Kiara Hanemaayer
Registered Massage Therapist
I’ve always had an interest in health. Upon graduating from high school, I went to University of Waterloo in Ontario, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Honours Kinesiology. I moved out west and lived in Whistler for 4 years. Still wanting to be surrounded by healthcare, I worked at a physiotherapy and massage clinic, where I learned about both disciplines.
I’ve always had an interest in health. Upon graduating from high school, I went to University of Waterloo in Ontario, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Honours Kinesiology. I moved out west and lived in Whistler for 4 years. Still wanting to be surrounded by healthcare, I worked at a physiotherapy and massage clinic, where I learned about both disciplines.
I was interested in the unique approaches that each had, but I was really drawn to the one on one time between therapist and patient, that massage therapy provided.
I moved to Vancouver to pursue massage therapy and completed the full time program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Taking an early interest in lymphatic massage, I completed the level 3 certification with Dr. Vodder’s school of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD).
I think it is important to keep learning new information, and exploring new approaches to treatment and new treatment techniques (i.e., MLD, Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique, Pain Education). Massage therapy is ever changing, and taking interest in the evolving information can provide a well-rounded approach to address a patient’s concerns.
I enjoy being a part of multidisciplinary approach to health and wellbeing, and aim to create a safe space in which someone can find their voice to state what they want and need.
I encourage an active approach to health and happiness, knowing that it is a life-long investment with an incredibly valuable return.
I can bill insurance companies through the following extended health providers and portals: Pacific Blue Cross, providerConnect, Telus eClaims and Sun Life.
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