Hello, I’m Raya.

I am honoured to be offering support to individuals who are ready to step out of the conventional model of care.

I am passionate about blending my physiotherapy modalities and knowledge with holistic techniques to honour all aspects of your wellness.

I do this by combining various tools, techniques and knowledge in a unique way to honour how you desire to feel in your body and in your life.

  • Trained as a Physiotherapist

    A Schroth Method Practitioner

    A Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator

    A Ceremonialist

    A lover of movement, nature, community & connection

 

I am passionate about creating a transformational space for individuals to learn more about all aspects of their wellness.

I worked as a conventional physiotherapist for close to a decade and during that time I learned a lot.

It was very clear to me that when we only focus on the physical body we are not considering all aspects of our wellness. And lasting change occurs when we step out of the conventional model of care into the transformational space of wellness.

As a teenager I was a competitive Irish Dancer. My exposure to physiotherapy then inspired my career path. Since that time I have done a lot of personal development through both western and holistic modalities. Learning through doing and experiencing on my own journey has guided me here.

A transformational space is one that is created and held in love that acts as the foundation for lasting change.

If you have worked with various practitioners and have tried numerous modalities and your discomfort returns or your injury is still present, perhaps you are now looking for something more, for lasting change.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to connect with me and we can begin your journey of transformation together.

Here are some of the highlight courses I have learned from on my journey:

  • The Feminine Code - March-June 2024

  • The Sacred Spiral - November 2023 - present day (ends January 2025)

  • Fully Certified Breathwave Conscious Connected Breathwork Practitioner (September 2022)

  • Breathwave - Level 3 (September 2022)

  • Breathwave - Level 1 + Level 2A - August 2021; Level 2B - March 2022

  • Transcend Academy: Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) September 2020 - March 2021 

  • Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School – C2 – January 2018

  • Thoracic Ring Approach – September 2017

  • Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School – C1 – November 2016

  • Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) Level 1 course and certification

  • The Canadian Bobath Instructors Association Human Movement Course and certification 

  • Level 1 in Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy Diploma

  • UBC Master of Physical Therapy, 2013 (currently unregistered)

Experiences from the Community

  • I thought going through spinal fusion surgery would make me weaker. Meeting Raya and learning about Schroth changed my life for the better. I am more mentally and physically stronger  and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Raya has been my light! She  has always found positive outcomes with hard situations and I could never imagine a better person to go through my experience.

     Bianka, age 20

  • I came to Raya and breathwork through a recommendation by my physio as an option to try to break through a plateau in my rehab of a T12 burst fracture and surgery. PTSD has also been a factor since this accident and the thought was this could be hindering my recovery. Raya guided me into the breathwork through gentle questions and conversation, seeing what came up for me and letting this create the direction for my breathwork. I found the sessions created an opening to explore my feelings and emotions around my injury, the accident and what blocks this may be creating in my recovery. Raya created a welcoming calming supportive space for me to explore and tap into the breathwork and in my case guide me gently towards seeing a connection between the pain I still suffer as a result of the fracture and a deeper feelings that I am holding onto around the physical and metal/emotional impact of this injury. I would recommend Raya as a caring practitioner who takes an open minded intuitive approach to treatment and breathwork.

    Dawn, age 51

  • As an older adult, I was concerned that my spine health would worsen as I aged. Raya has given me the skills to prevent further deterioration of my spine. She incorporates breathing, core and strengthening exercises designed to strengthen my spine, and maintain respiratory function. In the nearly 3 years I have been seeing her, there have been measurable, positive changes to my spine. I cannot speak more highly of Raya’s expertise and informed practice. Thank you Raya!

    Amanda, age 67

I welcome your questions.