About Us
Christie de la Perrelle, RMT
Christie graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon BC in 2000 and has been practicing Massage Therapy for 22 years. She is an active member of the College of Massage Therapy of BC and the Massage Therapist Association of BC.
In understanding that both physical and psychological health are needed to maintain balance Christie believes massage therapy can assist in eliminating blocks that may compromise the overall health of both body
and mind. Christie has continued to educate herself with continuing studies of massage. With focus on, but not limited to Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Neuromuscular Release, Soft Tissue Release and Deep Tissue Massage. Through blending these techniques, she is able to develop and provide an effective treatment plan specific to each individual patient’s needs.
Christie is dedicated to maintaining balance through a healthy, active lifestyle and recognizes massage as one modality that plays a large role in both health promotion and injury prevention/rehabilitation. Whether in need of alleviating the general stresses of daily life, dealing with work related injuries, recovering from an accident, or as an athlete looking to improve overall health; Christie is committed in supporting her patients to meet their personal wellness goals. She recognizes the importance of other disciplines and values an interdisciplinary approach to achieve overall health and well-being and will recommend other modalities and practitioners to best meet her patient’s needs when necessary.
After spending 12 years in the West Kootenays Christie and her family are excited to be back in the Okanagan. She looks forward to practicing in her new community and sharing her knowledge and passion of the health and healing of the human body.
Lani Peters, RMT
Bio to come soon!
Sarah Robson, RMT ROBP-A
Sarah Robson has been practicing massage therapy in Vernon for 23 years since graduating from the 3,000 hour, three-year program of the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (OVCMT) in Vernon, BC in 2000. Prior to going to massage therapy school she graduated with an honours degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Guelph. Since 2010, she has taken extensive training in Ortho-Bionomy® and is working towards being able to instruct it.
Sarah has taken additional training in myofascial therapy, arthrokinetic therapy, Ortho-Bionomy, movement assessment and corrective exercise therapy, neurostructural integration, hot stone massage, cranio-sacral therapy, visceral massage, and Reiki Level 1. Along with working as a registered massage therapist, Sarah taught at OVCMT for 15 years. Her primary roles were teaching musculoskeletal anatomy, integrated sciences, and therapeutic exercise; however, she also supervised sports massage and hydrotherapy clinics, and was an examiner for practical exams.
Recently Sarah has taken her teaching to the next level and is developing and teaching continuing education courses for RMTs. "It has been great to reconnect with past students and meet RMTs from around BC." Sharing what she has learned through teaching and extra training combined with 23 years of practical experience. "Everyone brings something to these weekends and it has been a pleasure to facilitate these motivating and educational weekends."
Sarah's goal as a massage therapist is to help clients achieve pain relief, reduce tissue restrictions, improve joint mobility and thus restore quality of living. This is achieved through a combination of massage therapy and education on home care. Which includes stretching and strengthening exercises, hydrotherapy, and ergonomic changes at work or home. She can treat many conditions and provide activity or work-related modification advice. These home care tools will address the nature of postural imbalances and activity and work-related strains from faulty biomechanics.
Sarah is an active person who participates in many sports and has a lot of personal experience in sports-related treatments and injuries. She has worked with many athletes involved in Ironman and short course triathlons, mountain biking, BMX racing, hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and dance/gymnastics. She has massaged during weeklong cycling tours (Tour BC) and for a BC Bike Race team.
Sarah is passionate about helping others and is always eager to learn new ways to address her clients’ needs. Her goal is to help others feel and perform at their best.
Carrie Dawn Schultz, RMT
Carrie Dawn completed her 2200hr NB RMT training at ACTM in the Atlantic of Canada and transferred to BC RMT. She is an active member of the College of Massage Therapy of BC.
She is taking a locum position for Carly at Tri Lake Massage clinic starting in July 2024 and simultaneously opening a home occupation clinic/spa.
The inspiration for Carrie Dawn’s career in massage began in 2002 when she received a Hot & Cold La Stone massage which had a profound effect on her holistic health and wellness. She said it's difficult to put into words but the stones feel deeply comforting, like a cozy blanket wrapped around one's shoulders.
She began training in this modality in 2003 and worked at health centers and spas. Over the years she continued with five more intensive training sessions. She is currently becoming a teacher of Hot & Cold Stone Massage, working under Mary Nelson who developed this methodology and has taught over 30,000 students. Carrie Dawn's goal is to bring this CEU to the Okanagan Valley.
