Registered Clinical Counsellor

PRACTICING SINCE 2024

Rachel Kjearsgaard, MA, RCC  

Rachel’s approach to counselling is anchored in empathy and collaboration. She integrates various evidence-based counselling methodologies, such as narrative therapy, person-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), tailoring each session to her clients’ unique experiences. Rachel’s keen ability to listen deeply and ask thought-provoking questions empowers clients to explore their inner worlds, recognize their strengths, and embrace their true selves. Her mission is to guide clients towards finding joy and healing in their lives.

Focus Areas

– Supporting caregivers (parents, counsellors, nurses, first responders)

– ADHD

– PTSD and Grief and Loss

– Life transitions (parenthood, newlyweds, graduation, moving)

– Depression

– Anxiety

– Relationship/Family struggles

Education and Training

– Bachelor of Arts – Double Major in Psychology and Drama

– Master of Counseling

Rachel Kjearsgaard is dedicated to helping her clients navigate their personal journeys with insight and unwavering support. Whether you are facing significant life changes, grappling with mental health challenges, or seeking a compassionate ear, Rachel is here to help you cultivate a fulfilling and balanced life. Her practice is a sanctuary where individuals feel genuinely understood and valued, fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect.

Rachel is accepting new patients! 

About Counselling at Remedy 

Registered Massage Therapist

Practicing since 1987

Steve Ferris has been practicing as a registered massage therapist in Victoria since graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver in 1987. Steve was practicing at the Pacific Pain Treatment Clinic in Victoria for 29 years before joining Remedy Wellness Centre. 

Steve is currently not accepting new patients. 

Registered Massage Therapist

Practicing since 2017

As an RMT, Brett has never stopped learning new skills and techniques to further hone his craft. He is passionate about evidence-based and assessment-based treatment, and aims to help his patients manage the stress, pain, and bodily dysfunction that we all experience as part of everyday life. He looks forward to working with motivated individuals who actively participate in their health, both in and out of the treatment room.

The primary focus of Brett’s practice is Manual Lymphatic Drainage, however, he is also skilled with applying more traditional techniques including:

• General Swedish
• Myofacial work, including trigger point release
• Joint mobilizations (when indicated)
• Providing individualized home care in the form of therapeutic exercises to prolong the benefits of massage treatment, and encourage strength and flexibility.

He began training in Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) technique in 2022, and he was instantly impressed with the restorative results that it produces with light touch and minimal pressure. He has now completed Level 3 Manual Lymphatic Drainage, which allows him to work with Lymphedema. 

MLD is incorporated into most of Brett’s sessions when indicated. Some of its many benefits include:

• Softening areas of tense and fibrous muscle tissue, like conventional massage techniques can also accomplish
• Decreasing pain
• Promoting relaxation by decreasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system
• Redirecting the flow of lymph to promote health and optimal function

You might already be used to the effects of a deeper, oil-based massage, but MLD is oilless and very superficial by design. The delicate lymph vessels become closed off and cannot be properly drained if the practitioner uses deep pressure. Even if you are an advocate for deep pressure, he strongly recommends that you give it a try via treatment in at least one area of the body per session: you might be surprised by how effective such a gentle technique can be!

In Brett’s free time, he is a musician who studies and performs the music of the Early Modern era. He also loves to learn about ancient cultures, especially their games and their food.