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.
“Improvements from the first session.”
Testimonial for Beverley Spidle
After suffering from a rugby injury, I came to Beverley Spidle with post concussive syndrome, back and neck pain and dizziness to the point where even standing still I felt motion sickness. My symptoms were debilitating to the point where I stopped attending all my classes at university, could barely make it through work shifts and spent most of my time in bed. I was 19 and in perfectly healthy condition before I got hurt.
After 2 trips to the ER, numerous appointments with different doctors and even physiotherapy sessions, I still had no improvement almost 6 months later.
Searching for a massage therapist, I stumbled on Bev by chance (or possibly a miracle). Starting with improvement after the very first session, she is the only person I have ever seen results from.
Within 4 weeks – about 3 sessions – I felt significant improvement. Not only had every one of my symptoms subsided, I even felt complete relief for extended periods of time. The only relapses I experience creep up on me when I haven’t been back for a massage in awhile, and my neck and back begin to tighten up again. Needless to say, within a visit or two I’m straightened out again.
For anyone experiencing chronic pain, a lagging injury, or even simple discomfort, I can not encourage you enough to book an appointment with Bev. Let her work on you, listen to what she says, and I guarantee you will see results. To this day, a year and a half later, she is the sole reason I live my life without being in pain or feeling sick everyday.
– E. Carter
“Pain-free through massage therapy.”
Testimonial for Beverley Spidle
Ten years ago I was in a minor car accident that left me with chronic neck and back pain. At the suggestion of my naturopath, I began seeing Beverley Spidle for massage therapy.
As a result of the massage therapy that I received I am now pain free. This is important enough to repeat: my treatments with Bev completely alleviated my pain.
Not only am I free from physical pain, I am no longer emotionally stressed as a result of being in pain. I realized that I simply adjusted to the pain and accepted it and now that I am free of it I fully realize the negative impact that it had on my life. I am so grateful for Bev’s exceptional skill and commitment in getting me through this.
Last July I became pregnant with my first child. I have consistently seen Bev throughout the nine months of my pregnancy. At each stage Bev was able to make me more comfortable as my body adjusted to my advancing pregnancy. I so look forward to my weekly massage because know that I will leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and much more comfortable.
Seeing Bev for massage therapy has had a profound positive impact on my overall health and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to integrate the massage therapy that she delivers into my health care regiment.
– C. Thorsteinson
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.
“Since 2012 – and many, many life changes – Knead has been such a support.”
Neil
