🙌 Registered Massage Therapist & Self Care Educator in Private Practice, Vernon, BC • Breast, Abdomen, Uterus Therapeutic Massage, Post Op Scar Tissue Work, Pre & Post Partum Support, Lymphatic Care, Grief Support 💎
👈🏽🌞• Rumi
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Tessa was introduced to Massage Therapy at a very young age which has allowed her to develop an inherent connection to the human body. She believes that therapeutic touch & patient education is a vital part of preventative health care. She has been in professional practice since November 2010 & continues to add to her therapeutic skill base through continuing education. She is passionate about Self Care Education for Humans & supporting Women's Health & Reproductive Health issues. As a versatile practitioner, she has had wide-ranging experience & successful outcomes with:
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Full body tension & stress reduction for
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• Biomechanical Misalignments
• Work related repetitive strain & tension patterns
• Poor sleep / Insomnia
• Anxiety management
• Digestive Issues
• Fibromyalgia & other Chronic Pain Syndromes
• Nerve entrapment and muscle pain concerns
• AND the overall maintenance of conscious physical, mental & emotional health and well being.
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Pre & Post Partum Support --
• Full body tissue & joint support as the body changes during each trimester
• Breast Massage to help with breast changes, milk let down/flow, blocked ducts, galactocele inflammation, mastitis support & pectoral tension
• Pelvic floor muscular stabilization exercise support & education
• Post C-Section Scar Tissue mobilization
• "4th trimester" body & stress support for both parents
• Deep breathing education
• Self Massage education
• Self Care education
PREGNANCY IS A POWERFUL TRANSFORMATION OF THE HUMAN BODY! LEARN TO THRIVE DURING THIS AMAZING TIME OF YOUR LIFE!
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Pre and post-operative scar tissue education, rehabilitation & support [including but not limited to] --
• Post cesarean section
• Post-lumpectomy/mastectomy
• Post abdominal/organ surgery
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Breast Massage & Tissue Health Care --
• Post breast augmentation support (implants, lifts & reductions)
• Pre & post pregnancy breast changes (mastitis support, repetitive strain/tension with breast feeding)
• Post-lumpectomy and post-mastectomy rehabilitation
• Menstrual symptoms
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Tessa works deeply with the Myofascial System during customized treatments based on your specific needs. Tessa believes that massage is a very personal approach to wellness based on your body’s natural ability to heal itself. It is a powerful journey into the self, and Tessa is committed to helping each patient heal the mind, body and spirit through the application of therapeutic massage techniques and a gentle approach to self-care. She is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of BC.
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When Tessa is not practising Massage Therapy, you can find her online teaching about Self Care and Spiritual Healing on her multiple social media platforms & staying active while communing in Nature. She loves to hike, swim and explore the infinite natural riches of British Columbia. She is an avid learner & studies a wide range of topics daily including Astrology, Numerology, Physiology & Neurology as a means to better understand her place as a human being in this world.
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Tessa is excited to help you to connect to your human body in new ways! Are you in?
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Do you know someone who may benefit from exploring the death of their loved one(s) in a peaceful, supportive, residential retreat environment?
Perhaps that person is You?
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The Sunrise Grief Retreat Society’s Annual Spring Grief Retreat is now available for applications!
JOIN US: Sunrise Grief Retreat Society 👈🏽•
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Our upcoming Spring Grief Retreat May 22-26, 2026 is being held at the very special Silverstar Mountain Resort in Vernon, BC.
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Space is limited to 6 participants per retreat.
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We are a Non Profit Organization of multi disciplinary health care professionals who have been offering Grief Retreats in the North Okanagan since 2011.
We provide a safe, unique, supportive environment to explore your grief in and we are so grateful to journey with you.
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The Spring Retreat is being held:
Friday afternoon May 22 - Tuesday morning May 26, 2026
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The ALL INCLUSIVE price is $1300
and includes:
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> ALL LODGING
> ALL MEALS & SNACKS
> DAILY GROUP SESSIONS
> MORNING MINDFUL MOVEMENT
> DAILY MASSAGE THERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY
> EXPRESSIVE ARTS
> EXPLORATION OF CEREMONY & RITUAL
> ACCESS TO NATURE
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We have had many local participants over the years and also folks who have travelled from all over North America to attend our retreats in the past, and we welcome you to consider joining us in May or in the Fall November 6-10, 2026 in Armstrong, BC
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The North Okanagan is a truly healing part of the world and offers the iconic lakes, mountains and forests of BC as part of your restorative experience.
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Please visit our website + feel free to contact us to learn more!
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See Below 👇
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🌞
Do you know someone who may benefit from exploring the death of their loved one(s) in a peaceful, supportive, residential retreat environment?
Perhaps that person is You?
•
The Sunrise Grief Retreat Society’s Annual Spring Grief Retreat is now available for applications!
•
🌷
Our upcoming Spring Grief Retreat May 22-26, 2026 is being held at the very special Silverstar Mountain Resort in Vernon, BC.
•
Space is limited to 6 participants per retreat.
