Raye Anderson
I’m a mobile Massage Provider, Yoga Instructor, and Student of Manual Osteopathic Therapy in the beautiful Arrow Lakes region of British Columbia. I studied Yoga Teacher Training in Vancouver, Massage Therapy in Nova Scotia, and moved to Nakusp in 2021. I'm currently studying Manual Osteopathic Therapy at MOCC in BC.
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 dogs.
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 from Manual Osteopathic College of Canada (Vancouver)
Diploma in Massage Therapy from ICT Northumberland (Nova Scotia)*
with Honours
Wholistic Therapist Award by Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioners of the Maritimes
200hr Yoga Teacher Training from Vancouver School of Healing Arts
300hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training from VSOHA
*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 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 have much more 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