Hi! I'm Amanda.

I have always had a desire to help people, protect them and create a positive impact on everyone around me. It was this motivation that inspired my passion both as a Registered Massage Therapist and a Doula. My enthusiasm for a healthy and holistic lifestyle
starts at home with my husband and three children and is something that I bring into both practices.
While studying to become an RMT, I discovered a whole new world of holistic lifestyle options through instructors and classmates. The "bonus" education was a life-changing experience, beyond acquiring my diploma. I learned about holistic health care options, informed choice, and developed an interest and value in women and family centered care. 
As my massage therapy practice and my own family grew so did my interest in working with families. 
I began focusing my post graduate education on courses to help me while working with pre and postnatal clients and children. My own births and my massage therapy work with pregnant people and new parents then created a deep interest in birth work, so that is where my doula career
began.

When not working with my clients, I attempt to create a work life balance by spending time with my friends and family; sharing good food and relaxing. In my free time I can usually be found encouraging my children's passions on the sidelines of a lacrosse field or watching a gymnastics meet, in the gym or reading more about pregnancy and birth. My volunteer hours are spent being a Girl Guide
leader and making sure children are safe as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (car seat tech). These are the things that keep me happy and fulfilled.

Amanda the RMT

I graduated from the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2009 and have now been supporting the wellness of my clients for over nine years. Through my practice, I have determined that every client has specific needs which can vary from treatment to treatment. With this knowledge, I approach each client and each appointment with a holistic view, using varied intensity of pressure, and a variety of massage techniques to ensure a personalized approach to each person's unique needs. I welcome the challenge of complex issues concerning my client's needs and
requirements. I am persistent in finding a treatment or combination of treatments that will best provide my clients with the best physical, emotional and mental benefit. I have many years of experience treating all members of the family from infants to the elderly and a broad range of conditions including injuries, ICBC injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic conditions, stress management, pregnancy and every day aches and pains.
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I have pursued post-grad courses in pregnancy, post-cesarean/surgical care,
birth and postpartum, breast massages and infant massage, broadening my knowledge
base and skills to better support women and children.

Amanda the Doula

In 2015 I completed my certification as a  Wise Woman Way of Birth Doula.
It was the personal experience of giving birth to my own three children and then the deep interest in
learning and reading more about all things birth that inspired me to pursue becoming a birth doula.
As I expanded my RMT and “women-centered” care interests becoming a Doula was a natural and
complementary addition to my life.

​I have a strong belief that every woman deserves to experience supportive and informed care
during her pregnancy, birth and postpartum period. That she should be made to feel empowered and supported to do what is right for her specific pregnancy. My aim is to help women feel complete confidence in their ability to give birth, to provide information and knowledge and to help the birther’s partner and support people feel enabled to confidently help their loved one.

At the end of every pregnancy I hope that all my clients and their partners feel like they were
supported, informed and empowered during their whole experience.​

Ready to work together? Book an appointment online, or learn more about my services below.