Abbey Malecki
Acupuncturist. Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (R.TCM.P)
(She/Her/Hers)
Abbey is a Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. She is passionate about optimizing health, creating herbal medicine and enjoying time in the garden.
Abbey is an exceptional practitioner. She strives to make her clients feel respected and heard. Her practice is all about empowering and educating individuals to become active partners in their health.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on a system of syndrome differentiation. This means that every person is treated as a unique individual with a personalized treatment plan. Based on an individual’s specific needs and treatment goals, Abbey will select one or more of the following modalities to offer a comprehensive treatment: acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, dietary recommendations, lifestyle amendments and more!
Emma Purdon
Registered Massage Therapist
(She/Her/Hers)
Emma is passionate about working with the human body and using massage therapy as a tool to deepen body awareness and facilitate healing. With over a decade of experience in the field, she continuously finds inspiration in her work and is committed to expanding her knowledge. Her area of focus has been in pain science, movement education, nervous system regulation and trauma.
Emma believes in the power of massage therapy to aid in alleviating pain, improving posture and function, regulating the nervous system, and fostering a felt sense of safety and ease. In her treatments, she blends her anatomical knowledge with intuitive touch, incorporating various techniques with an emphasis on deep, focused work in conjunction with relaxation and guided breath and body awareness. Her goal is to meet you where you are and find the approach that works best for you.
Emma strives to educate and empower her clients to take an active role in their healing journey. Her additional training in Pilates and Yoga informs her approach to movement education and helps her develop accessible home care routines for her clients.
Hayley Guizzo
Registered Massage Therapist
(She/Her/Hers)
Julia Little
Registered Massage Therapist
(She/Her/Hers)
Julia graduated from Sutherland Chan School & Teaching Clinic in 2014 and is now a member of the CMTBC. She has worked in clinics, spas and fitness centres which has given her a unique treatment style incorporating relaxation and therapeutic techniques. She has been an RMT in Ontario, Alberta, Australia and now BC and is passionate about continuing education courses to constantly learn new skills and modalities.
Coming from a family of five sisters, Julia has always been nurturing and empathic making Massage Therapy a natural choice of career.
Her focus on human movement patterns combined with patient care helps people regain pain-free control of their lives. Having experience with repetitive strain, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, low back, neck and shoulder pain and headaches has given Julia the confidence to treat impairments with ease and comfort. She works with deep intuition and skill to help guide her clients back to wellness. Julia incorporates many techniques into her treatments depending on the clients' needs.
If you are experiencing any chronic or sports-related pain or just need to relax, she can help.
Some of the modalities Julia is trained in are hot stone, cranial level 1 & 2, intra-oral massage for TMJ and whiplash, facilitated stretching, myofascial stretching, prenatal massage, lymph drainage, muscle energy technique, Indian head massage, joint mobilization, instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation and relaxation massage.
Julia is grateful to live and work in the Comox Valley with her husband and daughter and in her spare time enjoys reading, the outdoors, pottery, travelling, Netflix and coffee. She is experienced in treating people of all ages and backgrounds and is looking forward to creating an individualized Massage or treatment plan for residents of the Valley.
Lindsey Bales
Registered Massage Therapist
(She/Her/Hers)
Lindsey graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and is registered through the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. During her studies, she became dedicated to the fundamentals of holistic wellness that massage stems from.
With four years of clinical hands-on experience, Lindsey has gained a great sense of how the body moves and where all the muscles and other structures align. Everyone's body is different and Lindsey strives to make the best individual massage treatment with your goals. Her current techniques include Swedish relaxation, myofascial release, neuromuscular deep tissue, joint mobilizations, IASTM, stretching, and hydrotherapy. She enjoys educating clients on the anatomy and physiology of the body and why certain aspects of our lives contribute to the gains and losses of mobility.
Melanie Fallows
Registered Massage Therapist
(She/Her/Hers)
Melanie loves being a massage therapist. She tailors each treatment to the needs and preferences of each client. Having clients say, “Wow! That was just what I needed,” is the goal of each massage session.
Since becoming an RMT in Ontario in 2007, Melanie has been able to hone her skills in Indian Head Massage, Pre and Post Natal Massage, Hot Stones, Joint Play, Ergonomic Assessment, Lymphatic Drainage, Sinus Drainage, Headache Relief, Anxiety Reduction, TMJ Treatment, Infant Massage and, of course, Traditional Swedish Massage.
Melanie recently moved back to BC after having lived in Ontario, England, Nova Scotia and Costa Rica. Comox will be her forever home as the stunning beauty of Vancouver Island and the many opportunities for outdoor adventure are affording her the lifestyle she longed for after living in Toronto for far too long.
