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Erica is a recent graduate from the Vancouver Career College's Registered Massage Therapy program. Growing up, Erica always knew she wanted to work in the healthcare industry. She's always enjoyed helping care for others and found RMT to be a rewarding profession as it allows her to connect with clients one and one to help them along their road to recovery. As a therapist, she wants to ensure that you feel comfortable communicating and working along with her in order to help achieve your goals. In her treatments, she incorporates techniques such as Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations and stretching.

Prior to becoming an RMT, Erica completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from UBC. Throughout her years as a student she worked as a Pharmacy Assistant which allowed her to interact with a variety of people from all walks of life.

During her spare time, Erica enjoys trying new restaurants and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Erica is fluent in English and can speak conversational Cantonese.

DIRECT BILLS TO: PACIFIC BLUE CROSS

Maria recently graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy on the Dean’s list and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene Sciences from the University of British Columbia.

She likes to spend time at the gym, going for hikes, and hanging out with her 2 dogs (Rome & Popcorn). Maria has been managing Remedy since it opened in 2017 and is excited to play a more hands-on role.

Maria incorporates Swedish massage, joint mobilizations, trigger point therapy, and deep relaxation techniques into her treatments.

DIRECT BILLING: SUNLIFE & PACIFIC BLUE CROSS

Dr. Christy Yip graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, and obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Oregon.

Although she is petite, she has great knowledge and techniques in treating various musculoskeletal conditions. Her approach to treatment focuses on using chiropractic techniques and active rehabilitation to increase mobility through stability and strength development. She has experience working with a diverse population including prenatal women, athletes, MVA clients, and work-related injuries. She specifically chose not to have a specialization at this time as she loves the ever-changing challenges each case brings. She truly believes each person has a story to tell, and it is the practitioner’s responsibility to listen and help them through the hurdles.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Christy indulging in Vancouver’s food scene, but also hiking up to breath-taking mountain views.

Dr. Christy speaks fluent English and Cantonese, and conversational Mandarin.

DIRECT BILLS TO: PACIFIC BLUE CROSS, MANULIFE, SUNLIFE, GREAT WEST LIFE, GREENSHIELD

Ai graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and began practicing in 2013. In a nutshell, she is a motivated and empathetic therapist with a passion for helping others. Raised on Vancouver Island, she has always been enthusiastic about becoming a health care professional. As a runner and triathlete, she was fascinated by the effectiveness of massage as it helped with her athletic performance and reduced any aches and pains after long hours of training. As a therapist, she has found massage therapy very rewarding and challenging; at every appointment, she draws on her clinical knowledge to provide directed, compassionate care that treats the body and relaxes the mind. 

She is excited and committed to helping her patients achieve their health care goals through manual treatments as well as exercise programs, patient education and preventative care. When not in the clinic, Ai can be found enjoying the outdoors hiking, running, laughing and traveling the world with her family.

DOES NOT OFFER DIRECT BILLING

Ricky (Rico) Erang, Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster, British Columbia in 2007. His passion is the need to help people create a healthy balance in their lives either by relieving physical pain, stress or simply by a relaxation massage. His focus is on the prevention, rehabilitation and maintenance of those conditions and injuries.

He educates his patients to adopt self-care, into their daily lives and to progressively reach a point of living pain-free. He likes to incorporate relaxation massage in with myofascial release, deep tissue work and trigger point therapy. He also provides prenatal/postnatal massage as well as sport massage modalities for those who are into fitness, sports and bodybuilding. 

Ricky (Rico) enjoys the challenges faced when working with those who experience chronic pain, specifically in the neck, shoulders, hips, and those who suffer from TMJ-related pain, headaches, and impingement syndromes. He has treated numerous patients from a wide range of ages from infant babies, teenagers, adults and senior citizens including geriatric patients and those with various disabilities.
Ricky (Rico) leads an active life and workouts regularly in local fitness centres and took a personal training course to help him understand more about muscle functions, body mobility and flexibility. He customizes each of his massage treatments to fit your specific individual needs. He is very attentive with his patients and enjoys listening to the body’s ever changing needs. Ricky (Rico) strongly believes that staying active and distressing oneself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually is of paramount importance in achieving a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

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Daniel recently graduated from the Registered Massage Therapy program at Langara College in 2019. Prior to becoming a Massage Therapist, Daniel worked as a Rehabilitation Assistant at Surrey Memorial Hospital, along side with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, to help rehabilitate patients suffering from cognitive and motor incapabilities. While working as a Rehabilitation Assistant, Daniel gained a vast range of experiences working with patients in the ICU, emergency, orthopedic/surgical, cardiac care, and acute care units. Daniel further continued his education and pursued for Massage Therapy where he gained experience treating clients using a variety of massage modalities.

