CONNECTIONS was an opportunity for 4 women with individual businesses to come together and work synergistically as one entity. All of our companies work to support people’s need for wellness to balance the body, mind & spirit and they compliment each other nicely. We have a great dynamic at CONNECTIONS and because we are all business women as well as mothers, it gives us not only a supportive place to grow, but also the freedom of being entrepreneurs with a little less fear of having to do it all by ourselves. We’ve worked really hard and will continue to do so, to make CONNECTIONS a place of comfort and positive energy where people can come to experience the body, mind & spirit “connection” and support their health & wellbeing.
Tammy McIvor - Core Connection Pilates
Tammy graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor Degree in Human Ecology with a major in foods and nutrition. Tammy was first introduced to Pilates in 2002 and a shoulder injury in 2004 encouraged a more serious dedication to it. Tammy is Certified in Full Classical Pilates through Boditree Pilates & Healing Tammy regularly attends Pilates workshops to keep up to date on the latest innovations in her field (ie: Pilates & Scoliosis, The Physics of Pilates) and is continuing her education with Pilates from “The Center” in Vancouver where they teach the “Pilates Center” Boulder Colorado Teacher Training which is the most respected, comprehensive and intensive Pilates training in the world. Tammy specializes in helping people to stabilize and strengthen their core using the 6 valuable principles of Pilates: Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath & Flow. Tammy is married with two children and lives in Pemberton.
Cheray Brandt R.M.T/B.P.E - Pemberton Therapeutic Massage
Cheray Brandt has been working as a Registered Massage Therapist for over 15 years. She started in the spas of Whistler and is the previous, original owner of the Pemberton Therapeutic Massage Clinic (now operating as Pemberton Valley Wellness). Cheray is B.C Registered from the West Coast College of Massage and has a Kinesiology background Bachelor Degree in Physical Education from U.B.C. Cheray’s specialty is Biomechanical Postural Assessment, Deep Tissue Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, Injury Specific Sports Massage and Rehabilitation. Cheray has also worked extensively with the new moms in the area helping with Infant Massage. She has worked as a Personal Trainer and was one of the only R.M.Ts in the area authorized from VANOC as a CanSport Olympic Medical Team Sponsor to work on the Olympic Athletes. Cheray is married with two children and lives in Pemberton.
Sarah Curtis RRPr - Nature’s Oasis Holistic Therapy & Spa
Sarah Curtis has been a Holistic Therapist for over 7 years, with 5 years in the Pemberton area . Sarah also currently works out of The Spa at The Four Seasons Resort in Whistler. Sarah is Registered as a Reflexologist from the R.R.C.O; Certified in Aromatherapy, Hot Stone Therapy and Spa Therapy through The Canadian Holistic Therapist Training School; Certified Usui & Tibetan Reiki Practitioner through Chikara-Reiki-Do and Certified as a Spa Director through Spas2b Spa Development & Management Training School. Sarah has also created her own line of Nature’s Oasis natural body products where she incorporates all natural and/or organic ingredients. Some of the products include: Body Butters, Bath Salts, Bulk Massage Butters, Bath Bombs and Massage Bars. Sarah’s specialty is making people feel wonderful by Soothing the Muscles, Balancing the Energy, Replenishing the Spirit and Pampering the Body! Sarah is married with two children and lives in Pemberton.
Janice Lee Szachury - Sea to Sky Cold Laser
Janice Lee Szachury has been living in the Pemberton area for over 20 years. Janice is Certified as an Esthetician and Spa Therapist through the Blanche MacDonald School of Esthetics and Certified as a Cold Laser Technician through Vancouver Cold Laser and Medispa. Cold Laser Therapy is a non-invasive, painless therapy to help treat conditions such as Rosacea, Sun Damage, Age Spots, Fine Lines, Wrinkles, and Acne. Janice’s specialty is helping people to love their skin by “Seeing the Light” through Light Energy that Heals. Janice is married with two children and lives in Pemberton.
