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We are here to support you in maintaining and optimizing your health.
From helping you to destress and relax, to helping you with pain conditions, digestive issues, fertility and many other health concerns, we are here to help.
Our professional therapists at Harmony Wellness offer a wide range of therapies to get you on track with healing.
ABOUT US
We are a wellness centre and acupuncture clinic centrally located in South False Creek in Vancouver. You feel peace and
relaxation begin as you approach the clinic on the beautiful Seawall.
Feel better! Experience natural solutions that help optimize your health.
We believe that given the right tools, everyone can have a positive and vibrantly healthy life.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a time-tested, safe, natural and drug-free health care system that can provide immediate relief and long lasting benefits.
Chinese Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine aims to eliminate the root of a disease rather than just its symptoms, thus achieving a state that is truly disease free..
Registered Massage Therapy
Registered massage therapists work with illness, injury and disability in diverse and broad patient populations.
Craniosacral Therapy
Very gentle treatment is sometimes the best. Harmony’s Craniosacral therapists have extensive experience working with a wide range of clients
Nutrition
Mainstream medicine does not emphasize the significance of poor nutrition as a major cause of a wide range of health disorders.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is based on the belief that most diseases are related to problems in the musculoskeletal system and that structure and function of the body are related. The musculoskeletal system is made up of nerves, muscles, and bones, all of which are interconnected and form the body’s structure.
CONDITIONS TREATED
Pain and conditions of reduced mobility
Fertility and pregnancy related issues
Digestive and gastrointestinal problems
Pediatrics illnesses and conditions
Sleep problems
Edema and swelling
Mood imbalances, stress, anxiety, depression
Cancer care
and much more!
Dr. Gabrielle Steinberg
Fabio Bocchetti
Osteopathy
Mirka Foltynova
RMT
Chelsea Schille
RMT
Jeff Gabert
RMT
Laara Chodura
RMT
Dawn Leonard
RMT
Nawale Ayar
Craniosacral Therapy
Emma Sise
RMT
Dr. Gabrielle Steinberg
Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Nutrition, Craniosacral Therapy, Massage. Owner of Harmony Wellness Centre. Offers direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross
Specialties:
- Injury and pain recovery
- Chronic pain issues
- Pregnancy and postpartum
- Infertility and gynecological imbalances
- Digestive and GI tract issues
- Pediatrics (babies to teenagers)
- Anxiety and stress management
Dr. Gabrielle Steinberg has been working in health and wellness since 1998. Inspired to support people in their innate capacities to heal, she has studied a wide range of therapies in order to provide very comprehensive, holistic and supportive treatments.
Dr. Steinberg opened Harmony Wellness in 2007 with the vision of bringing together practitioners of different types in one place to provide clients with high levels of integrated health care.
She is a Doctor of Chinese medicine, Registered Acupuncturist, Holistic Nutritionist and Craniosacral Therapist. In order to provide her clients with expertise in manual therapies she, has also studied and been certified in Shiatsu acupressure massage and reflexology, and has taken courses in deep tissue and fascial work as well as other forms of massage.
To complement the treatments, and always keeping in mind a person’s lifestyle, personal needs and constitution, food and lifestyle advice is given in an approachable and easily integrated way.
Gabrielle enjoys working with people of all ages with the goal of enhancing their performance in daily life - whether it be in sports settings or day to day activities.
Services aussi offerts en Francais.
Fabio Bocchetti
Osteopathic Practitioners
Specialties:
- arthritis
- foot, ankle, hip, and knee pain
- back pain, neck pain, and sciatica
-hand, shoulder, and elbow pain
-headaches
-tennis and golfer’s elbow
-postural problems due to pregnancy, sports injury, driving or work strain, or digestive issues
-neuralgia
Fabio is a physiotherapist, trained in Brazil, with a 5 year specialization in osteopathic medicine. Fabio obtained his Osteopathic Practitioner registration and uses his training and experience to to identify the causes of many physical conditions and to restore the balance of the different tissues of the body. He has resided in Vancouver since 2016.
Fabio believes that the body has a remarkable ability to heal itself, and the role of any practitioner is simply to give it the tools to achieve it. The founder of Osteopathy, Andrew T. Still, once said "Find it, fix it, and leave it alone."
In his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio gained a lot of experience treating people from different age groups from children to the elderly, and both professional and amateur athletes. He treats a vast array of complaints, not only restricted to sprains or muscle spasm, but also digestive issues, insomnia, and some types of headaches.
