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Tara graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in December 2014. Since completion she had added continuing education courses in lumbopelvic stabilization for reducing low back pain, joint mobilizations and IASTM tool training to help with soft tissue dysfunction.

Working in a spa environment after graduation, she practiced many modalities for relaxation and stress relief while incorporating a therapeutic approach as well during the session. Tara uses a variety of techniques in treatment including- but not limited to; trigger point therapy, contractile myofascial release, joint mobilizations, active/passive stretching, swedish massage and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM).

She is eager to further her education and training in the upcoming future to provide more tools and techniques for her patients

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Not accepting ICBC patients

Sharon has been practicing as an RMT since 2000.

Over the years, she has found she especially enjoys working with women aged 55+, helping them return to a healthy and active lifestyle.

Sharon strives to keep life light through humour as she acknowledges she is a member of this age group herself. She understands how difficult it can be to return to a pain free lifestyle when having sustained multiple overuse injuries resulting in chronic pain. Overuse injuries can compound over time and therefore require longer healing times to achieve full recovery. As women age, hormones play an integral role in tissue health and injury recovery.

Sharon aimes to educate and empower her clients to move in a safe manner by helping them understand that movement doesn’t always mean pain. Her treatments include modifications to painful movements that create the same efficacy in strength and mobility pain free.

She incorporates manual techniques such as Dermoneuromodulation that targets the central nervous system through the skin and retrains the brain to move with ease and comfort throughout the healing process. Sharon focuses on establishing a safe treatment environment through intuitive touch through a holistic approach.

Sharon believes that all movement no matter how small, depends on well-hydrated connective tissue which is very reactive to massage and manual therapies such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, and dermoneuromodulation techniques.

She is extremely passionate about providing an avenue for these women to begin or continue living a pain free active lifestyle, whichever type of activity feels best for them in their bodies.

In her spare time, sharon loves to garden, hot tub, spend time with her family and hike with her dog.

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Located in Kamloops, Jil has experience treating those suffering from conditions due to repetitive strain injuries, concussions and whiplash associated with motor vehicle accidents and sports injuries, orthopedic trauma and pains as well as symptom management for some systemic conditions, pre and post natal care and strains due to postural imbalances.

Jil grew up in Kamloops and completed her training with the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Upon graduation, she lived and worked on the west coast of the island, where she fell in love with surfing and the ocean. She then moved to Sun Peaks, BC to work with ski racers and weekend warriors. After a season of skiing and ski touring, Jil had the opportunity to work in a mentorship program with a renowned RMT at Rebound Health Services in the lower mainland. She then went on to study internationally to become a STECCO Fascial Manipulation practitioner and is one of the only practitioners in Kamloops with this certification. With her mentorship ending and a new set of skills, Jil decided to move back to Kamloops and start her own practice in 2015, Dimensional Registered Massage and Wellness.

She then completed her 200 hour Power Vinyasa Yoga teacher training followed by Prenatal Yoga training to bring a holistic and active element into her massage therapy practice.

Jil currently teaches yoga classes at Yoga Now Kamloops and is the co-founder and co-lead instructor on her joint venture Muva Dynamic Movement Education, creating and teaching courses to fellow RMT’s and other allied manual health practitioners for continuing education credits.

Jil’s post grad courses includes Post Concussion Syndrome Management, Chronic Pain Management, Graston Technique, Stecco Fascial Manipulation levels 1 and 2, Human Kinetics and Exercise Physiology.

Jil likes to practices yoga, x country ski, downhill and backcountry ski, hike, run, swim, lift weights, hang with family and friends and all the dogs!

Muva Dynamic Movement Education

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Ella is a graduate from the 3000 hour Registered Massage Therapy Program at the Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health in Nelson B.C. Since graduation she has worked in a multidisciplinary clinic with other RMT’s and physiotherapists gaining further clinical experience and knowledge from other disciplines. Ella has a passion for learning which has led her to Kamloops to finish her Degree in Health Sciences at Thompson Rivers University.

Born and raised in the West Kootenays, Ella has always loved spending her time outdoors; skiing, hiking, kayaking and adventuring with her dogs. Along with this, Ella also has a background in competitive gymnastics as an athlete, coach and a judge.

Appreciating the balance between relaxation and therapeutic methods of massage, Ella is experienced with many different styles of massage therapy, such as; myofascial release, swedish massage, muscle energy techniques, trigger point release and passive and active stretching. Using these varieties of styles, she is able to provide effective and appropriate treatments for each individual client and their needs. Ella is particularly interested in working with an active community and athletes and focus on maintaining peak performance, injury prevention and aiding in the recovery process post injury so they can get back to doing what they love! Ella has also recently completed her training in Frederick Stretch Therapy® in Arizona, and is excited to incorporate this fascial stretching technique into practice.

Ella’s is excited to contribute to the community by facilitating mental and physical well- being, aiding in injury recovery and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

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Currently not accepting ICBC

Lia graduated from the 3000 hour RMT program at KCCIHS in Nelson BC in 2020. She has pursued continuing studies in persistent pain management, and treating TMD (Tempomandibular Joint Dysorder).

She has a natural curiosity and an attention to detail, and enjoys being in-depth and specific in her treatments. She often incorporates active rehabilitation, encouraging movement, strengthening, and/or stretching in addition to massage. Her calm and grounded demeanour and compassionate nature lend to a relaxing approach even during a therapeutic treatment.

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Emily Monkman is a registered massage therapist originally from Kamloops, BC. She grew up spending much of her time outdoors. Winters were spent skiing at Sun Peaks, and in the summer she hiked and camped throughout BC. Emily moved to Kelowna to pursue her education in the Vancouver Career College Massage Therapy Program and graduated in 2018. Since then she has been working in a multidisciplinary clinic in Kelowna, gaining valuable experience, mentorship, and community volunteering opportunities.

During treatment, Emily focuses her patient-centred care by tailoring each treatment to suit the individual. She uses a variety of techniques including trigger point release, myofascial release, active and passive stretching, and joint mobilization to help her patients return to their personal best.

Emily has experience treating a number of conditions including: Back pain, disc injuries, sprains and strains, whiplash and Motor Vehicle Accidents, headaches, postural imbalances, sports injuries, and has a special interest in pregnancy and postpartum care.

“Emily is not accepting ICBC cases at this time”

Emily is also education-focused, with future plans to complete her Bachelor of Health Science Degree; and to continue taking upper level courses in prenatal and postnatal care.

Emily is on maternity leave currently and will be returning to practice winter of 2024

Emily Monkman is a registered massage therapist originally from Kamloops, BC. She grew up spendi... Read More