Yanna graduated from the esteemed Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, 3 year diploma program, as a professional Registered Massage Therapist certified in BC in 2009. She is also a certified spin instructor (stationary bike-cardio/endurance training) and group fitness instructor.
Yanna has always had a passion for health, healing and an interest in the human body, cultivated while growing up in the beautiful Shuswap lake area. Her parents and peers taught her the importance of looking at the body as a whole with every element being connected. At the age of 12, Yanna completed her Level 1 Touch for Health course, she later went on to study massage therapy in Edmonton while working as a full time fitness consultant. While she enjoyed a couple years in Edmonton, in 2006, she came back to BC where she completed her professional studies and graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, 3000 hour program.
Since moving to Kamloops in January of 2010, Yanna has had the pleasure of working in a couple different clinics which has allowed her tremendous opportunity to grow and thrive in her practice.
Techniques she incorporates in her practice include:
-Thorough assessment
-Myofascial Release
-Positional Release Therapy
-Muscle Energy Technique
-Neuromuscular Therapy
-Trigger Point Release
-Prenatal Massage
-Deep Tissue Massage
-Swedish Massage
-Theraputic Exercise
Yanna is enthusiastic to work with clients looking to rehabilitate from injuries, pre and post-natal clients and individuals who are looking to maintain and enhance their general health and wellbeing. This is done through a customized treatment program specific to the client.
Yanna finds her balance with a passion for an active lifestyle, traveling with her hubby to be, making memories with family, friends and her sweet dog Minnie..
