Codie provides individual counselling for a wide range of issues related to family building, prenatal, post-partum and parenting. She also works with clients seeking counselling for addiction (substance and process/behavioural), disordered eating/body image, chronic stress/burnout, anxiety, depression, relationships, education/employment and work/life balance.
She has an eclectic approach to counselling which uses a combination of Eye Movement Desensitization and Repressing (EMDR), Emotion Focused Therapy (EDT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also draws from humanistic, mindful self-compassion, feminist, solution-focused, client-centred, and dialectical informed modalities.
Codie practices from the strongly held belief that healing can only begin when we feel safe, heard, and accepted.she hopes to work together as a team to use evidence-based therapies to help clients reach their goals by processing past experiences, identifying present issues and developing tools they can take with them into their futures.
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Sydney has been a RMT since 2016, Personal Trainer since 2018, and as of recent a Holistic Birth Doula 2022. Over the past 10 years she has gathered many skills to better understand the human body and how to best support it through movement, therapeutic touch, and a grounding force in the birth room.
Sydney’s key areas of focus are: prenatal massage, TMJ dysfunction, migraine and headache relief, common upper extremities nerve compressions such as carpal tunnel, or just a good old deep tissue relaxation massage!
When it comes to personal training, Sydney takes a more casual approach to her fitness. Her sessions are designed to get people moving in a way that makes them happy, feel sustainable, and empowers them to meet their fitness goals. Don’t like going to the Gym? No problem! Sydney is mobile and offers at home training, parks, or even down at the beach.
To become a Birth Doula Sydney completed a four month intensive course at Pacific Rim College. Some skills and support Sydney offers are: massage, birth education, mindful breathing techniques, acupressure, pre and postnatal nutritional support, birth photography, and herbal medicine. In the birth room you can expect Sydney to be either that powerful calming energy or the bubbly cheerleader. With every birth being so different she can easily read the room to see what is needed. Sydney will show up with her marry poppins bag ready for any needs of the family. Her passion is to serve families through this beautiful yet daunting time in hopes to create the most sacred memories.
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Meet Roxie, your guide to the gentle and transformative world of prenatal and postnatal yoga in Victoria, BC. With a deep enthusiasm for birth and motherhood, Roxie creates a warm and welcoming community where each person can feel valued and supported.
Her teaching style is gentle yet empowering, allowing students to honor their bodies and embrace the journey of pregnancy and early motherhood with grace and strength. Classes are tailored to the unique needs of expectant and new mothers and focus on movement, breath work, and relaxation techniques that promote physical strength, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. Laughter is always encouraged, and a good poem or story is often woven into the practice.
For Roxie, community is number one. She fosters connections among her students, creating a space where shared experiences and support flourish. Whether you’re a seasoned yoga practitioner or new to the practice, Roxie’s classes offer a sanctuary to nurture your body, mind, and spirit during this special chapter of life.
Join Roxie on the mat and discover the joy of yoga, laughter, and community here at Lagoon Prenatal!
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Since graduating from Kiné-Concept School of Massage Therapy in 2005, I have been following my passion in supporting, educating and caring for families and women during pregnancy, the postpartum period and generally throughout their childbearing years.
Techniques I use include:
Body Support System to alleviate pressure points and support the growing belly in a prone position - YAY!
Swedish massage which relieves muscle tension, improves circulation and promotes lymphatic drainage. Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labour outcomes and newborn health.
Myofascial release works on the connective tissue which plays a large role in posture and how we move. For most women Myofascial restrictions lead to sway back, the waddle walk and hunched shoulders. This leads to low back pain, hip pain and instability, sciatic pain or nerve impingement, tight shoulders and likely headaches.
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Registered Acupuncturist RAc., BA, Shamanic Practitioner, Holistic Doula and Mama.
Growing up in the wilds of Alberta near my grandparents and extended family from the earliest age I was exposed to the importance of being raised by a village of humans, animals, trees and plants. I remember being in awe and fascination of the magic of life and nature all around and always trying to see how it all fit together.
This lead me to explore the philosophies, sciences and arts of explaining life. From travelling the physical world to the spiritual, studying plant wisdom, to western pathophysiology, experiencing life being born and life leaving this world I have woven together a magical approach to supporting people in healing and remembering who they truly are and how connected they are to all that is.
For more info please visit her website www.marikareidhall.com
Registered Acupuncturist RAc., BA, Shamanic Practitioner, Holistic Doula and Mama.
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Alyria is a passionate advocate for holistic well-being, specializing in sound mediations and Reiki. Their journey into energy work formally began in 2013, sparked by a transformative experience leaving a toxic relationship while caring for their infant son and seeking refuge in a womxn’s transition house. Through their personal healing from deep-seated trauma, including childhood experiences, they discovered the profound power of Reiki and somatic support through sound meditations.
Since then, Alyria has dedicated their life to honing these practices, becoming a certified Reiki Master and immersing their life in sonic sound practices using crystal singing bowls and a variety of other vibrational instruments. In their sessions, they create a nourishing container for clients to explore, release, and reconnect with their own unique healing abilities.
“I am humbled and honoured to walk alongside you on your path to wellness and wholeness, using the holistic support of Reiki and sound.”
- Alyria
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Marisa is passionate about restoring practices and rituals that help women honour their bodies and nourish their spirits at different seasons of their lives. She has immersed herself in the resurgence of feminine wisdom for over a decade and feels privileged every time she has the opportunity to connect her clients to the natural gifts of their bodies.
She is a ‘retired’ Registered Massage Therapist, holds a diploma in Holistic Nutrition and has undergone Qigong teacher training, with a focus primarily on women’s practices. She has been trained in Menstruality Leadership and facilitates workshops and circles for youth and adults where she teaches how to work with our cyclical nature as a means to experience greater wellness, live with more ease and realize our deepest truths.
It was after the birth of Marisa’s first child where her passion for restoring post-birth culture became ignited. Through her own recovery process, she was able to experience how the postpartum body is designed to rejuvenate and thrive when given the proper support. She knew she wanted to help other mothers experience the same and became an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula.
She provides in-home Ayurvedic postpartum body care, ceremonial baths, nourishing snacks and more in the early weeks after birth to support families and her clients through the incredible transition into motherhood. For more information about her work you can check out https://www.ravenandritual.com/
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Meagan is a holistic nutritionist who is passionate about supporting and empowering her clients in their reproductive health journey’s. Meagan believes feeling nourished has deeper roots and brings this awareness of our patterns and connection through food. Her interest in reproductive health began during her education and has deepened in her personal experience and professional practice working with hormones, hormonal birth control, endometriosis, PCOS, pregnancy and postpartum. Meagan believes in providing a safe and inclusive space for those who bleed and supports all choices in reproductive health for what will be the most supportive practice for that person. Supporting new parents is a deeply rewarding privilege and an opportunity that Meagan is excited to deepen and expand in her practice at Lagoon Prenatal.
You can find Meagan eating croissants, walking along the beach with a latte in hand, or making bright and nutritious edible floral cakes for friends and family.
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Nicole is a pelvic health physiotherapist blending evidence-based expertise in pelvic health and intimate personal experience to empower, support and enhance well-being throughout the journey of trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Concerns I can help you with:
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Prenatal + postpartum pelvic health
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Preparing for birth and recovery post birth (both vaginal and C-section)
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C-section scar massage
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Pelvic floor and core health throughout pregnancy and postpartum
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Support and education for exercise during pregnancy + returning to exercise postpartum (including weightlifting and running)
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Urinary Incontinence, urgency, frequency (overactive bladder)
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Bowel health: constipation or fecal incontinence
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Pelvic organ prolapse (feelings of heaviness/pressure)
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Pelvic pain, including: dyspareunia (pain with sex), vaginismus, vulvodynia, endometriosis related symptoms, interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome)
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Diastasis recti
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Pelvic girdle and/or low back pain in pregnancy/postpartum
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Perimenopausal pelvic health
I aim to create a safe and welcoming space where you can openly discuss your experiences, concerns, fears, and aspirations, as well as, a reliable place to ask those pelvic health questions you can’t find the answer to anywhere else.
If you have any questions, please reach out at: nicole@upliftphysio.com
Book appointments with Nicole HERE
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Andrea is only accepting patients who are menstrual or breast health focused, preconception, prenatal, postpartum, labor support, or pediatric. If you are an existing patient, you may continue to book under “Subsequent Massage Therapy.”
