About
TEAM
Welcome to Yaletown Wellness Center, we are located on Hamilton Street between Robson and Smithe in Downtown Vancouver. We are one of Vancouver's Top Rated Health and Beauty Clinics. Our goal is to provide the highest quality customer care, convenient hours, and affordable rates.
Through consultation, we can determine your condition and health goals, and work with you to create a unique treatment plan that is effective and suitable for your lifestyle. As well to discover a new health and beauty lifestyle with our signature complete treatment plans, meet your powerful treatment in each session.
Let us be your first and ONLY stop for your health and wellness and beauty needs!
Leigha Calladine
Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.)
Leigha Calladine R.Ac. completed the Registered Acupuncturist program at Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences (KCCIHS) graduating in 2019. She completed over 2000 hours of academic studies and 500 clinical hours. Leigha went on to develop a research paper on “The Advantages of Incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine into Modern Day Treatment of Patients Who Have Experienced Childhood Trauma”. After which she was successfully board certified as a Registered Acupuncturist with the CTCMA.
Leigha is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment to heal. She is passionate about mental health and wellness, the connection between the mind and physical pain, and women’s health. She understands that healing is a journey and is not a one size fits all model. She loves to work with her patients to find the best treatment that is both manageable and beneficial.
Before living in Vancouver, Leigha was in Nelson B.C. for 11 years. During her time in Nelson, she experienced a wide variety of healing practices as well as got to know the Western Medical system more intimately. She ran her own Acupuncture practice in a Medical office where she worked alongside family doctors, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, and social workers.
Leigha provides therapies such as Acupuncture, Cupping, Electroacupuncture (the application of electrical stimulation to acupuncture needles), Tui Na & Gua Sha (Chinese massage and soft tissue manual therapy), TCM food and lifestyle recommendations.
In her free time, Leigha enjoys spending time outdoors, doing yoga, playing music, and spending time with her cat Phoebe. She is thrilled to practice at Yaletown Wellness Centre and continue her education in disciplines complementary to Acupuncture to provide holistic health services.
Leigha Calladine R.Ac. completed the Registered Acupuncturist program at Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences (KCCIHS) graduating in 2019. She completed over 2000 hours of academic studies and 500 clinical hours. Leigha went on to develop a research paper on “The Advantages of Incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine into Modern Day Treatment of Patients Who Have Experienced Childhood Trauma”. After which she was successfully board certified as a Registered Acupuncturist with the CTCMA.
Leigha is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment to heal. She is passionate about mental health and wellness, the connection between the mind and physical pain, and women’s health. She understands that healing is a journey and is not a one size fits all model. She loves to work with her patients to find the best treatment that is both manageable and beneficial.
Before living in Vancouver, Leigha was in Nelson B.C. for 11 years. During her time in Nelson, she experienced a wide variety of healing practices as well as got to know the Western Medical system more intimately. She ran her own Acupuncture practice in a Medical office where she worked alongside family doctors, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, and social workers.
Leigha provides therapies such as Acupuncture, Cupping, Electroacupuncture (the application of electrical stimulation to acupuncture needles), Tui Na & Gua Sha (Chinese massage and soft tissue manual therapy), TCM food and lifestyle recommendations.
In her free time, Leigha enjoys spending time outdoors, doing yoga, playing music, and spending time with her cat Phoebe. She is thrilled to practice at Yaletown Wellness Centre and continue her education in disciplines complementary to Acupuncture to provide holistic health services.
Paul Sheen
Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac)
Registered Herbalist (R.TCM.H)
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P)
Member of CTCMA
Paul graduated from Vancouver Career College (former PCU College of Holistic Medicine) completing the 3-year program of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. He is a licensed and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.), which is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) & Registered Chinese Medicine Herbalist (R.TCM.H.)
Paul is also a member of the CTCMA (College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists of British Columbia) and is currently enrolled in the Doctoral Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine to gain more knowledge as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner.
Born and raised in South Korea, Paul has always been exposed to and treated by Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine as it is deeply embedded in the culture. He was inspired by how Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat human distress and has become a Practitioner himself.
