Our Team

MEET OUR FRIENDLY STAFF

At ViVi, we’re proud to offer services from our educated, experienced, and friendly staff! Each and every team member at ViVi Therapy has something unique to offer. Thorough examination, skilled treatment and relaxation protocols our therapeutic outcomes are worth a five star review!

Alana Wood Registered Acupuncturist

Alana has a keen interest in treating pain, musculoskeletal dysfunction, and injury. Her approach to treatments are a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Orthopedic Acupuncture. She combines her background in anatomy and biomechanics with her knowledge and understanding of all systems of the body including; digestion, organ function and the endocrine system. She treats with a variety of techniques including: Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy, Tui Na, Gua Sha, and Moxibustion. Alana takes a holistic approach to every treatment.

Claire Kingston, Registered Social Worker, Councillor

A BC local, Claire Kingston was raised by a family of health care providers. From an early age she recognized her passion for counselling and pursued being a therapist. Claire holds a masters of social work and has worked in a wide variety of medical social work field

Schanda Davis, Registered Massage Therapist

Graduating from the West Coast College of Massage was a long term goal for Schanda Davis, RMT. Her desire to help others led her to a career that focuses on human connection. Schanda is a compassionate practitioner with the skill and clinical knowledge to maintain a result focused treatment plan for clients with pain, strain, or post injury.

Roxanne Derkson

Roxanne Derkson initially trained as a RMT (Registered Massage Therapist), and post grad discovered the incredible benefits of Craniosacral Therapy (CST) including Visceral Manipulation. She then trained to become one of BC and Canada’s few Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioners. Roxanne founded ViVi Therapy in 2006 upon returning to Canada after living abroad from 1998-2006.

Harland Derkson, Registered Massage Therapist

Harland graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2017 with a strong desire to learn as much as he can about the human body, the way it performs and its functions.

Sabine Montagnon, Registered Acupuncturist

Sabine Montagnon is an acupuncturist in Victoria, BC. While completing her Doula training at Pacific Rim College, she developed an interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine and received her diploma in Acupuncture. She is now a registered practitioner with the CTCMA of BC.

Samantha VanGiesen, CAT(C)

Samantha graduated from Camosun College with a Bachelor on Athletic and Exercise Therapy. Her draw to Athletic Therapy was a combination of her desire to help others, her interest in human anatomy, and her love of all things movement. She strongly believes in the phrase “movement is medicine”, as the benefits can be physical, emotional, and physiological.

Kiara Kilbey, BSc. Kin

Kiara graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science in Honours Kinesiology. At UVic she was a varsity athlete and co-captian of the UVic Vikes women’s soccer team, where she was an Academic and Athletic All-Canadian.

Kirsten Trant

Kirsten is a caring and compassionate therapist. Her areas of therapeutic strength are anatomy and physiology. Muscle testing and assessment of sports injuries and a suite of musculoskeletal conditions found in all age groups. Kirsten can get you back in the game, work or play.

Ruby

Ruby is the official clinic mascot and greeter. You can find her laying on the floor in the middle of the room, waiting for you to trip over her. What she lacks in enthusiasm, she makes up for in cuteness. Stop by for a quick pet!

Job Opportunities

If ViVi Therapy sounds like a fit for you please see our open job opportunities. We would love for you to join our growing team of dedicated practitioners. While you are here we can help you find your strengths and discover new therapeutic skills serving our diverse and well established clientele.

Job Opportunities