Alisha’s goal is to create a warm and inviting environment where her patients can feel safe and supported. Her approach to healing is rooted in the belief that true well-being is a harmonious connection between mind and body.

She continually seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge, with certifications in acupuncture, pregnancy massage, fascial stretch therapy and reiki.

At TCMW, Alisha utilizes her diverse training to create personalized treatments tailored to your unique needs, fostering healing and allowing you to reconnect with your body.

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Aleks (Lex) Thornton, RPT, CGIMS IG: @lex.melrose

Empowering healing through body, breath, and transformation

With over 15 years of experience in therapy, Lex helps individuals break free from trauma, awaken their bodies, and unlock the power of deep breath through transformative techniques, including deep fascial needling. Lex’s holistic approach combines expertise in cranial and visceral osteopathy, dynamic neural stability, cutting-edge pain neuroscience, and a strong focus on supportive respiratory lymphatic work.

At TCMW, Lex brings a precise needling style, gentle somatic hands-on treatment, and lymphatic breath support to enhance mobility, restore balance, and foster deep healing. By addressing multiple systems within the body, Lex guides clients through a process of profound healing and transformation, empowering them to experience lasting vitality and improved well-being.

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Saima is an Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner specializing in pain management, fatigue alleviation, and mental well-being.

Using a combination of acupuncture, herbal remedies, nutritional healing, and bodywork, Saima integrates traditional wisdom with evidence-based practices to address the root causes of health concerns.

At TCMW, Saima is dedicated to helping clients restore balance and cultivate a deeper connection to their bodies through holistic healing practices.

Outside of their practice, Saima is continually deepening her Tai Chi practice, enjoys cooking for friends, and is always working on perfecting their karaoke routine—believing that embracing both discipline and joy fosters a balanced life.

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Leah’s approach to massage is to facilitate wellness through respectful, responsible, and intentional touch. Her work is inspired by the quote “making space for change” and she rejects language like “fixing” because no one is “broken.” She utilizes Swedish, myofascial and dynamic movement techniques to encourage balance and overall wellbeing. She works within a trauma-informed, non-judgemental and body/size inclusive framework for each individual and emphasizes collaboration at every stage of the treatment. Leah particularly enjoys working with folks who are new to receiving massage therapy as she believes it is an exceptional way to support people on their individual health journeys. Leah continues to explore educational resources and opportunities to best serve her community. If she’s not in the clinic, you’ll find her starting a new crafting hobby or hanging out in city parks with her Jack Russell/Chihuahua named Felix.

At TCMW Leah brings experience working with diverse populations whose goals relate to mental health, posture, chronic stress and pain, sleep quality, body image, and grief. Leah has additional training in Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage techniques and is inspired to pursue additional certifications in Lymphatic Drainage.

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Ashuka is a compassionate massage therapist specializing in musculoskeletal injuries and stress management. She aims to provide a healing touch through the use of trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage and Swedish massage to treat symptoms of acute and chronic pain. Outside of the clinic, Ashuka enjoys baking, camping and going on walks to meet neighborhood cats!”

At TCMW Ashuka combines her experience of treating various populations and her science background to offer well rounded treatment experience.

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Petra (She/Her) is an RMT who is dedicated to facilitating a safe space for her patients to heal at their own pace. She is committed to educating herself on trauma-informed care and believes in centering each clients individual needs within a non-judgmental atmosphere.

With a background in music and photography, Petra is particularly interested in working with those in the artistic community. She enjoys running, dance, outdoor adventures, art, and meeting new people.

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Kim is a RMT who is passionate about treating the underserved demographic of post-surgical individuals. They are active in the queer community and are dedicated to providing a space for that demographic to receive care. In their spare time, Kim enjoys going for hikes with their puppy, spending time at the beach and attending queer dance events with their friends

At TCMW, Kim provides the community with access to post-surgical care with a focus on gender-confirming surgeries, BRCA-preventative or cancer-related mastectomy, breast augmentation/reconstructions and other chest specific interventions.

