RMT

Gabriela Menyhart

Location

Victoria Dr., Main St.

Bio

I feel fortunate to have been born and raised in Vancouver and to continue calling the pacific northwest my home.  Living here has given me a deep appreciation for many things including enjoying everything that the city has to offer as well as the beauty and serenity of the outdoors.  My passions include going hiking and backpacking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter as well as spending time grounding myself with various meditative practices from Buddhism to yoga.  

All of this has influenced my 20 years of practicing as a massage therapist for which I am deeply gratefully for.  I strive to provide treatments that help you manage the stress of life by providing a massage practice founded on being trauma informed as well as in mindfulness.  Your mind and body has the capacity to heal and my role is to listen and be guided by what your system needs to rest, recover and grow.  I’ve trained in various breathing techniques as well as courses on stress and the nervous system such as Gabor Mate Compassionate Inquiry, Polyvagal theory and more.  This is perfect for if you’re needing support while going through a stressful period of time in your life such as difficulty at work or at home or even general maintenance to keep you as resilient and content.  So whether you are seeking release of strains on your body such as tight muscles, headaches and/or emotional strain such as anxiety and exhaustion I hope you’ll take the time to take care of yourself with a well deserved massage treatment.  

Something you might be surprised to know about me

• Recently travelled to Japan and spent time doing a homestay with a Buddhist monk.
• I once had the pleasure of seeing a mother grizzly bear and her two cubs while on a backpacking trip.
• Flew on a float plane for free while the sun was seating near Tofino.

Clinical special interests

• Working with supporting stress and anxiety
• General wellness 
• Mindfulness, trauma informed practice