She is a strong proponent for taking preventative health measures. Preventative health means any action taken to keep people healthy and well, and prevent or avoid poor health, illness, injury and early death. Prevention aims to increase the likelihood that people will stay healthy and well for as long as possible. Regular massage can be an important and integral health prevention measure. Massage can also help to mitigate many health issues that arise such as emotional/mental stress, reduce anxiety levels, pain relief for chronic and acute injuries, reduce inflammation in muscles and soft tissue, improve sleep patterns etc.
Carrie Dawn is dedicated to providing safe, therapeutic and highly effective Registered Massage Therapy to assist her patients to achieve optimal health and wellness. Every treatment is tailored to meet the individual needs and goals; whether that goal is to relieve pain or improve physical function, or alleviate stress. She will provide professional care throughout your wellness journey.
In her free time, Carrie Dawn and her husband lovingly raise her two daughters. She loves yoga, cooking and nutrition, walking her dogs, biking on the Rail Trail, stand up paddle boarding, mixed media art journaling, beaches & peaches and all the activities that the beautiful Okanagan has to offer.
Anna Van de Vosse, RMT
Anna is back working part time from her home office.
Anna is passionate about the benefits of Massage Therapy, and wants to work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs. Whether you are looking for pain relief, rehabilitation, injury prevention, stress reduction or improved performance she will apply her knowledge and skills to personalize your treatment. Anna utilizes many techniques to achieve results including:
Functional Assessments
Myofascial Release
Neuromuscular Therapy
Muscle Energy Technique
Swedish Massage
Therapeutic Exercise
Anna comes to us with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and many years of industrial leadership roles. A desire to pursue a career path that was more personally fulfilling has seen Anna realize her dream of becoming a Registered Massage Therapist. She graduated in 2016 from Okanagan Valley Collage of Massage therapy with honors.
Out of the office Anna has a busy family with a husband and two active boys. She enjoys many sports, especially triathlon and is active in supporting the Youth Triathlon community in Vernon.
Carly West, RMT
Carly always wanted to have a career in health care. She chose to become a Registered Massage Therapist after seeing first hand what massage could do. Carly had reoccurring headaches after a motor vehicle accident and a registered massage therapist helped her heal and return to normal. It was after her recovery Carly immediately enrolled in school and the rest is history. Carly completed the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2014.
Carly takes a whole body approach to her treatments and enjoys working with pre and post natal clients.
Outside of the clinic you can find Carly spending time with her husband, daughter and their two fur babies. The family moved to the Okanagan from the Fraser valley in 2019 to live on acerage and enjoy all the perks of living in the sunny Okanagan.
John Zandvliet, RMT
John has been practicing Massage Therapy for 24 years after graduating from the 3000 hour, 3 year program at Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (OVCMT) in 1999. After practicing in Kelowna for a few years, he made his way to the north Okanagan and back to the OVCMT, serving as a Student clinic Supervisor and eventually as a Teaching Assistant for Special Techniques. Over the course of 16 years he progressed to teaching 3rd year Clinical Theory and Practice, 1st year Clinical Assessment, 2nd year Joint Mobilizations, and as an Examiner for practical exams. He is currently teaching Joint Mobilizations, as well as participating in practical exams. Including teaching students, John has also developed and taught several continuing education courses for RMTs, and is planning more in the future.
John has taken additional training in Clinical Orthopedic Assessment, Myofascial and Visceral (organ) release techniques, Joint Mobilizations, Muscle energy technique, and Cranial Sacral techniques; he continues to develop his skills in these areas.
John's approach to Massage Therapy is to determine through orthopedic, neurological, postural, and functional assessments the underlying reasons and causes of a patient's pain and dysfunction. In understanding what the body has experienced and is currently experiencing (injuries, habits, work, recreational activities, etc) John uses specific techniques to target the issue. He works with the involved joints, muscles, and fascia to decrease pain, restore musculoskeletal balance, and improve function. John believes that stretching and targeted exercises are an important part of every treatment and includes these in the treatment and as homecare when needed.
As a longstanding Okanagan resident, John enjoys the numerous amenities that our region has to offer: hiking, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and good food!