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Tom grew up in the west of England, UK and his passion for how the human body moves began with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

He’s eduction continued with a professional diploma in soft tissue therapy from the Oxford School of Sports Massage which was a stepping stone to his ultimate goal of becoming a physiotherapist. Tom achieved this by graduating from St. George’s University London, UK and soon after that emigrated to Vancouver with his wife to live the west coast life.

Since moving to Canada, Tom has worked in metro Vancouver in private practice and has continued his professional development by becoming certified in IMS and as a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified physiotherapist. As an avid golfer, Tom enjoys utilizing his TPI knowledge to help optimize body mechanics and enhance the game of golfers of all abilities. Tom will work with your body to create efficiency in your swing which will aid performance and reduce your risk of injuries.

Tom’s treatment approach utilizes a combination of exercise, manual therapy and education and he is passionate about building a collaborative, person-centered therapeutic relationship to set the foundation for empowering his clients to reach their movement goals.

Tom enjoys hiking with his dog, snowboarding, tennis, weight training and spending time with his wife and son. He also loves planning his next adventure - Tom has travelled extensively and lists Japan, Colombia and India as his favourite countries visited so far.

Tom is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia.

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Jenna graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy’s 3000 hour program in 2013 and is a member of the College of Massage Therapy of BC. Starting her massage education at Vancouver School of Healing Arts in 2009, Jenna has a strong background of holistic health and bodywork and applies her relaxation methods throughout her RMT practice.

Starting every treatment with a thorough assessment and plan for each patient, Jenna incorporates Swedish techniques, Myofascial release, deep tissue, and trigger point therapy into her massages. Her goals for every treatment is to be effective and meet her patients’ needs yet maintain an overall balance of well being. Jenna has had success in resolving patients’ tendinitis, sports injuries, chronic pain, headaches, neurological disorders, pre and postnatal, and more.

Jenna continues to advance her knowledge of massage therapy and anatomy with continuing education, and hands on experience with her practice. Since becoming a new resident of Gibsons, Jenna is looking forward to treating the friendly Sunshine Coast community.

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Sid provides a trauma-informed, nervous system-based approach to their massage therapy practice. After completing their 2 year training in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy in Portland OR in 2012, they graduated from the 2700 hour RMT program at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2017.

As a queer, non-binary professional, Sid focuses on creating a strong relational container for their clients. They genuinely care for people, and prioritize holding safe space for people of all genders and sizes. They approach their work from a Health At Every Size perspective and provide body-neutral, gender-affirming care.

Sid’s treatment style is slow and methodical, incorporating many techniques including Myofascial Release, Muscular Energy Technique (MET), Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) and they are currently training in Visceral Manipulation. They have experience treating concussion and post concussion syndrome, chronic headaches and migraines, TMJD, pre/post-natal care, chronic pain/fibromyalgia, digestion, insomnia, repetitive strain injuries, and post-top surgery scar work. Through their Craniosacral practice, they also offer somatic support to clients recovering from trauma, PTSD and other symptoms related to nervous system dysregulation.

Sid is extremely passionate about their work and brings to their practice a spirit of collaboration to support clients in achieving their treatment goals with a care plan that feels fun and accessible.

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Co-owner and founder of Coastline Health and Performance. Dr. Jilesen grew up in Ontario, where he completed a Bachelor’s of science in Kinesiology at Mcmaster University. His desire to continue studying human movement lead him to Chiropractic, and completing his Doctor of Chiropractic at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Upon graduating he decided to make the move west and his passion for the outdoors eventually lead him to the Sunshine Coast.

Dr. Jilesen has taken extensive additional education in joint mobility training, shoulder rehab, gait assessment, hip and foot biomechanics, nerve entrapment treatment, and soft tissue therapy. He has become passionate about human movement and helping people achieve their goals. His treatment includes a combination of joint manipulation/mobilization, soft tissue therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education. He actively promotes exercise and strives to give his patients the tools to help themselves recover faster, move better, and feel stronger.

