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Monday 12pm - 9pm Tuesday 11am - 8pm Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm Thursday 9:15am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 1pm

Mountain Cove Massage Therapy

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Emily Zallas, RMT

08/18/2025

Yesterday, Celina and I crossed the finish line of the Squamish50 23km trail race! It was so special to share this experience together— from training to race day, we did it! 🏔️✨

06/10/2025

Lately, I’ve been having so many beautiful conversations around the question: “What is yoga?”

As many of you know, I’m currently deep in continued yoga teacher training and it’s brought up some really thoughtful, curious questions from people wanting to understand yoga more deeply.

I often hear things like: “Oh, I’m not flexible enough.” Or “My brain won’t be quiet enough to do yoga.”

These are such common thoughts, and such beautiful entry points to a bigger understanding.

I’ve had the privilege of sharing with people that yoga is so much more than stretching or being able to “turn your mind off.” In fact, it’s not about the poses at all, though they can be a powerful way into yoga.

Yes, the postures (asana) have amazing physical benefits such as strength, mobility and body awareness. It doesn’t stop there, the root of yoga goes far beyond the physical.

🌀 It’s a path of self-awareness, intentional living, spirituality (whatever that means to you) and connection.
🌀 It includes breathwork (pranayama), meditation, ethical living, discipline, and self-study.
🌀 It invites us to observe, not control, the mind.

This ancient practice, gives us tools to practice regulating our nervous system, to create space between thought and reaction and to live life intentionally with presence and purpose.

You don’t need to be flexible. You don’t need to be calm. You don’t need to fit a mold.
You just need to be curious and willing to meet yourself where you are.

✨ That is yoga. ✨

05/16/2025

🌿 Reminder: Visceral Manipulation & Abdominal Tissue Massage Are Part of Your Treatment Options 🌿

If you’ve worked with me before, you may already know that I incorporate visceral manipulation and abdominal tissue massage when appropriate during your session—but here’s a little reminder of how impactful this work can be.

This gentle, intentional technique supports the mobility and relationship between your organs and surrounding structures—including fascia, ligaments, soft tissue, blood vessels, and nerves.

✨ What does that mean for your body?

By improving the movement of the organs and the surrounding connective tissue, we can:
• Release fascial restrictions that may contribute to pain or postural imbalance
• Support ligament tension that can pull on the spine, hips, or rib cage
• Improve blood flow to and from the abdominal cavity, aiding in circulation and healing
• Influence the nervous system to promote relaxation and parasympathetic regulation
• Reduce tension in soft tissues that may be contributing to chronic discomfort

Using listening techniques, I assess where your body is holding tension or restriction—then follow those cues throughout treatment. This ensures each session is unique and responsive to what your body needs most in the moment.

Whether you’re working through chronic issues, recovering from surgery, or simply looking to support your system from the inside out, visceral and abdominal techniques can offer subtle but powerful change.

Let me know if you’d like to include this work in your next session—or trust that I’ll suggest it if I feel it could support your goals.

🧡 Always here to support your whole-body healing—from the core outward.

05/07/2025

Join me every Tuesday in June at Strathcona Park from 5:45-7 for a fun vinyasa flow yoga class! 🌞 🌊 🌳
Let’s move our bodies, breathe and connect!
It is open to all abilities and levels. Everyone is welcome!
$23 for drop in or $80 for all 4 classes!
Booking is live! Link in bio.

04/07/2025

GUESS WHAT!

Yoga at Komorebi is back! This will soon be a biweekly event! We have released 3 dates starting in May in which are live to book in! (Last time booked in a day so make sure you grab your spot!)

THANK YOU for the interest, to those who showed up and shared your energy& support and to for creating and sharing such a brilliant space that’s so cozy, warm and inviting. We can’t wait to continue to offer this series, it was just so special 💚

AND now we will be offering a tasting of Hojicha included with your class too🍵

May 8, 22 and June 5 from 7-8:30pm

03/12/2025

Join me on Tuesday March 25th at 6:45pm at the beautiful Komorebi where I will be offering a 90 minute UNWIND yoga class filled with inclusive mindful movement and stretches, massage & hands on assists, breathwork and meditation. There will be a chance to purchase some delicious specialty tea and connect with yourself and others in your community 🍵 Everyone and all abilities welcome!