Services available in Portuguese. (Servicos tambem disponiveis em portugues.)
Mirka Foltynova
Registered Massage Therapist
- Offers Direct Billing for Pacific Blue Cross Clients
Conditions treated:
- Postural dysfunctions
- Joint dysfunctions
- Pain management
- Overuse injuries
- Sport injuries
Techniques used:
- Myofascial release
- Swedish techniques
- Passive and active stretches
- Joint mobilization
- Trigger point release
- Therapeutic exercises
Mirka is very enthusiastic about physical activity and helping people to return to their daily life activities. She combines massage therapy with therapeutic exercises to not only treat injury and pain, but also prevent it.
Treatment is focused on patient’s goals like decreasing pain, improving postural muscle imbalances, helping with headaches as well as helping with physical limitations that can decrease joy of life. These goals are achieved by combining various massage methods such as deep or calming Swedish techniques, passive and active stretches, myofascial release, joint mobilization and various others.
Mirka works with every patient as an individual and she provides specific treatments to address each person’s needs.
She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science from Europe. She is very passionate about knowledge and is continuously educating herself and keeping up with new approaches in massage therapy.
Mirka loves any physical activity and movement. She has been active and loving sports since she knew how to walk.
Chelsea Schille
Registered Massage Therapist
- Offers Direct Billing for Pacific Blue Cross clients
Experience treating:
- Stress management
- Migraine and tension headaches
- Nerve compression syndromes (carpal tunnel, sciatica etc.)
- Chronic pain
- Back pain
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Pregnancy massage
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Sports Injuries
- Post surgery care
Chelsea started her career as a Registered Massage Therapist in 2012. Her fascination with the healing power of touch and the mind-body connection inspire her work as an RMT. Chelsea employs her Massage Therapy education as well as her training in Somatic Yoga and Pain Science to support her patients with a variety of health concerns. Her treatments are relaxing, with a focus on stress reduction and body awareness while aimed at specifically treating your concern. She employs a variety of techniques including; Myofascial release, Swedish massage, Instrument-assisted Soft tissue mobilization, Somatic Yoga, Osteopathic techniques and The Trager Approach. Chelsea has a YouTube Channel called Bodyful Therapies, link here
Testimonial from a patient:
“Chelsea’s treatments are integrative,holistic and healing. She is exceptional at helping the mind relax along with the parts of the body that may be sore, clenched or holding tension. Chelsea creates a safe and relaxing atmosphere and is extremely skilled at addressing muscle/body issues.”
Continuing Education:
2020- present
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Home Study Course
Biodynamic Myofascial Mobilization: The Cervical Region
Somatic Yoga Training Level 2
2018-19
Somatic Yoga Training Level 1
Gentle Movement for Chronic Pain Course through PainBC
Work as a Teachers’ Assistant and Clinic Instructor at VCC
Lecture: Understanding Pain: From Biology to Clinical Care
2017 and Prior
Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Level 1
The Trager Approach Level One & Two
RMTBC Pain Management Conference
Pain and Nociception Research Course
Michele Lyle
Registered Massage Therapist
- Offers Direct Billing with Blue Cross
Michele recognizes the need and desire for resolving pain at all levels of the body. She appreciates and understands because she has walked through pain to health and well-being. She practices registered massage therapy in Vancouver to help you on your road to recovery.
- Swedish massage
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Pain management
- Systemic deep tissue therapy
- Connective tissue/myofascial release
- Relaxation and stress management
Michele graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, BC in 1997. She continued her Post Graduate work in Postural Alignment, Trigger Point Work, Muscle Energy and Myofascial Release. Michelewas a client and also worked as an intern at the Victoria Pain Clinic.
Some of the specific pain syndromes she has experienced success with are Sciatica, Hip and Frozen Shoulder problems. Using trigger point as the primary modality, Michele is able to have her clients participate in their therapy and be intimately involved in their own healing process.
Ronnie Ritchot
Registered Massage Therapist
- Offers Direct Billing for Pacific Blue Cross Clients
Ronnie loves working with a wide variety of clients. From office workers with shoulder soreness to weekend warriors to athletes to those just looking to relax with a firm pressure relaxation massage.
