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CHIROPRACTIC
Meet Our Team
Dr. Lucas Pain. DC, Bsc
Dr. Lucas's practice emphasizes not only the restoration of motion and function through advanced chiropractic techniques and soft tissue manipulation but also focuses on the prevention of future injuries. He achieves this by identifying and modifying lifestyle patterns that may contribute to musculoskeletal issues. His commitment to continuous learning and professional development has led him to pursue additional training through institutions such as the Motion Palpation Institute, Brookbush Institute, and Tulip Seminars. This extensive training has further enriched his knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions and their treatment.
Dr. Ron Giesbrecht, DC
Since launching his practice in 1975, Dr. Ron Giesbrecht has been a pillar of chiropractic care in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, providing consistent and compassionate service to his patients for more than four decades. His vast experience and dedication to staying at the forefront of chiropractic advancements have enabled him to master a wide array of techniques to suit every individual's unique needs.
Dr. Ron's expertise extends beyond traditional chiropractic methods, as he has embraced innovative low-force techniques such as Activator, the cutting-edge computer-assisted ProAdjuster, and specialized Cranial techniques. His ongoing interest in old-fashioned bone setting further enriches his repertoire of skills, allowing him to cater to a diverse range of patients and conditions..
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY
Ben Giesbrecht, RMT
Ben Giesbrecht, Registered Massage Therapist, brings a versatile and customized approach to massage therapy that caters to a wide range of patients. With a skillful blend of traditional Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and joint mobilizations, Ben creates a tailored experience that ensures the best possible results for each individual.
At the heart of Ben's practice is a patient-centered approach, which involves adapting his techniques to accommodate each patient's unique needs and preferences. His expertise in working with diverse age groups, including the elderly and younger populations, allows him to modify his techniques and force for greater comfort and effectiveness.
Andrew Scott, RMT
Andrew practises what he preaches, from living a healthy lifestyle to supporting others around him to do the same, move well and live well! Andrew’s main focus is to help people achieve their goal of regaining optimal function, and living a pain-free, active lifestyle. He approaches each massage treatment with a short assessment and combines a mix of relaxation and therapeutic techniques.
Dr.Ciera Fox; ND, Bsc
Dr. Ciera Fox graduated with honours on the deans list from the University of the Fraser Valley with a Bachelors of Kinesiology and furthered her education at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster.
Dr. Fox has lived in Chilliwack for nearly 30 years. Throughout that time she has developed a strong passion towards the promotion of living a lifestyle that focuses on prevention as a way of achieving longevity and optimal health. She believes that the key to living preventatively is through making meaningful connections with others and ourselves, getting our bodies moving, eating whole foods, and getting outside and playing.
Dr. Fox’s approach to health care is simple: individualizing medicine in order to meet the needs and expectations of her patients. She believes it is pertinent that patients have a voice and are heard so that their health concerns can be truly understood and then addressed accordingly. Ciera treats holistically by understanding the interconnectedness of different health concerns a patient may present with and creating an approach to care to address them together.
As part of Dr. Fox’s practise, at times she may be required to order lab testing in order to help guild her treatment plans.
On a personal note: One year prior to starting her 8 year academic journey towards becoming a naturopathic doctor, she became a mom to her now 10 year old daughter. In their spare time they can be found playing at the river or the many lakes and mountains surrounding Chilliwack.
For more information or to book with Ciera please visit her website at; www.drcierafox.com
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Focus Areas:
Developmental & Relational Trauma/Abuse/CPTSD
Grief & Loss
Anxiety & Depression
Chronic Illness & Pain
Sexuality
Religious Trauma, Deconstruction & Faith Transitions
Focus Areas:
Trauma & PTSD
Relationship Issues
Anxiety & Depression
Teens/Adolescent Issues
Substance Use
Chronic Pain
Anger Management
Men’s Issues
OCD
Self-Esteem
Focus Areas:
Anxiety and Depression
Trauma, Abuse, PTSD, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
Relationship Issues
First Responders
Family and Parenting Issues
Neurodiversity
Perinatal & Post-Partum
Sexuality
Religious Trauma/Deconstruction
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLING AT VITALITY COLLECTIVE
Please note: Registered clinical counselling is located at 1-45668 Storey Avenue (Located across the parking lot of Life and Motion)
Counselling must be booked through
Vitality Collective’s Website
Chelsea Stenner, MA, RCC, CCC
Chelsea Stenner is a Registered Clinical Counselor and a Canadian Certified Counselor, holding a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. As the Executive Director of Vitality Collective, Chelsea works alongside a fantastic team of professionals. She has completed an additional two years of extensive trauma training through the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute and is currently pursuing a diploma with the Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis, a 6-year program based in Vienna, Austria. Chelsea previously served as a board member of Existential Analysis Canada.
Chelsea primarily assists adult individuals in areas such as personal identity development, authentic living, emotional exploration, and healing from developmental wounds. She tailors her approach to meet each client's needs by drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including emotional processing, attachment and communication in relationships, trauma healing and integration, identity development, neurobiology, shame, sexuality, somatic methods, and existential issues.
Through a compassionate and attuned therapeutic relationship, Chelsea's goal is to help clients discover new ways of connecting with themselves and others, fostering personal growth and well-being.
Ariel Dumais, RCC
I believe that every individual has the ability to heal and grow and live at peace, and I work collaboratively with my clients to support them on their journeys towards greater well-being. I strongly believe that change is possible when a therapeutic alliance is built between the counsellor and the client. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I am constantly working to evolve my counselling philosophy in ways that will benefit my clients. If you are seeking support and guidance through a difficult time, I would be honoured to work with you one-on-one.
In my practice, I specialize in helping my clients build resilience and motivation using a trauma-informed, person-centred approach. I structure my counselling style by incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) as well as Mindfulness-based techniques. I enjoy working with a wide range of issues from OCD and anxiety to self-esteem and trauma. I have found it especially rewarding to work with young men as they navigate their youth and teenage years and transition into emerging adulthood.
Anika Sawatsky, MA,RCC,CCC
I believe every client possesses the innate wisdom and strength to grow, change and heal and I view every client as the expert on their own experience. My role is to walk alongside clients on their journey of wholeness, healing and autonomy as they connect with themselves and look inwardly with compassion and curiosity. My relational, non-judgmental approach helps clients to explore emotions, beliefs and sensations as they gain insight. It is truly an honour to accompany others through times of transition and challenges, and to help them see their way to the other side.
My therapeutic approach is predominantly humanistic-existential with a trauma-informed, feminist lens. I use this approach because it resonates the most with me and what I have experienced and observed: that we as humans are affected by oppressive systems as well as trauma that we have endured, which affects the way we live. The way to heal from this, or rather, become whole is through finding meaning. As the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important components of a beneficial experience in therapy, I use empathy, metaphor, curiosity and sometimes humour to assist clients in their journey of self-discovery and finding meaning.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl Rogers