PAUL'S SPECIALITIES AND SERVICES
Paul believes that finding the natural balance of the human body is the primary key to maintaining good health and well-being. He understands that the cause of physiological discomfort or diseases occurs because of the imbalance of multiple factors such as excess and deficiency, heat and cold, exterior and interior, Yin and Yang, emotional imbalances... The prolongation of these imbalances can highly affect the human body such as internal organs or muscles and joints. By regulating the body condition with Acupuncture, Acupressure, Moxibustion, Cupping, Gua Sha, Electro-Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and diet, Paul assists patients to manage/relieve pain and find the balance of the body that may prevent further discomfort or diseases.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Paul has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Theory and a Master’s Degree in Divinity which he completed in South Korea. With his diverse background in his studies, he has gained an extensive perspective for his problem-solving skills, aiding to analyze beyond the current symptoms and finding the root cause of the disease so that the patients will eventually find the ultimate balanced, healthy, and well-being lifestyle.
He trained on how to treat muscle pain, frozen shoulder, tennis/golf elbow, gynecological problems, anxiety, stress, motor impairment, gastrointestinal problems, urinary tract problems, insomnia, auto-immune diseases, and so on.
Registered Herbalist (R.TCM.H)
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P)
Member of CTCMA
Paul graduated from Vancouver Career College (former PCU College of Holistic Medicine) completing the 3-year program of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. He is a licensed and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.), which is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) & Registered Chinese Medicine Herbalist (R.TCM.H.)
Paul is also a member of the CTCMA (College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists of British Columbia) and is currently enrolled in the Doctoral Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine to gain more knowledge as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner.
Born and raised in South Korea, Paul has always been exposed to and treated by Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine as it is deeply embedded in the culture. He was inspired by how Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat human distress and has become a Practitioner himself.
PAUL'S SPECIALITIES AND SERVICES
Paul believes that finding the natural balance of the human body is the primary key to maintaining good health and well-being. He understands that the cause of physiological discomfort or diseases occurs because of the imbalance of multiple factors such as excess and deficiency, heat and cold, exterior and interior, Yin and Yang, emotional imbalances... The prolongation of these imbalances can highly affect the human body such as internal organs or muscles and joints. By regulating the body condition with Acupuncture, Acupressure, Moxibustion, Cupping, Gua Sha, Electro-Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and diet, Paul assists patients to manage/relieve pain and find the balance of the body that may prevent further discomfort or diseases.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Paul has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Theory and a Master’s Degree in Divinity which he completed in South Korea. With his diverse background in his studies, he has gained an extensive perspective for his problem-solving skills, aiding to analyze beyond the current symptoms and finding the root cause of the disease so that the patients will eventually find the ultimate balanced, healthy, and well-being lifestyle.
He trained on how to treat muscle pain, frozen shoulder, tennis/golf elbow, gynecological problems, anxiety, stress, motor impairment, gastrointestinal problems, urinary tract problems, insomnia, auto-immune diseases, and so on.
