Kristina grew up in Coquitlam and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Simon Fraser University before attending West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She has been in clinical practice since October 2001 and has completed multiple post-graduate credits in human anatomy (human cadaver lab dissection), as well as pregnancy massage and infant massage, post-Caesarean treatment, breast massage, muscle energy techniques, and arthrokinetics. She has training in a broad spectrum of techniques, and applies them in a treatment plan tailored to each specific patient.

Testimonials:

I came to Kristina years ago with a lower back issue not helped by my previous therapist. Her assessment skills were thorough and continue to be consistently appropriate. Her treatment is direct and always helpful. My back issue resolved while under her care. She continues to help me heal from injury and maintain my aging body while I continue with a very active lifestyle. I have no reservations in recommending Town Centre Integrated Therapies. ~Donna, 60s, kinesiologist and martial artist

Kristina has been my massage therapist for over 15 years. She has always been very professional, not only giving the therapeutic massage, but also suggesting ways to stretch and help areas that are causing the pain. I have always felt safe, seen, and listened to, hence why I have been a patient for so long! ~Amy, 40s, chronic pain patient

Kristina works:

Mondays alternating 9:00-4:00 and 9:00-12:30

Tuesday 2:30-5:00

Wednesday 10:00-7:00

Thursday 9:00-5:00

Friday afternoon/evenings (for existing patients only)

and alternate Saturdays 9:00-5:00 with a closed practice that is fully booked for 2024. If you would like to book a Saturday appointment with Kristina, you can make a wait list request and you may be notified if someone cancels.

Kristina is a member of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of BC and duly registered with the College of Massage Therapists of BC.

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After graduating from UBC with a degree in Chemistry, Dr. Basra went to Palmer West Chiropractic College in San Jose, California. She advanced in the sports chiropractic program and treated many athletes of different ages and levels. She has certification in Orthotic casting and gait scan analysis and is a sport nutritional specialist. She has also finished a 2 year fellowship program in the Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner Program.

Dr. Basra’s treatments are suitable for elite athletes, adults, seniors, children, and prenatal women. She strongly believes the most effective treatment approach is some combination of soft tissue work (ART, trigenics, massage), physiotherapy (heat, ice, stretching, and exercise), and chiropractic (restoration of joint mechanics). She is certified in Webster Technique and has additional training for treatment of pre and post natal women, pregnancy, children, and babies.

Dr. Basra believes in optimizing one’s health potential and performance. She is very committed to giving her patients the most up-to-date natural health care available. She is very enthusiastic, full of knowledge and always willing to help her patients reach their optimal health goals.

Testimonials:

She is truly amazing, great with children, athletes and families. My entire family sees her, my daughter is a soccer player, I am a runner and she has helped all of us so much. So knowledgeable, caring and helpful. Highly recommend her! ~Alice, runner

Dr. Basra is very professional and knowledgeable. She has helped my entire family. My one daughter is a competitive dancer and another a competitive soccer player. Both my daughters were complaining of low back, hip and knee pain. Dr. Basra helped both of them by giving them amazing treatments, proper exercises to do, and individualized their treatments according to their needs as their sports are so different. I really liked that. ~Melissa, mother of athletic kids

Dr Basra works:

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-2:15

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Greg has a passion for healing. He is a graduate of the 3000 hour program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy, and has been practising since 2010. Greg believes that every treatment should address the unique needs of the individual patient. In order to do so, he focuses on assessment to understand each person’s condition and treat it accordingly. Greg is committed to having patients leave his care feeling better than when they came in.

Testimonials:

“I have very tight shoulders and upper back along with TMJ and neck pain (due to multiple whiplash incidents, desk work, cycling, running and of course stress and age!). Greg initially took the time to really assess and understand my treatment needs, even researching techniques not often used to make progress towards releasing some of my stubborn muscles. He also helped motivate me to seek out some additional treatments again (IMS, active release chiro). His manner and technique are professional, confident, highly skilled, personable, and super comfortable. I highly recommend Greg if you are seeking an exceptional RMT in the Tri Cities.” ~Claire, 40s, former marathon runner

Greg works:

Wednesdays 9:15-2:15

Thursdays 9:15-2:15

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Richard was born and raised in Vancouver and worked in the Biotechnology industry prior to starting Massage Therapy school in 1999. Richard has been in clinical practice since March 2002 and has completed post-graduate training in areas including Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), human anatomy, and muscle energy techniques. He has been living in Coquitlam since 2003, and practicing massage therapy in the Tri-Cities since the same year.

Testimonials:

Richard has been my massage therapist for several years. He is very knowledgeable and has helped with my whiplash and tightness in my shoulders. As a result, my performance with kickboxing and weight training have improved dramatically. ~Sam, 40s, fitness professional and recreational martial artist

Been seeing Richard for my chronic condition, focussing on weak painful legs and my headaches. He is very professional and definitely helps me feel better. Truly caring and has years of experience. ~Angeline, 50s, headache patient

Richard works:

Mondays: 10:00-6:30,

Thursdays & Fridays: 10:00-7:00

PLEASE REGULARLY CHECK RICHARD’S ONLINE AVAILABILITY AS EXTRA TIME SLOTS ARE OFTEN ADDED IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE LISTED TIMES.

Richard is a member of the Massage Therapists’ Association of BC and duly registered with the College of Massage Therapists of BC.

