Aspen Grove Registered Massage Therapy & Counselling
Compassionate care. Results-driven.
Jarris Bowman, RMT
Jarris grew up in East Sooke and explored various places in BC before settling in the Comox Valley. He graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster and has been a Registered Massage Therapist for over 12 years.
Jarris found his passion for manual therapy after suffering a myriad of sports injuries and chronic pain. Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy® was the only massage therapy technique that got him free of pain, and he has dedicated his career to studying and perfecting it. Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy® is a holistic system of manual therapy that treats the underlying complex compensation patterns of a problem rather than the symptoms. Jarris prides himself on finding and treating the source of dysfunction rather than chasing the pain around.
Jarris is trained in craniosacral therapy and offers an integrated approach, blending Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy®, craniosacral therapy, and osteopathic techniques as needed. He is currently pursuing a post-graduate diploma in osteopathic manual practice.
Additional Training:
4th year of osteopathic study with the Sutherland Chan School of Osteopathy in Vancouver
Fascial Chains: A practical perspective
(Brad McCutheon, MS, Dip, WC, DOMP, D.Sc.O, Hom, DHom)
Go with the Flow: A fluidic approach to the treatment of connective tissue (Jane Stark, MS, DOMP)
Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 (Upledger Institute)
Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 (Heather Gittens, RMT)
Introductory to Osteopathic Techniques (Ann Sleeper, RMT)
Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy Levels 1 and 2
Kinesiology Taping Course
Advanced Clinical Reasoning for the Low Back and SI Joints
Lumbosacral Stabilization
Barefoot Training Specialist
Kim Nguyen, RMT
Kim is new to the Comox Valley and very excited to share her skills as a therapist. She is originally born and raised a Vancouverite before moving to Nelson, B.C. where she graduated from Kootenay Columbia College as a Registered Massage Therapist.
Kim is passionate about helping her patients achieve optimal physical health and wellness. With her caring nature, she was drawn to the profession of massage therapy with a focus on helping alleviate pain, sometimes associated with chronic conditions. By both listening to her patients and "listening" to her hands, she creates a treatment that is specific to her patient's needs. In her treatments, she uses a combination of deep tissue, slower myofascial work, trigger point release and active and passive stretches in order to reduce pain, restore or increase function. In her past career, which required her to sit at a desk for long hours, she found that she gravitated towards these techniques which were instrumental in alleviating her discomfort and enhancing her overall well-being whenever she saw her own RMT.
While Kim is trained to treat a multitude of musculoskeletal and systemic conditions, she is particularly interested in treating seniors, those dealing with chronic pain, and treating overall stress and anxiety.
Outside of massage therapy, Kim enjoys quality time with people she loves, being active in the gym or exploring the outdoors.
Stephanie Wilson, RMT, BSc
Stephanie is a dedicated massage therapist who values patient-centred care. After 13 years living and working as an RMT up North in Whitehorse, she is thrilled to be back home on the West Coast.
Stephanie graduated with honours from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2011. Prior to studying massage, Stephanie obtained a BSc from Dalhousie University, specializing in Health Education. As an RMT, Stephanie is passionate about educating patients so that they can develop the knowledge necessary to achieve optimal health.
Stephanie’s treatments have a strong focus in myofascial therapy. Myofascial therapy relieves pain by releasing the tension within the fascia, the web of connective tissue that spreads throughout the body and surrounds muscles, bones and organs. Fascial release assists the body in maintaining Range of Motion, eliminating Myofascial Trigger Points and reducing restrictive fascial adhesions often caused from postural restrictions or injuries.
Stephanie is a compassionate therapist who looks forward to welcoming you to her practice. Whatever your concern may be, we will work together to develop the best treatment plan for you.
Brienna Laprise-Blais, RMT
Brienna Laprise-Blais is a Registered Massage Therapist who brings a calm, caring, and compassionate presence into every treatment. She has been practicing for three years and is passionate about helping patients reduce pain and discomfort while supporting overall well-being and nervous system regulation.
Brienna enjoys treating a wide range of conditions, including pre- and post-natal concerns, headaches and migraines, TMJ dysfunction, whiplash, concussion recovery, low back and neck pain, muscle strains, and neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She incorporates general Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, active and passive stretching, and fascial techniques into her treatments to help restore mobility, reduce tension, and support the body’s natural healing processes.
Originally drawn to the Comox Valley through many memorable summers spent here, Brienna and her husband made the move three years ago to build roots in the community they are proud to call home. She values creating a safe and supportive treatment space where patients feel heard, cared for, and empowered in their healing journey.
Bethany Bowman, RCC, CCC
Bethany is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor specializing primarily in trauma therapy, PTSD, childhood trauma and attachment injuries, relationship issues, and grief and loss.
Bethany brings a warm, attuned, and validating presence to the therapy room. Her counselling style is integrative, relational and somatic, weaving in elements of EMDR and IFS as needed. You can expect sessions with Bethany to be trauma-informed, inclusive, queer-affirming, anti-oppressive, and collaborative.
Bethany values co-creating a counselling space where you feel deeply cared for, seen and heard. It brings Bethany great joy to hold space for you on your journey, help you connect to your inner healing intelligence and nourish the spark within.
When not in the counselling space, Bethany enjoys growing vegetables, knitting, and spending time in nature.
Therapeutic Modalities:
Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy 2-Year Training
EMDR
Brainspotting
IFS
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (TheraPsil)
Narrative Therapy
Our rates
60 minute Registered Massage Therapy Treatment - $140.00
60 minute Registered Clinical Counselling Session - $150.00