Dana Smith

Beta Team-Based Healthcare

4396 W Saanich Rd, Suite 220, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3E9

Dana is a Registered Massage Therapist who primarily practises Craniosacral Therapy (CST) as her main treatment lens. Her approach is gentle and precise, blending CST with myofascial release to support soft tissue health and nervous system regulation. Sessions are especially suited for those seeking subtle, nervous-system-informed care, and CST is often provided while clients remain fully clothed. If you’re looking for full-body relaxation, an orthopedic or sports massage, working with a different practitioner may be a better fit. But for those seeking care that uses nuance, sensitivity, and the whole-person context of care, Dana is honoured to partner with you. Dana completed her RMT training in Vancouver in 2012 and continues her education with the Upledger Institute for Craniosacral Therapy. Her treatment style emphasizes gentle, responsive, and trauma-aware care—ideal for individuals navigating persistent pain, stress-related tension, or a complex relationship with their body. She provides care that honours sensitivity and complexity, working collaboratively to support comfort, integration, and well-being. Dana primarily works with individuals who want to deepen their relationship with their body and learn how to support themselves in healing and transformation. Sessions are slow, intentional, and responsive, adapting in real time to what the body communicates. Rather than following a set protocol, Dana prioritizes collaboration and consent—centering client comfort, autonomy, and readiness throughout each session. In addition to her manual therapy practice, Dana is a certified life coach, facilitator, and meditation teacher. Across all her work, she integrates mind-body-spirit awareness to foster healing, personal leadership, and greater alignment between inner and outer worlds. She sees her practices as a cohesive system supporting clients’ growth toward autonomy, resilience, and self-leadership. She views herself as a facilitator and guide for those on the journey of remembering themselves as whole, unified, and powerful. Outside of work, Dana enjoys painting, ceramics, gardening, cooking, and exploring the natural world with her partner and dog.