11/02/2025
For 15 years, Carla has filled our clinic with her kind, calm energy — and her amazing hands!
Born and raised in Vernon, Carla graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1996 and joined North End in 2006. She was the first RMT to join forces with physiotherapists at Spine & Sports, helping to create Vernon’s first integrated physio–massage team — and what a perfect match it’s been!
Carla’s treatments blend deep tissue, trigger point, sports, prenatal, and Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage techniques. Outside the clinic, she’s a true force — a fitness enthusiast, Tough Mudder competitor, Slay the Dragoon and 3rd-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate. Yet she also knows how to slow down, finding peace in a good book, life on her “ranch” and time with her beloved Berners.
💚 We’re so grateful for Carla’s 15 years of dedication, strength, and heart!
✋What is the best part about your job or your day at the clinic?
The amazing people, from the work team to patients! It's rewarding to
see the positive impact we can have to help people feel better with
whatever it is they are experiencing.
✋What do you do to relax or unwind?
It is almost always something outdoors and in nature, usually a walk in
the forest with the bears (aka my dogs)!
✋What’s one fun fact about you that most people don’t know?
I was a somewhat competitive bowler as a kid - and can still bowl a mean
game ;-)
✋What is your favorite way to promote self care?
Encouraging a way to be active and get movement in that feels good for
you and brings you joy
✋Favorite local place for Coffee/snack/ dinner/ drinks?
Love the local bakeries, Okanagan Bakehouse & Hot Bread Shoppe, for
sweet treats!
