Nursing

Nurses are able to help with a wide range of health and wellness needs. Nursing at Yukon Spa is primarily focussed with helping your skin care, wound care, ostomy care, vascular and foot care needs.


Neuroanatomical Acupuncture

Neuroanatomical acupuncture is the practice of acupuncture using western understandings of health and wellness. Whilst acupuncture is not practiced here with an understanding of the traditional Chinese philosophy, our approach to acupuncture is holistic. We use needles to help with the management of disease and symptoms of illness and injury. We also acknowledge the human bodies capacity for he... Read More

Neuroanatomical acupuncture is the practice of acupuncture using western understandings of health and wellness. Whilst acupuncture is not practiced here with an understanding of the traditional Chinese philosophy, our approach to acupuncture is holistic. We use needles to help with the management of disease and symptoms of illness and injury. We also acknowledge the human bodies capacity for healing and we use acupuncture to support all of the physical and psychological components that contribute to this.


Aesthetics

An aesthetics practitioner is either a trained aesthetician, an advanced medical aesthetician from an aesthetics background or a nurse with advanced medical aesthetics training. Some aesthetics therapies can only be provided by those with more advanced training. Aesthetics treatments can help with both immediate appearance and promote long term skin health. Our team will help you to choose a tr... Read More

An aesthetics practitioner is either a trained aesthetician, an advanced medical aesthetician from an aesthetics background or a nurse with advanced medical aesthetics training. Some aesthetics therapies can only be provided by those with more advanced training. Aesthetics treatments can help with both immediate appearance and promote long term skin health. Our team will help you to choose a treatment that is tailored to your goals.


Massage Therapy

Massage therapy uses manipulation of the muscles, joints and other musculoskeletal structures in order to help to improve your physical and psychological health and wellbeing. When booking an appointment with a Registered Massage Therapist you will receive an assessment of your condition. This will help to guide reasonable goals of care and inform the treatment you receive. Massage therapy may ... Read More

Massage therapy uses manipulation of the muscles, joints and other musculoskeletal structures in order to help to improve your physical and psychological health and wellbeing. When booking an appointment with a Registered Massage Therapist you will receive an assessment of your condition. This will help to guide reasonable goals of care and inform the treatment you receive. Massage therapy may be useful for a wide range of physical and mental health needs including:
Physical injury to bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints
Headaches associated with muscular tension and stress
Recovery following surgery
General aches and pains
Work related injuries
Stress and anxiety


Raynor Naturopathic Massage

Raynor naturopathic massage is a specific approach to massage that blends massage techniques and approaches from a range of different philosophies and traditions. This provides you with an experience that reduces both physical and emotional tension, brings you serenity and invigorates you. Your therapist will use deep tissue techniques and myofascial release to really help get to the heart of y... Read More

Raynor naturopathic massage is a specific approach to massage that blends massage techniques and approaches from a range of different philosophies and traditions. This provides you with an experience that reduces both physical and emotional tension, brings you serenity and invigorates you. Your therapist will use deep tissue techniques and myofascial release to really help get to the heart of your physical tension and trigger a healing response. If you have specific musculoskeletal conditions, generalised tension or just need some time out, this is the therapy for you.


Chiropractic

Chiropractic care uses a combination of different treatment techniques to address dysfunction in your musculoskeletal and nervous systems. The manual adjustment that people often think about when they hear the term Chiropractic is only a small part of the picture. In conjunction with soft tissue manipulation and therapeutic massage techniques, our approach to chiropractic directed care ensures ... Read More

Chiropractic care uses a combination of different treatment techniques to address dysfunction in your musculoskeletal and nervous systems. The manual adjustment that people often think about when they hear the term Chiropractic is only a small part of the picture. In conjunction with soft tissue manipulation and therapeutic massage techniques, our approach to chiropractic directed care ensures that your Chiropractor's assessment and treatment plan are supported by the rest of the team and that you are helped to manage and where possible correct the causes of pain.


