Eeva Valiharju
RMT (Registered Massage Therapist)
Saturday, Sunday and Monday
I grew up in northwestern Ontario and am of Finnish background. As I was growing up, I often was known by my friends as the one to see for neck rubs. It was something I enjoyed but as I grew up, I didn't consider a career in that field. Growing up, I also had a great desire to see the world. That led me to study Travel & Tourism at the local college. I was in that industry for 11 years.
It was during one of my crossborder travels, that I was involved in a car accident leaving me with whiplash. That accident resulted in my first experience with an RMT. My RMT was very skilled and professional. The therapy helped me to heal and be pain free -- I was hooked on massage at that point.
In 2003 I moved to my favourite city -- Vancouver. I also knew a career change was in order. The natural choice for me was to study massage, as I truly believe it works.
I enrolled at West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster. I graduated in December 2006 and am excited to see my skills grow and promote the massage industry, something that I am very passionate about. I use various massage modalities such as myofascial release and trigger point therapy and intend to increase my studies in Manual Lymph Drainage as well.
In my spare time I enjoy movies, travelling, theatre/plays, jogging, weight training, and spending time with my friends and family. I am also fluent in the Finnish language.