Jean-Sebastien Le Doujet
Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac)
Jean-Sebastien graduated from the International College of TCM of Vancouver where he completed the 3-year Acupuncturist program. He is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and a member of the CTCMA (College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists of British Columbia)
JEAN’S SPECIALITIES AND SERVICES
Jean-Sébastien uses different techniques depending on the needs of the patients, TuiNa Massage, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Moxibustion, Cupping, Electro-Acupuncture. For years now, his main practice was around pain relief (back/shoulder/neck). Being himself a professional musician, he’s also helped a lot of artists deal with their art-related pains. However, in the past year, he has been training and learning more on mental health, with a specific focus on Depression and Anxiety.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
He first studied Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in France (where he's from) through the Franco-Vietnamese "Association les 5 elements" with Daniel Laurent, Traditional Acupuncturist, writer and teacher in 2009, he completed an internship in several TCM institutions in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Jean-Sebastien graduated from the International College of TCM of Vancouver where he completed the 3-year Acupuncturist program. He is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and a member of the CTCMA (College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturists of British Columbia)
JEAN’S SPECIALITIES AND SERVICES
Jean-Sébastien uses different techniques depending on the needs of the patients, TuiNa Massage, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Moxibustion, Cupping, Electro-Acupuncture. For years now, his main practice was around pain relief (back/shoulder/neck). Being himself a professional musician, he’s also helped a lot of artists deal with their art-related pains. However, in the past year, he has been training and learning more on mental health, with a specific focus on Depression and Anxiety.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
He first studied Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in France (where he's from) through the Franco-Vietnamese "Association les 5 elements" with Daniel Laurent, Traditional Acupuncturist, writer and teacher in 2009, he completed an internship in several TCM institutions in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Shawn Tjen
Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac)
Registered Herbalist (R.TCM.H)
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P)
Member of CTCMA and ATCMA
Shawn is a registered Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine herbalist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CTCMA) of British Columbia. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Simon Fraser University and completed a 4-year Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner program at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver (ICTCMV).
Shawn has been actively practicing as an acupuncturist since 2011 under the mentorship of Dr. Xiao Mei Wang, a respected Doctor of Chinese Medicine for 5 years. He has drawn much inspiration from Dr. Wang’s treatment methods, integrating multiple Traditional Chinese modalities within each session including Tuina massage, acupressure, glass-cupping therapy, electro-stimulation and ear-seed therapy to give each individual the best fitted treatment for a quick but long-lasting recovery.
Shawn’s treatment style goes beyond treating the problem to assist patients in achieving the optimal balance of the musculoskeletal tissues and organ energies in the body. This allows for an increase in the body's strength and greater chances for preventing further development of disease and its associated symptoms.
Shawn is committed to carefully understanding a patient’s health concerns, providing a clear and accurate diagnosis as well as effective treatments and working, where suitable, with other practitioners at Yaletown Wellness to provide maximum benefits for all his patients. He has very high returning rates on both regular and ICBC clients as he shows steady and guaranteed improvements to each of his clients.
Shawn loves baseball and used to play in a local league as an outfielder, but now he loves his baby daughters more and decide to devote his weekend to his daughters.
SHAWN’S SPECIALTIES AND SERVICES
Shawn’s integrated acupuncture treatment methods are particularly effective in pain managements as he sees numerous of good results from his clinical experiences. Also, Shawn’s treatment style will go beyond treating the problem to assist patients in achieving the right balance of the body, which allows for an increase in the body’s strength and greater chances for preventing further development of disease and its long-term symptoms.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Since 2012, Shawn acquired extensive depths of clinical experiences by working both as a clinical assistance and an acupuncturist under the mentorship of Dr. Xiao Mei Wang, a respected Doctor of Chinese Medicine who have been practicing for 17 years. Shawn has drawn much inspiration from her treatment methods in performing practical acupuncture treatment strategies by integrating multiple treatment methods such as traditional / electro-acupuncture, Tuina massage, acupressure massage, sports massage, stationary / moving glass-cupping therapies, and the ear-seed therapy to give each individual the best opportunities for a quick recovery.
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Shawn is committed to carefully understanding a patient’s health concerns, providing a clear and accurate diagnosis as well as effective treatments where suitable, including other practitioners at Yaletown Wellness to provide maximum benefits for all his patients. Shawn’s previous patients have reported that he has a very gentle touch of insertion of acupuncture needles and they feel very relaxed on each treatment so he would provide comfortable treatment experiences for all current and future Yaletown Wellness clients.
Registered Herbalist (R.TCM.H)
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P)
Member of CTCMA and ATCMA
Shawn is a registered Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine herbalist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (CTCMA) of British Columbia. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Simon Fraser University and completed a 4-year Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner program at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver (ICTCMV).
