Micah is a graduate of West Coast College of Massage with a passion for athletics and detail oriented patient care. Micah has experience in clinical settings treating high level athletes, age related degenerative disorders, and severe physical disabilities. A background in personal training and Kinesiology gives Micah a unique perspective towards understanding and treating patients struggling with pain, dysfunction, and performance obstacles.

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Selah was raised in a family that chose a natural approach to healthcare and experienced the benefits of massage therapy from a young age. Massage has helped Selah overcome chronic pain and stress. It was very natural that Selah chose this career as a way to help people in similar ways that she had been helped through her recovery.

Her deep interest in anatomy and fascination with how the body works led her to the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, where she graduated from December 2016. Throughout the program, her excitement and passion for the human body grew even deeper. Selah has hands on clinical experience where she has successfully treated pathologies such as plantar fasciitis, thoracic outlet syndrome and carpal tunnel. She is proficient in all modalities performed in massage therapy but her favourites are fascial manipulations and joint mobilizations. After graduation Selah took a position at a spa to perfect her Swedish relaxation techniques. Whether you are looking for treatment of an acute injury, chronic pain or just need to relax, Selah is able to provide a customized treatment for your needs.

While Selah is not massaging she loves all things summer. She feels completely at home in the outdoors where she enjoys camping, hiking, and kayaking.

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Kirsten graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2016. She has always been fascinated by human anatomy and kinetics. She believes patient education is the key to a healthy lifestyle and has always enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the human body and empowering patients to participate in their health by incorporating stretching and strengthening to prolong the benefits gained from treatment. Some of the conditions she has a passion for treating are headaches, whiplash, tendonitis, pregnancy and sports related injuries, although she is constantly educating herself on a wide variety of other conditions. During your treatment with her, she will use a variety of techniques including but not limited to deep tissue, trigger point therapy, active release, and myofascial release techniques. Kirsten believes in finding the best customized treatment plan for each individual to meet both their short-term and long-term treatment goals.

When Kirsten is not at work, she enjoys adventuring and picking up new hobbies. She loves to travel to new places and take part in new experiences whenever she can, and at home she loves to take care of her family and her school-aged son. She looks forward to working with you!

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Dr. Jacks is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Langley, British Columbia. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, British Columbia Naturopathic Association, Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.

Dr. Jacks received her bachelor degree in Biology from the University of Victoria (1998). She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2003), an accredited four-year graduate-level naturopathic college.

Dr. Jacks’ medical interests include: Stress management Pain management Women’s health Detoxification Pediatric health

Dr. Jacks practices based on the principles of Naturopathic Medicine and believes in the innate power of the body to heal with the guidance of appropriate therapeutic methods and modalities. She sees nutrition as a cornerstone to health. She is trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and uses acupuncture and Chinese herbs as required.

She enjoys walking, reading and traveling. She has two children and also writes a health and wellness newsletter for their school community.

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Dr. Leif Sigurdson BSc, DC is a graduate of the University of Manitoba: Bachelor of Science, 1998; and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College: Doctor of Chiropractic, 2004; recipient of the College of Chiropractic Sciences External Clinic Award.

Dr. Sigurdson began his professional practice in 2004 under the mentorship of Dr. Ron Warkman at Proactive Chiropractic & Wellness Centre. He has practiced there since while also having had the opportunity to work with several kinesiologists and physiotherapists at a part-time practice in Vancouver.

He has extensive experience in general and sports chiropractic care. From 2007 to 2015 he served as the head of the training staff and team chiropractor for the Simon Fraser University hockey team (BCIHL). Between 2005-2012 he assisted the medical team at the Vancouver International Marathon, the Sun Run and provided on site care for the University of British Columbia track team. Dr. Sigurdson regularly lectures to running groups on biomechanics and injury prevention.

Dr. Sigurdson has interest in research that stems from his belief the importance of ongoing research in improving patient care. His work on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis was published in the September 2011 edition of the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association.

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Dr. Josh Stephenson BHK, DC graduated from Trinity Western University in Langley, B.C. with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics – Kinesiology degree in 2014. He spent the following two years travelling and working as a Kinesiologist before continuing his education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario, where he completed his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2021. Dr. Stephenson is very excited to begin his professional practice at Proactive Chiropractic & Wellness Center. He is also preparing to begin serving as one of the department chiropractors for the Trinity Western University Athletics department where he will be treating a diverse group of varsity athletes. Dr. Stephenson will be primarily focusing on the men’s hockey team, as he is a proud TWU men’s hockey alumnus (2009-2014). Dr. Stephenson uses diversified spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) while also putting an emphasis on soft tissue therapies, including myofascial release technique (MRT), stretching, posture correction and exercise. He believes that it is important to treat the person as a whole, to find and correct the underlying cause of a problem, rather than treating individual symptoms. Outside of work, Dr. Stephenson enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife, Nikki, who is currently studying to become a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Favourite activities and hobbies include hockey, snowboarding, hiking, camping, traveling, and playing guitar.

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Dr. Warkman is the founder, former owner and current associate at Proactive Chiropractic and Wellness Centre. He earned an Honours B.A. in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario and received his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (Toronto) in 1988. Through his role in Proactive Chiropractic Dr. Warkman he has created a sports medicine practice with an emphasis on wellness care. ​ Dr. Warkman adjusts using diversified techniques and has always placed a special emphasis on soft tissue treatment. He has been a certified provider and instructor of Active Release Techniques® for the past 16 years. ​ He treats athletes from a number of disciplines including elite swimmers; gymnasts; hockey, football and baseball players; mixed martial artists (MMA); dragon boat racers and runners. He has also treated triathletes, both amateur and professional, at the Penticton Subaru Ironman between 1999 and 2007. He was the chiropractor for the six time world champion Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. Dr. Warkman has also worked with players from both the CFL and NHL. Additionally he has a special interest in treating golfers and has worked with players from the European Senior Tour and PGA Tour. ​

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