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Mary Beth has practiced in many settings with a wide range of clients. Over the course of a 30 year career, she has invested in study of the anatomy and function of connective tissue (Fascia) and the physiology of Chronic Pain and stress. She is also a Certified ELDOA trainer who received her level 4 training from Guy Voyer and Paul Sherman. and also provides Contemporary Neurofunctional Acupuncture.

At TCMW, Mary Beth brings her experience with dance, rock climbing, and other forms of moving meditation, she adapts and integrates the techniques creating a hybrid treatment unique to your goals.

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Val is a Queer, non-binary Registered Kinesiologist and strength coach who practices with a trauma-informed and intuitive approach to all things movement and bodies. Val’s work centers LGBTQ+ folks and those who have been harmed by traditional fitness and rehabilitation culture through creating and advocating for inclusive, safer and holistic movement practices. Their work allows for folks to learn about their relationships to their bodies, movement/exercise and how society and narratives influence our experience in each. Clinically, they have vast experience working with folks through pre/post surgical care, top surgery and gender affirming practices, and chronic pain, injury and illness management.

Outside of their work, Val can be found out in the woods, playing with their rescue cat, Comet, and training their new puppy, Steve (though maybe not all at once)! There’s also a good chance you’ll find them working on a new gluten-free baked good recipe.

At TCMW, Val brings a patient, compassionate lens to rehabilitation and strength-based practices that is Queer-affirming and invites opportunity to re-narrativize how movement practices fit into our lives. They provide movement-based care and recovery practices which include embodiment and somatic practices, mental skills, strength and mobility training, and soft tissue and assisted stretch techniques.

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Cynthia is an RMT who has been trained in several manual lymphatic drainage styles including the Vodder technique and Brazilian styles. Cynthia’s love for new experiences and learning opportunities extends to her enthusiasm for travel. Her favorite experience is getting lost in a place that she’s never been and making amazing discoveries on her own.

At TCMW, Cynthia has developed her own lymphatic drainage approach with a passion of empowering her patients on their own wellness journeys.

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Zhi is an RMT who brings a sincere appreciation for the resilience of the body and mind. Based on her experience working as an OTA/PTA, she is keenly aware of the mind-body receptiveness to rehabilitation, and she brings a passionate commitment to each therapeutic treatment. Zhi strives to understand the complexity of an individual’s concerns and views the therapeutic relationship as a critical aspect of care. Beyond the clinic, Zhi can be found searching for the next best restaurant to grab a bite at, biking around the city, or drawing with friends. At TCMW, Zhi integrates her knowledge and experiences working in rehabilitation to promote a person’s well-being, mobility, and mental health. She aims to create a safe, open space for everyone no matter what stage of the healthcare journey they are in.

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Max is an experienced RMT with a special interest in anatomy and healing. As a self-identified ‘lifelong learner’, Max has gained additional training in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, Scar Tissue Release, Natal Massage, and Pilates Rehab. Max is a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. They believe in body positivity for all sizes, and remain dedicated to providing safe, specialized care for every body! Max focuses their practice on injury rehab, mobility, and making post-surgical health care accessible to those in need. At TCMW, Max brings their unique prospective as a gender non-conforming neurodivergent human. They use their own experiences and education to create a comfortable, welcoming space for others!

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Tuan is a Registered Massage Therapist who provides assessment based treatments with additional training in Acupuncture, advanced sports and injury assessment and several other modalities. Tuan loves learning about trauma, relationships and spends most of his time playing games and being active outdoors with his partner and dog.

At TCMW, Tuan has learned from numerous practitioners at various clinics allowing him to build a multifaceted treatment approach as well as a solid referral network for patients who require additional care.

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Andre is an RMT who is passionate about his continuing professional development and the education of his patients. Using his background in Kinesiology and his other training, Andre provides a unique approach to his treatments where patient goals are achieved through the lens of posture. Andre can also provide the use of TENs and EMS in his treatments. In his spare time, Andre enjoys playing/watching soccer & basketball, cycling, hanging outdoors, and watching cooking shows!

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