Injuries endured from a motor vehicle accident piqued Elise’s interest in the human body, and ultimately led her to a career in massage therapy, helping others. Elise graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2016. Following graduation and certification, Elise worked briefly in New Westminster, before moving back to her roots in North Vancouver. Since 2017, Elise has built a busy practice on the North Shore, but has decided to transition her practice to the place she now calls home, in Squamish.

Elise is passionate about helping every patient that walks in the door. She takes an evidence-based approach to care, and works to design a treatment which is both relaxing and therapeutic, while personally customized to each individual’s needs. She uses a variety of therapeutic techniques based on orthopaedic assessment, and believes in taking a proactive approach to health, helping patients take their health in their own hands.

During the course of her career Elise has developed a deep tissue approach, and combines techniques such as, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, passive/active stretching, and Swedish massage. Elise has worked with a variety of patients and conditions including chronic injuries, rehabilitation, pre/post natal, stress and anxiety.

In her spare time, Elise enjoys spending time outdoors, with her husband and big, handsome dog Bo.

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Michelle is a registered massage therapist who is passionate about meeting her patients wherever they are in their health journey and working collaboratively to build a treatment plan that works for them. Prior to graduating from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, Michelle worked in corporate positions, and understands how difficult prioritizing self-care can be. Michelle understands how precious your time is and strives to make sure each patient gets the most out of their treatment time.

Michelle will work with you to create a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs, incorporating therapeutic techniques such as Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Joint Mobilization, Craniosacral Therapy and more. She is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment to ensure all individuals can benefit from massage therapy.

In Michelle’s spare time she can be found enjoying our beautiful town… hiking, bike riding, taking her dogs to the river and spending time with friends and family.

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Melissa Johanson has been practicing Massage Therapy since graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2005.

She has worked as a Clinic Supervisor for the WCCMT & VCMT in-reach programs for patients with Multiple Sclerosis, and several outreaches that include: Friends for Life – patients living with HIV, Aids or terminal illnesses; Louie Brier Home for the Elderly; and the Burn Unit at Vancouver General Hospital. All of this education and experience, both professional and personal, is drawn upon and brought into every session with Melissa.

Melissa has worked with both amateur and professional athletes over her career. Providing Massage Therapy to support the treatment & recovery of various sports-related injuries. She has participated in many sports herself and understands the dedication to training and occurrence of muscle imbalances and Injuries due to sport.

Another professional passion of Melissas is Women’s Health Care with specific training in treating pregnancy, post-partum, post-caesarean (scar tissue) and teaching parents infant Massage Therapy to use at home.

Being an educator herself, Melissa believes education is a lifelong process and continues to take courses to add to her practice. She has been living in Squamish for 4 years and loving all that it has to offer – especially the beautiful outdoors.

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Jenn Marchant (Foreman)

Jenn graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2012.

Following graduation she was hired to work along side the diverse and talented team of practitioners at Squamish Integrated Health until 2020. While at S.I.H Jenn developed a deep tissue approach rooted in evidence based practice, which has awarded her Squamish Chief Reader’s Choice RMT of the year for 2020 & 2021.

During your treatment with Jenn, you can except deeper work, incorporating specific and sustained compression, joint mobilization involving traction and compression of joints and a practical and science-based approach to treatment.

Jenn does not pointedly provide energy work or crainosacral therapies during her treatments, but does consider all manual therapy approaches to provide psychological benefits, such as the reduction of stress and anxiety.

In the Spring of 2021, Jenn opened Anchor Health and Wellness. A beautiful clinic located within the heart of downtown Squamish.

Jenn’s therapeutic approach includes: - Massage to reduce stress, depression and anxiety - Deep tissue work - Ischemic compressions (trigger point therapy) - Sports massage - Orthopaedic massage - Prenatal | postnatal massage - General massage for relaxation

Continuing Education includes: - Treatment of post-surgical adhesions - Massage for mental health - In-lab exploratory pro-sections - Pregnancy massage - Clinical applications of pain science

Jenn is driven by the need to understand what and why she is providing manual therapeutic intervention. She is committed to learning a current and relative approach to manual therapy that is science-respecting, outcome transparent and ethical for her patients.

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Taylor is a registered massage therapist who is constantly inspired by the body’s ability to heal. After completing 500 hours of certified yoga teacher training she was inspired to further her studies through massage therapy.

Throughout her practice Taylor has witnessed the depth of the body’s wisdom and its capacity for change. By using an evidence based approach, Taylor partners with her clients to explore this wisdom and find what works best for them.

Taylor incorporates a variety of techniques including deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point release, dynamic release, and cranial sacral therapy.

Some of Taylor’s hobbies outside of the clinic include rock climbing, hiking, running, biking, cold dipping in some body of water, sipping coffee somewhere, and enjoying quality time with friends and family.

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Vanessa uses a combined approach that may involve techniques such as Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Release, Myofascial Release and Craniosacral Therapy, tailored to your particular needs.

In addition to her hands on treatments, she provides accessible homecare and exercise suggestions in order to help you get more out of your massage.

Having a diverse practice, Vanessa enjoys working with a variety of clients including adults and youth, seniors, and individuals with chronic issues including chronic pain. She welcomes all bodies and all genders, and subscribes to a Health at Every Size approach to care.

Having recently celebrated her 18th anniversary as a Registered Massage Therapist, Vanessa’s experience includes advanced training in Prenatal Massage, Postpartum Massage, Massage for the Complicated Pregnancy, and Post-Cesarean Massage.

Additional training and experience includes therapeutic breast massage, including working with clients post-mastectomy, after breast augmentation, and after gender-affirming surgeries.

When not working at the job she loves, Vanessa enjoys exploring Squamish with her daughter, as well as singing in a community choir, hiking, skiing, and baking a mean Chocolate Peanut Butter Pillow.

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