massage therapy.
an experienced, professional approach to supporting clients needs
Massage therapy is an effective, natural therapy and preventative approach for managing injuries, chronic pain and stress, addressing structural and postural imbalances in the body and generally moving towards optimal health.
While the use of massage stretches back to antiquity worldwide, the practice of medical massage has grown significantly over the course of the past several decades. Scientific and diagnostic advances now demonstrate that massage is an evidence-based therapeutic practice.
In BC, the profession became regulated when the ‘Association of Physiotherapists and Massage Practitioners of BC (APMP) was founded in 1946 and was legislated under the BC Health Professions Act.
In 2001 the Health Professions Council defined the scope of practice of massage therapy as “the assessment of soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of dysfunction, injury, pain and physical disorders of the soft tissues and joints by manual and physical methods to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function to relieve pain and promote health”. For more information, please email at wellstreammassagetherapy@gmail.com.
Amanda McIlwraith
Registered Massage Therapist, Manual Lymph Drainage
and Combined Decongestive Therapist
Since completion of her training at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in 1995, Amanda has worked with dedication and compassion in her field as a Registered Massage Therapist.
With over 25 years in practice, Amanda’s experience includes working with various techniques including deep tissue therapy, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, trigger point therapy, chronic pain issues, postural and ergonomic awareness.
More recently, in 2018, Amanda certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Decongestive Therapy through the Dr. Vodder International School. This therapy focuses on issues related with edema or lymphedema, vascular insufficiency, post trauma swelling and bruising, arthritis, cancer related edema. Following courses have included Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, and Axillary Web Syndrome (cording) treatment.
Amanda has a calm nurturing approach and has an interest in not only supporting clients needs in her treatments but also through home care and remedial exercise programs.
To support Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and treatments related to breast cancer, Amanda is also certified in Mastectomy Breast Form Fitting and Compression Garment Fitting.
Dayna Anchel
Registered Massage Therapist
Dayna Anchel, RMT has been a practicing massage therapist in British Columbia since 1999, when she graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Areas of focus include: myofascial release, joint mobilization, trigger point therapy, deep tissue techniques and relaxation massage. Her diverse practice includes treating repetitive strain injuries, stress related conditions, pre- and postnatal massage, women's health, scar tissue, sports injuries and maintenance treatments. Dayna creates a safe environment, and welcomes all body types, genders and sexual orientations.
Dayna has recently moved to the Sunshine Coast from East Vancouver with her husband and three children, and is looking forward to building a strong (and closer to home) practice here.
