Rahim Valli, RMT

Rahim is deeply honoured and grateful for the opportunity to join the team at Knead and be of service to the local community of Nanaimo.

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New at Knead: Acupuncture • Naturopathy + Injection Therapies • Reflexology • Clinical Counselling

Meet Rahim.

Please note: initial sessions with Rahim are 60 minutes, and all follow-up appointments are either 45 or 30 minutes.

Rahim’s approach to working with you is based on the premise that body and mind are inseparable. Your mental and emotional well-being, lifestyle factors, social context, and previous experiences are all considered.

Our primary intention during treatment is to support your body’s return to equilibrium – on its own terms and in its own way.

Daily patterns and habits, injuries, surgeries, stressful situations, and traumatic experiences can all cause dysfunctions or restrictions anywhere in our body’s tissues.

Symptoms may be ‘loud’ and painful or soft and subtle, in either case, our body is seeking attention.

When we slow down to listen, we offer space to our body’s intelligence to guide us towards healing and repair, promoting optimal health and well-being.

Each session usually begins with a short, hands-on assessment and conversation to determine where to focus and to understand your health concerns and objectives/goals.

Treatment is a seamless blend of CranioSacral Therapy, MyoFascial Release (Fascial Stretch Therapy), Visceral Manipulation (treating organs and their connective tissues), and other approaches, based on the specific needs of your body from session to session.

Common conditions treated include:

Headaches, migraines
Concussions
Whiplash
Tight jaw – clenching, grinding, TMJ dysfunction
Digestive difficulties & dysfunctions
Pelvic restrictions / imbalance
Stress, anxiety
Post surgery & post accident rehabilitation
Reduced or restricted mobility & movement
Neck pain / stiffness
Shoulder pain / injury
Back pain

Rahim at a glance.

Rahim enjoys hiking, yoga, meditation, breathwork, personal training, dancing, and has prior experience in Kyokushinkai Karate.

He continues to expand his horizons through regular coursework and self-directed learning about spirituality, ethics, personal development and self-help, history, interfaith and intercultural studies, ecology and sustainability, nutrition, essential oils, and financial literacy, among other areas.

Education & experience.

Mental Health First Aid Certificate – May 2016
Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy – August 2014
Completion of CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release and Visceral Manipulation (organ massage) courses – 2013 to ongoing
Community Educator (volunteer and professional) – 1997 to 2012
Crisis Line Certified Training – 2006
Sustainability Consultant – 2002 to 2005

Book your appointment today, no referral required.

“Felt like an absolute gift.”

Testimonial for Rahim Valli

I have been a client of Knead since the opening. Currently I have ongoing nerve pain due to a herniated disc in my back for the last six months. I was recommended to see Rahim and was told he has “healing hands.”

My session with Rahim was the first alternative medicine session in which I was able to fully relax since my pain began. Being able to relax and focus on my body for an hour felt like an absolute gift.

I booked three more sessions with Rahim before I left. I look forward to seeing him again.

– Kelly

“I can sit on the couch again!”

Testimonial for Rahim Valli

One session and it made all the difference in my life. I can sit on the couch again! Thank you so much.

Rahim is amazing. So calm, and he talked me through the pain. I appreciate your skill and technique. Wonderful receptionist as well. What a nice place to spend an hour :)

– Lori McCleave