Dallas Nye
Registered Acupuncturist, Doctor of TCM Diploma, Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist
Dallas started her exploration of Chinese medicine when she was 14. She sought treatment for sports related injuries and found the medicine was able to help with much more than pain management.
After a few years at Vancouver Island University studying psychology, it became clear that alternative health was something she wanted to explore further. Having found so much benefit from Chinese medicine when she was young, this seemed the natural progression. She began her pursuit of her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma, and officially became licensed with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners of BC as a Registered Acupuncturist in 2013.
Dallas’ interests lay within mental health and addiction including depression and anxiety. She also enjoys working with athletes, as well as various pain conditions, injuries and orthopaedic conditions. Dallas believes that everyone needs to be aware of their options in regards to health care and that it is her job to assist them on their journey to wellness. Dallas likes working with conditions like back pain, plantar fasciitis, neck and shoulder tension, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia and PTSD.
By 2016, after working with a lot of military members, as well as other people that were struggling, Dallas went back to school and became a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist with and Canadian Association of Counselling Hypnotherapists and Educators, after completing her education at the Horizon Center: School of Hypnotherapy.
Hypnotherapy has been used effectively on a vast array of conditions and symptoms. From habits, fears and phobias, to anxiety, depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, hypnotherapy has been a long-standing modality. Compared to conventional counselling or psychotherapy, it has proven to be a much quicker form of therapy. Without the analytical nature of the conscious mind to interfere, favourable results occur in a brief period.
Lori Race B.A. (Kinesiology), Dip TCM, R.Ac
Mandala Co-Owner, Registered Acupuncturist, and Certified Life Coach
Lori Race began her post secondary career in the area of health and fitness, graduating with honors from the University of Victoria’s Kinesiology program in 1996. After working as a personal trainer and an exercise rehabilitation specialist for several years, she found herself longing for more in her career. After meeting a wonderful mentor who was an Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, Lori decided to to return to school to study Acupuncture. A natural and intuitive healer, Lori has been successfully practicing Acupuncture in Victoria B.C, for twenty-five years. Her background in human movement and as a collegiate and university level athlete allow her an intimate understanding of the human body and her gifts as an empathetic and gentle listener and teacher make her a sought after practitioner in the city.
Lori has trained extensively with top Sports Acupuncturist, Matt Callison in the area of pain and muscle & joint dysfunction. She has also spent many hours studying women's health with a specific focus on gynecology, fertility and obstetrics working with such esteemed leaders in the fields as Randine Lewis, Debra Betts and Jane Lyttleton.
In 2009, Lori embarked on Life Coach training and in 2011, she received her Master Life Coach Certification. The combination of Life Coaching and Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine has been a very positive one for Lori, allowing her to fulfill her calling to help ignite healing and inspiration in people’s lives.
If you'd like to see what Lori does in some of her non-clinic time check out her blog www.meaningfulmovementproject.com
Jacqueline Rioux
Registered Acupuncturist
Jacqueline's personal journey into alternative medicine began over 20 years ago when she herself was a patient. She continues to be inspired by the amazing healing acupuncture can bring to a person's life. She loves working with patients to determine the best treatment for their personal needs and enjoys applying different techniques in conjunction with acupuncture, whether it be cupping, gua sha, ear seeds, or reiki.
As a former 911 operator, Jacqueline has a great respect for the varying effects that stress can have on our bodies. She knows the importance of treating not only the body, but giving the mind a safe and calming space to heal as well.
Acupuncture can be used to treat a wide range of health disharmonies and Jacqueline would love to help you find peace and balance within your body. Although she operates a general practice, she has a professional interest in the following areas:
- Stress Management and Sleep
- Skin Conditions
- Abdominal Issues and Digestion
- Pain Management
Jacqueline is a registered acupuncturist in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA) and a summa cum laude graduate of Pacific Rim College. She received her Level 2 Reiki Practitioner certificate from Sister Eileen Curteis at Queenswood Holistic Healing and Spirituality Society in 2007. She also holds a B.Sc. in Linguistics and Psychology from the University of Victoria
Nicole (Nikki) Baker
Registered Massage Therapist
Nicole is an RMT based in Victoria, BC who practices with an Osteopathic approach. She has spent the last 10 years fostering her curiosity and appreciation of modern and traditional practices through her study of manual therapy, anatomy and physiology.
In 2013 Nicole completed her 200 hr yoga teacher training. From there she hoped to “bridge the gap” in her understanding of Eastern and Western approaches to allied health care and disease prevention. A love of Yogic philosophy was her entry point into the world of health and wellness. Since then, it has guided her evolving understanding of the human body through the study of Yoga, Massage Therapy and Osteopathy.
In 2016 Nicole graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy and was granted her licensing to practice as an RMT. In 2018 she completed all levels of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) training through the Dr. Vodder Institute. She is considered an experienced MLD therapist and has a vested interest in working with symptoms associated with the lymphatic system.
