Pemberton Practitioners & Therapists
Our wellness practitioners and therapists live & work in Pemberton, and understand the unique combination of symptoms, medical history, lifestyle and health goals of our patients.
Connections
About the Team
– PEMBERTON BC –
Our therapists and wellness practitioners work together to direct a patient to the right specialist for optimal progression in health and wellness. Their skills compliment each other as they work to support people’s need for wellness – to balance the body, mind & spirit. View our therapist profiles below and see how we can help you.
Cheray Brandt
Cheray is the owner of Connections Wellness Studio and Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). She uses her 25 years of experience in hands-on sports therapy and biomechanical assessment to help determine the best massage therapy technique. Combining her higher levels of myofascial training and deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and active release stretching, she has uniquely developed her own style of injury specific sports massage and rehabilitation therapy.
Cheray enjoys helping educate clients on how body awareness and movement are most important for injury rehabilitation and the key to recovery. Massage therapy is one way to break up scar tissue, holding patterns, and help with the stress of getting over trauma , guarding patterns and chronic pain. Learning what massage techniques work best during stages of healing along with learning proper, safe strengthening, stretching exercises through exercise rehabilitation helps prevent incorrect movement patterns and bad posture and keeps the body moving pain free.
Education & Experience
- West Coast College of Massage Therapy (1994)
- Studied Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia and graduated with a bachelor degree in Physical Education
- Certified Yamuna Body Ball Rolling Instructor
More About Cheray …
- In 2009 she founded Connections Wellness Studio, a place of comfort and positive energy in Pemberton
- Started the “Pemberton Therapeutic Massage clinic” (now operating as Pemberton Valley Wellness), managing it successfully for 12 years
- Worked as a Registered Massage Therapist in the Whistler spas
Rachel Pinkney
We are very pleased to welcome back Rachel Pinkney RMT. Rachel has completed her training as a Registered Massage Therapist in British Columbia and is currently working toward completing her B.C. Acupuncturist licence.
With many years of experience in relaxation and spa massage, Rachel has worked throughout Whistler and Pemberton, building a well-rounded and holistic approach to care. Her education includes a Spa Therapy Diploma, Manual Osteopathy training, and Equine Therapy certification. She has also completed additional training in 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Myofascial Therapy, Visceral Massage, Thai Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Reiki, and CFES Fitness & Weight Training.
Rachel believes that every body is unique, and she tailors each treatment to support the individual needs and overall wellness goals of her clients. Passionate about continued learning, she is always seeking new knowledge and therapeutic techniques to better support those in her care.
Rachel was born and raised in the beautiful Pemberton area and is keen to help each individual in their healing process in the town she loves.
Education & Experience
- Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in British Columbia
- Brings years of massage and spa experience from working in Whistler and Pemberton
More About Rachel …
- Rejoined the team at Connections in 2026
- Born and raised in the beautiful Pemberton area
- Has her Equine Therapy certification
Elise Turcotte
Elise is a graduate of the Vancouver School of Healing Arts and is currently pursuing her Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) license at the Pacific Coastal College of Massage Therapy. With experience working at Whistler spas, she now offers treatments in the valley two days a week.
A true local of Pemberton, Elise has a profound connection to nature and is dedicated to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Her approach to bodywork combines long, flowing strokes that create a soothing and therapeutic experience. Intuitive by nature, Elise listens to the body’s needs, blending a variety of techniques to provide personalized care. Her expertise in deep tissue flow, Lomi Lomi style, and Craniosacral therapy ensures clients not only relax but also experience a deep sense of connection and renewal.
Education & Experience
- Student at Pacific Coast College of Massage Therapy
- Vancouver School of Healing Arts graduate
More About Elise …
- Joined the team at Connections in Feb 2025
Dr. Jill Scott
Dr. Jill Scott has been a Naturopathic Doctor since 2003. Dr. Scott first earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and then graduated with her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, in 2003. She joined Connections Wellness Studio in 2021.
Dr. Jill Scott focuses on identifying and removing the causes of imbalance in her patients; helping their bodies return to a natural state of balance and good health. Once these blockages have been identified and removed, she then teaches her patients how they can take an active role in their health and wellness while she supports their efforts to move upstream towards optimal health.
Education & Experience
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, National College of Naturopathic Medicine (2003)
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida
- Studied for two months in a Homeopathic Hospital in Bombay, India, where homeopaths and medical doctors work side by side
- Member of the B.C. Naturopathic Association and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. She also regularly lectures on health-related topics
More About Dr. Jill Scott …
- Joined the team at Connections in 2021
- Born in the southern United States and grew up in Belgium and France
- In addition to the healing arts, Dr. Scott is passionate about traveling and the outdoors. Her travels through more than 30 countries have seen her cycle through Ireland and Vietnam, hike the Inca Trail in Peru, walk 600 miles on the Camino de Santiago in Spain, walk 2000 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Oregon, and climb Africa’s tallest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro. More recently, Dr. Scott spent a month kayaking in the Queen Charlottes.
- Closer to home, Dr. Scott’s fitness program includes hiking, cycling, running, canoeing, skiing, snowshoeing, and enjoying the mountains and ocean of the Northwest. Cooking is one of her favorite ways to relax.