🌲
We are a Non Profit Organization of multi disciplinary health care professionals who have been offering Grief Retreats in the North Okanagan since 2011.
We provide a safe, unique, supportive environment to explore your grief in and we are so grateful to journey with you.
•
🟡
The Spring Retreat is being held:
Friday afternoon May 22 - Tuesday morning May 26, 2026
•
The ALL INCLUSIVE price is $1300
and includes:
•
> ALL LODGING
> ALL MEALS & SNACKS
> DAILY GROUP SESSIONS
> MORNING MINDFUL MOVEMENT
> DAILY MASSAGE THERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY
> EXPRESSIVE ARTS
> EXPLORATION OF CEREMONY & RITUAL
> ACCESS TO NATURE
+++
•
We have had many local participants over the years and also folks who have travelled from all over North America to attend our retreats in the past, and we welcome you to consider joining us in May or in the Fall November 6-10, 2026 in Armstrong, BC
🟡
The North Okanagan is a truly healing part of the world and offers the iconic lakes, mountains and forests of BC as part of your restorative experience.
•
Please visit our website + feel free to contact us to learn more!
•
See Below 👇
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03/05/2026
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Sometimes the hardest person to forgive is the version of you who didn’t know then what you understand now.
We replay moments in our minds. The things we said. The things we tolerated. The choices we wish we had made differently. And quietly, we hold those past versions of ourselves to a standard they were never equipped to meet.
But growth changes the lens. What once looked like failure begins to reveal itself as learning. What once felt like weakness begins to show itself as survival.
You were doing the best you could with the awareness you had at the time.
And the moment you offer compassion to that earlier version of yourself is the moment peace finally has somewhere to land.
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Tessa Ridley, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
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"The wound is the place where light enters you." Rumi
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Tessa was introduced to Massage Therapy at a very young age which has allowed her to develop an inherent connection to the human body. She believes that therapeutic touch & patient education is a vital part of preventative health care.
She has been in professional practice since November 2010 & continues to add to her therapeutic skill base through continuing education. She is passionate about Self Care Education for Humans & supporting Women's Health issues.
As a versatile practitioner, she has had wide-ranging experience & successful outcomes with:
___
Full body tension & stress reduction for
--
• Biomechanical Misalignments
• Work related repetitive strain & tension patterns
• Poor sleep / Insomnia
• Anxiety management
• Digestive Issues
• Nerve entrapment and muscle pain concerns
• AND the overall maintenance of conscious physical, mental & emotional health and well being.
___
Pre & Post Partum Support --
• Full body tissue & joint support as the body changes during each trimester
• Breast Massage to help with breast changes, milk let down/flow, blocked ducts, inflammation, mastitis support & pectoral tension
• Pelvic floor muscular stabilization exercise support & education
• Post C-Section Scar Tissue mobilization
• "4th trimester" body & stress support for both parents
• Deep breathing education
• Self Massage education
• Self Care education
PREGNANCY IS A POWERFUL TRANSFORMATION OF THE HUMAN BODY! LEARN TO THRIVE DURING THIS AMAZING TIME OF YOUR LIFE!
___
Pre and post-operative scar tissue education, rehabilitation & support [including but not limited to] --
• Post cesarian section
• Post-lumpectomy/mastectomy
• Post abdominal/organ surgery
___
Breast Massage & Tissue Health Care --
• Post breast augmentation support (implants & reductions)
• Pre & post pregnancy breast changes (mastitis support, repetitive strain/tension with breast feeding)
• Post-lumpectomy and post-mastectomy rehabilitation
• Menstrual symptoms
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Focused Head & Neck Treatments for --
• Jaw (TMJ) pain & tension
• Headaches / Migraines
• Ear Ringing (Tinnitus)
• Vertigo
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Focused Hand & Foot Treatments for --
•Numbness & tingling
•Cold fingers & toes
•Arthritic changes & other inflammatory conditions
•Overall body relaxation
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Tessa has continued education training in:
• The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® Professional Training
• Visceral Manipulation
http://www.barralinstitute.com/about/vm.php
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• Craniosacral Therapy
http://www.upledger.com/therapies/faq.php
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Tessa works deeply with the Myofascial System during customized treatments based on your specific needs.
She recently has relocated from Vancouver to Vernon, BC & is excited to share her Body Consciousness knowledge with her new Community.
Tessa believes that massage is a very personal approach to wellness based on your body’s natural ability to heal itself. It is a powerful journey into the self, and Tessa is committed to helping each patient heal the mind, body and spirit through the application of therapeutic massage techniques and a gentle approach to self-care.
She is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of BC and is a member in good standing with the RMTBC.
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When Tessa is not practicing Massage Therapy, you can find her online teaching about Self Care on her multiple social media platforms & staying active while communing in Nature.
She loves to hike, swim and explore the riches of the lower mainland. She is an avid learner & studies a wide range of topics daily including Astrology, Numerology, Physiology & Neurology as a means to better understand her place as a human being in this world.
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Tessa is excited to help you to connect to your human body in new ways!
Are you in?
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Book an appointment in Downtown Vernon with Tessa today: