Dr. Andrew R. Taylor
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Registered Acupuncturist, Registered Massage Therapist
Dr. Andrew R. Taylor graduated from WCCMT Massage Therapy School in 1989. He has been a licensed R.M.T. since 1989. He attended the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine from 1995-1999. He is a Registered Massage Therapist, Registered Acupuncturist and a Dr of TCM.
Dr. Taylor was a member of the Massage Therapy Association Board of Directors from 1992-1995.The Vice–President of the TCMA of BC from 1999-2002. Vice President of the QATCMA from 2006-2008. Chair of the Scope of Practice Committee for the CTCMA from 2003-Present. Chair of the Acu-Point Injection Committee from 2008-2009. Examiner for the practical portion of
Acupuncture Board Exams of the CTCMA in 2003. Member of the Sports Acupuncture Team treating athletes from around the world at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Dr. Taylor regularly lectures to professionals and the public. He has also developed post-graduate courses for RMT’s, Naturopaths, Acupuncturists and Dr’s of TCM in the following subjects Physical Assessment and Treatment Techniques, Auriculotherapy and Auricular Medicine A and B, Basic and Advanced Part 1 and 2 Injection Techniques According to TCM Paradigms.
Dr. Taylor currently enjoys a busy practice specializing in acute/chronic musculoskeletal pain and internal medicine
Dr. Jia Qi Chen
Naturopathic Physician, Medical Doctor (China), Ophthalmologist (China) Acupuncturist, Homeopath, Iridologist, Acupoint Injection
Dr. Jia Qi Chen obtained her medical degree from Shanghai Second Medical University and practiced as an ophthalmologist at Rui Jiang Hospital. Dr. Chen is also a licensed naturopath and has been working in the naturopathic field since 1997.
Her fields of interest are:
• cancer
• chronic illnesses
• eye related diseases
• anti-aging
• esthetics
• general practice
She has extensive experience with IV therapies, allergies, pain management, prolotherapy, neural therapy, oxidative therapies such as ozone and hydrogen peroxide, chelations, injectibles, hydrotherapy, medical detoxification, colonics, acupuncture and chinese medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, mesotherapy, iridiology and treating various eyes conditions.
Dr. Chen is board certified by the CNPBC for: prolotherapy, ozone therapy, chelation therapy, and acupuncture.
Dr. Janusz Szostek
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Szostek is a graduate of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. He brings 13 years of experience treating a spectrum of musculoskeletal problems ranging from acute to chronic conditions in patients of all ages. His integrated approach draws from the strengths of various effective techniques that Dr. Szostek has investigated over the years. Through careful patient history review , symptomatic evidence,and thorough examination he is able to determine the most effective treatment for a wide variety of disorders. His interests in alternative energy medicine and emotional therapies help to offer a holistic health treatment plan that achieves long term results.
Dr. Szostek believes that patient care is based on partnership between the patient and the doctor. Every patient is informed of his/her diagnosis and a treatment plan is tailored to the individual’s needs. Treatments are accomplished using gentle instrument adjustments (Arthro-stim), muscle work, hands-on adjustments, custom-made orthotics and nutritional and lifestyle counselling. He also has training in Upper Cervical Chiropractic adjustments, Matrix Repatterning and in Emotional Freedom Technique.
Dr. Szostek is a registered member of the College of Chiropractors of B.C., B.C. Chiropractic Association and the Canadian Chiropractic Association.
WCB, ICBC, and Veteran Affairs accepted.
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Dr. Laura (Lali) Formaggia PhD.HN, B.Ed. ( Arg), Dipl TCM, R. Ac, RNCP, RLT, was born in Argentina where she had graduated from “The Universidad Nacional de Cuyo” ( National Unvinversity of Cuyo), with a Bachelors Degree in Education. In Canada, she graduated from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, B.C. where she completed her diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (1999-2003). She is a registered Acupuncturist by CTCMA B.C.
After her studies in Oriental Medicine, Laura completed her internship in Cuba at The “Clinica de Medicina Alternativa” (Clinic of Alternative Medicine) in the province of Matanzas, where Oriental and conventional medicine diagnosis, and treatment are used together. After practicing these therapy modalities, she developed an interest in the treatment of acute and chronic pain management and sports injuries, using injection techniques aligned to TCM paradigms, and Laser Techniques. She has added post-graduate studies in the subject of Acupoint Injection Therapy and Techniques, and completed numerous advanced courses with NATI (Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injections). She is a member and (TA) Teaching Assistant of the Society for Acupoint Injection in B.C.
