Hello, I’m Barbara, Registered Massage Therapist and owner of Crave Massage & Spa.
I’m passionate about creating a space where people can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with their bodies. My approach to massage therapy is holistic and deeply focused on calming the nervous system, because I believe true healing often begins when the body feels safe enough to relax.
With a background in yoga and training in a variety of techniques, including Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, and sports massage, I tailor each treatment to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. I also incorporate hot and cold stones into treatments when appropriate, using temperature therapeutically to encourage relaxation, ease muscular tension, reduce discomfort, and support the body’s natural recovery process.
My treatments blend therapeutic work with deep relaxation. I look at the body as a whole, considering not only areas of pain or tension, but also stress, movement patterns, lifestyle, and the way the nervous system may be contributing to how you feel. Rather than simply chasing symptoms, my goal is to help the body settle, soften, and move toward a more balanced state.
Whether you’re dealing with persistent muscle tension, recovering from injury, feeling overwhelmed or run down, or simply needing time to reset, I want each treatment to feel both purposeful and restorative.
Crave has been part of the Okanagan community for more than 15 years, and I’m proud to now carry that legacy forward as its owner. My goal is to continue building on what makes Crave special while fostering a clinic centred around thoughtful, compassionate care and a whole-person approach to wellness. I want every client who walks through our doors to feel genuinely cared for and leave feeling a little more grounded, restored, and at home in their body.
