Laurie graduated from WCCMT in 1990. She is a member of the MTABC and is licensed by the CMTBC. She has been a teaching assistant for Manual Lymph Therapy, Introductory Level and in Strain/Counterstrain Positional Release Therapy at WCCMT and served on the Public Relations Committee of the MTA. Her post-graduate studies include myofascial release, muscle energy technique, craniosacral therapy, somatic education and therapeutic yoga.

Laurie is a yoga practitioner and uses the principles of yoga therapy and somatic education to assist patients with remedial exercise to create a new awareness of the body and its’ potential for healing and renewal.

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Dina Chen, RMT is a graduate from West Coast College of Massage Therapy. During her time at WCCMT, she had the opportunity to gain different clinical experiences at UBC + Douglas College Varsity Sports, GF Strong Rehab Centre, senior homes (Century House Association, Royal City Manor, George Pearson Centre), pre + post natal in reach, and SPEC in reach (including conditions like: fibromyalgia, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis etc).

Growing up in an athletic background, Dina understands the importance of proactive self care. Massage therapy is one of the methods that she believes in to achieve ideal performance and recovery. Her treatments utilize a variety of manual techniques, followed with proper home care that are established using thorough assessments to provide specialized care for each individual patient. She strives to accomplish her patients’ goal in an efficient manner, whether it’s therapeutic work and finding the cause of discomfort, preventing injuries, or simply looking for maintenance.

Dina is also fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. Dina is an active and lively individual. During her free time, she likes to practice yoga, hiking, tennis, and snowboarding. She loves to travel, go on road trips, and try out new foods with her friends.

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Born and raised in Vancouver, Audrey grew up being active in various sports such as volleyball, figuring skating and horseback riding. In recent years, she’s been practicing Muay Thai and BJJ. Having the opportunity to dabble in different sports made her appreciate how profound the human body really is especially seeing how each body reacts and adapts to injury as well as recovery during rehabilitation.

Audrey is interested in working all along the kinetic chain to help achieve better function and reduce pain. Whether patient concern is general maintenance/stress reduction, injury prevention or rehabilitation, she is committed to not only addressing patient pain/concerns but also empowering them to better understand their condition and working together with them as a team to help achieve their goals effectively in the long run so they can go back to doing what they love doing.

When not in the clinic, you can find Audrey trying new recipes in the kitchen, hiking with her big puppy Koda or being involved in various dog sports together like mantrailing, scent detection, and agility.

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Cody takes pride in both his practical and academic knowledge. He applies this to his practice to get a comprehensive picture of what is causing the patient’s problem and then create a solution.

In practice, Cody has experience working in a variety of settings including Lululemon’s SeaWheeze half marathon, UBC Varsity Sports, GF Strong Rehab Center, and more. He has experience working with a great variety of health conditions.

Cody has an interest in sports medicine among other aspects of massage. Having grown up in Vancouver, Cody has partaken in many sports and activities. He enjoys snowboarding in the winter, surfing in the summer, and playing competitive soccer. Year-round he gets outdoors to cycle and hike. With these sports, injuries are common. Cody has broken bones, sprained ligaments and strained muscles. He knows what it takes to recover from these injuries and he utilizes his practical and academic knowledge to come up with a treatment plan that fits for each individual patient.

Before graduating from West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Cody worked for 5 years to become a red seal, sheet metal journeyman. He has experience working with his hands and working with people. As a foreman on a construction site, he became skilled at solving problems. A lot of people say construction is such a far leap away from massage, but it has a lot of similarities. You work with people, you follow a plan, and when there is something wrong with that plan, you have to adjust. You have to find a solution. And that is a lot like the body. It follows a plan, and when an injury or something goes wrong, you have to adjust and find a solution.

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Having worked in various manual labor jobs and experiencing different injuries as a dancer, Thomas was inspired to pursue a career in massage therapy with the goal of offering assistance to those in need. Thomas’s approach to patient care goes beyond simply addressing symptoms. He is genuinely interested in understanding each patient’s lifestyle and delving into the root causes of their health concerns. Thomas is dedicated to collaborating with patients to explore potential avenues for improvement that may enhance their quality of life in the long term.