Nicole is currently a 4th year student in a 5 year Manual Osteopathic program at the Canadian College of Osteopathy-Manual Practitioners based out of Vancouver, BC. Outside of school and practice hours, she shares her love of learning and years of experience through her position as a student Supervisor at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC.
As an RMT Nicole combines theoretical and practical knowledge from each of these disciplines to meet you where ever you are at on your own unique healing journey.
In her personal life, she is greatly looking forward to traveling again upon completion of Osteopathic schooling. In the mean time small joys in free time include time in nature, movement, reading, making food and being the best cat mom.
Carly Britton
Registered Massage Therapist
Carly Britton is a graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (3000 hour Registered Massage Therapy Program, 2013). Within this capacity, she spent 3 years treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal issues within a clinical setting and assisting clients through numerous outreach programs specializing in Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Oncological issues and Central Nervous System disorders. She has also worked with elderly patients at Luther Court and Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, and adults with physical and developmental disabilities at Garth Homer Society.
Throughout the course of her life, Carly has also used Massage Therapy to treat injuries or musculoskeletal issues of her own and she has watched many friends and family do the same. Her personal experience of healing as a result of this modality cultivated a profound passion for the field. Upon researching the RMT program at the college in Victoria, she felt confident pursuing a career change in Massage Therapy and she has devoted herself to her education and practice ever since.
Carly has an innate desire to help people understand their bodies and the issues that cause them grief in day-to-day living. She enjoys integrating a variety of modalities to best suit each client’s needs and preferences, as well as helping them to understand how imbalances happen and how they can be corrected and managed.
Since first settling on Vancouver Island, Carly immediately identified Victoria as home. Wholeheartedly embracing her relocation here, she is proud to build her full time practice at Mandala Center for Health & Wellness. She looks forward to planting firm roots here and sharing in each individual and unique journey of healing with her clients.
Kelly D'Ambrogio
Registered Massage Therapist
Kelly is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) based in Victoria, BC, who brings over 20 years of experience to her practice, integrating an Osteopathic approach with a deep understanding of both modern and traditional healing practices. Her extensive studies in manual therapy, anatomy, and energy medicine have shaped her expertise.
She graduated in 2007 from Sir Sandford College in Ontario with a diploma in Massage Therapy, obtaining her RMT license. By 2009, Kelly had completed advanced training in Craniosacral therapy, Total Body Balancing, and Orthopedic Evaluation through the Upledger Institute and the D’Ambrogio Institute, solidifying her reputation as a skilled Craniosacral therapist and Total Body Balancing therapist. She is also advancing her knowledge in Spinal Energetics, having reached level one.
Beyond her clinical work, Kelly plays a significant role in the professional growth of healthcare practitioners as a course coordinator and teaching assistant with esteemed institutions like Upledger, Dexterity, and the D'Ambrogio Institute. She is also a dedicated instructor and clinic supervisor at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, BC, where she imparts her extensive knowledge to students, helping them refine their skills and deepen their understanding of the field.
In her practice, Kelly focuses on creating personalized treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each client. With her background in Critical Trauma Rehabilitation, she is passionate about helping individuals overcome chronic stress, disease, and feelings of disempowerment, guiding them toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Outside of her professional life, Kelly is a devoted mother to a 21-year-old, a yoga enthusiast, and is excited to explore new adventures in Victoria, where she has been residing for the past two years.
Steve Ferris
Registered Massage Therapist
Steve Ferris has been practicing as a registered massage therapist in Victoria since graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver in 1987. Steve was practicing at the Pacific Pain Treatment Clinic in Victoria for 29 years before joining Mandala Centre for Health and Wellness in Colwood and Remedy Wellness Centre in Victoria.
For 8 years he was an instructor, supervisor and teaching assistant in a variety of orthopaedic courses at West Coast College of Massage Therapy. He has also worked for 4 years as an RMT at the Victoria Exercise Rehabilitation Centre, specifically treating patients challenged by injuries from motor vehicle accidents.
Steve's clinically oriented model of patient care includes assessment, treatment and a home care program that always includes specific ‘Kinetic’ exercises. Kinetics programs enhance the effectiveness of treatment, prevent further aggravation and help restore pain-free activities. Steve knows the importance of being proactive in health management and emphasizes prevention. Through years of clinical experience, continued education and training Steve has developed, practices and teaches a therapeutic exercise program called:“The P.O.W.E.R. of Kinetics”
(P –prevention O –optimum W –wellness E –education R –restoration).
Steve utilizes the POWER components and strategies in his patient management taking into account the whole individual. For over 40 years Steve has been weight training for wellness and often utilizes resistance training components based on therapeutic exercise principles in homecare programs.
"My passion is to enable everyone to have and do PAIN FREE movement for life”!
Emiko Ihara
Registered Massage Therapist
Emiko is a Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer. She graduated from the West Coast College of Massage in 2013. Since then she's been practicing on the Island in multidisciplinary clinics with a variety of clientele. She's always had a passion for health and fitness. Growing up she played a variety of sports and spent 4 years on the Junior National Fencing Team. She attended the University of Victoria to study Community health and Recreation and worked as a Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor for the Canadian Forces. After years in the health and fitness field she saw how injuries and certain conditions can affect peoples ability to move and live a healthy lifestyle. This made her want to become a hands on part of the rehabilitation process.