Two cats, two kids and a husband share Melanie’s life and love. Travelling, paddleboarding, spending time in nature, playing board games and soaking up the sun are some of Melanie’s favourite things to do.
Dr. Michelle Hebert
Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Hypnotherapist DC, MPH, CHt, E-RYT
(She/Her/Hers)
Dr. Michelle Hebert DC, MPH, CHt, E-RYT has been in the field of holistic healthcare and wellness for over 23 years and has helped thousands of people to feel better and live healthier lives. She is professionally licensed as a chiropractor and also holds certifications in applied kinesiology, hypnotherapy, yoga, pilates and sound healing. This combination of education and experience allows her to draw from a comprehensive toolbox of therapies and is especially helpful for individuals who desire a more holistic approach to managing their health.
As a chiropractor at Little Valley Massage and Health, Dr. Hebert offers several services that are typically covered by ancillary insurance including gentle and effective chiropractic adjustments using instruments and light contact (no high force twisting or back cracking), cranial sacral therapy, orthotic assessment and fittings, applied kinesiology (muscle testing), TMJ therapy, and treatments for addressing injuries and chronic pain including myofascial treatments, frequency specific microcurrent, and pulsed light therapy,
Early on in her practice, Dr. Hebert realized the need for patients to learn how use their minds to improve their health and she became certified in various mind-body medicine techniques. At Little Valley, she offers hypnotherapy and subconscious re-patterning sessions which can be used to support the healing process for a variety of mental and physical health concerns. These sessions are booked separately from chiropractic visits and are performed under her hypnotherapy and yoga certifications.
Dr. Hebert has been supported in her own personal journey of healing by her many travels to sacred pilgrimage sites around the world, including the great cathedrals and pilgrimage sites of Europe, the sacred mountains of the Tibetan Himalayas, and the ancient sites of India and South America. She shares the wisdom gained from her own journey to help facilitate healing for others and looks forward to being present with each person as they journey towards greater health and wellbeing.
Miranda Muzsik
Registered Massage Therapist
(She/Her/Hers)
Nicole Hubers
Registered Massage Therapist
(She/Her/Hers)
Philipp is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, completing his studies in 2018 following a notable career and educational transition from Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine. Embracing a holistic approach, Philipp seamlessly integrates the wealth of knowledge acquired from his diverse life experiences.
With a professional journey that includes both clinical practice and the successful establishment of his own home-based business, Philipp brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Relocating to the valley with his family in the summer of 2021, he has seamlessly integrated into the community.
As an accomplished ultra-marathon runner, Philipp's keen interest in sports-related injuries and physical challenges is evident in his practice. Employing a comprehensive array of techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, fascial release, and relaxation massage, he tailors each session to the unique needs of his patients. Recognizing the individuality of each patient, Philipp is dedicated to providing personalized treatment and education.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Philipp is an avid enthusiast of outdoor activities. Whether snowshoeing on Mt. Washington, paddle boarding on Comox Lake, boating by the Comox Marina, or dragging his lazy (but oh so adorable) pup on a walk along the Puntledge River, he embraces the myriad opportunities that the great outdoors of Comox Valley has to offer. With a passion for holistic wellness and a warm, personable demeanour, Philipp is committed to ensuring a welcoming and therapeutic experience for all his patients.
Philipp Krahé
Registered Massage Therapist
(He/Him/His)
Philipp is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, completing his studies in 2018 following a notable career and educational transition from Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine. Embracing a holistic approach, Philipp seamlessly integrates the wealth of knowledge acquired from his diverse life experiences.
With a professional journey that includes both clinical practice and the successful establishment of his own home-based business, Philipp brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Relocating to the valley with his family in the summer of 2021, he has seamlessly integrated into the community.
As an accomplished ultra-marathon runner, Philipp's keen interest in sports-related injuries and physical challenges is evident in his practice. Employing a comprehensive array of techniques such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, fascial release, and relaxation massage, he tailors each session to the unique needs of his patients. Recognizing the individuality of each patient, Philipp is dedicated to providing personalized treatment and education.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Philipp is an avid enthusiast of outdoor activities. Whether snowshoeing on Mt. Washington, paddle boarding on Comox Lake, boating by the Comox Marina, or dragging his lazy (but oh so adorable) pup on a walk along the Puntledge River, he embraces the myriad opportunities that the great outdoors of Comox Valley has to offer. With a passion for holistic wellness and a warm, personable demeanour, Philipp is committed to ensuring a welcoming and therapeutic experience for all his patients.