Jody Tennant

Tonume Integrated Health

2657 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4C3

Jody Tennant’s journey into massage therapy began with a profound personal experience. After he and his wife were involved in a serious accident in 1995, Jody witnessed firsthand the restorative power of complementary healthcare services, and more importantly for him; Massage Therapy. This pivotal moment transformed him from a patient into a practitioner, fueling a lifelong fascination with the human body’s capacity for healing. With a career that has spanned clinical settings and wellness environments, Jody has developed a holistic approach that treats the whole person rather than just the injury. His early experience in a multidisciplinary clinic specializing in whiplash and motor vehicle injuries provided a technical foundation, while his time in wellness spas deepened his understanding of the connection between the mind and body. Jody is a dedicated educator who spent over a decade as an instructor at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. From 2004 onward, he shared his expertise in Orthopedics, Manual Skills, and Clinical Assessment, mentoring the next generation of therapists. His background in academia continues to inform his practice, ensuring his treatments are grounded in evidence-based techniques and Osteopathic principles. At the core of Jody’s practice is a deep commitment to Trauma-Informed Care and nervous system regulation. Having attended the first-ever Fascial Congress at Harvard Medical School, Jody utilizes Myofascial Release and Neuromuscular Therapy to “fly under the radar” of the nervous system, creating an optimal environment for change. He believes that calming the nervous system is the ultimate key to physical recovery and mental well-being. As one of the leaders here at Tonume Integrated Health, Jody is proud to work alongside a premier team of health professionals that they have chosen to help their patients achieve their goals. He strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and healing space for individuals from all walks of life, helping them navigate their unique paths to wellness with empathy and expertise. Outside of Tonume, Jody can be found at a Yoga or Pilates Class, doing some laps at the pool, eating some amazing vegan fare in one of our local eateries, or playing in the surf at the beach with my wife. An enthusiast of the rugged West Coast, he can often be found exploring local forests or enjoying the surf at the beach with his wife, drawing inspiration from the serenity of the natural world. The strength, power and serenity of the ocean and forests inspire me, and I try to bathe in its energy as much as I can.