As an outdoors enthusiast, he still leads an active lifestyle skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking, surfing, hiking, and weight lifting. Dr. Jilesen is also a certified Dive Master, starting his scuba training in Honduras, and completing it in Malaysia. He has also travelled to Ukraine, Russia, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Thailand. His love for exploring the outdoors has ultimately drawn him to the west coast lifestyle.

Dr. Jilesen is a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, the British Columbia Chiropractic Association, and the college of Chiropractors of British Columbia.

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Co-owner and founder of Coastline Health and Performance. Dr. Mattson grew up on Vancouver Island, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Sports Health and Physical Education. After spending a couple more years working for BC Wildfire, she decided to return to school, completing her Doctor of Chiropractic at The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto.

Dr. Mattson’s practice focuses on concussion management, pregnancy and postpartum care. She is certified with Complete Concussion Management, which is an evidence-based concussion management program, and has taken additional training in pregnancy care and postpartum rehab. Her treatments include a combination of joint manipulation/mobilization, soft tissue therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education. She promotes exercise and active care. She believes in providing her patients the necessary tools to help them move better and recover faster.

Dr. Mattson grew up in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, where she was involved in many sports. Her focus was as a competitive swimmer, waterpolo player, swimming instructor and a lifeguard. She still leads an active lifestyle rock climbing, surfing, hiking and weight lifting. It was through sports injuries she discovered the benefit of chiropractic care. She combined her love for the human body and rehabilitation and decided to pursue a career in chiropractic.

Prior to starting chiropractic school, Dr. Mattson worked for the Ministry of Forests as a Wildfire Dispatcher, and then as a wildfire fire fighter. Dr. Mattson also enjoys traveling. She has backpacked across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand (twice!). She traveled to Botswana, Africa for 1 month in June 2015 to volunteer with World Spine Care, where she taught exercise classes and patient rehabilitation alongside licensed Chiropractors. Back at CMCC, she was the president of the Global Health Initiative Club, which brings awareness and support to organizations that promote spinal health around the world.

Her involvement in global health, her extra-curricular volunteering, and her passion for patient-centered care, lead her to be awarded several awards while at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Dr. Mattson is a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, the British Columbia Chiropractic Association, and the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia.

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Beth Nanson is a Registered Dietitian (RD) in BC. She received her Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health (Honours, Major in Dietetics) from the University of British Columbia. She then completed her dietetic internship with Vancouver Coastal Health, and graduated in 2019.

Born and raised in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast, Beth naturally holds an outgoing and enthusiastic attitude, which has made the outpatient setting an ideal place to work. She is committed to helping each individual client find an evidence-based nutrition plan that fits their lifestyle and needs, and believes any positive change towards better health is significant, no matter how small. She continues to be amazed by the role of nutrition in the human body, and is keen to help others see the same.

Scope of practice includes:

• Gut Health & IBS – optimizing gut health & symptom management (symptoms may include nausea, acid reflux/heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, etc.)

• Sport Nutrition – fueling properly pre, during, and post training to maximize performance

• Prenatal/Pregnancy Nutrition

• Iron Deficiency

• Anti-Inflammatory Eating

• Adequate intake on a Plant Based Diet

• Diabetes & Blood Sugar Control (trained with the use of Libres)

• Cholesterol Management

• Blood Pressure Management

• Supplements (which to take – doses/brands/frequency, which to avoid)

• Allergies & Intolerances

• Bone Health

• Energy Optimization

• General Healthy Eating

• Nutrition for Brain Health

• Heart Healthy Eating Patterns

• Meal Planning (no standard one-size-fits-all meal plans handed out, but appointment will be an opportunity to discuss individualized interventions)

• Intuitive Eating & Health at Every Size (HAES) counselling

If there is any reason you’d like to see Beth that is not included on this list, please inquire! This is by no means a strictly exhaustive list.

Outside of work, Beth enjoys spending her time with friends & family, outdoor adventuring, eating peanut butter straight from the jar & training for the next event.

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New to the Sunshine Coast, Katie just moved to Gibsons and couldn’t be more excited. Growing up in Squamish and North Vancouver, Katie has a love for the outdoors and beautiful coastal landscape.