Shawn has been actively practicing as an acupuncturist since 2011 under the mentorship of Dr. Xiao Mei Wang, a respected Doctor of Chinese Medicine for 5 years. He has drawn much inspiration from Dr. Wang’s treatment methods, integrating multiple Traditional Chinese modalities within each session including Tuina massage, acupressure, glass-cupping therapy, electro-stimulation and ear-seed therapy to give each individual the best fitted treatment for a quick but long-lasting recovery.
Shawn’s treatment style goes beyond treating the problem to assist patients in achieving the optimal balance of the musculoskeletal tissues and organ energies in the body. This allows for an increase in the body's strength and greater chances for preventing further development of disease and its associated symptoms.
Shawn is committed to carefully understanding a patient’s health concerns, providing a clear and accurate diagnosis as well as effective treatments and working, where suitable, with other practitioners at Yaletown Wellness to provide maximum benefits for all his patients. He has very high returning rates on both regular and ICBC clients as he shows steady and guaranteed improvements to each of his clients.
Shawn loves baseball and used to play in a local league as an outfielder, but now he loves his baby daughters more and decide to devote his weekend to his daughters.
SHAWN’S SPECIALTIES AND SERVICES
Shawn’s integrated acupuncture treatment methods are particularly effective in pain managements as he sees numerous of good results from his clinical experiences. Also, Shawn’s treatment style will go beyond treating the problem to assist patients in achieving the right balance of the body, which allows for an increase in the body’s strength and greater chances for preventing further development of disease and its long-term symptoms.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Since 2012, Shawn acquired extensive depths of clinical experiences by working both as a clinical assistance and an acupuncturist under the mentorship of Dr. Xiao Mei Wang, a respected Doctor of Chinese Medicine who have been practicing for 17 years. Shawn has drawn much inspiration from her treatment methods in performing practical acupuncture treatment strategies by integrating multiple treatment methods such as traditional / electro-acupuncture, Tuina massage, acupressure massage, sports massage, stationary / moving glass-cupping therapies, and the ear-seed therapy to give each individual the best opportunities for a quick recovery.
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Shawn is committed to carefully understanding a patient’s health concerns, providing a clear and accurate diagnosis as well as effective treatments where suitable, including other practitioners at Yaletown Wellness to provide maximum benefits for all his patients. Shawn’s previous patients have reported that he has a very gentle touch of insertion of acupuncture needles and they feel very relaxed on each treatment so he would provide comfortable treatment experiences for all current and future Yaletown Wellness clients.
Angela Yuen
Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.)
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist (R.TCM.H)
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P)
Member of CTCMA and ATCMA
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor in China
Angela is a Registered Practitioner of Chinese Medicine in CTCMA, Canada. Angela comes from a family of doctors with long lineage of inherited knowledge.
Angela obtain bachelors and master’s degrees of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Guang Zhou University and Shanghai respectively. Both are world renown for their Traditional Chinese Medicine programs. There, she was able to gain valuable practical experience by interning with leading local hospitals and clinics.
In China, Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine are taught together. After gaining a strong working knowledge of both, Angela hone her focus and developed a deep practical knowledge of traditional Chinese Medicine methods.
ANGELA’S SPECIALITIES AND SERVICES
Angela uses a variety of techniques including Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and Cupping Therapy.
She has performed these services for over 15 years, 10 in China and over 5 year in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist (R.TCM.H)
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P)
Member of CTCMA and ATCMA
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor in China
Angela is a Registered Practitioner of Chinese Medicine in CTCMA, Canada. Angela comes from a family of doctors with long lineage of inherited knowledge.
Angela obtain bachelors and master’s degrees of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Guang Zhou University and Shanghai respectively. Both are world renown for their Traditional Chinese Medicine programs. There, she was able to gain valuable practical experience by interning with leading local hospitals and clinics.
In China, Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine are taught together. After gaining a strong working knowledge of both, Angela hone her focus and developed a deep practical knowledge of traditional Chinese Medicine methods.
ANGELA’S SPECIALITIES AND SERVICES
Angela uses a variety of techniques including Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and Cupping Therapy.
She has performed these services for over 15 years, 10 in China and over 5 year in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Melanie Kwak
Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.)