She is also a Registered Laser Therapist specializing in Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT). Laura uses this therapy to address musculoskeletal pain, swelling and inflammation, allowing remodeling and healing of tissues. As well, LILT is utilized to activate connective tissue cells, stimulating skin cell regeneration in esthetic applications such as wrinkles and scarring.
Laura has always had a strong interest in, and dedication to natural sciences and believes in the body’s ability to restore balance and health naturally. This led her to obtain a PhD. in Holistic Nutrition. She has completed courses in Homeopathy from the British Institute of Homeopathy.
She is a Registered RNCP, Registered Nutritional Certified Practitioner and member of IONC:International Organization of Nutritional Consultants, member of AHANAOA.: Hispano-American Association of alternative and orthomolecular nutrition, and anti-aging. Laura is a certified instructor for Physiological Nutrition ( Alimentacion Fisiologica) and member of the International Association of Instructors of Physiological Nutrition
Her foundational training in Oriental medicine, and holistic nutrition has allowed for diagnostic and therapeutic insight when choosing the best approaches for patient care in her practice.
Her general practice follows her interest in taking care of acute and chronic pain, sports injuries, nutrition and dietary guidelines for optimal health and anti-aging, food and environmental allergies and sensitivities that link to: asthma, arthritis, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Dermatitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Celiac Disease, Chron’s, IBS and other auto-immune disorders.
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Gillian Liebrandt
Educational Therapist
Gillian Liebrandt holds a Masters Degree in Education, specializing in learning disabilities. She has 30 years of experience as an educator. In 1994 she opened a learning centre to help struggling students. The Learning Centre evolved into Millennium Learning Advantage, where the focus is on addressing the problems in the brain. She is trained in several brain based programs, including Sound Therapy, and Processing and Cognitive Enhancement, (PACE) and is a reading specialist. She also does memory training and Balametrics.
Website links: www.millenniumlearningadvantage.com
Jason Thompson
Registered Massage Therapist
Jason Thompson, RMT
I am a graduate of the three year massage therapy program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver, BC. I also carry with me over two year’s education in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, and postgraduate studies in Myofascial Release Technique. In addition, my scope of practice includes deep tissue manipulation, trigger point therapy, and pre/post natal massage.
I have always been interested in human anatomy and how the body functions. It’s fascinating how everything was so intricately designed to work together. A solid background in sports is another asset I possess. Playing such sports as lacrosse, football, rugby and wrestling all to the collegiate level. With over 10 years in practice I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of athlete. I have worked with Junior “A” Lacrosse Teams, National Team Cyclists, Professional Body Builders, Marathon Runners, Senior Olympians, Women’s AAA Hockey Teams, UFC & MMA Fighters as well as weekend warriors.
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Registered Massage Therapist
Charlene graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in August 2008 and become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in November 2008. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting Science (University of South Africa)Charlene was first introduced to massage therapy while working in corporate accounting and finance. She found massage provided relief to her neck, shoulder and low back pains, as a result of spending long hours in front of
the computer. Her positive experience, together with her interest in alternative health therapy and her desire to help people, led her to leave the corporate world behind in pursuit of a career in massage therapy.
Her massage experience includes pre and post natal massage, Parkinson's, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, MS, soft tissue injury as well as everyday stress related conditions. She uses techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point release and Swedish techniques tailored to each individual's needs.
Charlene believes in giving back to the community and volunteers at Crossroads Hospice, providing massage to palliative care patients and their caregivers.
She is excited to share what she has learned and looks forward to working with you to achieve the same positive results. More...
Lindsay M. Todd
Registered Massage Therapist
She also taken continuing education courses in post surgical breast care, which helps with the healing process after having breast surgery, whether it be mastectomy or augmentation, working with the scar tissue to help prevent adhesions around implants.
She also works on patients during and after a pregnancy to help the changing demands on the muscles to support the body, along with the sciatica and discomfort throughout the body.
Lindsay also works on everyday stresses from long days at the computer (neck tension, carpal tunnel syndrome and headaches) and sometimes just to relax from life.
With an outgoing personality, she looks forward to helping you getting back to the game of life with a little less tension.
Susan Christie Riel
Registered Massage Therapist
Susan Christie Riel has been a massage therapy practitioner at Advanced Healing Arts (formerly Coquitlam Massage Therapy) since February 1994 after graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in the summer of 1993. She was registered with the College of Massage Therapy of B.C. as an RMT in the fall of that same year. In July of 2005 she moved her practice into her home and after selling it, she decided to rejoin Dr. A. Taylor at the AHA clinic location.
Susan is also a Yoga Teacher and has been teaching since the spring of 1972 after finishing a Yoga Teacher's Training Course in the summer of 1971 in Val Morin, Quebec. She has taught in North Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, California (1977) and Coquitlam over these many years since. She currently teaches adult community education courses for the Burnaby School Board and has been doing so since 1974.