Komorebi is a Japanese specialty cafe and healing arts studio located in the heart of downtown. (With ample free parking on street!)

Book online via Jane App / Mountain Cove Massage. Limited spaces available as it is a small group gathering.

So excited to share this vibey calm sweet space with you 💚

02/26/2025

EXCITING NEWS!

Please welcome the incredible Celina Lai to Mountain Cove Massage! Celina is an experienced, extremely knowledgeable and talented Registered Massage Therapist and we are so lucky to welcome her into this clinic space. You will be able to find her in the clinic on Monday mornings and Friday evenings. Online booking is live so make sure you reserve your spot!

Get to know Celina:

Celina’s interest in the human body began at a young age after experiencing manual therapy and all its benefits due to various major injuries stemming from a competitive hockey career.

She believes in treatment that embodies a holistic approach and has an interest in pain and client’s lived experiences and how that affects their day to day functioning. She welcomes a wide variety of clients – whether or not you need a treatment to decompress or have an injury – she’s here to provide you care! Originally from Vancouver, Celina has since relocated to Kelowna and is excited to explore all that the Okanagan has to offer! Outside of the clinic, you can find Celina rock climbing, on a mountain somewhere or cuddling her two cats!

FUN FACT: Celina and Emily are training together for trail races this summer! A few of you may have heard about her already! 😉 🏃‍♀️

09/05/2024

IT’S COMPLETE!
Go check out my new revised website! Jane App is still connected and I’m bookable online via the links on the site! It’s filled with more information and more personality ✨
Friends who are thinking of If you’re thinking of getting a professional site— DO IT! did such a great job 🥹❤️

Link in bio!

08/31/2024

Thanks so much to all the amazing people who joined Yoga by the Beach this morning! 🫶☺️
If you’re interested in joining the next time, make sure to let me know and I’ll add you to the list when I announce the next event!

08/05/2024

Happy Long Weekend! What are you doing to care for yourself this weekend? 🤗

August is booked! A reminder to book your fall appointment as appointments often fill quickly once fall rolls around. You can add yourself to the waitlist on the booking site if you are hoping to get in sooner 🙌

07/27/2024

What to EXPECT in a treatment!

1. Once you book your appointment online you will be sent an intake form so I can understand your medical history for a safe and effective treatment.
2. Consultation! Once your appointment time, we will discuss your health history, reason for appointment, goals, concerns and questions.
3. Assessment! Assessment includes orthopaedic testing including but not limited to: Postural assessment, range of motion, muscle test, palpation and special tests.
4. We will discuss our treatment plan and informed consent!
5. Treatment! Treatment can look very different for every person. I treat in a few different ways depending on what you are presenting with and your goals/ needs. In one treatment style clothes will remain on and we will continue to reassess through the treatment, “listening” to the body. (There will be another post about this treatment style soon) In another, you will undress to your comfort level and we will treat the areas previously discussed. I don’t believe treatment has to be painful to be effective. Rather, I believe it is important to “listen” to the body rather than to ignore it. In my experience, this leads to a more effective treatment. Communication is key!
6. Once the manual treatment is complete, I will reassess to see how the body responded to treatment. We will practice and discuss home care, exercises and other options that can help support your health and wellbeing.
7. Know that I am always here for you if you have any questions or concerns! I want the best for you on your health journey 😊

07/03/2024

Hi all! Here’s a little part one reintroduction of me as it’s been a while (I finally have some photos to share with you… it’s about time!)
😆
My name is Emily! I’ve been a registered massage therapist for 5 years! I am a registered yoga teacher and forever student.
When I’m not in the clinic or studio, you can find me on the search for my next adventure. A few of which include climbing, skiing and hiking/ backpacking. My passion for the art of movement began with dance from a young age in which I still have a love for today.
Stay tuned for more to get to know me better!
I just wanted to say I feel SO grateful for all of you who supported this business over the years. Thank you for allowing me to connect with you and invite me in on your healing/ wellness journey 🥹

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109-1851 Kirschner Road
Kelowna, BC
V1Y4N7

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 9pm
Tuesday	11am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:15am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 1pm

Telephone

+12363380624

Website

http://www.mountaincove.ca/

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