Meet Our Practitioners
Our team brings together a diverse group of healthcare practitioners who share a common goal: supporting your whole-person well-being. From hands-on therapies like massage, physiotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and osteopathy, to mental and emotional support through counselling, yoga, and Pilates, each practitioner offers their own unique path to healing. With a shared belief in compassionate, integrative care, we’re here to help you reconnect with balance, vitality, and ease—mind, body, and spirit.
Noor Kaur
Registered Massage Therapist
Noor is a Registered Massage Therapist and a 2024 graduate of VCMT. She has a special interest in treating TMJ dysfunction, headaches, and migraines, and incorporates a blend of therapeutic techniques to support pain relief and improved mobility.
Her approach is patient-centered and evidence-informed, focusing on creating a calm, supportive environment where each treatment is tailored to individual needs.
Jonae Ablao
Registered Massage Therapist
Jonae is enthusiastic about restorative care and the privilege to be part of your progression towards healing, regaining your abilities and overall function. Her mission is to utilize therapeutic massage as a modality to foster clarity by alleviating physical and emotional stress stored within our bodies to enhance overall wellness and contribute towards helping her community live life in ease.
Prior to her career as an RMT, she completed a diploma to become a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant. She brings with her an extensive set of skills and experience working with children and adults from various settings such as inpatient Internal Medicine, ICU/HAU, Emergency and Palliative care. Jonae also has experience in outpatient physiotherapy hands department and musculoskeletal department.
She was originally born and raised in Winnipeg, and moved to Vancouver on her own a few years ago in hopes of advancing her profession. Since then, she obtained her diploma for Massage Therapy from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Whether it is therapeutic or relaxation, Jonae is excited to assist you on your
journey towards healing.
Tin Yan Pong
Registered Massage Therapist
Tin-Yan’s holistic approach to wellness aims to achieve balance based on individual needs. She works with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with chronic pain and athletes seeking rehabilitation. Techniques like myofascial manipulation, trigger point release, and Swedish massage are part of her treatment.
Tin-Yan also holds a Bachelor’s in kinesiology from UBC and has experience as a paramedic. Her diverse background and healthcare experience provide unique insights into patient care and treatment.
In her free time, Tin-Yan enjoys sports like basketball and volleyball, hiking and camping in British Columbia, exploring pastry recipes, and playing board games.
Samuel Cabuay
Registered Massage Therapist
Samuel is a Registered Massage Therapist and offers personalized treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs. He works with clients of all ages, from those managing chronic pain to athletes seeking injury recovery and performance improvement.
Samuel employs various techniques like myofascial manipulation, joint mobilization, trigger point release, and Swedish massage to restore mobility, reduce discomfort, and promote long-term well-being. His experience as a nursing student and his passion for basketball have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of movement, injury management, and therapeutic recovery.
Outside of the clinic, Sam enjoys basketball and has recently explored the outdoors through hiking and camping in BC.
David Choa
Registered Massage Therapist
David is a Registered Massage Therapist and graduated with honours from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. An active person who enjoys various sports, he understands the importance of maintaining balance and well-being. He provides personalized treatments to relieve pain, restore mobility, and support healthy lifestyles for clients of all ages. He works with conditions like muscle tension, strains, sprains, frozen shoulder, and chronic pain.
David’s growing interest in sports massage therapy allows him to better support clients in maintaining performance, preventing injury, and promoting recovery.
Oscar Rei Flores
Physiotherapist
Oscar, a licensed physiotherapist in British Columbia, has a strong clinical foundation in the Philippines and Canada. He is fluent in English and Tagalog/Filipino and has experience working with diverse patient populations across the lifespan. In the Philippines, he treated neurological conditions, post-operative cases, musculoskeletal injuries, and developmental delays.
Before licensure, Oscar worked as a Rehabilitation Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant in various settings, including St. Paul’s Hospital, gaining a deep understanding of patient-centred care in the BC healthcare system.
Oscar is certified as a Clinical Pilates Instructor-Introduction and has completed Level 1 of the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program, enhancing his manual therapy and biomechanical assessment skills. Passionate about functional recovery, evidence-based practice, and patient empowerment, Oscar integrates movement-based therapy, education, and hands-on care into his rehabilitation programs.
Olivia Pyo
Registered Acupuncturist
Olivia is a dedicated acupuncturist committed to helping patients restore balance, relieve pain, and improve overall well-being through natural, holistic care.
She takes a patient-centered approach, creating personalized treatment plans that address both the symptoms and root causes of health concerns. Known for her gentle technique and compassionate care, Olivia strives to create a calm and welcoming environment for every patient. Her special interests are musculoskeletal pain, stress-related conditions, women’s health, digestive issues and skin health and rejuvenation.
Pauline Wong
Registered Acupuncturist, R.TCM.P
Pauline is a registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist, trained at Tzu Chi International College and Central College. She specializes in pain management, fatigue, digestive issues, insomnia, mental health, headaches, menstrual and fertility concerns, facial rejuvenation, and weight management.
Using various modalities like acupuncture, cupping, and Tui-Na, she integrates her dietetics background and over 10 years of experience at Vancouver General Hospital to promote holistic health. Her client-centered approach aims for optimal wellness through natural methods.
In her free time, she enjoys cycling and gardening.
Selina Gu
Registered Acupuncturist, R.TCM.P
Selina possesses over 10 years of experience in acupuncture and Chinese medicine within public hospitals. She is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in British Columbia, Canada, having been practicing for 8 years. Selina provides professional treatment for various pain, muscle, and joint issues, as well as alleviates anxiety, tension, improves sleep quality, and strengthens the immune system. These treatments are facilitated through the use of acupuncture, cupping, Guasha, and head acupressure.
Kai Tubinshlak
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Kai aims to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your story, challenges, and future dreams. As your therapist, he will guide you through your experiences, help you reconnect with your strengths, and find new ways to overcome obstacles.
He uses various approaches, including Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He has supported people through various life experiences, from trauma and anxiety to relationship challenges, self-esteem struggles, addictions, and more. Together, you will
explore your values, develop resilience tools, and create a path to living authentically, purposefully, and self-acceptingly.
Tara McCaffery
Registered Clincal Counsellor
Tara is a registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Meditation Instructor with over 10 years of experience. She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. Tara has worked in diverse settings, including private sessions, schools,
and non-profit organizations, supporting individuals through various challenges.
She utilizes a holistic, client-centered approach, combining talk and somatic therapy, and believes in fostering trust and collaboration with clients. Her counselling modalities include certifications in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, and more, reflecting her core values of connection, lifelong learning, and genuineness.
Jot Dhaliwal
Registered Massage Therapist | Founder
Jot is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist focused on movement-based recovery. Known for being a great listener, he takes the time to understand each client’s needs and guides them on their personal healing journey. Having faced his own health challenges, Jot brings empathy and insight to every session. Outside the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his adorable cat,
Chikoo, and is passionate about giving back to the community. As the founder of Elani Wellness, he is committed to creating a warm, welcoming space where wellness and care come first.