With a background as a competitive figure skater she knew what dedication, passion and love for sport felt like from an early age. Katie continues her interest in an active life playing women’s soccer, biking, snowboarding and hiking.

Inspired by her own experiences, she knew Massage Therapy was a natural progression in her journey to help others with rehabilitation. Katie integrates the whole body when creating a treatment plan to help reach goals together.

Katie has a special interest in myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitated stretching, trigger point therapy, active release techniques and Swedish massage to best address muscle tension and mobility. She helps patients achieve their goals through a number of techniques as well as an individualized home care plan to assist with their journey.

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I am a Certified Athletic Therapist and Registered Kinesiologist in BC. I received my Bachelors of Health Sciences in Kinesiology from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology or Ontario Tech as it is now called. I continued on to study Athletic Therapy and received my Bachelors of Health Sciences in Athletic Therapy at Sheridan in 2022.

I was born and raised in Collingwood, Ontario and moved to North Vancouver in 2022 shortly after graduating from Sheridan. I moved to BC for the lifestyle, I enjoy doing outdoor activities such as running, hiking, biking, cross country, camping, ect.

My love for the active lifestyle and helping people is what lead me to pursuit my Kinesiology and Athletic Therapy degrees. They combined my passion for helping people get people back to what they are passionate about after an injury whether that is gardening, Mountain biking or overall fitness.

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As a seasoned counsellor with a passion for helping individuals overcome life’s hurdles and optimise their performance, Christine provides clinical counselling services to teens, adults, and specifically athletes of all levels. With a compassionate and client-centred approach, Christine strives to create a collaborative therapeutic environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to make value-based decisions. She blends techniques from Mindfulness-CBT, ACT, Strength Based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy with tailored strategies to address the unique challenges faced by each individual.

Christine offers counselling services covering a wide range of emotional and relational issues. From navigating complex emotions to improving communication in relationships, she is dedicated to empowering individuals to lead fulfilling and balanced lives. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting struggles, or simply seeking an ongoing supportive space, she will be there with you every step of the way.

Drawing from her background in counselling and love for exercise and sport, Christine also offers comprehensive support to athletes and exercise enthusiasts striving for change, growth, and excellence. Whether it’s optimising performance, navigating the psychological aspects of sports and injuries, navigating career transitions, overcoming obstacles, or improving overall mental well-being, Christine provides a safe and empathetic space for people to explore their feelings, build coping skills, and regain confidence in their abilities.

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Megan completed her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto in 2015 after graduating with honours in Kinesiology from McMaster University. She spends her spare time mountain biking, kiteboarding, trail running, hiking, and snowboarding. She understands the frustrations of injury and is passionate about helping people achieve their rehabilitation goals, in order to return to the activities they love.

Throughout her career, Megan has developed a diverse skill set working in both public and private healthcare settings. She has helped rehabilitate individuals with orthopaedic surgeries and injuries, neurological conditions, cardiac conditions, plastic surgeries, and vascular surgeries. Over the past several years, she has specialized in preventing falls in the elderly, while working at Kelowna General Hospital and Sechelt Hospital. Megan is certified in dry needling through Acupuncture Canada and has pursued further training in concussion management, treating low back pain with the McKenzie method, NDT/Bobath method for managing adults with stroke and brain injury, dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, and manual therapy.

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Tristan grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he began his journey in massage therapy. After completing a 650 hour training program in 2009, he moved to Vancouver and went through the 3000 hour program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster. Since 2012, he has worked at clinics in Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Vancouver, mainlyly focusing on recovery from repetitive strain injuries and trauma from motor vehicle accidents. Tristan has been teaching classes on neurological treatment, spinal pathologies, and general assessment of patients at Vancouver Career College Massage Therapy program since 2017.

Helping people with injuries and limitations return to function and achieve their goals is Tristan’s calling in healthcare. He uses a wide range of techniques and strategies to help his patients. His treatments also emphasize education and helping the patient create positive change on and off the table. Moving to the Sunshine Coast is an exciting new chapter in his life and he is enthusiastic to start serving his new community.

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