THE TEAM

at HILLSIDE MASSAGE and PHYSIOTHERAPY
on Bowen Road

Madeleine Francis
Registered Massage Therapist
New patients welcome

​Madeleine’s first experience with massage therapy was as a young athlete. She injured her back while on the wrestling team and was unable to train or compete. The treatment and education she received changed her life! Not only was she able to participate in the sport she loved, but it inspired her to become a Registered Massage Therapist herself. She completed the 3,000 hour program at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, British Columbia in 2013. Madeleine enjoys helping people reduce their pain so they can do the things they need to do and the things they love to do. She incorporates facial work, Swedish massage, focused breathing, some deep tissue work, and lots of relaxation. 
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Tiffany Hanson
Registered Massage Therapist- clinic owner
​Not accepting new patients

Tiffany graduated from WCCMT in Victoria in 2018.  She believes in treating all her clients from a person-centered approach and uses all modalities that massage has to offer, with a keen interest in myofascial and cranio-sacral work. Tiffany understands the important role the nervous system plays in our well-being and uses this knowledge to guide her treatments. Tiffany has a special interest in treating chronic stress, pain, and tension, as well as scar tissue. 
​Piper, Tiffany's new golden retriever puppy accompanies her to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you need or prefer a pup free massage please book Mondays.

Makenzie Murray
Registered Massage Therapist

Makenzie graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy-Victoria campus in 2016. She enjoys helping her clients improve their quality of life by facilitating a relaxing environment and empowering people to take their health into their own hands. She works with you to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and goals. Her treatment style consists of relaxation and therapeutic techniques. Makenzie enjoys treating people from all walks of life.

Spencer Myers
​Registered Massage Therapist

​Spencer studied at the WCCMT in Victoria, B.C. and has been working as a BC Reg. Massage Therapist (RMT) since 2017. During this time he has gained experience in working with individuals with impairments such as: motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, scar tissue release, fibromyalgia  muscular or joint impairments.  Spencer has a passion for human anatomy, finding out how it works then solving the puzzles when it doesn’t. When he’s not working with patients, Spencer can usually be found golfing, playing music, hiking, or walking the beaches of Nanaimo with his family.
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Iz Shafey
​Registered Massage Therapist

​Iz believes in a holistic approach to the body,taking into considerationyour lifestyle for the treatment and then making suggestions for therapeutic exercises,stretches and postural adjustments that can help you feel your best. He hopes to bring a non-judgemental atmosphere, peaceful energy, and a firm yet gentle technique to every treatment. When not in clinic, Iz loves to keep moving with martial arts and spending time with his family and snuggling up with a good book to relax..

Laurie Shaw
​Registered Massage Therapist

Laurie Shaw graduated in 1992 from Sutherland-Chan Massage Therapy School in Toronto, Ontario.
Laurie has extensive experience helping clients with many conditions. If there is a specific issue like headaches, decreased shoulder movement, jaw/back/neck/hip/knee or foot pain she will apply her assessment skills and use modalities like massage, trigger point therapy and joint play to help restore function and decrease/eliminate pain. She loves being by the ocean, travelling and concerts.