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 and research new techniques and skills as a therapist… at least during any moments her two handsome little men allow her!
Beverley hit her 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 at Crossfit Nanaimo, chasing her boys at the park, reading, or spending time with friends and family.
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 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
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.
“No pills, no pain.”
Testimonial for Beverley Spidle
For the best part of the last 25 years, I have been living with the daily reminder of being on the receiving end of a rear end accident. Lower back surgery offered only a marginal window of relief from herniated and ruptured discs and chipped vertebrae. At the time, physiotherapy seemed to cause more problems than it resolved. Certain movements exacerbated the symptoms, so I was resolved to living a very physically- limited and cautious lifestyle, for fear of re-offending the sciatica gods.
Meeting Beverley last spring at my weekly business breakfast gathering would change things more than I would have expected. Beverley suggested I come in for a few visits, and I did so, with little expectations.
After 2 months’ of near tear inducing treatment, I was free of back pain for the first time in 25 years! I was astounded. Beverley relieved the pain that pills and physio was never able to do.
My visits have now become part of my lifestyle. I look forward to them as being my “spa visit,” and I can not see myself going back to the way things were prior to meeting Beverley from KNEAD Massage Therapy.
A heart felt (and back felt) thanks for helping my become pain-free. Thank you Beverley and staff for helping me change my life back to normal.
“A great team.”
Testimonial for Beverley Spidle
I visit Bev and Catherine (a previous staff member at Knead) each month for different types of massage. As a Behaviour Therapist, Respite Worker and Educational Assistant I find relief from the strain of doing many lifts and transfers as part of my job by seeing these therapists. I always feel such a sense of well being and positivity and relief from my pains. I look forward to all my visits and every experience has been extremely positive.
What a great team!
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.
“I never question the quality of care I receive at Knead. I know that even if it is my first appointment with a RMT, I will have a great treatment.”
Shawn