- Myofascial Trigger point Release
- Myofascial Work
- Swedish Relaxation and Stress Management
- Joint Mobilizations
- Deep Tissue (Frictions, Muscle Stripping)
- Pregnancy Massage
- Golgi Tendon Organ Release
- Chronic Injury Relief (tendonitis, knee injuries, muscle soreness)
- Fibromyalgia
- Neurological injuries/disruptions
- Sports Injuries
- Migraine and Tension headaches
- Chronic Injury Relief (tendonitis, knee injuries, muscle soreness)
- Muscular Dystrophy
Following school she worked in a 5 Star, Relais and Chateau Spa on Sonora Island to hone her relaxation massage and stress relieving techniques. So no matter what you're looking for, Veronica has many avenues of experience to draw from to help you with your body and mind maintenance and self care goals.
Laara Chodura
Registered Massage Therapist
- Offers Direct Billing for Pacific Blue Cross Clients
Specialties:
- Swedish massage
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Pain management
- Systemic deep tissue therapy
- Connective tissue/myofascial release
- Relaxation and stress management
Laara graduated in 1992 from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver and has been registered with the College of Massage Therapists of BC since then.
For ten years, she was a member of the Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre team where she was an RMT providing health care for Ballet BC.
The whole body is interconnected and Laara uses several massage techniques leveraging a mind-body connection of healing and healthy living. Laara has taken many personal development seminars at The Haven, a centre for transformative learning on Gabriola Island and has incorporated some of their somatic approaches into her massage treatments.
"Laara speaks with her hands" and looks forward to serving you at Harmony Wellness Centre.
Dawn Leonard
Registered Massage Therapist - Offers direct billing to Pacific Blue Cross
Specialties:
- Breast Health
- Breast Massage
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Myofascial Release
- Pregnancy Massage
- Posture Improvement
Dawn is an instructor at Langara College in the Registered Massage Therapy Program. Her desire to teach began while completing her Provincial Instructor Diploma at Vancouver Community College.
Dawn is a graduate of West Coast College of Massage Therapy with over 20 years experience. She is also an instructor at Langara College in the Registered Massage Therapy Program and is currently completing her masters of Education at Simon Fraser University.
Dawn’s main focus in her practice is breast health; this includes supporting individuals through breast cancer treatments, breast augmentation (reduction, implants and top surgery), as well as general support for breast health.
Breast massage therapy benefits:
• Pre and post surgery (augmentation or cancer related)
• Comfort and support during lactation and breast-feeding • Pain reduction related to PMS symptoms
• Increasing circulation and lymphatic drainage in breast tissue
• Breast cancer support
• Increasing individuals awareness around breast tissue health
• Education to decrease anxiety around breast cancer
Nawale Ayar
Treatments may be covered by ICBC
https://www.icbc.com/about-icbc/newsroom/Pages/2019-mar26.aspx
Originally from France, Nawale is a Cranio-Sacral Therapist and Vagus Nerve Certified Practitioner, whose own personal and deeply transformative Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CST) treatment, led her on a journey to becoming a CST Practitioner and one of North America’s rare Certified Osteodouce Practitioners; Osteodouce is an energetic osteopathy modality.
Nawale is French bilingual and received extensive training at The College of Cranio-Sacral Therapy in London, UK, for one year while completing her Anatomy-Physiology-Pathology Certification in France, and is uniquely trained in Biodynamic Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Fascial unwinding, a biomechanics form of CST.
CST is an exceptionally gentle yet extremely powerful light touch healing method. Though CST is non-invasive, it is deeply transformative and can help release deeply ingrained trauma and emotional blocks without having to talk or relive the trauma.
In CST, the body speaks and the therapists’ hands listen. Nawale creates a safe and quiet space to engage, support, release, and reorganize the Cranio-Sacral system through a unique touch that is equated to the weight of a butterfly.
Nawale can help to address various levels of trauma. They can be simple in nature to more complex and persistent health issues like headache, back pain, brain fog, sciatica, endometriosis, physical and emotional blocks, shock and trauma, injuries, depression, anxiety, concussion, fibromyalgia, post-Covid symptoms, TMJ, fatigue, allergies, skin diseases, PMS, stress, IBS, birth trauma and more.
CST is safe for newborns, as well as pregnant and labouring women.
If you’re located in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland and are in need of a Cranio-Sacral Therapist, Nawale is currently accepting clients as well as ICBC claim patients, who can be reimbursed up to $1,000.
Services aussi offerts en Français.
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