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist (R.TCM.H)
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P)
Member of CTCMA and ATCMA.
North America Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association Canada President
Korean Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association Vice President
Melanie graduated from PCU College in Vancouver, BC and is a Licensed and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.). Which is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) & Registered Chinese Medicine Herbalist (R.TCM.H.)
She is also a Member of the CTCMA (College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia) and ATCMA (Association of TCM & Acupuncture Practitioner in British Columbia).
As of 2018, Melanie has become part of Canada's President of "North America's Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association" and Vice President of the "Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association".
Melanie has a unique background along with the latest, innovative beauty treatment skills for the scope of her practice.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
She graduated from a private elementary school in England (ST. BEDE'S Primary School) and took a “Middle school graduation Equivalency Examination” and “High school graduation Equivalency Examination”. Melanie took 12 different courses to pass the exam and obtained a 90% score at the age of 14. Melanie entered the Kyung Hee University in Korea at the age of 15 and afterwards she transferred to Kyung Hee Cyber University, therefore she can work at the “Cun Chun Korean Traditional Medicine Hospital” at the same time while she attends university to gain a knowledge of clinical experiences; in order for her to transfer to the PCU college in Vancouver Canada.
MELANIE'S SPECIALTIES
Melanie's background and passion to learning the "Latest, Innovated, Non-Surgical" beauty treatments such as, Advanced Facial Acupuncture which uses Traditional Acupuncture Needles with the latest 4D Laser Machine to reconstruct ones face without surgery.
She also specializes in Microneedling - combination with EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) Stem Cell Therapy, Aqua Facial (Intense Skin Repair). Melanie can customize an individual's face to help you bring skin radiant, youthful appearance and a reverse age of 10+ years.
ADVANCED MEDI-TRAINING
Melanie recently came back from South Korea, which is the "Beauty Capital of the World", and it is ingrained in the culture to take care of oneself. Practitioners and providers must impress consumers to survive in this hyper-competitive market, which leads to new formulation and procedures both being high quality, and innovative.
Melanie's dedication of learning this natural beauty secret, obtained a North America Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association Canada President and Korean Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association Vice President.
Melanie's advanced medi-training background combined with her passion of learning has delivered results. She truly cares about her patients well-being perfectly which is suitable for Yaletown Wellness Center as a true destination for natural and alternative medicine in Downtown Vancouver.
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist (R.TCM.H)
Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P)
Member of CTCMA and ATCMA.
North America Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association Canada President
Korean Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association Vice President
Melanie graduated from PCU College in Vancouver, BC and is a Licensed and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.). Which is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) & Registered Chinese Medicine Herbalist (R.TCM.H.)
She is also a Member of the CTCMA (College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia) and ATCMA (Association of TCM & Acupuncture Practitioner in British Columbia).
As of 2018, Melanie has become part of Canada's President of "North America's Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association" and Vice President of the "Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association".
Melanie has a unique background along with the latest, innovative beauty treatment skills for the scope of her practice.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
She graduated from a private elementary school in England (ST. BEDE'S Primary School) and took a “Middle school graduation Equivalency Examination” and “High school graduation Equivalency Examination”. Melanie took 12 different courses to pass the exam and obtained a 90% score at the age of 14. Melanie entered the Kyung Hee University in Korea at the age of 15 and afterwards she transferred to Kyung Hee Cyber University, therefore she can work at the “Cun Chun Korean Traditional Medicine Hospital” at the same time while she attends university to gain a knowledge of clinical experiences; in order for her to transfer to the PCU college in Vancouver Canada.
MELANIE'S SPECIALTIES
Melanie's background and passion to learning the "Latest, Innovated, Non-Surgical" beauty treatments such as, Advanced Facial Acupuncture which uses Traditional Acupuncture Needles with the latest 4D Laser Machine to reconstruct ones face without surgery.
She also specializes in Microneedling - combination with EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) Stem Cell Therapy, Aqua Facial (Intense Skin Repair). Melanie can customize an individual's face to help you bring skin radiant, youthful appearance and a reverse age of 10+ years.
