Angelena Marsman
Registered Physical Therapy
My name is Angelena Marsman I have been a Physiotherapist for 28 years. I have been a presenter at the Canadian National Physiotherapy Congress and have attended that conference several times. I have also attended the JC Kennedy, Athletic Injuries Conference, and several conferences and courses regarding Cancer and Lymphoedema. During my Undergraduate Physiotherapy Studies, I received the University wide award for Special Achievement. I received Honours and often marks above 90% in my studies. I am a published author. Aside from academia, I am personable therapist who strives to put my patients’ goals foremost to structure treatment plans. If you want to win that race, finish it, or just get back to your previous function, I can help you to obtain your goals. I have worked in almost all areas of Physiotherapy care, including ICU, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, and Lymphatic Drainage and I have focused most recently in the area of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Sports Injuries. I am trained in Rehabilitation Clinical Pilates. If you have Osteoarthritis, I can help you to regain function. I have rehabilitated full thickness muscle tears and complex fractures on many occasions. Find out how quickly I can help you recover from your back pain and your neck pain! Experience speaks volumes! • Licensed Physiotherapist, providing services for 29 years • • Presenter at the Canadian National Physiotherapy Congress • • Attended the JC Kennedy, athletic injuries, conference, and several conferences and courses regarding Cancer and Lymphoedema. • • Worked in almost all areas of Physiotherapy Care, including ICU, Acute Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, and Lymphatic Drainage • • Have focused most recently in the area of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Sports injuries • • Completed Stott Pilates Spinal, Pelvis, and Scapular Stabilization: Reformer • • Vestibular and Balance Therapist • • Treats Osteoarthritis and other Arthritic Conditions. • •
Caroline Vrba
RMT
Registered Massage Therapy
Caroline Vrba, R.M.T., B.A. Honours in Physical Education, has been a Registered Massage Therapist for 27 years and is a member of the International Association of Health Care Practitioners, The Massage Therapy Association of BC and College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC. She graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy of BC in 1997. Caroline has an undergraduate degree is in Physical Education from the University of Western Ontario in 1994. As an RMT, she has experience working with people of all ages from infancy, children and adults, recovery from motor vehicle accidents, acute sports injuries, chronic pain and stress management. Caroline is inspired to help others heal and recover from acute and chronic injuries such as whiplash, concussions, headaches, sinus problems, TMJD, Long Covid, muscle strains and ligament sprains, back/neck pain, upper body/lower body pain, sport injuries and recovery from surgeries. Caroline supports people with acute injuries and chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, swelling or pain in the back, neck, arms/hands, legs/feet and central nervous system dysfunction. Caroline is trained to perform treatments in Deep Tissue Massage, Lymph Drainage Therapy (Chikly Institute) Craniosacral Therapy (Upledger Insitute), Visceral Manipulation-(Barrell Institute) - (for the organs), Kinesiotaping, and Brain Therapy (Chikly Institute), with Brain Reflexes integration and Relaxation Treatments. She has travelled to the USA, Japan, and Canada to attain her post education credits. Caroline provides Brain-Body-Balance treatments that are for the patients who want intense treatment that may result in transformational results for chronic issues. Brain-Body-Balance treatments are for HEAD TRAUMA, HEADACHES, SINUS problems, TMJ Dysfunction, CONCUSSION/WHIPLASH, TINNITIS, VERTIGO, BRAIN FOG, as examples and may include treatment to arms/legs, hands and feet, to address the brain-body connection through the nervous system and somatic concerns.
Our Journey Begins
A passion for holistic wellness
Hope Mountain Wellness Clinic started from a shared passion for holistic health. We saw the need for a more personal, patient-focused approach to wellness. This vision brought us together to create a place where care and compassion come first.