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.
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
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.
“Above & beyond.”
Testimonial for Beverley Spidle
Beverley Spidle has helped me enormously in overcoming my back pain and assisting in the breakdown of scar tissue while my injuries were healing, keeping me flexible and able to go back to my regular activities.
What I like most, from the wonderful massages, is how they go above and beyond to offer tips, advice, and knowledge on how to care for your pain points on your own. This shows how much they care about their customers.
– Mariam
“Highly recommended.”
Testimonial for Beverley Spidle
I began my search for a Massage Therapist mainly because of constant headaches, back and shoulder pain, generally attributed to the stress of my occupation.
This chronic pain in my neck and shoulders which would cause headaches – and occasionally a loss of mobility in my neck.
Once I began visiting Beverley Spidle my pain decreased, my headaches became less frequent, and eventually they ceased to exist. I highly recommend Bev – she is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
To be honest, I’m not sure what to write exactly – I wanted to just write: “Bev is awesome! She gives great massages and I always leave happier.” What more could I ask for?
– Jennifer Massoud
Meet the team.
Click or tap on the cards below to browse the rest of the Knead Therapy team.
For more on our history in Nanaimo, check out our about page.
“From badminton, working, and school, Knead always helps me.”
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