Massage Therapy is an effective approach in treating and providing relief for a wide range of conditions such as:

As well as many other common conditions related to soft tissue and joint dysfunction. Massage Therapy is remarkably effective when used as a part of a preventive care program. Some examples of general wellness care include pre or post natal care (Pregnancy), infant massage, stress management, sports training, injury prevention and performance enhancement.

Cupping  is a traditional and a time honoured treatment favored by millions of people. It is safe, comfortable and remarkably effective for many health disorders. Cupping is the use of suction, rather than compression for bodywork. The effects range from myofacia release (a shallow effect) to lymphatic drainage (a deep effect), and everything in between! Cupping rapidly facilitates rigid soft-tissue release; loosens and lifts connective tissues; breaks up and drains stagnation (while increasing blood and lymph flow to skin and muscles) in ways not possible when using compression.

Catherine Santo

Catherine has had an avid interest in health care field for as long as she can remember and now she has finally found her niche in practicing massage therapy. Catherine has worked with a variety of patients ranging from 3 months of age to 92 years of age. Catherine treats patients for conditions related to pregnancy and birth, motor vehicle accidents, repetitive strain injuries, sports injuries and more.
Catherine's area of expertise is in pre and post pregnancy conditions. Catherine excelled at post graduate courses in myofascial release, joint mobilization and core activation assessment and training techniques. Dedicated to the health and well-being of her patients, helping people achieve optimal health and balance in their lives is Catherine’s ultimate goal.

Bill Redfern

Bill has been passionate about alternative health since he can remember. He decided to take his passions further by becoming a massage therapist; graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1995. He joined Westgate Wellness Centre, and has been practicing here ever since! Bill has fulfilled his passion by studying other areas of health such as Yoga; teaching Alternative Health, promoting alkaline water, vitamins and minerals. His center of attention is helping and teaching his clients to keep the body’s mind, body and spirit in balance.

Tyler Oates

Tyler graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2009. He has worked in Maple Ridge since graduation.
When not working Tyler enjoys spending his time outside, be it snowboarding in the winter, or mountain biking in the summer. He has worked with people of all ages, and from all walks of life, from office workers, weekend warriors, to elite athletes. He has treated many conditions, from overuse injuries, to postural problems and systemic conditions

Alwenn Rosch

Alwenn has received her certifications from The west coast college of Massage therapy. She wrote her board exams in Ontario and British Columbia. She has been practicing for 7 years. Alwenn continues learning new current therapies and relevant massage techniques in the industry. She has a special interest in orthopedic and therapeutic massage and has just begun offering Cupping at Westgate wellness.