.

With a lifelong passion for physical discipline including martial arts, calisthenics/weight training, and coaching foundations of gymnastics.

Ezra's commitment to practical professional development has led him to pursue courses in assisted joint mobilization (M.E.T), yoga anatomy for RMT's, and obtain a personal training certification.

He is dedicated to the use of an evidence based approach, while remaining open to the evolving, enigmatic landscape of physiology and our growing understanding of it.

Kyle Reimer, R.M.T.

Kyle has always been physically active — pursuing mountain biking, soccer, rugby, snowboarding and hiking. These pursuits helped him realize the importance of good biomechanics and general care for the body. This became his passion and led him to pursue yoga and meditation before attending the West Coast College of Massage Therapy.

In treatment, Kyle approaches the body intuitively with a focus on fascial work, trigger point therapy and Swedish massage techniques.

Lauren Fellows R.M.T.

Lauren is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and a registered member of the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia.

Lauren aims to create a comfortable therapeutic relationship with her patients to help them reach their optimum level of health and function. She likes creating individualized treatment plans by utilizing various techniques that suit the needs of each patient.

Madeline McIntyre R.M.T.

Madeline graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2005 and completed a Bachelor of Health Science Degree in 2009. She has practiced massage therapy in BC, England and Australia.

Madeline's therapeutic focus includes treatment for headaches, injury rehabilitation, pre-natal care and stress reduction. She also has extensive experience with sports massage for amateur and professional athletes and has worked with the Canadian Ski Team and the Australian National Rugby League.

Madeline recently returned to Victoria with her young family and is enjoying practicing massage therapy once again in this beautiful city.

Ryan Moen R.M.T.

Ryan graduated locally from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2009. Since then he has practiced simultaneously at multi-disciplinary health clinics and luxury hotel spa settings. Ryan has spent his career focusing on the holistic approach that pain is most often a presentation and the problem can be as multifaceted as the individual. He believes health is found in the equilibrium of activity, diet, mind and practiced on the day to day. Ryan aims to treat the problem and not just soothe the dysfunction momentarily.

Treatments with Ryan utilize subtle techniques to allow the body to relax back into balance, improving posture with myofascial release and relieving pain with a combination of trigger point therapy and swedish massage. Ryan has studied under Ann Sleeper with an introduction to Osteopathic techniques and hopes to continue down that education pathway.

Sarah Edmonds, R.M.T.

Sarah graduated in 2005 from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC, and has enjoyed helping Becky create her vision of Renew from its conception. In her treatments, she aims to create a balance of targeting deep muscle pain and tension while creating an overall relaxing and comfortable treatment environment.

In her spare time, Sarah enjoys walking along the ocean, playing soccer, crafting, and spending time with her family and friends.

Shannon Dobell-Walker R.M.T.

Shannon graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy's 3000 hour RMT program in 2009 as well as the spa therapy course in 2007. Completion of both programs influences her treatment style and allows her to work on the deeper tissues yet maintain a relaxation element. Shannon believes that every treatment should address the unique needs of the individual patient.

Sandra Robertson, R.TCMP.

Sandra Robertson is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P), licensed to practice acupuncture and herbal medicine in B.C. with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA).

Sandra completed her 5-year doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Victoria, B.C., and has been in practice since 2008. She did a practicum at the Hunan University of Chinese Medicine clinical hospital in the city of Changsha in Hunan Province, China. There she focused on the treatment of women's health and was also able to observe the paediatrics and stroke wards.

Sandra trained with Lillian Pearl Bridges who is the world's leading authority on Face Reading and Facial Diagnosis and completed the Master Face Reading Certification Program. This allows her to see potential and current health conditions by assessing the different zones of the face. Personality traits and destiny are also revealed on the facial map; lifestyle recommendations relating to overall well-being are specific to what each individual’s face reveals.

She has also taken continuing education training with Julian Scott, the world's most eminent Pediatric Acupuncture specialist, who has been treating children at his practice in the United Kingdom (UK) for over 40 years, and with Rebecca Avern, a paediatric acupuncturist, and teacher with over 20 years experience.

Sandra is skilled in treating all forms of pain conditions: neck pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, headaches, sports injuries, etc.

Sandra treats women’s health concerns in all the different phases of a woman’s life including menstrual issues, fertility, pregnancy, post-partum, and menopausal symptoms.

She also welcomes children into her practice.

She is the author of Treating Children with Chinese Dietary Therapy published in 2021 by Singing Dragon. This book goes in-depth on how to use diet to help strengthen and protect a child's digestion, how to treat common childhood ailments with food therapy, the importance of the developing microbiome, and also includes easy nourishing recipes.

“I provide a comfortable, nurturing atmosphere to help you on your journey of striving towards inner harmony, balance, awareness and a healthy lifestyle.”

Learn more about Sandra at nourishlifemedicine.com