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Krystin was born in Winnipeg and moved to Coquitlam when she was 6 with her family who wanted to be in the beautiful Pacific North West to hike, camp, and spend time outdoors. She has been working as a French Immersion Teacher in the Coquitlam School District for 7 years, and strongly values the connections she has built with her students. She is a lifelong learner and continues to learn from both her students and her clients’ perspectives. Krystin has also worked as a lifeguard for over 15 years.

As a registered Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Counsellors, Krystin strongly values the special relationship that is developed in a therapeutic setting and considers it a privilege to support her clients. She will meet you at your level and create a safe space for you to move forward at your pace.

Krystin’s passion in counselling is to create a healthy relationship based on connection, trust, optimism, and safety, while always using a person-centred approach. She believes that all people are resilient, and counselling can be a great first step towards positive change in your life. Krystin’s experience teaching and work with youth struggling with anxiety and depression inform her practice. She works with children, youth and adults and draws from some trauma-informed therapies (Mindfulness, IFT) and thought- and behavior-based therapies (CBT, DBT). You can work collaboratively to identify unhelpful patterns, thoughts and behaviors to set realistic and achievable goals such as feeling happier, more successful, and healthy. Most importantly, your work together will draw on your own insight into your feelings to identify your emotional needs. Krystin’s modality is eclectic, from a feminist lens, she is a LGBTQA+ ally and she can be flexible in adapting to what best suits your personal needs.

“My priority is creating a therapeutic relationship where you feel supported and safe. I am honoured to be a part of your therapeutic experience and recognize how much courage it requires to take these first steps of seeking support in this endeavor. I hope to support you through your counselling journey.”

Krystin works: Thursdays 4:00-8:00

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Michal is not currently accepting any new clients; she is on maternity leave.

Michal (pronounced Me-Hall) was born in South America and moved to Canada as a child, growing up with the duality of two cultures. She has worked as a teacher for over 15 years with students ranging from 5-18 years of age. Her love of building and sustaining relationships with others led her to pursue a Masters of Education in Counselling, which had been a years-long dream of hers. As part of her private practice, she has experience fostering connection with clients of all ages, from adolescence through to retirement.

Michal believes that people have the innate wisdom and ability they need to help guide them in their particular healing journey. “My approach is to meet you wherever you may be in your journey, and support you through a combination of empathy, conversation, tools, and as much (or as little) structure as you need to help you make sense of what you’re going through.”

Michal’s approach is person-centred and rooted in connection and trust. Her own experience with therapy was life-changing, so she knows how powerful the process can be. But she also understands how much vulnerability is involved in the healing process, whether it’s due to a short-term stressor or long-term trauma, and that everyone has unique needs and goals. Whether you need assistance in learning strategies to help navigate life’s difficulties, or simply need someone to talk to, Michal offers individualized support to help you gain clarity and create the kind of lasting healing or change you desire.

Michal is bilingual, offering counselling in English and Spanish. For more information on her practice, or for further (online) availability, please contact her at fortalezacounselling@gmail.com, or through her website: https://www.fortalezacounselling.com/.

Michal works:

Mondays 3:45-7:00pm

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Gabrielle was born and raised in the Lower Mainland and has taught French Immersion for the past 10 years in Coquitlam. Currently, along with her private practice, she is a school counsellor working with children, families, teachers, special education assistants, and administrators. Before teaching, she worked as a trainer for first responders and office staff. She has a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and is excited to be applying her skills here at TCIT. Her goal for counselling is to build a strong therapeutic relationship and establish a safe space where her clients feel comfortable to share.

Gabrielle’s first experience with counselling was as a client and what she enjoyed about the process was the ability to talk through her problems and learn more about herself in a supportive environment. As a therapist, teacher, and human she values connection and relationships. She lives by the principle “laughter is the best medicine”, enjoys meeting new people, and prioritizes putting people at ease. She loves a good conversation and has experienced giving and taking dialogue in therapy as a positive thing. She is a straight talker who will always be honest with you in a caring and non-judgmental way.

Gabrielle approaches her therapy through a person-centred and feminist theory perspective and is an LGBTQA+ ally. She has experience working with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety and depression. She is drawn to theories such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and positive psychology to help guide her clients. It’s important to her to be continuously growing and learning from others, including challenging herself to embrace perspectives she may not have previously considered. She is continuing to develop her expertise as a life-long learner and is flexible in her modalities, pivoting to what best meets her client’s needs.

“My job is to create space for you to explore your experiences while feeling connected and supported. I know each person has their unique gifts, experiences, and challenges and I am here to be your companion on the road to discovery. I hope we can meet and connect to create a plan for your healing and self-discovery together.”

Gabrielle works:

Tuesdays 3:30-7:30

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Téa grew up in Coquitlam and spent five years working in a local medical clinic where she was able to serve her community while expanding her knowledge of healthy living and human anatomy. In December 2020, she graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy where she was able to gain experience treating a variety of patients and deepen her understanding of the body by attending a human cadaver lab. Throughout her two years at WCCMT, Téa had the opportunity to practice across the lower mainland treating local athletes, new mothers, residents of senior care homes, and patients with unique physical ailments. Téa is excited to continue serving her community and build on her experience in the field of massage therapy.

Testimonials:

I have just seen Téa for the first time! Every time I see any of them [the RMTs], I come away feeling much better. They really listen to you and your symptoms and help resolve the issues you are having with a very good and focused massage. I have seen them while pregnant as well and cannot recommend them enough - pregnant or not! ~Kimberly, 30s, nurse and former pregnancy patient

Téa works:

Sundays 9:00-5:00

Mondays 10:00-7:00

Tuesdays 10:00-7:00

Wednesdays 10:00-7:00

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