Andrea has been working in the wellness industry for over 10 years. Since receiving her diploma in Massage Therapy early 2016 her passion for reproductive health has grown exponentially. Andrea has pursued furthered education focusing on menstrual and breast health, pregnancy, labor and childbirth, and the postpartum period (and beyond.) She is passionate about reproductive justice, choice and empowerment in your health, and creating safety in the nervous system through manual care.
If you would like to book a consultation for labor support services, please contact Andrea via email - andreasandersrmt@gmail.com
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As a RN specializing in labour and delivery, I am thrilled to embark on this journey with you.
My primary goal is to provide guidance and support during the final weeks of your pregnancy, the labour and birth process, and the postpartum period as you nurture and bond with your newborn.
I believe in placing the birthing person at the centre of care, recognizing that every person has their own unique experiences and stories.
I view pregnancy, labour and birth as special opportunities to enhance self-confidence and foster a positive self-image. I bring additional expertise in trauma and mental health care to better support your unique needs.
As a RN specializing in labour and delivery, I am thrilled to embark on this journey with you.
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Hayley was born and raised in Victoria, BC. She graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2018. In her cozy treatment space, clients experience a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a focus on relaxation, support and attentive listening.
Hayley’s massage style includes a blend of relaxation techniques, using slow and flowing touch to gently calm the nervous system. Each treatment is carefully customized to meet the unique needs of every individual, emphasizing the well-being of the client.
As a new mom, Hayley has a a soft spot for working with pregnant and postpartum women. Her areas of interest extend to preconception, stress management, mental health, chronic pain, headaches, and more.
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We are currently accepting a waitlist for Alex, please send us an email to get on her waitlist as she opens up her schedule for early June!
Book appointments with Alex HERE
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Olivia specializes in women’s pelvic health, birth preparation, postnatal care, women’s breast surgeries and gender diverse top surgeries.
Olivia works with clients throughout pregnancy and postpartum to help with:
- Preparing you to have an empowered, positive birthing experience
- Incontinence (urinary or fecal)
- Dyspareunia (pain with sex)
- SIJ pain
- Low back pain
- Hip pain
- Pubic symphysis pain
- Round ligament pain
- Exercise
- Birth preparation
- Perineal tearing / episiotomy recovery
- Scar management (perineal and c-section)
- C-section recovery
- Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Postpartum exercise and return to running
- Retraining the pelvic floor muscles
Some of the common pelvic floor related conditions that Olivia treats include:
- Incontinence (urinary or fecal)
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pelvic trauma or injuries to the tailbone or pelvis
- Dyspareunia (pain with sex)
- Pelvis related pain (including low back pain, hip pain, pubic pain)
- Vaginismus
- Vulvodynia
- Endometriosis related symptoms
- Interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome
- Period pain
- Pregnancy & postpartum
Olivia works with breast health clients treating the following conditions:
- Pre and post breast surgery (mastectomy, lumpectomy)
- Pre and post top surgery (all genders)
- Scar management
- Cording
- Shoulder movement restrictions
- Muscle tension
- Decreased strength
- Postural changes
- Blocked milk ducts
Olivia completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy degree in 2019 at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. She has taken numerous postgraduate training courses including:
- Women’s Health Training Associates Maternity and Pelvic Floor Health Comprehensive Course Certification
- Continence and Women’s Health Level 1
- Continence and Women’s Health Level 2
- Bulletproof Your Body - Pelvic Floor and Core Level 1
- Nutrition Recommendations Relating to Women’s Health Physiotherapy
- Recognizing and Treating Clinical Conditions Related to the Pelvic Floor
- How to Implement a Biopsychosocial Approach in Pelvic Pain
- Healing Pelvic Pain and Abdominal Pain
- Role of Manometry Assessment for the Investigation of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Comprehensive Physical Therapy of the Breast Cancer Patient
- Advanced Rehab Techniques in Breast Cancer
- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in the Trans Community
- Intro to Gender Diversity – Expanded
Olivia will work with you to create an individualized treatment approach from a holistic view to help you reach your own personal goals.
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