Rie has been providing relaxing massage treatments for close to two decades

Rie (Ri-É) moved to Canada from Japan in 2004. After a career in marketing, she was looking for a vocation that was more directly connected to people and massage seemed like a perfect fit.

A graduate of the Spa practitioner Program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Rie has over 15 years experience providing bodywork at some of the premier spas in Whistler, Vancouver, Cortes Island and Bowen Island. Rie is trained in multiple modalities including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Ayurvedic, Thai and Shiatsu Massage. She integrates all of these practices in her treatments for a combination of muscle release and deep relaxation.

Rie has worked with hundreds of clients over the years from professional athletes, to expectant mothers, to seniors, and everyone in between. Her practice is grounded in deep listening to the specific needs of each client. Her style is particularly suited for people looking to reduce accumulated stress held in their bodies, athletes aiding repair and recovery, and people looking for greater mobility.

Rie moved to Bowen Island with her family in early 2014 and has made the west side of the island her home. 

*Please note - Although Rie is exceptional at massage, she is not an RMT