Christopher Banyay

Hi! I have called Prince George home since 2002 - I became a Red Seal endorsed Journeyman Machinist when I was 22 and worked in industry locally for 12 years. During my 20’s, I began traveling the world, studying yoga and energy work when I realized that I wanted to change my vocation and work with people directly. In 2018 I received my diploma from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, graduating with awards for outstanding achievement in professionalism, academic and practical performance. I then returned to Prince George knowing the North was in need of passionate therapists. I look at the body as a whole, a mosaic of systems and layers - a vision derived from my professional training combining with my yoga and machinist backgrounds. To assist your body in healing and help bring it into a state of ease I use techniques including myofascial mobilization, neuromuscular and muscle energy as well as some traditional Swedish massage. I also study with Heather Gittens and Natale Rao who utilize osteopathic, visceral and craniosacral therapy, adapting their ideology and techniques into my treatments. These days I spend most of my time parenting two young children with my wife Andrea. One of our sons is on the autism spectrum. His teachings have changed the way we move through the world as a family and offered the first steps into a broader awareness of neurodivergence. Currently I am continuing my education with intention on a masters degree to support neurodivergent youth. I also have volunteered since 2018 with the non-profit The Mankind Project, helping to heal and shape a world that is better than yesterday’s.