ADVANCED MEDI-TRAINING
Melanie recently came back from South Korea, which is the "Beauty Capital of the World", and it is ingrained in the culture to take care of oneself. Practitioners and providers must impress consumers to survive in this hyper-competitive market, which leads to new formulation and procedures both being high quality, and innovative.
Melanie's dedication of learning this natural beauty secret, obtained a North America Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association Canada President and Korean Oriental Medical Plastic Surgery Association Vice President.
Melanie's advanced medi-training background combined with her passion of learning has delivered results. She truly cares about her patients well-being perfectly which is suitable for Yaletown Wellness Center as a true destination for natural and alternative medicine in Downtown Vancouver.
Sky Tait
Registered Massage Therapist
Sky Tait has a passion for bringing relief through working with his hand. He has come to the view that the western and eastern approaches to bodywork have much to offer each other. Using a diverse array of direct and indirect techniques, he caters each treatment to help the patient reach their goals.
SKY’S SPECIALITIES AND SERVICES
While focusing on pain management and prevention, Sky also believes that working with the nervous system to promote relaxation is an important aspect of massage which is often undervalued therapeutically. To assist in recovery or maintenance, Sky encourages people to take their relief into their own hands between treatments by offering exercise, stretching, or postural suggestions to further their benefit.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
He has a registered massage therapist certificate with a background in shiatsu therapy, he studied massage therapy at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and shiatsu therapy at Source point Shiatsu Centre.
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Sky has learned to be attentive to details, from the small to the large. Also, to narrow down a client’s spectrum of ailments and help free the client of their pains & stresses. Through his work at Yaletown Wellness Center, Sky sees the need for appropriate stretches that include massage therapy to help your muscles prepare and recover quicker.
Sky Tait has a passion for bringing relief through working with his hand. He has come to the view that the western and eastern approaches to bodywork have much to offer each other. Using a diverse array of direct and indirect techniques, he caters each treatment to help the patient reach their goals.
SKY’S SPECIALITIES AND SERVICES
While focusing on pain management and prevention, Sky also believes that working with the nervous system to promote relaxation is an important aspect of massage which is often undervalued therapeutically. To assist in recovery or maintenance, Sky encourages people to take their relief into their own hands between treatments by offering exercise, stretching, or postural suggestions to further their benefit.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
He has a registered massage therapist certificate with a background in shiatsu therapy, he studied massage therapy at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and shiatsu therapy at Source point Shiatsu Centre.
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Sky has learned to be attentive to details, from the small to the large. Also, to narrow down a client’s spectrum of ailments and help free the client of their pains & stresses. Through his work at Yaletown Wellness Center, Sky sees the need for appropriate stretches that include massage therapy to help your muscles prepare and recover quicker.
Shane Beddoes
Registered Massage Therapist
Member of Registered Massage Therapist of British Columbia (RMTBC)
Diploma of Registered Massage Therapist
Shane's main treatment types are medium to deep tissue massage modalities, joint mobilizations, PNF stretching, trigger point release, and myofascial release. However, other relevant techniques are used to maximize each session.
He is very passionate about massage and has developed and demonstrates a high-level understanding of human musculoskeletal anatomy.
Member of Registered Massage Therapist of British Columbia (RMTBC)
Diploma of Registered Massage Therapist
Shane's main treatment types are medium to deep tissue massage modalities, joint mobilizations, PNF stretching, trigger point release, and myofascial release. However, other relevant techniques are used to maximize each session.
He is very passionate about massage and has developed and demonstrates a high-level understanding of human musculoskeletal anatomy.
Trish Mayuga
Registered Massage Therapist
Trish has been introduced to Massage Therapy at a young age which has then sparked her interest in the concept of healing and wellness through massage applications. Through observation, she enjoyed practicing on family members constantly for years.
Decades later, she decided to pursue her career as an RMT and graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy(WCCMT) on December 2019. Trish has both the hands-on experience and clinical knowledge to effectively treat various conditions ranging from muscular/soft tissue, ligamentous, joint and fascial issues. Trish also has experience with prenatal, postnatal and antenatal care as well as patients with neurological conditions such as MS.
