Vanessa Joosten

A Hybrid Model of Care As I transition back into practice, I’m excited to continue offering a flexible care model that blends both in-person and virtual appointments. This approach allows me to expand availability, better support families with busy schedules, and create a more accessible way to receive care, especially…

The Benefits of Prenatal Side-Lying Cushions All three Back At It clinics have specially designed side-lying cushions for prenatal massage. These cushions are tailored to accommodate the unique contours of a pregnant body, providing optimal support and comfort during the massage session. By allowing the pregnant person to lie comfortably…

Returning to Clinical Practice Stepping back into clinical practice after maternity leave feels both familiar and entirely new. Becoming a mother has shifted not only my daily rhythms, but also the lens through which I see my patients, especially the families, mothers and children I support. Embodied Understanding and Self-Care…

Meet Serge, one of our weekend massage therapists at the Canmore, Bow Valley Trail location. Serge grew up training in biathlon, a sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Spending so much time in the mountains sparked a lifelong love for sport and the…

Welcome to the Team Sam! Meet Sam Vena, the newest member of the Back At It team! Sam is joining our Canmore Downtown clinic as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, graduating in March 2026. She has been apart of the Bow Valley community for the past 13 years. Sam was drawn…

I am currently in my fourth year of postgraduate studies at the Sutherland-Chan School of Osteopathy in Vancouver. While years one and two were focused on bones, years three and four have focused on treating organs. In the last year and a half I have taken courses on the stomach,…

I’m excited to share a big step in my professional journey. After four years of full‑time study and clinical osteopathic training, I will be graduating in March and transitioning my practice from massage therapy to osteopathy. While I don’t have an exact start date yet, I expect to be offering…

We’re excited to share that Dr. Jess is on maternity leave. During her absence, follow-up care will be covered by Dr. Allison Moses, ND, who is a part of the Back At It team and practices in a style very similar to Dr. Jess, using targeted diet changes, evidence informed…

Why Craniosacral Therapy with Jasmine: I was drawn to practice Craniosacral Therapy (CST) after recognizing how chronic stress alters the structure of fascia, creating persistent tension in the body.  CST resonated with me as a gentle yet powerful way to support the body’s natural ability to release tension, restore balance,…