Thomas is a graduate of Langara College’s Registered Massage Therapy Program. He has gained valuable clinical experience treating a diverse range of patients, each with unique backgrounds and conditions. Thomas integrates different modalities, with a primary focus on myofascial release, Swedish massage, passive range of motion techniques, and therapeutic stretching.

By tailoring each treatment to a patient’s individual needs and preferences, Thomas strives to provide personalized care aimed at promoting relaxation, alleviating discomfort, and enhancing overall well-being.

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As a graduate of West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) in New Westminster, Heejoon is passionate about helping people improve their well-being and address their concerns through the power of massage therapy.

Heejoon’s journey into the world of healthcare began during his high school years, where he was an avid athlete. He enjoys a variety of sports and activities, including tennis and golf. Beyond the sports field, he is an ardent lover of the great outdoors. His passion for fitness extends to the gym, where he is a dedicated enthusiast. He firmly believes that a healthy body is a happy body, and he strives to incorporate this philosophy into his massage therapy practice.

What truly motivates Heejoon as an aspiring RMT is the opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives. He finds immense joy in helping individuals in need and addressing their complaint through the healing touch of massage therapy. Whether it’s alleviating muscular tension, promoting relaxation, releasing trigger point, or assisting in injury recovery, he is committed to tailoring each treatment to the unique needs of his clients.

Throughout his education, Heejoon has continually honed his skills and gained valuable insights into the field of massage therapy to provide the best possible care.

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Where Clinical Expertise Meets Energetic Medicine

Sandy is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.), Medical Qigong Practitioner (MMQ), and Tuina Therapist known for her integrative and results-oriented approach to healing. She combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with mind-body and energetic approaches to support the physical, emotional, and energetic aspects of health, creating treatments that are both deeply therapeutic and highly individualized.

She is a certified Balance System Acupuncture Practitioner (Level 9), an advanced designation reflecting extensive training in a precise and clinically effective system of acupuncture. This approach allows Sandy to treat pain, internal conditions, and neurological concerns with a high degree of accuracy, often supporting faster and more measurable results.

Sandy’s work focuses on complex and chronic conditions, including stress and anxiety, musculoskeletal pain, injury recovery, and neurological rehabilitation. She also treats internal imbalances such as insomnia, fatigue, digestive disorders, and emotional health concerns, and has a special interest in women’s health, fertility, and hormonal balance.

Her treatments integrate acupuncture, tuina, cupping, moxibustion, and gua sha, along with medical qigong and mind-body techniques that support deeper healing and energetic integration.

She also offers facial rejuvenation treatments, including Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling, blending traditional techniques with modern approaches to support both appearance and vitality.

As an ordained Daoist Priest within the Highest Purity and Celestial Masters traditions, Sandy brings a grounded, intuitive, and deeply present approach to her work. Her lineage informs a treatment space that is both clinically skilled and energetically attuned.

Sandy is known for her ability to meet each patient where they are, supporting meaningful shifts in health, resilience, and overall well-being.

Where Clinical Expertise Meets Energetic Medicine Sandy is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.), M... Read More

Nandan Kumar is a Registered Massage Therapist in BC with a background in dentistry and spa therapy. He focuses on relaxation, stress relief, pain management, and improving mobility and muscle function. Nandan has a special interest in jaw (buccal), face, head, and scalp work, as well as restoring full-body balance. He works with clients of all ages and activity levels, including athletes, desk-based professionals, seniors, and healthcare workers. His treatments incorporate myofascial release, Swedish massage with a petrissage-based approach, and ischemic compression, with an emphasis on comfort, flow, and safety.

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Zachary Lee is a graduate of the Langara College’s comprehensive RMT program, where he developed a strong foundation in clinical assessment, anatomy, and evidence-informed therapeutic techniques. Zach also has a bachelors in Athletic and Exercise Therapy where he was a certified Athletic Therapist (AT). He has experience working with several athletes including players from the BC Lions, UVIC Men’s rugby and basketball teams, and the Vancouver Bandits. In addition to Zach’s clinical training, he brings a personal passion for movement and athletics.