Both Yoga and massage therapy are holistic health care and well-being practices that, when combined work very well together toward more optimal and positive patient outcomes. Susan's massage therapy practice has applied the benefits of both disciplines in the treatment of her patient load and therefore her practice has always focused on overall stress reduction, health management, maintenance and prevention. Although many of her patients started off coming to her for massage therapy after car accidents, surgery or major illness ( after being referred to her by their physicians) they most often continued treatments after recovery for overall health maintenance and prevention therapy.
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Registered Massage Therapist
Yvonne is a duly qualified Registered Massage Therapist, licensed by the College of Massage Therapist of British Columbia. She graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1993 and has been practicing at our clinic for the past 17 years. She employs a wide range of professionally taught massage techniques, depending on what is assessed and required.
Yvonne offers direct billing with MSP, ICBC, WCB, and Green Shield (student extended insurance). She works with all ages, from infant to adult, as well as family pets (upon request). As massage therapy is an important part of health care, her purpose is to assist people to access the indwelling intelligence already present, by helping them to connect mind with body and thus consciously release uncomfortable tension.
Mary van Geyn
Certified Reflexologist
REFLEXOLOGY is a method of stimulating the REFLEX POINTS in the feet that correspond with each of the body’s organs and functions. It is a perfect fit with massage therapy, chiropractic, and all other healing modalities. By rebalancing and deeply relaxing the body's system, the effectiveness of other treatments are vastly improved. WHOLISTIC, NON-INVASIVE and GENTLE, it is a beneficial for all ages – infant to seniors!Following a detailed mapping of the body, gentle pressure is applied with the fingers and thumb of the practitioner on the plantar, dorsal, lateral and medial sides of each foot. Correct stimulation of these reflex points causes a release of trapped stress and tension, bringing about a deep state of relaxation. Toxins are also released, and ones’ natural energies flow freely, assisting to normalize the entire system. The body is REVITALIZED and SUPPORTED in its own healing process.
Mary van Geyn has been offering Reflexology for 7 years with her fellow practitioners at Advanced Healing Arts. She obtained her certification from the Pacific Institute of Reflexology, completing both Basic and Advanced Clinical courses. She is currently a Board Member with the Reflexology Association of BC, acting as their Membership Director. She attended both UBC and SFU, and holds a B.A. in Communications – Interpersonal Relations.
Teana Wong
Certified Colon Hydrotherapist
Teana Wong is a Certified Colon Hydrotherapist trained at Prime Vitality – School of Colon Hydrotherapy.
Her personal health journey and experiences with conventional medical doctors had left her realizing that the root causes of her chronic illness was not being dealt with. During this time, she was introduced to colon hydrotherapy and have found the treatments reduced her inflammation and gave her a better feeling of wellness. This sparked her interest and decided to learn more about this profession and become certified so that she can better understand digestive issues and colon detoxing.
Research and facts are linking poor nutrition and poor digestion to chronic diseases. Colon hydrotherapy should become a lifestyle to keep our colon clean. She highly recommends a series of 6 colon hydrotherapy sessions twice a year (Spring and Fall cleaning) to maintain a healthy colon to eliminate toxicity built up in the body.
Clients with chronic illnesses can also respond better to their treatments when adding colon hydrotherapy as part of their treatment plan.
“If I had known more about digestive health as I do today, I would have been more pro-active in using colon hydrotherapy to eliminate toxins built up within me. We truly live in a wonderful era, where we are fortunate enough to be able to choose from a wide array of alternative health care professionals to help us on our road to wellness. Ideally, we should use these services for general maintenance and disease prevention.”
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Katolen Yardley
Medical Herbalist
Katolen is a Medical Herbalist and a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, currently in private practice and specialises in women's health, digestive and nervous system conditions. She has been employed in the Holistic Health field since 1993, with clinical experience since 1995.
Katolen has been involved in curriculum development for educational programs and teaches herbal medicine courses at Langara College, a community college in Vancouver, B.C. and offers seminars and lectures to the general public. Since 1998, she has appeared monthly on Global Television Morning News, where she offers herbal information to the public. Katolen has been a guest on the Discovery Channel’s Healthy Home Show, has been published in the British Journal of Phytotherapy, Shared Vision Magazine and Living + Magazine, taught at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, presented at international conferences including Phytotherapy Canada, the BC Pharmacy Association, the BC Herbalist Association, Powell River Women's Health Network and Washington State's Northwest Herbal Fair and appeared in interviews on CKVN News, CBC National News, The Weather Network, CBC Talk Radio, CKNW’s World Today and CFML Radio.
What is a Medical Herbalist?
