I work with clients in a gentle and non judgmental manner to support you in navigating through your struggles and helping you cope effectively. I have experience working with clients struggling from anxiety, depression, adhd, grief, and relationship issues. I use a goal focused and client centered approach with my clients.

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Jackson is a graduate of Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT)! During his time at school, he gained experience at several outreaches like The Summit - Intellectual Disabilities Society, Westerleigh PARC (retirement home), Simon Fraser University (athletics), and Capilano University (athletics). Through the experience gained from these outreaches, he developed a strong set of tools to provide aid and support in patients’ recovery and goals.

Jackson has a passion for utilizing patient-centered care and truly listening and understanding the needs of his patients.

Along with his experience and education in massage, Jackson is very passionate about basketball officiating. He hopes one day to be able to represent Canada as an official at the Olympic Games!

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Ryan Kim as Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Ryan is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P.) with the CTCMA in the province of BC. He studied Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Vancouver, BC. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) program to further his knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ryan believes that by treating the body as a whole, we see amazing results. He loves how acupuncture and herbal formulas based on TCM are appropriate means of treatment for just about anything. He has experience treating a wide range of individuals seeking support for stress, anxiety, depression, sports-related injuries, musculoskeletal conditions like frozen shoulder or back/hip pain, digestive or sleep disturbances, autoimmune conditions, hormonal health, pre and postnatal support, and general well-being. You can expect a unique combination of treatment modalities from acupuncture, cupping, gua sha (scraping), and TCM herbal formulas to at-home care suggestions, such as diet advice based on TCM, to treat each individual’s unique needs.

Direct billing is available with most extended health benefit providers. Otherwise, a receipt will be provided upon payment.

Ryan Kim as Registered Massage Therapist

Ryan is an RMT registered with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. He believes in a holistic approach to health and patient-centered care. He is interested in treating soft tissue and joint injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents or sports activities and chronic musculoskeletal discomfort and pain caused by busy urban lifestyles. Ryan often integrates hot stone massage during his massage therapy treatments.

Direct billing is available with most extended health benefit providers. Otherwise, a receipt will be provided upon payment.

Ryan Kim as Manual Osteopathic Therapist

Ryan completed his manual osteopathy education at the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada (MOCC) in Vancouver, where he received an honors with distinction diploma in osteopathic manual practice. Ryan uses a holistic approach to address numerous body dysfunctions. Manual osteopathic therapists are trained in myofascial techniques, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, osteo-articulation techniques, and much more. Ryan offers personalized treatments that include injury assessment, movement analysis, and diverse osteopathic techniques.

Canada Life doesn’t cover osteopathy with the association Ryan belongs to. Direct billing is available with extended health benefit providers on Telus eClaims system except Canada Life.

For more Information about Ryan: healingsanctuaryvancouver.com

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Dr. Ashley MacInnes brings a wealth of experience in chiropractic and athletics to effectively serve all her patients. She has now been practicing for over 20 years in the Vancouver area. After attending SFU, UBC, and Université Laval, Dr. MacInnes graduated from Western States Chiropractic College (now Western States University) in Portland, Oregon.



She is an avid sports enthusiast – practicing what she preaches.  Her involvement in sports began with a successful career in downhill ski racing at the BC Ski Team level. She also competed in mountain bike racing, track and field and Tae Kwon Do, in which she holds a 2nd degree black-belt. She actively participates in CrossFit, surfs, plays beach volleyball, skateboards, and still skis for pure enjoyment.



Dr. MacInnes has recently started working with the Shore Sirens Mountain Bike race team, and has worked with the Vancouver Wave Rugby team as their lead medical practitioner and Performance Therapist.  She has extensive past experience as the official chiropractor of the SFU Varsity sports teams, was part of a team of Chiropractors treating the BC Lions CFL Football team, and has been the chiropractor for numerous world-title holders and fighters in K-1, Muay Thai, MMA, and Jiu-jitsu.



In terms of techniques, Dr. MacInnes has a full body certification in ART© (Active Release Techniques) and utilizes a variety of chiropractic techniques to suit an individual’s needs. This includes Diversified, Thompson, Flexion-Distraction, SOT, and Motion Palpation chiropractic techniques, as well as multiple different types of soft tissue techniques.  

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David graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist for nearly five years.

Working collaboratively, he will assist you by the incorporation of varying techniques to help you feel and move better.

He believes that your body knows what to do to heal, but understands that at times we all need a helping hand to get there. Your treatment with David will include an assessment to help him get to know you, as well as help after the massage with any necessary home care.

David is excited to be part of your wellness journey and help you get to the best version of you!

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Hi! I’m Dr. Alfredo and my passion is helping people understand how health works in their body. It’s not just about alleviating pain and symptoms but rather creating an optimal environment for healing.

I started my long haul of post-secondary studies at the University of Ottawa where I graduated with an Honours degree in Health Sciences. It was hear that I found my love for health, the nervous system and ultimately chiropractic. I then moved to Toronto to get my Chiropractic degree. Shortly after graduation I made the I moved to Nanaimo where I joined a clinic and built up a great practice with some awesome people! But something was missing. I made the decision to make a big move to Vancouver in the spring of 2018. A year and a half later I created Coastal Life Chiropractic as a way to use all my knowledge, skills and experience to best serve my community.

I am a lifelong learner constantly reading and taking course work in the areas of Neurology, Nutrition, Movement and health. I’m an avid Crossfitter and enjoy pushing myself physically and mentally. All of this would not have been possible with out my beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog, Lucy. She has been with me since 2013 and remains a constant joy in my life!

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