Health Blog Category: Fisgard Team
Alexandra Henneberry
Alexandra Henneberry is a Registered Acupuncturist at Equilibrium Therapeutics’ Eagle Creek and Fisgard locations in Victoria, BC. She takes a compassionate, whole-person approach to acupuncture, helping patients manage chronic pain, reduce stress, support hormonal health, and recover from injury. Her treatments may incorporate cupping, Tui Na massage, and traditional Chinese medicine techniques to promote balance and overall well-being.
Read full blogKatherine (Kat) Pugliese
Meet Katherine (Kat) Pugliese, Registered Massage Therapist at Equilibrium Therapeutics in downtown Victoria. Kat combines personalized massage therapy with her extensive background in yoga, stretching, and movement to support relaxation, mobility, and overall well-being.
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Meet Divya Madhale, physiotherapist at Equilibrium Therapeutics in downtown Victoria. Divya combines hands-on treatment, therapeutic exercise, and patient education to help people recover from injuries, improve mobility, and return to the activities they love with confidence.
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Meet Myah Nackoney, Registered Massage Therapist at Equilibrium Therapeutics in downtown Victoria. Myah offers personalized massage therapy using Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial, and therapeutic techniques to support your health and wellness goals.
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Russell Yoshida has been a Registered Massage Therapist for over 25 years, beginning his massage therapy career in 1997. Driven by a curiosity about why some treatment results last while others fade, he went on to complete five years of study in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Victoria, BC, gaining a detailed understanding of the body’s meridian and acupressure systems.
From this combined training, Russell developed his own integrative treatment approach — one that pairs hands-on work along acupressure points with guided movement during the session.
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Mathew believes healing begins in a safe, supportive environment where the mind and body can work together. He combines evidence-based massage techniques with individualized care to help reduce pain, restore movement, and support long-term well-being.
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Shelby is currently a 6th term student at Camosun College and is scheduled to graduate in August of 2026.
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Valerie Crosbie is a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling – Provisional (MPCC-P) who is passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and self-compassion. She provides a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, better understand themselves, and develop practical strategies for meaningful, lasting change.
Valerie works with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, grief, ADHD, chronic pain, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Drawing on a compassionate, client-centred approach, she integrates evidence-informed counselling techniques with an understanding of the mind-body connection, helping clients build emotional awareness and develop healthier ways of coping with life’s demands.
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Derrick blends relaxation massage, firm therapeutic pressure, and moderate movement techniques to help regulate the nervous system and support recovery from musculoskeletal pain, stress, and injury.
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Zhen Ren is an acupuncturist who takes a calm, thoughtful approach to care, helping patients restore balance and support their body’s natural healing processes.
Her treatments are tailored to each individual, whether the goal is reducing pain, managing stress, improving sleep, or supporting overall well-being. Zhen works with a variety of concerns and focuses on creating a comfortable, relaxing treatment experience where patients can feel at ease.
With a gentle and attentive presence, she aims to help patients feel more connected to their body while supporting both physical and emotional balance.
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