Welcome to Thuja Wellness.

We are offering consultations & treatments for Osteopathy.

To make an in-person appointment, please book online.

All NEW patients please book either a 45 minute Initial appointment or a 60 minute initial appointment.

If Ila has seen you at the previous Thuja Wellness location, and not at the new Thuja Wellness location. Please book a return appointment for the time frame you would like.

For any appointment inquiries or last-minute cancellations, please contact Ila Casselman via text (no voice messages please or emails) on 778-985-4970.

There is a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you can’t cancel your appointment online, it’s most likely because you’re cancelling your appointment too late. You will need to text Ila on the phone number above.

If you would like to know more information about Osteopathy and how it can help your body pain, please see the Thuja Wellness FAQs Page.

For updates and FAQs regarding our new policies please see our COVID-19 Guidelines on the Thuja Wellness FAQs Page.

Osteopathy is not a direct billing health service. You will receive an email with your receipt on the day of your treatment. The receipt has all of the information you need to claim on your health benefits.

If you have issues claiming please contact Ila via text.

We look forward to supporting your health needs.

Warmest regards,

Ila Casselman M.Ost.Med (Osteopathic Practiitioner & Owner)

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is holistic manual healthcare. It treats pain and dysfunction related to your whole body (includes muscles, skeleton, ligaments, tendons, nerves, connective tissue and internal organs), by applying unique bio-mechanic principals while treating with safe and effective Osteopathic Techniques. Osteopathic Techniques include Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Balance Ligamentous Tension ... Read More

Osteopathy is holistic manual healthcare. It treats pain and dysfunction related to your whole body (includes muscles, skeleton, ligaments, tendons, nerves, connective tissue and internal organs), by applying unique bio-mechanic principals while treating with safe and effective Osteopathic Techniques.

Osteopathic Techniques include Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Balance Ligamentous Tension (BLT), Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Low Velocity Low Amplitude (LVLA), Functional Techniques with Breath Assistance, Visceral Technique, Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (Cranial Sacral Therapy) and Biodynamics.

When having an Osteopathic Treatment you can expect an in depth discussion on your current issue incorporating your general health and wellbeing. In addition. an examination which includes a physical, orthopaedic and sometimes neurological, to diagnose the issue and determine if a referral to your doctor is necessary.


Fertility Consulting

Consultations are discussion based with no treatment. A chance for patient and practitioner to discuss the programs available at Thuja Wellness.


Ila Casselman is an Osteopathic Practitioner and founder of Thuja Wellness.

Ila completed her Master’s Degree in Osteopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University in 2012. She put herself through university by working as a massage therapist at the prestigious Gaia Retreat and Day Spa owned by Olivia Newton-John.

After Ila graduated she practiced Osteopathy for 3 years at Osteopath Central Australia where she developed her skills as a practitioner and business person.

In 2015, Ila moved to Vancouver. November 2015, she completed a Doula course and discovered her passion for birth and Unexplained Infertility. Ila now dedicates herself to helping couples become pregnant naturally while educating & empowering women about their bodies.

July 2016, Ila started practicing Osteopathy at Qi Integrated Health where she grew her practice in record time. Qi was a great place to work and Ila found her time there extremely valuable. She worked there for 3 years until she was able to open her own clinic.

Ila is currently the proud owner of Thuja Wellness. She opened its doors on August 6th, 2019 & looks forward to seeing you in there.

Ila Casselman is an Osteopathic Practitioner and founder of Thuja Wellness. Ila completed her Ma... Read More

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