Health Blog Category: Fisgard Team
Nikolai Makaroff
Nikolai is a Registered Massage Therapist who takes a thoughtful, education-focused approach to care—helping patients better understand their body while working toward meaningful, lasting results.
He has experience working with a variety of musculoskeletal concerns, including shoulder dysfunction, chronic pain, and movement-related injuries. Nikolai is particularly interested in the “why” behind pain and works with patients to not only relieve symptoms, but to address underlying patterns that may be contributing to discomfort.
His treatments are tailored to each individual and may incorporate a combination of therapeutic techniques aimed at improving mobility, reducing tension, and supporting recovery.
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Gabe has a therapeutic focus; he enjoys practicing deep tissue massage, myofascial and Swedish massage techniques.
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Rachel focuses her practice on partnering with clients who are seeking relief from soft tissue orthopedic conditions affecting their active lifestyle.Her preferred treatment style is deep tissue; using slow pace and specific techniques to engage with the deep muscle layers to achieve the desired outcome: decreased trigger point activity, increased range of motion, decreased pain, etc.
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Meet Brenden, an impassioned physiotherapist dedicated to crafting a unique approach to your rehabilitation journey.
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Committed to tailoring personalized treatment plans, Joshua is passionate about assisting in your journey to achieve your wellness goals while delivering a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
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Carolina has been practicing physiotherapy since 2005. She is a passionate professional with the main goal of enhancing her patients quality of life.
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Roger is a registered massage therapist and graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2015. Previously practicing in a massage therapy clinic in Port Coquitlam, he now calls Victoria home and is proud to join the Equilibrium team. Roger has a passion for helping people and has experience treating a wide range of patients from kids to seniors and people living with various conditions. He has had the opportunity to treat patients in a variety of facilities such as Ronald McDonald House, George Pearson Centre, Onsite drug detox facility, Royal Columbian Hospital, Positive Living Society, and at events like the BMO Marathon.
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Alex’s diverse clinical experience and solid medical background are in good standing throughout his practice in multidisciplinary clinics in Ontario and British Columbia.
As an RMT, Alex treats a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. He especially focuses on neck and back pain, “frozen shoulder”, pregnancy and post-partum, post-surgical rehabilitation and everyone in between.
Alex says: ‘’I love my job!
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Chloe Roy RMT graduated from the massage therapy program at Camosun college in 2022. She has years of experience working in a spa setting and likes to provide a calming space for you to unwind for your treatment.
Chloe uses techniques such as general Swedish massage, myofascial release and trigger point release to help you achieve your goals.
In her spare time you can find Chloe out hiking, experimenting with arts and crafts, and traveling.
Jenny Rae
Jenny will be back to work at Equilibrium in March 2026.
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