As someone who plays volleyball, basketball and enjoys weightlifting, Zach understands firsthand the physical demands that active lifestyles place on the body. This experience informs his therapeutic approach and helps him better identify sport-related tension, repetitive strain patterns, and functional limitations. Whether clients are managing everyday stress, recovering from injury, or looking to optimize their physical performance, Zach strives to create a supportive, welcoming environment.

Zach’s goal is to provide effective, personalized treatments that empower clients to feel stronger, move better, and maintain lasting wellness.

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Danielle graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2014. She has worked in both clinic and spa settings during her RMT career. She has also been a part time clinic instructor at West Coast College of Massage Therapy since 2022.

Danielle works to help her patients reduce stress, maintain their mobility and restore function to areas causing pain or disuse. She uses various light to medium pressure relaxing massage techniques including; Swedish, fascial, cranial sacral, and passive or active stretching to calm the nervous system and decrease tension in order for patients to rebuild their strength and mobility. She has had success treating TMJ symptoms, neck and back pain, headaches, and frozen shoulder.

Danielle completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2019. She enjoys paddleboarding, yoga, healthy cooking, and spending time in nature.

She does not direct bill to ICBC , Worksafe or other insurers. If you are covered by an extended insurance plan you will l need to pay upfront and then submit receipt for your reimbursement,

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Osteopathic Practitioner Adrian Wallace comes from a background full of expertise working with athletes, entrepreneurs, tradesmen, musicians and actors. He completed his education through the National Academy of Osteopathy and his undergrad in Kinesiology at UBC.

During treatment Adrian comes equipped with a wide variety of techniques ranging from trigger point to mobilizations to cranial sacral therapy to help patients get back to their optimal self. He specializes in working with chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. With his background in strength and conditioning, he also gives patients pointers on how to begin or modify their exercise program.

Outside of work Adrian loves to dabble in all the skills life has to offer. He enjoys playing musical instruments and sports, as well as adventuring around beautiful British Columbia.

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Please be advised that Corey is not taking on new patients at this time. If you are a returning patient please contact Corey directly at wooc@collegeofmassage.com to book.

Corey Woo has committed himself to the service of others. In his spare time he enjoys training, rock climbing, snowboarding, cycling and playing billiards. During his previous career Corey worked in computer information systems and mechanical design, this helped him to develop strong investigative and troubleshooting skills. Corey seeks to help guide clients through the healing process by combining in-depth problem solving, first hand experience and skills learned at WCCMT so that they may return to the activities that they love.

Corey’s goal is to address recurrent injuries and alleviate long term chronic pain from soft tissue related conditions with an emphasis on providing maximum value and effectiveness. His practice is focused on deep tissue massage techniques combined with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). Strong analytical skills backed by a keen understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology allow him to exhaustively track down and treat even the most stubborn of issues. Also passionate about teaching, Corey enjoys empowering people with the information required to demystify their ailments and rise above them.

Corey graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2020 after completing the 3000 hour program, he is IASTM certified.

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Vicky graduated from Vancouver Career College with honors. She became interested in massage therapy after helping her mother relieve headaches with acupressure scalp massage. Her uncle, a Traditional Chinese Medical Massage Therapist, instructed her in acupressure massage.

Prior to enrolling as an RMT student. Vicky worked as a body worker for 5 years. This allowed her to experience treating a diversity of patients and conditions. She was also trained in reflexology, which she found to be very beneficial for patients with digestive or sleeping disorders.

Fascia techniques and trigger point release were the most intriguing aspects of Vicky’s Vancouver Career College education. She believes that fascia adhesions are the cause of many dysfunctions, and utilizes numerous fascia techniques in her practice. Vicky is highly attuned to trigger points due to her prior experience with acupressure massage. She discovered that many trigger points are acupressure points as well.

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