Outside of the clinic, Daniel enjoys playing badminton, photography, and playing the drums.
Daniel is fluent in English and Cantonese.

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Joshua is a graduate of Langara College and has a keen interest in health and wellness as a result of his background in weight training and physical fitness. Joshua has a passion for the anatomy and physiology of the human body, which led him to pursue a career as a Registered Massage Therapist. During his education and training, Joshua has worked with a broad cross-section of patients, spanning a wide variety of ages and athletic levels, including long-distance runners, rock climbers and dancers. Massage therapy allows Joshua to treat and educate his patients about their wellbeing and create stronger habits in order to maintain health outside of the treatment room.

Joshua has clinical experience treating a number of conditions, such as sports injuries, low back pain, shoulder dysfunction and postural syndrome. By utilizing a variety of techniques and formulating effective treatment plans, Joshua can facilitate a patients active lifestyle in a pain-free way, as well as preventing further injury. Some of the techniques Joshua implements include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Swedish massage, joint mobilizations and active stretching to relieve pain and restore function. In addition to manual therapy, Joshua utilizes strengthening and stretching exercises to encourage patients to take a more active role in their treatment.

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Patrick is a recent graduate from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. With a technical background in Engineering, Patrick understands that the human body is the most complex and fascinating machine ever created, and the importance of the maintenance of this machine.

The switch to Massage Therapy came after the appreciation to the recovery from injuries acquired along the years. Patrick grew up in Brazil playing soccer from a young age, as well as olympic handball.

With a variety of modalities, Patrick integrates the most suitable techniques based on the patient presentation, most importantly based on the patient's main goals. He integrates myofascial release, joint mobilization, Swedish massage, stretches and trigger point release.

DIRECT BILLS TO: ALL MAJOR INSURERS & ICBC
ACCEPTS WBC (NO DIRECT BILLING)

DIRECT BILLS TO PACIFIC BLUE CROSS

Joyce always had a passion in helping people, whether it be emotional or physical. She decided to become a massage therapist after noticing the many benefits and positive outcomes it provides. With four years experience as a bodyworker, she dedicates her treatment by listening to the client's needs and focusing on their chief complaints as well as improving their quality of life.

She graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2020. She incorporates various techniques such as myofascial release, swedish massage, trigger point therapy, PNF stretching, active/passive stretching, joint mobilization, and hydrotherapy. She hopes to gain more experience in the near future to further help and educate her clients while working as an RMT in Richmond.

In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym, walking her dog, travelling and eating delicious food.

Diana is currently in her last term of RMT school at Langara. She is expected to write her board exam in Sept 2023!

Jarren is currently a student at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, on track to graduate on April 2024.

He’s excited to help individuals achieve their short-term and long-term holistic goals. With a background in basketball, road cycling, hiking, and previous work experience as a Care Aide, Jarren brings a varied approach dedicated to providing care specific to your unique need!

Parry is a recent graduate of the Registered Massage Therapy program at Langara College. Growing up, Parry played sports at a competitive level and expressed a passion for rehabilitation and helping others. Having engaged in a diverse range of sports during his upbringing, his fascination with Massage Therapy originated from encountering his own injuries during competitive play.


Parry incorporates various techniques into a patient-focused treatment such as myofascial release, Swedish massage, trigger point release, passive stretching, tailored to help improve quality of life, improving mobility, alleviating tension, tightness, or pain through massage. He strives to facilitate profound relaxation and a renewed sense of vitality, dedicated to not just providing a service, but to fostering a lasting sense of well-being.


Outside of the clinic, Parry likes to spend time with family and friends, cooking up new recipes or exploring new restaurants. Parry also enjoys playing basketball, tennis, and volleyball at a competitive level!


Languages spoken: English and Cantonese