About Me
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I believe in massage as a holistic and preventative therapy helping you be healthy relaxed and comfortable in your body, no matter the age or activity. I'm fascinated with the complexity of the human body and love to share my knowledge and passion for this intricate machine.
I bring my intuitive, observant, quiet nature to the table ready to work with each client to reach their optimal healthy state. I will adapt my massage treatment to whatever will benefit each person most using a variety of techniques but my passion is in myofascial release and unlocking structural dysfunctions. I grew up in a variety of places including Austria and a remote northern BC trapline. After a short-lived attempt at archaeology and other pursuits, I moved to Armstrong and graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2013 and haven't looked back. I've have worked in a variety of locations in BC since then and have just returned from a working holiday in New Zealand with my partner. I'm looking forward to my second winter here in Revelstoke. Outside of work, I get back to my roots, being with animals, gardening, using herbal medicine, urban homesteading, hiking and travelling, but really I'm a lifelong horse girl. I've been involved in various aspects of the horse industry ranging from racetrack to ploughing match to horse theatre. |
About Massage Therapy
Massage therapy training in British Columbia takes up to three years, covers a wide span of knowledge and strives to produce therapists who are effective in soft tissue manipulation, joint mobilization, assessment, critical thinking and patient education.
RMT's are guided by a specific scope of practice as well as rules governing record keeping, confidentiality, consent, and continuing education, among others.
Massage is helpful in treating acute and chronic conditions, is appropriate for all age groups and lifestyles and is beneficial to your mental, physical and emotional health.
Some clients choose to get regular frequent massages for maintenance, while others seek treatment when things have gotten out of hand. For chronic or more complex issues, please be advised that the greatest improvements and lasting effects are seen with multiple treatments in close succession.
For more information on RMT's in BC, visit the College of Massage Therapists of BC and the Registered Massage Therapists' Association of BC.
RMT's are guided by a specific scope of practice as well as rules governing record keeping, confidentiality, consent, and continuing education, among others.
Massage is helpful in treating acute and chronic conditions, is appropriate for all age groups and lifestyles and is beneficial to your mental, physical and emotional health.
Some clients choose to get regular frequent massages for maintenance, while others seek treatment when things have gotten out of hand. For chronic or more complex issues, please be advised that the greatest improvements and lasting effects are seen with multiple treatments in close succession.
For more information on RMT's in BC, visit the College of Massage Therapists of BC and the Registered Massage Therapists' Association of BC.
About Your Massage Treatment
During your visit, we will go over your health history and talk about past injuries, accidents, and illness as well as lifestyle, hobbies and wellbeing. This helps me provide a tailored treatment appropriate for you. We may also look at ranges of motion, postural assessment or other specific tests to pinpoint restrictions.
Feedback during the massage helps me greatly, so please speak up about sensations even if they 'sound weird', or if you're uncomfortable or wish to stop or change treatment to an area. I don't want you to feel unable to speak up - I won't get offended, and ultimately you're the one in charge of your massage session.
Pain should not be a part of your massage, though it's normal for some work to be uncomfortable or tender. If you're tensing up or having trouble breathing fully, the treatment is no longer effective and needs to be modified.
Self Care is something you can do to reinforce the work done during the massage. We'll go over specific exercises or modifications after the treatment.
Afterwards Your body will continue to process for days following a treatment and while many people feel much better following a massage, some may feel unpleasant symptoms later, known as a healing crisis. This is not a sign of a bad massage, rather that the body has released a lot of stored toxins and is on the road to improvement. Drinking plenty of water and resting after a massage helps with this detoxification.
Feedback during the massage helps me greatly, so please speak up about sensations even if they 'sound weird', or if you're uncomfortable or wish to stop or change treatment to an area. I don't want you to feel unable to speak up - I won't get offended, and ultimately you're the one in charge of your massage session.
Pain should not be a part of your massage, though it's normal for some work to be uncomfortable or tender. If you're tensing up or having trouble breathing fully, the treatment is no longer effective and needs to be modified.
Self Care is something you can do to reinforce the work done during the massage. We'll go over specific exercises or modifications after the treatment.
Afterwards Your body will continue to process for days following a treatment and while many people feel much better following a massage, some may feel unpleasant symptoms later, known as a healing crisis. This is not a sign of a bad massage, rather that the body has released a lot of stored toxins and is on the road to improvement. Drinking plenty of water and resting after a massage helps with this detoxification.
Reviews from Massage Clients
Ayla does great work! She’s been helping me with a back/hip problem that nobody else has been able to fix for years, and I feel better than ever. Highly skilled, really lovely person. Gets to the root of the problem, and gives great advice on posture and movement that could be causing or aggravating the issue. Highly recommend!
Shasta Coombes
Ayla is one of the most dedicated therapists I've had treatment with. Her treatments are tailored specifically to my needs...she just seems to know where to go. I highly recommend her
Colette Swain