Raye Anderson
I’m a Manual Osteopath and Massage provider in the beautiful Arrow Lakes region of British Columbia. I studied Manual Osteopathic Therapy at the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada in Vancouver, Yoga Teacher Training in Vancouver, and Massage Therapy in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
I’ve lived in Nakusp since 2021, and it is here that I find vitality in my garden, support in my partner, and comfort and joy in my cat and dog.
My Approach
I take an holistic approach to healthcare. This means seeing the interconnectedness of the body, especially through the nervous and fascial systems, and using that framework to identify the roots of pain and dysfunction. This interconnectedness weaves through the many layers of the body, involving not just the physical body, but also the emotional, mental, energetic, wisdom, and spirit bodies.
Credentials
Diploma in Manual Osteopathic Therapy Honours with Distinction
Manual Osteopathic College of Canada (Vancouver)
Diploma in Massage Therapy with Honours
ICT Northumberland (Nova Scotia)*
Wholistic Therapist Award by Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioners of the Maritimes
200hr Yoga Teacher Training Vancouver School of Healing Arts
300hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Vancouver School of Healing Arts
*Please note that I am not an RMT in BC for insurance purposes, as these credentials do not transfer easily between some provinces.
If seeking coverage, I belong to a professional association, NHPC.
NHPC Member #24947
I endeavor to be a part of the change in how we approach healthcare.
I support a system that is crafted around wellness, not illness.
While our modern medical system is remarkable in the face of acute injuries and life-threatening illnesses, it often falls short when people are dealing with long-term, chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, or hormonal imbalances.
I have found that holistic medical systems often have effective treatment approaches to chronic conditions, mental health conditions, and general wellness, and they often have answers when the conventional medical system does not.
One can save you in the face of death or dismemberment (to survive); the other can give you a life worth living (to thrive).
-Raye