Massage Therapist Extraordinaire!

Avril and I have known each other since way back in elementary school.  I am so glad to still have her as my friend now !

Avril is an amazing massage therapist – I know first hand (pardon the pun!)  She helped me overcome my fear of massage after a traumatic Thai massage experience in Northern Thailand.  I am glad I made it out alive, with all limbs intact.  Darren did not fair as well, due to some flexibility induced exercises during the massage.  He probably has permanent muscle damage – no lie.  Ok, maybe I am exaggerating just a little.  But that Thai massage was one of the most painful and hilarious experiences of my life.  Avril has completely restored my faith in the lovely pleasure and healing power of massage.

I was my pleasure to assist with a headshot for her work’s website.  Av, I hope you like it.  I think you look beauuuuuuuuuutiful.  This was my first session using my new toy – the 50mm 1.4 for all you photographers out there.  And I am in love.  Yummy yummy lens !

Here is a little bio about Avril and a link below to her place of work in case you are interested in having a fabulous massage.

Being a native Victorian, Avril Crockatt thrives on the west coast lifestyle. Though she has traveled extensively, Avril finds Vancouver Island to be as unique as the other beautiful places she has visited. She graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2008 and is excited to be building her practice at the Cook Street Village Health Centre.

Avril’s passion for interacting with the public has developed over her 10 years as a lifeguard and swimming instructor, engendering a sense of accomplishment and a love for helping people.

Her active participation in sports, hiking and other physical activity inspired her to obtain a certificate in personal training.

Avril is intent on building a diverse practice; she believes that everyone’s body is unique and responds differently to the stresses in life. She would be delighted to work with you to maintain your body at its optimum level. Through massage she is confident that she can assist you to eliminate the pain and tension associated with the everyday stresses of life.

Nicole PaulkAugust 7, 2009 - 12:33 pm

Kim, you have convinced me NEVER to have a Thai massage (but I LOVE regular massages!) 🙂 This headshot is gorgeous! (And I have that lens and it is my FAVE!) 🙂

SeanAugust 6, 2009 - 6:05 pm

Haha, that Thai massage! This post has left me wanting a long full body massage… thanks, Kim 😛 Great new lens – enjoy!