About

Brittany completed massage school in Vancouver in 2012 and since then has lived and worked in many communities throughout BC, so when the opportunity to move to Powell River came up, it was an obvious yes! Brittany believes in massage not only to treat stress and pain but as a valuable tool for self care, to prevent injuries and promote overall health and wellbeing. She views the body as a whole, working together and always keeps this in mind when deciding on the best way to treat a specific injury or complaint. She believes that communication between patient and practitioner is key and is capable of using a wide range of techniques as well as varied pressure in order to achieve the best results. Besides helping people to feel better, one of the most exciting aspects of working in massage therapy is that there is always something new to learn and the understanding of the complex human body is always evolving.

Deborah has recently returned to Powell River from Ontario where she was a practising registered massage therapist for 17 years. She grew up in Powell River and returned to be closer to family and to continue helping people live full and healthy lives though massage.

Deborah takes a patient centred approach and will work with you on your path to wellness. She offers experienced treatment in many modalities. These include: Swedish massage, deep tissue, relaxation and pregnancy.

When Deborah isn’t treating clients, she enjoys spending time with her spouse outdoors, hiking and camping and with their senior dog, Whiskey.

Karyn believes not only in providing her patients with immediate relief from symptoms but also in treating the root of the problem to help produce a long-term solution that reduces pain and dysfunction in the future. She is here to help and wants to be a part of your health care routine.

Karyn has been an RMT for 7 years and is an experienced practitioner who is kind, caring and knowledgeable. She has a strong interest in the nervous system and the role it plays in our pain experience and pays particular attention to this in treatments allowing her clients to fall into a state of restorative rest. She is here to help with your injury prevention and maintenance needs. She has experience working with all types of conditions has a special interest in working with low back injuries.

Her treatment style is to work with you to find what works best for you on your path to finding balance. She has a firm and specific pressure when needed and is also able to use light techniques and finds that pressure is dependent on each person’s particular needs at that time. She is comfortable using a variety of techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, soft tissue release, IASTM, muscle energy, joint mobilizations and Swedish massage to optimize relaxation. Post treatment education and exercises are not only fun and functional but also tailored to the patient’s needs.

Her connection to Powell River is through her mother who grew up on Texada and in Westview. Karyn has been in and out of Powell River her whole life. She has moved back to this special part of the world to be closer to her family and to spend time with her grandmother who is in her late 90’s. She has lived all over BC (from the Kootenays to the Haida Gwaii) and has spent the last 3 years working, surfing and living in Tofino. These days she spends her free time biking, gardening, painting or enjoying a consistent yoga practice.

Kiel was born on Vancouver Island and moved to Powell River at a young age, after high school he moved to the city of Victoria where he completed the Registered Massage Therapy program at WCCMT in 2017.

Kiel believes firmly in the healing power of massage therapy and has a passion for anatomy. Kiel strives to create a treatment environment that is both safe and comfortable for all clients and uses a blend of therapeutic and relaxation modalities to attend to the specific needs of each client and provide the best treatment outcome possible.

Kiel and his sister Karissa started Kostali Wellness after they both returned to their hometown of Powell River. Kiel’s position at Kostali also includes Managerial and Administrative duties along with his RMT practice.

Hobbies include: Playing music, Hiking, Movies, and his dog Charles.

Call or text (604)-803-7989 for any questions, or last minute appointment bookings!

Website: valrmt.com Email: valsainchukrmt@gmail.com

Val has been a RMT since 2014, graduating from WCCMT in the Lower Mainland. Her focus in practice is on guiding patients into feelings of release, decompression, and soothing; empowering them to mind their entire system.

She’s passionate about helping patients create practical, easy going, self care routines; weaving a variety of movement, strengthening and relaxation into their daily lives. Working with an evidence informed lens, she integrates effective holistic practices into a balanced, whole body approach. Her hands on treatment is simple, anchored in flow and feel good touch. She uses Swedish, Neuromuscular & Fascial techniques, as well as gentle joint mobilizations.

She enjoys hiking, foraging, sailing, cooking feasts and learning about the natural world! Born in Kazakhstan, she immigrated to the Vancouver area in 2001 and moved to Powell River in 2023