Beverley Spidle, RMT

Beverley works double-shift as both the proud owner of Knead Therapy and as one of our Registered Massage Therapists.

Meet Beverley.

In a nutshell, Beverley is happiest when working and supporting like-minded practitioners and clients.

She’s ultimately motivated and interested in living the best life possible, while encouraging others to do the same.

A self-proclaimed work-o-holic, Beverley has been heard saying “a Massage Therapist is the only thing I could truly be”. Beverley loves the challenge of helping people live fulfilling lives while promoting Registered Massage Therapy in Nanaimo. She’s driven to constantly improve Knead Therapy Clinic for all clients, therapists, and staff.

Bev loves to learn techniques, tools and theories involving wellness. She loves to support new grads with practice management, sharing her experience and skills as a Registered Massage Therapist.

Beverley hit her “hands on” stride once learning Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy® – this discovery opened up a new world of techniques that benefit clients and herself as a therapist.

In Beverley’s personal time you’ll find her working diligently on her own self care, fitness, reading, watching horror films, and loving her two boys and husband.

Staff bio, at a glance

Beverley at a glance.

  • Grew up in Nanaimo (and glad to be back!)
  • Graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy
  • Began practicing Massage Therapy full-time in a busy downtown Vancouver, BC clinic in 2004
  • Opened Knead Therapy Clinic in 2010
  • Continues to adapt to the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship, leadership, and motherhood
  • Has worked on various individuals and conditions, including: Iron men and women, elite athletes, sports injuries, chronic restrictions with tissue, motor vehicle accidents, maternity clients, and many more
  • Mentors other women in business through Living in Balance seminars, a passion that has evolved over the years
  • Finds it very fulfilling to be a woman in business, a mother, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a friend, and more – especially when the right support and systems are in place
Staff education

Education & experience.

Beverley Spidle studied at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, completing the comprehensive 3000 hour program. The three-year program involves full knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Orthopaedic testing and Assessment, Pathology and Therapeutic exercise.

Beverley’s hands-on training included: Swedish Massage; Neuromuscular Therapy; Connective Tissue Manipulation; Muscle Energy Technique; and Rood Technique (for the neurologically impaired).

Beverley has since continued her education in a variety of techniques, including: Shoulder Rehabilitation; Systemic Deep Tissue Therapy®; Osteopathic Techniques; Myofascial Anatomy Trains; and Orthopaedic Assessment for the upper and lower limbs.

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“A great team.”

Testimonial for Beverley Spidle

I visit Bev and Catherine (a previous staff member at Knead) each month for different types of massage. As a Behaviour Therapist, Respite Worker and Educational Assistant I find relief from the strain of doing many lifts and transfers as part of my job by seeing these therapists. I always feel such a sense of well being and positivity and relief from my pains. I look forward to all my visits and every experience has been extremely positive.

What a great team!

“Tremendous improvement.”

Testimonial for Beverley Spidle

My experience at Knead has been nothing but positive. My initial visit was in 2011 with Bev for a work related neck and shoulder injury. I saw tremendous improvement after just a few treatments and was again able to function normally. I continue to visit Knead for maintenance therapy and for any other ongoing issues. My family also go to Knead and receive the benefits of therapeutic massage.



The majority of my treatments continues to be with Bev as she is very intuitive and has a deep sense of the root cause of a problem. Her strong hands cause “therapeutic pain” during the massages and a part of me wants to run away. However, I go back for more treatments with her as I have discovered that “therapeutic pain” relieves actual pain.



The administrative staffs at the front desk are welcoming and provide necessary assistance with bookings and payments or just a friendly conversation.



Thank you Knead staff for your dedication to health and wellness and being available to provide necessary services for me and my family.

– Shobha

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