Vanessa Martell

I am a Registered Massage Therapist and Doula. My studies in Massage Therapy began 7 years ago through the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, a 3000-hour program. It is compiled of studies in Swedish massage, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, and introductory levels of Craniosacral Therapy, Manual Lymph Drainage and Pregnancy Massage. I also have extensive training in movement, specifically 15 years of training in classical ballet and 4 years professional experience with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and other small performance groups. In addition to my movement skills I also have 10 years of Pilates background with 5 years of instructing experience. I believe my extensive movement knowledge compliments my hands on therapy, and is a great asset to my Massage Therapy treatments. Currently I am working towards my Doula certification with Doulas of North America (DONA), and I recently finished post secondary education in Pregnancy, labour/delivery and Postpartum Massage through Paula Jasper, RMT and Doula.