Her goal is to provide the best care for her patients and to accelerate their healing process. She believes in strengthening the mind-body connection and aims to share her clinical knowledge through patient education to further restore and maintain wellness.
Trish has been introduced to Massage Therapy at a young age which has then sparked her interest in the concept of healing and wellness through massage applications. Through observation, she enjoyed practicing on family members constantly for years.
Decades later, she decided to pursue her career as an RMT and graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy(WCCMT) on December 2019. Trish has both the hands-on experience and clinical knowledge to effectively treat various conditions ranging from muscular/soft tissue, ligamentous, joint and fascial issues. Trish also has experience with prenatal, postnatal and antenatal care as well as patients with neurological conditions such as MS.
Her goal is to provide the best care for her patients and to accelerate their healing process. She believes in strengthening the mind-body connection and aims to share her clinical knowledge through patient education to further restore and maintain wellness.
Moses Lee
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Moses Lee grew up in the lower mainland with an early passion for fitness and athletics. He grew up participating in swimming, soccer, basketball, and golf. Dr. Lee obtained a Bachelor of Sciences degree from the University of British Columbia, focusing on chemistry, health sciences, and environmental sciences.
Next, Dr. Lee’s curiosity led him to California, where he attended Life Chiropractic College West located in the San Francisco Bay area. He obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2019, graduating with honours.
Dr. Lee loves spending time in nature, playing basketball, running, reading, and learning about our healthcare system. He is an advocate of resistance training and living an active lifestyle. He takes great pride in practicing what he preaches.
Dr. Lee recognizes that people are more than their symptoms and emphasizes that patient education, doctor patient communication, and trust, all play a vital role in an individual’s overall well being.
Simply put, Dr. Lee is grateful to be in a position to work with people on changing their health and views, and to help individuals not only live, but thrive in life.
Dr. Moses Lee grew up in the lower mainland with an early passion for fitness and athletics. He grew up participating in swimming, soccer, basketball, and golf. Dr. Lee obtained a Bachelor of Sciences degree from the University of British Columbia, focusing on chemistry, health sciences, and environmental sciences.
Next, Dr. Lee’s curiosity led him to California, where he attended Life Chiropractic College West located in the San Francisco Bay area. He obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2019, graduating with honours.
Dr. Lee loves spending time in nature, playing basketball, running, reading, and learning about our healthcare system. He is an advocate of resistance training and living an active lifestyle. He takes great pride in practicing what he preaches.
Dr. Lee recognizes that people are more than their symptoms and emphasizes that patient education, doctor patient communication, and trust, all play a vital role in an individual’s overall well being.
Simply put, Dr. Lee is grateful to be in a position to work with people on changing their health and views, and to help individuals not only live, but thrive in life.
Adam Hanaei
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (DOMP)
Member of National Manual Osteopathic Society (NMOS)
Member of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (OCPCC)
Member of British Columbia Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (BCAOMP)
Adam has over 7 years clinical experience treating acute and chronic muscular and skeletal problems. He believes that osteopathy is designed to restore body balance by reducing muscular/soft tissue sprain and correcting joint immobility.
ADAM’S SPECIALITIES AND SERVICES
Adam uses a combination of therapies to provide relief from pain and limitation of movement. His primary specializations include concussions and minor head injuries, headaches and migraines, as well as shoulder, wrist, hand, and foot pain.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
In Canada, all Manual Osteopaths complete training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general medical diagnosis and osteopathic techniques. They are also trained to perform standard medical examinations of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems.
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
“I strongly believe treatment should be tailored to the individual. After careful examination and assessment, I feel it is essential for a patient to understand the underlying causes of their problem. By working together through treatment, corrective exercises and rehabilitation we can eliminate pain, restore function and limit re-occurrence.” - Adam Hanaei
Member of National Manual Osteopathic Society (NMOS)
Member of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (OCPCC)
Member of British Columbia Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (BCAOMP)
Adam has over 7 years clinical experience treating acute and chronic muscular and skeletal problems. He believes that osteopathy is designed to restore body balance by reducing muscular/soft tissue sprain and correcting joint immobility.
