Therapeutic Massage + Reflexology Specialist
Nelia R. Cruz brings over nine years of hands-on experience in therapeutic massage, bodywork, and reflexology. Her background as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada, combined with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and experience as a clinical instructor for care aides, provides her with a deep understanding of both clinical and holistic health practices.
Nelia is dedicated to promoting wellness through personalized treatments that integrate her extensive medical knowledge with therapeutic techniques.
Therapeutic Massage + Reflexology Specialist
Nelia R. Cruz brings over nine years of hands-on ex...
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She is an Obstetrical Registered Nurse, RN in Lion’s Gate Hospital.
Ready Babe is founded by two experienced labor and delivery nurses. This class is a perinatal centre dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care during one of the most exciting and transformative times of your life. We understand that pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period come with many questions and challenges, and we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Our mission is to serve North Vancouver and surrounding community by providing valuable prenatal education that empowers you with the knowledge, tools, and the confidence you need as you prepare for the arrival of your baby. We believe in creating a welcoming space where all families feel included, supported, and celebrated.
Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your growing family, we are here for you. Through our classes, we aim to not only equip you with the essential information, but also to build a sense of connection and community among families on the North Shore.
Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your journey. We look forward to supporting you in any way we can!
She is an Obstetrical Registered Nurse, RN in Lion’s Gate Hospital.
Ready Babe is founded by two...
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He is a Yin Yoga and breathwork teacher with over 1,500 hours of teaching experience, dedicated to helping people feel safe in their own bodies again. Since completing his 200-hour training in 2015 and earning his Yin Yoga certification in 2016, he has taught thousands of hours through weekly classes, workshops, and teacher trainings. From 2017 to 2020, he voluntarily offered multiple 75- to 90-minute Yin classes per week, refining his approach to long-held postures, breath, and nervous system awareness.
He has co-led over 25 Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour teacher trainings and has mentored hundreds of students on their journey as practitioners and teachers. His classes are slow, supported, and grounded in simplicity. You don’t need to be flexible or experienced—just curious. Whether holding a posture or sitting in stillness, we practice noticing, softening, and creating space to feel.
He teaches with compassion, not perfection—and his focus is on supporting your nervous system, not overwhelming it.
He is a Yin Yoga and breathwork teacher with over 1,500 hours of teaching experience, dedicated t...
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Jéssica Garrido is a Brazilian IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She has been supporting families with breastfeeding for over five years and has worked with more than 200 Brazilian families in her private practice.
She currently also works as a lactation consultant in private practice and also at a Fraser Health community clinic in Burnaby, which serves patients and breastfeeding mothers from various cultural backgrounds. Her work emphasizes individualized care, considering not only clinical aspects but also emotional and cultural dimensions of breastfeeding.
Jéssica is passionate about advocating for breastfeeding beyond the medical lens. She often speaks and writes about the influence of media, family, and societal norms on breastfeeding, and how it’s essential to support families not just with information but with empathy, emotional support, and respect for each person’s journey.
She’s also a mom to Theo, her 6-year-old son who was breastfed until the age of 2.
Jéssica’s personal experiences as a mother and immigrant shape her sensitive, inclusive, and community-centered approach to lactation support.
Jéssica Garrido is a Brazilian IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and CLC...
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Sandy is a registered Acupuncturist and Tuina Therapist. She completed the Acupuncture Program at Vancouver Career College in Burnaby and she completed her certification in Tuina therapy, cupping, moxibustion and guasha with the International College of TCM (ICTCM) (now known as the Tzu Chi International College of TCM).
She is also a certified Master of Medical Qigong Therapy and Medical Qigong Doctor candidate through the International Institute of Medical Qigong and Empty Mountain Institute where she has also completed numerous light body, channeling and mediumship courses.
Sandy is also an ordained Daoist Priest, 82nd generation highest purity sect and 66th generation celestial masters sect, a disciple of dragon heart temple.
Sandy uses acupuncture to address numerous ailments and is able to combine acupuncture with medical qigong energy, fire cupping, tuina, moxibustion, and guasha to assist people.
Sandy uses a holistic approach to diagnose and treatment principles depend on the conditions and circumstances presented and can treat utilizing TCM zang fu theory methods and principles or using a Dr. Tan’s balance method approach (BSA or Balanced System Acupuncture) in which case she is currently certified to Level 3 in Balanced System Acupuncture.
She offers Medical Qigong Energetic Therapy treatments which is a form of TCM utilizing acupuncture points and meridians without physical needles, Medical Qigong Talk Therapy such as soul retrieval and past life regression, TCM dietary therapy, Medical Qigong Exercises and Meditations which help to support treatments, and end of life support, channeling and mediumship.
Sandy is a registered Acupuncturist and Tuina Therapist. She completed the Acupuncture Program at...
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What do you hope to gain from yoga? Whether you know or don’t know, I offer my cooperation as a highly trained and Yoga Alliance 500hr recognized teacher who brings 20 years of extensive experience. From a restorative to a classic approach, I am both group and individually inspired with a vast array of approaches. Come explore how “slower is faster” in classic and supported dynamic sequences that weave augmented movement and therapeutic options to target certain goals and to support injuries or skeletal variations.
