Tatiana is a Registered Massage Therapist at Healthy Choice Massage Therapy & Natural Health who offers therapeutic massage focused on relaxation, pain relief, and restoring balance in the body. Whether clients are seeking relief from persistent discomfort, reduced muscle tension, or time to reconnect with their body, Tatiana's treatments support overall physical and emotional well-being.
Her approach blends deep therapeutic work with gentle, restorative techniques, allowing her to adapt care to a wide range of conditions and individual needs.
Professional Achievements
Tatiana is a graduate of the advanced 2,650-hour Massage Therapy certification program in Vernon, British Columbia. Her treatment style integrates both deep tissue manipulation and gentle therapeutic modalities, enabling effective and compassionate care for complex and diverse presentations.
“It is my passion to empower and help my clients to uncover their own potentials in self-healing and making positive changes in their lives. Working through their bodies to relieve their pains and imbalances, I encourage mind-body connection and mindfulness in their daily living.”
Tatiana works with clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including musculoskeletal pain, injury recovery, postural conditions (such as scoliosis and kyphosis), pregnancy-related discomforts, and neurological presentations such as altered sensation, post-stroke challenges, and nerve impingement.
She actively promotes postural re-education and provides individualized remedial exercise programs to support long-term improvement beyond the treatment room.
Tatiana commonly works with clients experiencing
- Chronic and acute body pain
- Injury recovery and rehabilitation
- Postural imbalances (including scoliosis and kyphosis)
- Pregnancy-related discomforts
- Neurological conditions (such as altered sensation, post-stroke care, and nerve impingement)
- Stress-related tension and fatigue
- Clients seeking relaxation and restorative care
Massage Therapy Qualifications
Prior to becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, Tatiana practiced as a Registered Midwife for 20 years, bringing a deep understanding of compassionate, client-centred care to her massage therapy practice.
- Graduate, 2,650-hour Massage Therapy Certification Program (Vernon, BC)
- Registered Massage Therapist
- Former Registered Midwife (20 years of clinical experience)
What type of massage therapy does Tatiana provide?
Tatiana provides therapeutic massage that blends deep tissue techniques with gentle, restorative modalities to support pain relief, mobility, postural balance, and relaxation.
Does Tatiana work with complex or chronic conditions?
Yes. Tatiana has experience working with chronic pain, postural conditions, neurological presentations, pregnancy-related discomforts, and injury recovery.
Does Tatiana include exercises or posture education in treatment?
Yes. Tatiana promotes postural re-education and may provide individualized remedial exercise programs to support long-term improvement.
Is massage therapy with Tatiana covered by insurance?
Massage therapy services provided by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) are commonly covered by extended health benefit plans. Clients are encouraged to confirm coverage with their insurer.
What can I expect from my first massage therapy session?
Your first session includes an assessment, discussion of concerns and goals, and a personalized treatment plan. Tatiana will explain her approach and adjust techniques to ensure comfort and effectiveness.
Does Tatiana focus on therapeutic or relaxation massage?
Both. Tatiana integrates therapeutic techniques for pain relief and rehabilitation while also supporting relaxation, mindfulness, and overall well-being.