When treating the client a Medical Herbalist seeks out the underlying cause of the health problem and, once identified, it is this, which is treated rather than the symptoms alone. A Medical Herbalists are highly trained practitioners that combine the use of botanical medicine, science, nutrition and supplements to restore health. Medical Herbalists are not doctors, nor do they diagnose; they are, however, trained in the same diagnostic skills as orthodox doctors and take a more holistic approach to illness. The National Institute of Medical Herbalists is a world wide recognized governing body representing herbal practitioners, originally founded in 1864. All members of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists have completed at least 4 years of study in Herbal Medicine and have had extensive training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, clinical assessment, pharmacology, biochemistry, botany, materia medica, and philosophy of Herbal Medicine, therapeutics and nutrition.
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To book a clinic appointment please call: 604 683 2298 or visit www.katolenyardley.com
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Ian Dunsmuir
B.Sc. (Kin), R.Ac. D.TCM
Registered Acupuncturist
Kinesiologist
Instructor -- Sports Medicine Acupuncture Seminars
Ian Dunsmuir, Registered Acupuncturist, began his career in health with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University . After working as a kinesiologist and a teaching assistant in the School of Kinesiology at SFU, Ian furthered his education by completing a three-year program in traditional Chinese medicine.
Growing up in Coquitlam BC , Ian has always been interested and involved in health and fitness. A competitive athlete himself, and having faced his own health and fitness challenges, Ian’s choice of career and specialized applications of his training comes naturally and enhances his compassion and understanding of his patients.
As well as being in private practice at his clinic, The Healing Point, located in Port Moody, British Columbia, Ian is the team acupuncturist for the Coquitlam Senior ‘A’ Adanacs lacrosse team. Ian was the team acupuncturist for the Vancouver Ravens professional lacrosse team during the 2001 to 2004 seasons. Ian was featured in the Coquitlam Now newspaper due to his involvement as the team acupuncturist for the Coquitlam Adanacs during their 2001 Championship season. This past summer, Ian provided acupuncture services for the 2010 Minto Cup Champion Coquitlam Adanacs. Currently, Ian is a treatment provider for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League.
Since May 2004, Ian has assisted Matt Callison, with the teaching of Sports Medicine Acupuncture seminars in Western Canada and in the United States. Matt, a leading expert in the field of Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine has a successful Sports Medicine Acupuncture practice in San Diego, California.
Ian is now an instructor of these seminars and has taught in Calgary, Whistler and Victoria and Holland.
Since 2006, Ian Dunsmuir served VANOC (Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee) on the Medical Managers Team for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This was the first time in the history of the Olympics Games that acupuncture was included. Ian’s duties included management of all Acupuncture Services for both Athlete’s Village Polyclinics (Whistler and Vancouver) and treatment provider.
One of the challenges in life that affects us all is balance. We continually try to juggle our work, family and personal schedules along with numerous other pressures. Ian strives to achieve balance in his life by spending time with family, taking holidays throughout the year, taking care of himself and enjoying various hobbies and activities. Some of these include a regular exercise program (gym workouts as well as biking and running), reading, movies and traveling.
Ian lives in the Vancouver area with his wife DeeDee and daughter Emma.
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Jay Lowther
R.M.T. Massage Therapist
Jay Lowther is from the Tri-Cities area and has worked as a Massage Therapist for 12 yrs. he graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1999.
Jay has completed continuing education courses in Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, Joint Mobilizations and Neuromuscular Massage Therapy.
Jay believes in the body's ability to heal itself and that massage therapy is one of the many paths to restoring health and wholeness to the body. he is also a strong supporter of self care and recommends various stretching and strengthening exercises that encourage long term relief from pain.
Jay's approach to treating chronic or acute injuries is that different techniques work for different people and to use whichever approach works the best for the individual.
Being a believer that different therapy modalities are needed for the wide variety of injuries/conditions people have he is excited to join the diverse team at Advanced Healing Arts.
Sascha Mehrassa
R.M.T. Registered Massage Therapist
Sascha Mehrassa completed the 3000 hour massage therapy program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2004. She has practiced massage therapy in both clinic and spa settings, as well as being an instructor at the Utopia Academy of Massage Therapy since 2008.
In 2006 she chose to incorporate CranioSacral Therapy into her practice. This gentle touch therapy can detect restrictions and imbalances within the CranioSacral system. These restrictions can affect the central nervous system and the overall health of a person. She has found that it aids a variety of problems such as chronic pain, vertigo, anxiety, autism, etc.
Sascha has developed a firm belief in the promotion of optimal patient care and assisting people in improving their quality of life. Working with the team at the clinic complements her belief that a holistic approach is vital to a patient's well being.
