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 techniques, as well as gentle joint mobilizations.
She enjoys exploring the outdoors, learning about nature, and cooking on her off days. Born in Kazakhstan, she immigrated to the Vancouver area in 2001 and moved to Powell River in 2023