Our Therapists
Kathleen Abbott, RMT
Kathleen finds fulfillment in life by helping others - it’s one of the main reasons she got into massage therapy in the first place. For her, massage therapy isn’t just a career, it is a way of affirming life, allowing her to help people find healing and strength and the courage to take on another day.
Part of her philosophy means adapting her treatments to every patient’s unique needs as treatment goes on: carefully tracking progress, constantly evaluating barriers and outcomes during therapy, and checking in with patients to ensure that their treatments are aligned with their personal wellness goals.
Kathleen brings a wealth of experience in treating trauma and acute conditions, particularly involving frozen shoulder, overuse injuries, trauma and pain from the injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents, as well as treating patients with pre and post-natal conditions. Knowing that aches, pains and injuries have the real capacity to grind our lives to a halt, Kathleen is driven to bring massage therapy as a means of getting results for patients: of reducing, mitigating, and most importantly – resolving these frustrating barriers to health and wellness.
When Kathleen is not working at the clinic, you can usually find her sewing, cycling, painting, or enjoying the company of her husband and their house-rabbits, Willow and Bandit.
Amy Grifal, RMT
Amy is a 2018 graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She is a member in good standing with the professional regulatory college, CMTBC, and a member of the professional organization, RMTBC.
Born and raised in Richmond, B.C., She worked in the banking industry for several years, as well in other public services before deciding to pursue her career to serve as a healthcare professional. Although juggling motherhood and college was challenging at times, her determination, dedication and trust to the profession has brought her to where she is today, as a grateful Registered Massage Therapist.
Amy completed 2000 clinical practicum hours from various outreaches including, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Royal Columbian Manor, UBC Varsity Athletics, and Friends for Life, as well as school in-reaches dedicated to Multiple Sclerosis and pregnancy, to name a few. People who know Amy would say that her vibrant and optimistic spirit is contagious and that she strives to provide a positive environment for patients and the entire clinic to the best of her abilities.
Her goal, first and foremost, is to provide safe and effective treatments to each of her patients and treat all individuals with their personal treatment goals as the key focus, without compromising kindness and warmth. She understands that personal goals can range from anxiety and stress, muscle tension, post-surgical scar tissue work, neuropathy, pre/postnatal, and/or orthopaedic conditions. If there is a condition that was not covered on the list, she encourages you to reach out for further information or referral of care.
Payments accepted: Debit, Cash, Cheque, e-Transfer, Direct Bill to Pacific Blue Cross.
Kristina Taylor, RMT
Kristina previously worked in various long-term care facilities providing personal care and assistance for folks living with dementia, cognitive disorders, and physical limitations. Over the years, she received massage treatments to help manage her body while working in a physically demanding profession. The education and care she received throughout her treatments, paired with her passion for health care piqued her interest in becoming an RMT.
Kristina believes the foundation of health and recovery is body awareness and holds space for this by emphasizing each treatment within a communicative, and consent-based dynamic. She understands that each person’s therapeutic goal is unique and applies a variety of techniques such as Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, passive stretching, neuromuscular therapy, and joint mobilizations to tailor to her patient's needs. Some conditions she has a special interest in treating include nerve compression disorders, TMJ dysfunction, chronic pain and fatigue, post-operative scars, headaches/migraines, and a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries.
During her days off, she enjoys her time tending to her growing indoor and outdoor gardens, practicing yoga, trying out new recipes, and exploring the North Shore trails with her two dogs Bonnie and Finnegan.
Sabrina Lee, RMT
Sabrina graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2018 and has been practicing since. Her choice in pursuing a career as an RMT stems from a place of wanting to help people feel their best and a general interest in the human body and anatomy. She’s had the privilege of working with various populations including perinatal, athletes, and long-term care patients.
As a therapist, she is empathetic and understanding towards her patients - listening and curating treatments to the individual’s needs. Sabrina has treated many issues related to postural dysfunctions, injuries from repetitive strain or exercise, and other common day-to-day issues including stress, headaches, and general muscle tension.
In her treatments, Sabrina takes a holistic approach; assessing and treating multiple areas of the body to effectively treat the underlying issue. She enjoys incorporating myofascial, stretching, and joint play modalities along with general Swedish techniques.
Outside of work, Sabrina can be found exploring Vancouver and its latest food and beverage trends, practicing yoga and the gym, and spending time with her pet cat and dog!
Dabin Li, RMT
Before coming into massage therapy, Dabin was in a career that kept her in a lab and at a desk, putting in too many hours every week - something that is becoming more and more common in every industry today. She juggled daily work with muscle tension that contributed to headaches and postural dysfunctions. Dabin knew that in order to be productive at work, the physical discomfort had to be addressed and sought out an RMT.
Since becoming an RMT herself, many of Dabin's patients see her to treat those exact conditions that she had been all too familiar with, such as tension headaches, tingling and numbness, low back pain and internally rotated shoulders. She is motivated to work with patients to adjust their daily living activities to decrease and manage stress and tension, especially as an alternative to pain medications.
Dabin is also one of few registered massage therapists in BC trained in buccal massage therapy — a specialized intra-oral technique for jaw tension, TMJ dysfunction, and chronic facial muscle tightness.
When not at the clinic, Dabin enjoys listening to podcasts while gardening and spending time with her husband, daughter and their Frenchie.
Jameson Li, RMT
Jamie has always been passionate about health and wellness. He believes that when people feel their best physically, they're better able to enjoy every other part of life. He became a Registered Massage Therapist to help others find that balance and to guide them toward their own wellness goals.
Jamie treats postural, repetitive, and overuse injuries commonly associated with both sedentary desk work and physically demanding occupations. His treatment approach combines therapeutic massage with myofascial techniques, along with targeted stretching and strengthening strategies, to reduce pain, restore movement, and support lasting results. Whether patients are recovering from an injury, adapting to lifestyle changes, or working toward new activity goals, Jamie tailors each treatment to meet their individual needs.
Jamie has completed continuing education in perinatal massage and has experience treating pediatric patients, including working with high-risk pregnancies during his time at BC Women's Hospital. He has also completed doula training through DONA, giving him additional insight into supporting patients throughout pregnancy and the postpartum journey.
Outside the clinic, Jamie enjoys exploring Vancouver's food scene and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their best buddy, Archie.