MEET OUR TEAM
Mckenzie Poirier, Clinic Owner / RMT.
Mckenzie is the owner of Montrose Massage, and a Registered Massage Therapist. She graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy and has been working and loving her career as a RMT. She has always wanted a fulfilling job where she can use a hands on approach to help people better their life, health and wellbeing.
Mckenzie uses a number of techniques and modalities from Swedish Massage, myofascial and trigger point release, to joint mobilizations and a variety of stretching techniques. Her approach is to use soft tissue manipulations during treatments, combined with excellent stretching and strengthening recommendations as home-care to achieve optimal therapeutic effect. She is also trained in IASTM which she uses in combination with manual manipulation to be as effective as possible.
In her spare time, Mckenzie enjoys going to the gym, travelling and taking long walks on the beach. If you can’t find her at the gym or on a trip, she is most likely at a new restaurant or coffee shop “testing it out” to tell her clients about it.
Valeria Flokstra, RMT.
Valeria is a graduate from the massage therapy program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Val brings her previous experience as a spa practitioner along with her training and clinical knowledge to provide the best care for her patients. She has a passion for sports injury recovery, myofascial release and tailoring treatment plans for each individual to achieve optimal function.
In her spare time, Val enjoys taking her pup Frankie for hikes, teaching her new tricks, baking desserts and spending time with her friends and family
Katelyn Larson, RMT.
Born and raised on a farm in the beautiful Fraser Valley, Katelyn loves the mountains and all kinds of animals. She spent nearly a decade working with large animals on dairy farms from Mission to Rosedale before settling in to Massage Therapy. On her time off, you can find her on her little hobby farm nestled against the mountains.
Katelyn’s wit, spunk, and can-do attitude provide patients with the environment and motivation to continue their healing process with courage and joy. Katelyn is a firm believer in holistic health and works to ensure that her patients experience wellness in all areas of their life. She is passionate about listening and discussing the intricate needs of each patient and tailoring therapy that is specific and effective. Katelyn has experience helping patients dealing with chronic pain, overuse injuries, postural dysfunctions, a variety of systemic disorders, and sports injuries amongst many others. She uses a number of techniques including Swedish Massage, myofascial and trigger point release, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), neuromuscular facilitation, and a variety of stretching techniques. Her approach uses soft tissue manipulations during treatment, combined with stretching and strengthening recommendations as homecare, to achieve optimal therapeutic effect.
Shahnee Piers, RMT.
Shahnee is a graduate from the 3000 hour program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, and successfully completed her registration with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. She is also a member of the RMTBC.
Shahnee has always had a passion for helping others which has led to her career as an RMT. With an eager but empathetic approach she’s ready to take on clients and give the best treatment possible while growing as a healthcare practitioner. The RMT program sparked her interest as she wanted to further develop her knowledge about the human anatomy and physiology. With her skills and knowledge she can provide the support for her client’s needs.
In her spare time Shahnee enjoys traveling, going to the gym and hiking.
Kelsey Merrick, RMT.
Kelsey completed her training at West Coast College of Massage Therapy and is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. With a history in sports such as judo, horseback riding, and dance she developed an interest in anatomy and discovered how important stretching, strengthening and biomechanics are in optimizing performance and helping heal injuries.
Kelsey is trained in a variety of techniques including myofascial release, joint mobilization, trigger point therapy, and stretching to help patients reach their goals. She has experience working with acute and chronic conditions such as tendonitis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, sports injuries, pre and post natal and more.
In her spare time Kelsey enjoys gardening, paddle boarding, going to the gym, and spending time with her two dogs, May and Lowla.