Foot Care Nursing

Foot care is important for everyone, but for some people it is life and limb saving. Our approach to foot care ensures that we treat both the foot and the person. We will assess underlying causes of foot problems and treat you to both correct problems and prevent future issues. For those with specific needs such as diabetes, lower limb oedema or arterial disease, we are an important part of you... Read More

Foot care is important for everyone, but for some people it is life and limb saving. Our approach to foot care ensures that we treat both the foot and the person. We will assess underlying causes of foot problems and treat you to both correct problems and prevent future issues. For those with specific needs such as diabetes, lower limb oedema or arterial disease, we are an important part of your team and we strongly advocate for you within the wider team of healthcare professionals that care for you. If you don't have specific problems and just need or want some help with your foot care, we're here for you too and we'll be keeping an eye out for early signs of disease that can be seen in your feet.


Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is great for helping you to prevent or treat musculoskeletal injures or conditions. Whether you are looking to manage a recent sports injury, recover from joint surgery, work towards improving function in your daily life or you have problems with the way your lungs or other internal organs, physiotherapy can be a useful part of your holistic care.

Mike is an experienced nurse and educator. Educated in England earning a bachelors degree in nursing, a postgraduate teaching degree and a doctoral degree specialising in Tissue Viability nursing. This specialisation gives him advanced skills in skin and wound care, foot care, ostomy and continence management, vascular care and management of chronic oedema. He uses this skills in all aspects of direct patient care. He has a qualification in neuroanatomical acupuncture from Acupuncture Canada and is committed to ensuring that patients have their holistic healthcare needs met. He has advanced medical aesthetics training (including laser therapies) from the BC Academy of Medical Aesthetics and Skin Care. He is also an experienced massage practitioner with skills in a number of modalities such as Raynor naturopathic massage, deep tissue techniques, myofascial release and kinesiology taping. As the health and wellness lead at Yukon Spa, he provides clinical leadership to the team and clinical strategy development working closely with external agencies.

Mike moved to Canada in 2017, hoping for an adventure whilst working in the local hospital in Dawson City. With a plan to stay in Dawson City for a maximum of 2 years, very quickly his heart found its home and that adventure took on new meaning. As a founder of Yukon Spaces, he has worked to develop a tourism accommodation offer and now has found his place providing health and wellness services that support a holistic approach to health including both physical, psychological and social care. When he isn’t in the Spa, his time is spent renovating houses, hiking, skiing and eating good food that other people make for him.

Mike is an experienced nurse and educator. Educated in England earning a bachelors degree in nurs... Read More

Leah graduated from McGill University with a Masters of Physiotherapy supported by a Bachelor of Arts and Science with a focus in Health Studies from Quest University. She moved to the Yukon after working on a Cree reserve in Northern Quebec providing quality and equitable healthcare for marginalized populations. After living in the North, she welcomed all the amazing qualities Northern communities have to offer such as a strong sense of community, caring for one another and amazing access to the outdoors. She enjoys biking, hiking, skiing, paddling, climbing and centering herself with yoga practice.

Certifications: Canadian Academy of Manual Physiotherapy level 1, McKenzie Diagnostic Therapy Level A and B, Pelvic Floor and women’s health, advanced pediatrics specialization, Dry Needling Certified (ACDNC),

Treatments: Pelvic Floor, Orthopedic, Vestibular/concussion, and Pediatrics. The main approach to treatment is exercise plans, hands-on manual therapy, repetitive movement techniques, and education for all patients.

Leah graduated from McGill University with a Masters of Physiotherapy supported by a Bachelor of ... Read More

Paige completed her chiropractic training at The University of Western States in Portland Oregon. Prior to completing her chiropractic schooling she obtained a degree in Kinesiology as well as one in Human Biology.

She emphasizes functional movement and mobility through her care and treats using manual and instrument assisted adjusting, a variety of soft tissue techniques and exercise therapy.

Paige has a special interest in and has received extra training in biomechanics and gait as well as women’s health. She has additional certification in the following areas: Return to Running & Rethinking Running Rehab; Essential Elements of Running & Mobility Fixes for Runners; Natural Nutrition Introduction Certificate; Webster Technique- For Treating Women Through Pregnancy; Advanced Spinal Assessment and Adjusting for the Infant and Child; Foot, Gait and Orthotics; Peak Orthotics and Biomechanical Assessment; Kinesiology Taping Certificate;

Paige completed her chiropractic training at The University of Western States in Portland Oregon... Read More

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