Stephanie was acquainted with the profession of massage therapy when she took on a position as a receptionist here at Coast Therapy. Through her interactions with numerous patients and fellow therapists, Stephanie was inspired to pursue a career as a registered therapist herself. She graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy and joins our team dedicated to providing each of her...
Mark Porter has over 20 years’ experience helping clients in Whistler, Yaletown, Squamish and the Tri-Cities recover from chronic pain and sports injuries. Mark has worked with elite athletes—including Canada’s national ski team and the Canadian women’s swim team. He takes a proactive approach with athletes, weekend warriors and clients experiencing sudden or chronic issues. His broad clientele helped Mark hone a...
Kristi started her career path by gaining a Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley and worked as a kinesiologist/trainer for 2 years. She completed her massage therapy training at WCCMT in August 2021. Kristi is also certified in Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). Kristi believes in a team-based approach to therapy, with...
Kelly graduated from West Coast College of Massage therapy in 2012. She worked at many outreaches through the school including Canuck place, VGH, GF Strong, George Pearson. In treatment, Kelly implements many techniques including Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Joint Mobilizations, Active Therapies including stretching and strengthening exercises. Kelly believes that home care modified to each individual needs...
Kaitlin has been working as a Registered Massage Therapist for 8 years, all of which she has worked at Coast Therapy. Kaitlin went into this profession with a desire to help others, and she has found it to be a rewarding career. She graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy’s 3000-hour program in 2013, where she gained experience working...
Jannelle was a national level cheerleader with SFU while studying kinesiology before she found her passion in massage therapy. She graduated with honors from the full-time program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2015. After graduating she spent a few years as an assistant coach and team massage therapist for SFU cheerleading. As life shifted Jannelle became more interested in...
Ian has been practicing massage therapy at Coast Therapy in Port Coquitlam for 7 years. He graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2012. His methods in practice emphasize focus on the “whole person”, since our day-to-day aches and pains usually stem from a multitude of life factors. He enjoys working with prolonged postural discomforts, as well as...
Cianna became a WCCMT graduate in 2018, her interest in science and the human body lead her into this career to help merge the two interests in a way to help people in their daily life. She believes that massage is beneficial for everyone; ranging from office workers to high-level athletes. Following her enrollment in WCCMT, she has treated multiple different...
Annabel is a former Junior British international sprinting champion, with her massage therapy roots stemming back to 1995. She completed a Sport Massage diploma (UK) in 1995 and then graduated in 2010 from the 3000 hour, Registered Massage Therapy program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in BC, Canada. Annabel is trained with and assists in teaching with “The...
Nisha completed her Master’s in Physiotherapy in India and brings over 10 years of experience working in multi-specialty hospitals, treating a wide range of orthopaedic, cardiac, and pulmonary patients. She is known for her strong communication skills—taking the time to listen, understand each patient’s concerns, and explain treatment plans clearly and supportively. Nisha provides comprehensive care through a combination of manual...