ADAM’S SPECIALITIES AND SERVICES
Adam uses a combination of therapies to provide relief from pain and limitation of movement. His primary specializations include concussions and minor head injuries, headaches and migraines, as well as shoulder, wrist, hand, and foot pain.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
In Canada, all Manual Osteopaths complete training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general medical diagnosis and osteopathic techniques. They are also trained to perform standard medical examinations of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems.
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
“I strongly believe treatment should be tailored to the individual. After careful examination and assessment, I feel it is essential for a patient to understand the underlying causes of their problem. By working together through treatment, corrective exercises and rehabilitation we can eliminate pain, restore function and limit re-occurrence.” - Adam Hanaei
Adela Pencu
Esthetician & Massage Therapist
Adela is an esthetician who believes in a holistic approach to beauty. Her passion helped her pursue further education and she obtained a certificate in Esthetics and Spa Therapy. Her scope of work specializes in body massage, hot stone massage, body wrap and facial treatments.
Thanks to her ability to analyze and deep research on skincare, she can offer personalized skincare plans and advanced facial treatment such as Galvanic treatment, LED, High-frequency, Microdermabrasion, Microcurrent.
She also equipped herself with hands-on experience and clinical knowledge backed by Official Certification Eminence & Dermalogica.
Her passion is simply to ignite your inner beauty and confidence by utilizing Advanced Facial treatments with a holistic, mind-body approach. Her kindness and openness help her communicate with her patients to provide the best care and to accelerate their healing process.
Meet Adela today for your better skin routines
Adela is an esthetician who believes in a holistic approach to beauty. Her passion helped her pursue further education and she obtained a certificate in Esthetics and Spa Therapy. Her scope of work specializes in body massage, hot stone massage, body wrap and facial treatments.
Thanks to her ability to analyze and deep research on skincare, she can offer personalized skincare plans and advanced facial treatment such as Galvanic treatment, LED, High-frequency, Microdermabrasion, Microcurrent.
She also equipped herself with hands-on experience and clinical knowledge backed by Official Certification Eminence & Dermalogica.
Her passion is simply to ignite your inner beauty and confidence by utilizing Advanced Facial treatments with a holistic, mind-body approach. Her kindness and openness help her communicate with her patients to provide the best care and to accelerate their healing process.
Meet Adela today for your better skin routines
Angel Vuong
Esthetician
Angel was born and raised here in B.C. Canada. Angel graduated as a Dental Assistant from Vancouver Community College in BC recently. She joined the Yaletown Wellness Team in February 2017.
Angel has more than +10 years of working experiences from various industries; combining her positivity, she strives to get things on track to which she is passionate about towards her working environment.
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
She is always looking to ensure our valued clients of the clinic are receiving the best recommended treatment that meets their expectations for their optimal health/beauty obligations. Angel has a caring and loving personality who also looks out for our Yaletown Wellness Team as well.
Angel was born and raised here in B.C. Canada. Angel graduated as a Dental Assistant from Vancouver Community College in BC recently. She joined the Yaletown Wellness Team in February 2017.
Angel has more than +10 years of working experiences from various industries; combining her positivity, she strives to get things on track to which she is passionate about towards her working environment.
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
She is always looking to ensure our valued clients of the clinic are receiving the best recommended treatment that meets their expectations for their optimal health/beauty obligations. Angel has a caring and loving personality who also looks out for our Yaletown Wellness Team as well.
Andy Diaz
Massage Therapist
Andy is a high level athlete with extensive knowledge in strength and conditioning. He's recently discovered a passion for massage and plans to hone his practice before attending CMTBC for the Registered Massage Therapy program in 2022.
Andy is a high level athlete with extensive knowledge in strength and conditioning. He's recently discovered a passion for massage and plans to hone his practice before attending CMTBC for the Registered Massage Therapy program in 2022.
