Capria Care Collective★ 5.0 (170 reviews)1060 Austin Ave #101Open today until 5:00 PMView clinic

Katya Shlyakhova

About Katya

Katya Shlyakhova - RMT, Certified Pilates Instructor I came to massage therapy through movement. I grew up in rhythmic gymnastics and competitive cheerleading, studied kinesiology, and spent five years teaching Pilates and building active rehab programs alongside physiotherapists before I registered as an RMT. Body awareness, alignment, and balance are still how I think about pain: what your body is being asked to do, and what it can't do comfortably right now. Movement-Informed Treatment: I hold a BA in Health Sciences with a minor in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University, a Registered Massage Therapy diploma from Langara College, and a Comprehensive Balanced Body Pilates certification. I treat chronic and acute pain, muscle tension, restricted mobility, and movement-related injuries, including orthopedic and neurological presentations. I'll show you what I'm finding and why I'm treating it the way I am, and you'll usually leave with one or two things to work on at home that fit the week you're having. I check in as we go and reassess, so we both know whether the plan is doing anything. Active Rehabilitation and Injury Recovery: I worked for years as a physiotherapy assistant and student team trainer, including with Simon Fraser University's women's basketball team, building active rehab programs for people recovering from acute and chronic injuries. That includes motor vehicle injuries, where the work is pacing a return to daily life and training so that it holds. Prenatal and Postpartum Care: I've completed continuing education in prenatal massage with Paula Jaspar and worked in a perinatal-focused clinic, adapting positioning and technique for every stage of pregnancy and recovery. Pregnancy changes how your body carries load, and my Pilates background gives me a useful lens on that: low back and pelvic girdle pain, hip and rib discomfort, and rebuilding strength and mobility after delivery. At Capria we have the pillows and bolsters to get you comfortable, however far along you are. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Coming November 2026): I'm completing Vodder Levels 1 and 2 Manual Lymphatic Drainage training this November. Once certified, I'll be offering MLD at Capria for post-surgical swelling, post-operative recovery, and swelling related to pregnancy. Outside the clinic: You'll usually find me teaching Pilates, painting, hiking, or with my family. I speak English and Russian and would be glad to treat you in either language.

Services & prices

15 options across 15 treatments

Gender Affirming Care - 45

Massage can be a vulnerable experience for many, especially for many transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals. It's important that you feel seen and honoured as your authentic…

$121.6045 min

Gender Affirming Care - 60

Massage can be a vulnerable experience for many, especially for many transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals. It's important that you feel seen and honoured as your authentic…

$14060 min

Gender Affirming Care - 75

Massage can be a vulnerable experience for many, especially for many transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals. It's important that you feel seen and honoured as your authentic…

$174.3575 min

Massage Therapy - 45

This booking includes intake, assessment, treatment and billing time.

$121.6045 min

Massage Therapy - 60

This booking includes intake, assessment, treatment and billing time.

$14060 min

Massage Therapy - 75

This booking includes intake, assessment, treatment and billing time.

$174.3575 min

Movement + Massage Therapy - 45

A mix of massage and therapeutic exercise with the use of reformer + stability chair. Attire: workout clothes. Movement to massage ratio is based on individual's needs.

$121.6045 min

Movement + Massage Therapy - 60

A mix of massage and therapeutic exercise with the use of reformer + stability chair. Attire: workout clothes. Movement to massage ratio is based on individual's needs.

$14060 min

Postpartum Massage - 45

This booking includes patients who have given birth less than 2 years prior to booking date or patients who have given birth 2+ years ago but still have pain related to pregnancy/delivery.…

$121.6045 min

Postpartum Massage - 60

This booking includes patients who have given birth less than 2 years prior to booking date or patients who have given birth 2+ years ago but still have pain related to pregnancy/delivery.…

$14060 min

Postpartum Massage - 75

This booking includes patients who have given birth less than 2 years prior to booking date or patients who have given birth 2+ years ago but still have pain related to pregnancy/delivery.…

$174.3575 min

Postpartum Movement + Massage Therapy - 75

A mix of massage and therapeutic exercise with the use of reformer + stability chair. Attire: workout clothes. Movement to massage ratio is based on individual's needs.

$174.3575 min

Pregnancy Massage - 45

Pregnancy Massage This booking includes intake, assessment, treatment, and billing time.

$121.6045 min

Pregnancy Massage - 60

Pregnancy Massage This booking includes intake, assessment, treatment, and billing time.

$14060 min

Pregnancy Massage - 75

This booking includes intake, assessment, treatment, and billing time.

$174.3575 min

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