Emiko has experience treating a wide scope of conditions such as; chronic pain, fibromyalgia, whiplash, postural dysfunction, athletic injuries, headaches, and immobility. She believes in customizing each treatment to meet the clients needs, using a wide range of techniques including but not limited to; trigger point release, muscle energy technique, soft tissue release, deep tissue massage, and hydrotherapy, and therapeutic exercise. With a passion for client education and empowerment, she helps clients to achieve their goals while working with an open and easy communication style.
Meghan Kelly
Registered Massage Therapist
Meghan extends to each and everyone of her clients a genuine respect for their own unique health and wellness journey. She practices with a firm belief in holistic health and with an ongoing interest for the complexities and interconnectedness of the human body and mind. Meghan graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics. During her time there she was a varsity athlete on the women’s soccer team. This was followed by a career as a Personal Trainer and Certified Yoga instructor for over 10 years.
In 2017 Meghan graduated from Algonquin College with her Diploma of Massage Therapy. During her training she had the opportunity to work in diverse placement settings, gaining experience with chronic pain management, sports massage, chronic health conditions, supporting children with physical disabilities, as well as clients living with mental illness. Meghan’s client- centered treatment approach helps to facilitate and empower the body’s own unique ways of healing in a supportive treatment space. She also focuses on the importance of patient education and self care by exercise guides, stretching and home care tools.
Meghan is known for adventuring and travelling whenever she has the opportunity. She loves anything involving the ocean including collecting sea glass and surfing. She can also be found running around Victoria with her running group normally followed by a good coffee and brunch!
Kiana Lee
Registered Massage Therapist
Kiana graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2019. She individualizes her approach to treatment by listening to each client and assessing their unique needs and expectations. In addition to providing therapeutic massage, Kiana enjoys creating remedial exercise plans to support the treatment and recovery process. She aims to create a setting that helps you ease daily stress and alleviate strain from various health challenges. Kiana applies pressure that is both effective and gentle. She works with a diverse range of clients, including those experiencing chronic pain, recovering from injury, training for an event, or seeking self-care. Kiana is dedicated to helping you achieve your health goals and is excited to work with you to reach them.
Committed to evidence-based practice, Kiana stays up-to-date with scientific literature on the efficacy of massage therapy and therapeutic exercise. When not in the clinic, she continues to study Health Sciences at Thompson Rivers University and enjoys discovering special spots to read, run, cycle, ski, or backpack.
Cara Legacy
Registered Massage Therapist
Cara graduated the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2004. Listening to patients stories in an effort to understand their unique situations, expectations and goals are at the heart of Cara’s patient centred practice. Her treatments are rooted in best practices, based on current evidence, and use a myriad of techniques to help patients reach their goals.
Even after almost 20 years as a RMT, Cara continues to be fascinated with the human body. Over the last 5 or so years, Cara has taken many courses with regards to pain, current research around it, and how it can be influenced.
In addition to being a RMT at Mandala, she has worked with the National Senior Women’s Rugby 7’s Team for many years, has volunteered at the International Track Events at UVIC, the Good Life Marathon, Goddess Runs, wellness days at the Naden Base and has done running talks to TC 10K participants.
Cara is a member in good standing of the College Complementary Health Professionals of BC and the Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC.
Outside of work you can find her enjoying many of the outdoor activities the island has to offer, or on one of the many tennis courts around Victoria!
Caitlin Sartorio
Registered Massage Therapist
Caitlin graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in August 2019. Within the school she has had the opportunity to work with a very diverse population. With the many different in-reach clinics she has experience treating pregnancy, multiple sclerosis, scoliosis, Parkinson’s and arthritis. She has also been to many outreaches and treated patients with cognitive impairments at The Heights and Nigel House along with geriatric care patients in places like Mount St. Mary’s and Berwick House. Caitlin also really enjoys working with athletes pre and post events and has been to multiple sports outreaches.
In the school clinic she has treated all age ranges with many different considerations. From regular muscle tension and relaxation massage to much more complex chronic pain. Caitlin is incredibly passionate about patient care and helping others reach their wellness goals. She used to suffer from chronic tension type headaches almost every day, after receiving regular massage therapy at Mandala, they drastically decreased in both their intensity and frequency. It was this that lead her on the path of seeking massage therapy as her future career as she wants to pass along the wonderful benefits that massage therapy can bring to people’s quality of life.
Caitlin is very excited to continue her career with Mandala which holds a special place in her heart already, and is very eager to continue learning and growing as well as be able to treat the community she has grown up in.
MXN Men's Therapy Network
Counsellors
Men's Therapy Network has many counsellors at that offer in person, online or walk and talk sessions out of Mandala Center for Health and Wellness as well as at their Ducnan location.
To learn more about the counsellors and to book an appoinment, please visit their webage at http://www.mxnmenstherapynetwork.ca/