Regardless of the class, I have found B.K.S. Iyengar’s declaration, “Inversions and backbends are the elixir of life” to be true both for myself and for even my most fragile or nervous students. In every type of class, as the “prop queen” I am inspired to work with you to find just the right set up that meets you where you are. Whether we take a slow start and you come to love the user-friendly “introductory slighter inversions” or you strive high and love being upside down and want to hit the ground running and fully invert, all are welcome and have a place. My aim is to help you find a smoothness of breath and a soft jaw while maintaining holdings that invigorate and inspire you toward mindful exploration.
I meet each person where they are with a deep understanding of how the body and mind change over time. I create a safe, adaptable space so you can deepen or transform your relationship with your body.
Whether you’re working through physical limitations, emotional challenges, or simply open to something new, all Thrivewell Practices are designed to support you in discovering ways to fuller, healthier body movement, inner and outer strength & expansion, and a renewed sense of well-being.
With your consent, I welcome you with empathy, respect and curiosity honed in my work in rehabilitation communities with varied focuses such as heart attack & stroke rehab, addictions recovery, disordered eating transformation, and end-of-life, palliative care where I support both client and family. I hold customer service in the highest regard.
It is my passion to help others feel better about their current situation and to cultivate newness and connection with self. I am pleased to be part of the broader wellness community at Seven Trees and invite you to take 2-4 weekly classes for best results. Contact me with any concerns, or simply show up for class early so we can talk before class begins.
*Weekly classes available or private sessions booking in advance after consultation for 3, 5 or 10x private passes.
What do you hope to gain from yoga? Whether you know or don’t know, I offer my cooperation as a h...
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I’m a general dentist with a deep passion for aesthetic medicine. After graduating from the University of Western Ontario’s Schulich School of Dentistry, I gained extensive clinical experience across Alberta and British Columbia, treating diverse patients in both small communities and urban centers.
While practicing dentistry, I developed a special interest in facial esthetics—especially in how subtle enhancements can restore balance, confidence, and natural beauty. This led me to pursue advanced and comprehensive training in aesthetic Botox and dermal fillers through the World-renowned Derma Institute.
Today, I focus on helping patients achieve refreshed, confident appearances through safe, precise, and natural-looking cosmetic treatments. I believe aesthetic care should be as individual as the person receiving it—always tailored, never rushed, and rooted in professionalism and empathy.
Seeing my patients smile not just with their teeth, but with genuine self-confidence, is the most fulfilling part of what I do.
I’m a general dentist with a deep passion for aesthetic medicine. After graduating from the Unive...
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Rhys is a Vancouverite, born and raised who understands the stress of city living and believes therapeutic massage combined with relaxation techniques can lead to a better quality of life.
Using the skills learned as an RMT and 20+ years in the service industry Rhys approaches his treatments with clinical education and client focused care. Attention to detail enables Rhys to focus on the root cause of a problem, diminish the pain and dysfunction within the body, as well as educating his clientele to eliminate future problems.
In the summer Rhys has a passion for the water, enjoying swimming, sailing, and surfing. In the winter he enjoys snowboarding and skiing as well as hiking on the North Shore with his 4 dogs. Travelling the world is also a large part of his life.
Empathy and compassion gained from volunteering on the downtown East Side have garnered Rhys with the enjoyment of treating a diverse demographic.
Rhys is a Vancouverite, born and raised who understands the stress of city living and believes th...
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She is an Obstetrical Registered Nurse, RN in Lion’s Gate Hospital.
Ready Babe is founded by two experienced labor and delivery nurses. This class is a perinatal centre dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care during one of the most exciting and transformative times of your life. We understand that pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period come with many questions and challenges, and we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Our mission is to serve North Vancouver and surrounding community by providing valuable prenatal education that empowers you with the knowledge, tools, and the confidence you need as you prepare for the arrival of your baby. We believe in creating a welcoming space where all families feel included, supported, and celebrated.
Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your growing family, we are here for you. Through our classes, we aim to not only equip you with the essential information, but also to build a sense of connection and community among families on the North Shore.
Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your journey. We look forward to supporting you in any way we can!
She is an Obstetrical Registered Nurse, RN in Lion’s Gate Hospital.
Ready Babe is founded by two...
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I offer acupuncture treatments that blend Traditional Chinese Medicine with an anatomy-based approach, similar to dry needling/IMS. I focus is on calming the nervous system and addressing pain, stress, and tension in a way that feels safe and effective for you.
I commonly work with conditions like sciatica, low back pain, neck pain, headaches, TMJ, digestive issues, PMS, and stress-related imbalances. I frequently see ICBC patients as well (opted in for direct billing). My practice is trauma-informed, and treatments are tailored to your individual needs.
Based on what we’re treating, a typical acupuncture appointment with me can include dry needling/IMS, electro-acupuncture, traditional applications of acupuncture and/or cupping.
Ready to book? I look forward to supporting your well-being.
I offer acupuncture treatments that blend Traditional Chinese Medicine with an anatomy-based appr...
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Born in mainland China into a family with several medical professionals, Zhenni has always been curious about human well-being.
At university, she studied Chinese Literature, delving into ancient Taoist classics, which laid the foundation for her worldview. She believes in effortlessness and letting go as an art of achievement—and that listening to our bodies is the first step toward healing.
After becoming a registered acupuncturist in British Columbia, Zhenni has been passionate about exploring and discussing topics related to holistic wellness with her patients. With a focus on overall balance, her acupuncture sessions promote tranquility and deep relaxation.
Zhenni offers services in both English and Chinese.
For general inquires, please contact her at: zhenniwell@gmail.com
Born in mainland China into a family with several medical professionals, Zhenni has always been c...
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