Shelby graduated from OVCMT’s two year program in late 2018 and registered with both CMTBC and RMTBC as soon as the opportunity came available to her in spring 2019. Since then she has continued to hone her craft working with a variety of ailments - from motor vehicle accidents, sports and overuse injuries to postural improvements and pain management.

As an enthusiastic equestrian who lives on and manages a small farm, Shelby oftentimes does two things at once, even in treatment. Do expect part of your massage to be continuing some interview and assessment questions. This is not meant to distract from a relaxing massage, but to further understand your lifestyle, goals and better understand how best to meet them. Also unique about Shelby is her own relationship with chronic illness, as someone living with MS, she very much understands the difficulties and unpredictable nature of these disorders. You will find she is a little extra careful to reduce exposure to illness of any kind, and as such does have a mask policy and will not bring in clients who are sick.

When not at the office Shelby is usually riding horses, training her dog, caring for chickens or maybe just chilling on the couch with her husband. She has a lifelong love of music, reading and movies as well as an inherited passion for automotives.

Shelby graduated from OVCMT’s two year program in late 2018 and registered with both CMTBC and RM... Read More

Bobi has been practicing massage therapy since 2013 after graduating from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, BC. She is registered with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) and is a member of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of BC (RMTBC). In 2019, she founded Ascent Therapy in Kelowna, where she continues to provide evidence-informed, patient-centred care.

Over the years, Bobi has worked in a variety of settings, including home-based practice, luxury spa environments, and busy multidisciplinary clinics. Drawing from each experience, she has developed a treatment style that combines effective therapeutic work with a relaxing approach tailored to each patient. She enjoys treating a wide range of conditions and appreciates the challenge of helping patients achieve their individual goals.

Education has always been one of Bobi’s greatest passions. After years of teaching massage therapy and managing student clinics, she became a co-founder and instructor at Sena College of Massage Therapy, where she teaches future Registered Massage Therapists while helping shape the next generation of the profession. She has also completed the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) through Vancouver Community College, further strengthening her skills as an educator.

Outside the clinic and classroom, you’ll usually find Bobi hiking with her camera and her pets or curled up with a good book. A lifelong learner at heart, she’s always looking for opportunities to expand her knowledge and improve both as a clinician and educator. Whether you’re curious about massage therapy, anatomy, or how the body works, she’s always happy to answer questions and share what she knows.

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Please note: Stephanie DOES NOT treat ICBC or WCB clients at this time

Stephanie graduated from the 3000-hour massage therapy program at the WCCMT Victoria campus in 2012. Since then, she has honed her craft by working with a diverse group of clients across the province and for the last 11 years in the Kelowna region.

With a focus in overall health and wellness and chronic issues she blends multiple massage modalities for a unique style that is relaxing and effective in treating each client’s specific needs.

Her goal in delivering client care is to reduce pain caused by physical activity and lifestyle habits while encouraging clients to balance health and wellbeing in their individual lives.

She is dedicated to providing quality client care and has a passion for natural healthcare practices. She believes educating patients with homecare can greatly improve their personal lives and empower them in being proactive enablers of self-therapy.

In her personal time she enjoys spending time with her husband, their dog and cat, baking, reading, hiking, snowshoeing, camping and going on outdoor adventures.

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Robert is a graduate of First College’s Massage Therapy Program in Kelowna, and has gained registration through the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia.

With his empathetic nature and intuitive touch, Robert is able to connect with people from all walks of life, providing a comfortable and safe space to focus on your goals. Whether you are seeking pain management, injury rehabilitation, or simply relaxation and general maintenance, he has the skill set required to help you.

Having grown up in the Okanagan, he is an avid outdoor enthusiast, soaking in all that the valley has to offer, always with his dog, Kona, by his side. Whether it’s hiking up mountains, lake days on the paddle board, or rock climbing at Gneiss, in order to do the activities he loves, he knows how important it is to feel like your best self.

Contact: robert@ascenttherapy.ca

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James’ goal is to make a meaningful, lasting difference. He believes in treating the whole person; to this effect, James will seek to achieve balance between and within your skeleton and soft tissues. James enjoys unravelling the convoluted process that is dysfunction, understanding that the presentation of pain and altered function is often the product of an accumulation of tensions, injuries, and life events in general. While it might be true that a recent episode ‘triggered’ the symptoms, there is likely more to the story. He enjoys addressing visceral manipulation, craniosacral techniques, and somatoemotional release as mediums to restore health. You’ll come away from treatment with a deeper understanding of your symptoms.

His passion was discovered during Kinesiology studies at Brock University. It was after he achieved his Bachelor in Kinesiology that he enrolled in the Massage Therapy program at Sutherland-Chan Teaching School and Clinic. More recently, James has completed his Manual Osteopathic Therapy studies through the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada. He continues to evolve his practice through on-going seminars hosted by the Barral Institute.

You can find James outside on the mountain tops with either a pair of trail runners or on a bike. Elsewise, he’ll likely be passed out in his hammock with a book on his chest and his lovely wife Danyelle close by. James invites you to explore his pursuit of understanding the human body and all of its beautiful intricacies.

James’ goal is to make a meaningful, lasting difference. He believes in treating the whole person... Read More