- Trauma-informed body-oriented care.
- Functional neurology approaches.
- Craniosacral therapy manual techniques.
- Orthopedic massage and active rehabilitation.
- Neurokinetic Therapy for muscle imbalances.
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Intention Wellness
145 15th St W, 206A, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1R9
Upon completing my Bachelor’s in Instrumentation Engineering , I decided to follow my passion as a Senior Yoga, Dance Instructor & Performing artist with the Shiamak Davar’s Institute for the Performing Arts (SDIPA) . For 15 years i taught Yoga and Dance in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Banglore, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. I was fortunate to have performed with the dance company in Egypt, London, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Malaysia, China, Dubai, Toronto, and Vancouver. I am certified by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram in India as a Yoga Acharya (ERYT-500). I taught “Shiamak’s Inner Dance Movement,”(IDM) a programme which uses movement, yoga, and breathing along with rhythm and vibration to help align the body, mind and spirit. I have a level 2 in Reiki and have completed the Advanced Ayurvedic Studies course from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Vancouver. During my journey, as a Dancer and Yoga Instructor, I experienced the power of the performing arts and therapeutic touch as a medium to provide comfort, relaxation, and manage pain. This eventually led me to study at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT) . Upon completion, the school honoured me with their “Heart Award “ given for ‘Unconditional positive regard for others combined with a passionate commitment to excellence in the massage therapy profession.’ I offer a “trauma-informed practice”, one which fosters an environment where the unique story of each person’s life experience is met with body-oriented compassion and awareness to safely and respectfully provide appropriate care and service. Functional Neurology, Craniosacral therapy Orthopedic & Active Rehab are my preferred areas of practice I believe that the human body has an innate intelligence. A Natural ability to heal and restore balance. When not at work, I love spending time with my daughter and wife watching movies singing, and dancing, I love being surrounded by nature, reading, and listening to music. Certifications/Workshops Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation:- 2000. Yoga Teachers Training (300 hours ):-2003. Yoga, Advanced Teachers Training (500 hours):-2006 Advanced Ayurvedic Studies - Institute of Holistic Nutrition - 2011 Registered Massage Therapy VCMT (3000 hours) 2014. Manual Lymph Drainage -level 1 Dr. Vodder School International: -2014. Somatic Explorations Workshops - Cadaver lab 2013-2014. Restoring Mobility to Clavicle workshop -2015. NEUROKINETIC THERAPY . NKT Level 1 - September 2016. NKT Level 2 - November 2016. NKT Level 3 - March 2017. PROPRIOCEPTIVE DEEP TENDON REFLEX: P-DTR Foundation Series Module 1-August 2018. Module 2- September 2018. Module 3 -October 2018. Module 4-November 2018. P-DTR:- Intermediate Series Module 1-April 2019 Module 2- May 2019 P-DTR:- Advanced Series Module 1-September 2019. Module 2-December2019. Introduction To Clinical Pilates -Calibrate Pilates September 19 & September 26, 2021. Trauma-Informed Practice for Massage Therapists -Elisa Peterson December 4th & 5th -2021 Posterior Thorax and Spine Cadaver Pro-Section -Somatic Explorations : August 13th 2022 Lower Extremities Cadaver Pro-Section -Somatic Explorations : August 23 2022 Primitive Reflex Integration - PESI, Karen Pryor : 2024 CranioSacral Therapy CST1 - Upledger Institute International - June 2025 Currently Working on Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Lower Limb - Anatomy In Motion - Gary Ward Biomechanics Of The Upper Body In Motion -Anatomy In Motion - Gary Ward The Vagus Nerve Program - Jessica Maguire
*****Registered Massage Therapy is a regulated profession in British Columbia. Treatment time includes components of History, Assessment, Treatment, Homecare, and Creating a Treatment Plan***** At Intention Wellness, we aim to foster a trauma-informed environment where each person’s life experience is met with body-oriented compassion and awareness. The treatment flow is designed to alternate between Orthopedic, Functional Neurology, Craniosacral, and Relaxation techniques as required by the body and the state of the autonomic nervous system.