After moving to Vancouver from Calgary, Dee graduated from VCMT IN 2015 after falling in love with the human body.

Previously working in an office for many years, she understands how much of an effect the workplace can have on your body. Whether your visit is for relaxation, maintenance, or injury. Dee works with you and your goals to find the source and get you involved in your own healing process, finding this is key in long-term recovery. She likes to give easy solutions to home stretches and strengthening, postural tips, and tips for home pain management.

Dee likes to combine relaxation with a little bit of that good pain. How this is achieved is individual for each client. She uses myofascial, trigger point therapy, stretching, as well as joint mobilization to return alignment and relax muscle tone. She has experience in many areas, postural dysfunction, pregnancy, repetitive strain injuries, surgery or injury healing, sports related, or even just aches and pains from age.

In her free time, Dee will be in the gym working on her own imbalances, lifting some big weights, backpack camping, hiking, or mountain biking.

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Justin is a Registered Massage Therapist with a deep passion for helping people feel their best and improve their quality of life. Throughout his education he gained experience in the clinic as well as within our community, working with people of all ages. Justin knows the right questions to ask to help you communicate your needs, and strives to create custom treatments for each patient that not only feel good while you are on the table, but also support long-term mobility and recovery. Whether you are looking to melt away stress during a relaxing Swedish massage, or want to tackle stubborn tension, Justin will use a variety of techniques, including active release, to help you reach your goals and ease pain.

Outside the clinic Justin is a dedicated athlete, playing volleyball and trains Olympic weightlifting. Based on his first-hand experience, Justin understands the importance of proper whole body wellness. We are thrilled to welcome Justin to begin his career with us at Vancouver Therapeutic Massage & Wellness, and we know he will be a great choice to work with you on your wellness journey!

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Leah graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and takes a patient-centered approach to care, tailoring each treatment to your unique goals and needs. Whether you’re looking for rehabilitation or relaxation, she is committed to providing effective, personalized treatments in a safe and supportive environment. Leah incorporates a variety of techniques into her practice, including Swedish massage, trigger point release, and myofascial techniques. Your health, comfort, and overall well-being are always her top priorities. Outside the clinic, Leah enjoys golfing and running and has competed in multiple half marathons. She understands the demands of an active lifestyle and is passionate about helping others move and feel their best.

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Kevin Wu attended the Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage where he received his Spa Practitioner diploma. Wanting to further his knowledge, he enrolled in the 3000 hour Registered Massage Therapy program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy, and graduated in 2013. His professional highlights include world class events such as the Ride To Conquer Cancer, Gran Fondo Whistler,  Sears National Kids Cancer Ride, and the BC Bike Race.

In his practice, he is eager to listen and help incorporate a variety of techniques such as Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Joint Mobilization, Muscle Energy Technique and Swedish Massage to create effective treatments for his clients.

In his personal time he is an avid athlete, participating in a variety of sports year round. Kevin can speak conversational Mandarin.

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In 2023, Azusa moved to Canada from Japan and completed the Massage Therapy Program at Fanshawe College in Ontario in 2025.

Before coming to Canada, she worked in administrative roles in both Japan and Thailand. While living in Thailand, regular massage after work allowed her to experience firsthand the importance of self-care, inspiring her to pursue a career in massage therapy. She chose to study in Canada to gain evidence-based knowledge and develop strong clinical skills.

Through individualized assessments and therapeutic massage treatments, she supports her clients’ physical and mental well-being. Her approach focuses on addressing everyday discomfort and fatigue while promoting both relaxation and functional improvement.

Outside of the clinic, she has a deep appreciation for Canada’s natural beauty and enjoys walking through Vancouver’s scenic outdoor spaces, as well as exploring new countries and cities whenever possible.

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Allison is a skilled registered massage therapist trained in performing fascial release therapy, trigger point therapies, general relaxation treatments, joint mobilization treatments along with a knowledge base for treating various ailments. She can provide detailed assessments of posture, gait and joint function, assisting in determining the cause of potential ailments. She is a knowledgeable therapist eager to curate treatment plans that assist each client achieve their individual goals. Allison comes from an athletic background and enjoys hockey, volleyball, rock climbing and weightlifting.

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Trisha has been working with clients in Downtown Vancouver’s West End for the past two years and is excited to be expanding her business to be able to accommodate the needs of her clients. As client care is of utmost importance to her, Trisha is mentoring her staff to ensure Vancouver Therapeutic Massage & Wellness always offers the highest quality of treatments for each individual client.

She is diligent with assessing her client’s needs in order to deliver therapeutic treatments to improve each individual’s quality of life by reducing pain, muscular tension, and stress through the use of therapeutic massage.  She will use assessment, palpation, and special tests to create a treatment plan that is designed around your specific injury or condition. She uses a variety of massage techniques including, but not limited to: Swedish, trigger point, myofascial, and joint mobilizations, and has special training in using hot stones, which can be added to treatments.   Trisha excelled in her massage therapy training at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, graduating on the president’s list with a GPA of 4.1, and has experience working with individuals of all ages within a therapeutic clinic setting, as well as within long term care homes, and a runner and cyclists’ clinic. Before becoming a massage therapist, she spent 4 years teaching yoga and has over 20 years of customer service experience. Working with people to create an inclusive environment for each client to feel safe in sharing their needs is at the core of Trisha’s values.   When she isn’t taking care of her clients, Trisha is a wife, mother of four, and recently welcomed her first grandchild. She enjoys spending time walking the sea wall with her dog, and exploring the vast wilderness that living in British Columbia has to offer.

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Shona was working in administration when a neck injury from a skiing accident lead her to a massage therapist for rehab.  During her first treatment she had her ‘aha’ moment that this was what she wanted to do with her life, help people lead a pain free existence.  After ten years in administration she attended West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1995.

Since that time, she has worked closely with patients providing individualized treatment and home care plans to fit their personal needs. When she is not out paddling her stand up board, she is taking continuing education courses to develop new techniques to advance patient care.

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Kyle has been a Registered Massage Therapist for over a decade, bringing a wealth of clinical experience and a sophisticated understanding of human biology to his practice. Since graduating from Vancouver Career College’s intensive 2800-hour program in 2014, Kyle has dedicated his career to helping patients navigate complex physical conditions. His approach is uniquely informed by his academic rigour; he holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UBC and is currently a Master’s candidate at UBC in the same field. With a primary focus on systemic conditions and skeletal muscle injuries, Kyle has developed a keen interest in spinal health. His clinical foundation is built on extensive research—including a case study report on lumbar spine disc herniations—and numerous continuing education courses dedicated to the treatment of the spinal column. By bridging the gap between molecular science and manual therapy, Kyle provides a highly informed and evidence-based approach to patient recovery. Before transitioning into advanced research, Kyle shared his expertise as a clinical instructor and teacher at Vancouver Career College. This experience in mentoring students in a one-on-one clinical environment refined his ability to assess and treat a diverse range of patient conditions. He remains passionate about the profession’s standards and continues to support former students as they prepare for their RMT board examinations. When he isn’t in the clinic or the lab, Kyle enjoys spending his time outdoors hiking or heading out on a road trip with his partner, Chris. He has a passion for travel, particularly throughout Europe and Latin America. At home, Kyle enjoys channelling his culinary skills into preparing meals for friends and family or catching a new release at the cinema.

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