The Studio
The Massage Studio is brand new (completed in May) and purpose-built, with the Infrared Sauna attached, and is directly accessible to guests from the common area. With its beautiful, private garden view, it provides a wonderfully peaceful and serene setting for a massage.
Therapists recommend the infrared sauna before massage therapy because the sauna increases circulation of both the blood and lymphatic flow in the body.  This enables an enhanced facilitation of myofascial releases in the soft tissue of the body during massage therapy.
image link to Infrared Sauna page
Infrared Sauna, medical grade ►
 

The Therapists

Our Massage Therapists reside and have their own practices on Denman Island, providing their services to our guests as 'Visiting Therapists'.
Treatments, including Physiotherapy, Swedish, deep tissue, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Lomi Lomi, Shiatsu, and various other forms of therapeutic massage, are customized to your requirements, be it treatment-specific, ailment-specific, or just for relaxation.
Sessions last between 75 - 90 minutes, with at least 60 minutes of solid massage guaranteed. (Erin O'Brien also offers 120-minute sessions.)
 
Erin O'Brien
Erin, a practitioner of Jin Shin Jyutsu Eastern Acupressure© since 1995, brings a deep and integrated understanding of this ancient art of healing and harmonizing. The Healing Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu has become her way of life with a daily self-care practice. It is believed that Jin Shin Jyutsu has roots extending deep into India, China and Japan for thousands of years.

Our Jin Shin Jyutsu session begins with body and pulse reading, offering an opportunity to effectively establish your unique treatment plan. Your harmonizing/healing experience unfolds with an ancient, client-specific, release flow pattern. This 75 - 90 minutes of acupressure will assist with the overall harmonizing of the body, mind and spirit.
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Erin also offers, a Hawaiian Lomi Lomi inspired, nourishing oiled massage. This is an integrated massage experience, grounded in sacred elemental teachings. We invite the deepening of one’s connection with body, mind and spirit through this healing art form. The style consists of long flowing movements that combine the use of both hands and forearms. Your system will be soothed by connecting to the breath and deepening overall relaxation. There is a feeling of fluidity in this approach to healing that both embraces the rhythm of the ocean and the flow of a gentle dance. Every treatment includes a minimum of 20 minutes of acupressure to complete the session.
$185.00 ~ 90 minutes of massage/acupressure or 65 minutes of acupressure with approximately 30 minutes for personalized self-care support and instruction.
$230.00 ~ 2+ hours, which includes massage/acupressure and follow-up personalized self-care support and instruction.
10 Session Healing Intensive
Guests looking for deep and profound support on their journey towards wellness, inner harmony and self knowing may choose to embark on a 10 session Jin Shin Jyutsu healing intensive. 
  • Massage by Erin provided a healing experience that left us feeling relaxed and restored. Thank you for creating such a wonderful experience.
    Erica O, Ocean Spray, Sep '23
    I also had the distinct pleasure of receiving a massage from Erin. It was such a restorative and unique experience; I highly recommend booking one if you have the chance!
    Megan W, Eagle View, Aug '23
    I really enjoyed the massage. Different from anything I've had before. I was perhaps a littlle skeptical before and a believer after. She puts a lot into it.
    David C, Sunrise, Aug '23
  • I wanted to give special mention to Erin O’Brien, the masterful Jin Shin Jyutsu and Lomi-Lomi practitioner. She lives her medicine, and is in deep connection and reciprocity to the spirit of the land. Her session connected me in a deeper way to the wind, the water that has stayed with me... She gave cues for breath work and guided visualization throughout the session making it a more collaborative experience and a download of deep wisdom... She went above and beyond and gave practices as suggested homework as well. She’s the real deal! 
    ​    Ingrid P (Licensed Acupuncturist, Masters in Oriental Medicine), Eagle View, Aug '23
  • The body work was divinely inspired.
    Carolyn G, Eagle View, Aug '24
    I had a massage with Erin. It was honestly the best massage I have ever had.
    ​​Leslie R, Spa Retreat Package, June '24
    I received two Jin Shin Jyutsu acupressure massages from Erin during my stay that words can’t describe how amazing the process of letting go can be….
    ​    Kat H, Eagle View, Dec '23
 
Christopher Mainella PT
Christopher is a Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of British Colombia. You can claim his treatment through your extended health insurance coverage, a receipt is provided.
Christopher studied Physiotherapy at McGill University and graduated in 2007, he has been practicing for over 17 years now. He treats people of all ages and treats a wide range of physical ailments and neurological conditions.
His approach is holistic in nature and over the years Christopher has gained many experiences and techniques from various disciplines and healers. Some of these being: Myofascial release; Deep tissue release; muscular tension massage; Manual therapy; Mulligans; McKenzie approach; Cranio-sacral release; Vestibular rehabilitation; Lymphatic drainage; trigger point releases; stretching and strengthening programs, and TMJ dysfunctions. He also brings with him his portable therapeutic ultrasound machine, Theragun, tuning fork (vibrational hertz release) and a portable TENS machine.
Christopher is also a certified Acupressurist since 2014, completing his training with the Canadian Acupressure College that teaches Jin Shin Do and the 5 Elements Acupressure techniques.
His approach focuses a lot on prevention, education, self-observation and body-mind empowerment. With his many years of experience and diverse healing techniques, Christopher can cater his treatments to your needs, be it more therapeutic and/or relaxation. 
Subject to availability, Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
​Please try to book as far in advance as possible.
 
The Finances
Prices
​$185 for 75-90 minutes, which includes a minimum of 60-75 minutes solid massage.
$230 for 120 minutes (Erin O'Brien only)
​Payment
We take care of it at the end of your stay, when we usually deduct it from the security deposit hold on your credit card. Other methods of payment include PayPal and eTransfer.
​Gratuities
When wishing to offer gratuities please do so directly to your practitioner.
Claiming Medical Expenses
$120/session can be claimed for sessions with Christopher Mainella PT, if you are receiving massage on prescription or have insurance that covers it. 
 
Calendar & Massage Request Form
Availability
Please book as far ahead of time as possible to maximize your chances of getting the therapist you want, when you want, as they all have busy schedules.
​After checking on the calendar below that the massage studio is available at the time you want, fill in the form below that, and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.
Your booking will be entered on the calendar once it has been confirmed with the therapist.
 
Insurance
​Manna House CA is fully and specifically insured for Massage Therapists (registered or not) to provide their services to our guests as Visiting Practitioners.
Disclaimer
​Manna House CA does not and will not operate as a Massage Clinic/Parlour, for the paid use of the public. The Massage Therapists provide this service to our guests only as visiting practitioners. 
Further, Manna House CA does not and will not operate as a Spa, for the paid use of the public. These facilities are our personal property and intended for our own private use and that of our guests.