Bret Van Kannel, RMT
Bret is a devoted Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who has been practicing since 2020, following his graduation from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria. Bret brings a background in Kinesiology into his practice, combining conventional massage techniques—including General Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, and Joint Mobilizations—with his current training and passion for Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. To learn more about Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, visit the Body Intelligence website.
Bret’s Approach
Bret sees the therapeutic process as fundamentally collaborative, with both practitioner and client actively involved in shaping, carrying out, and adapting the course of care.
Bret believes that impactful treatment and a strong therapeutic relationship are built upon respect for each individual—their lived experiences, beliefs, needs, and readiness for change. Rather than seeing himself as a “fixer,” Bret embraces the role of facilitator: creating the conditions in which the body and nervous system can be supported in their own processes of healing and change.
For Bret, effective care begins with safety and trust. He strives to bring a grounded, attentive, and compassionate presence to his work, creating an environment where clients can feel comfortable enough to slow down, let go, and unwind patterns of bodily tension and stress.
Ultimately, Bret sees bodywork in its many forms as a means of supporting greater self-awareness, self-expression, vitality, and quality of life.