Sheryl has been an RMT since 2005, after graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver. She worked at a high-end spa in downtown Vancouver for six and a half years, during which time she gained many valuable skills and knowledge. In 2011 she moved to Saskatoon for 4 years where she practiced at a massage therapy clinic, and has been back in Vancouver since the fall of 2015, when she started at Canopy.

Her true passion involves work with women’s health, including painful periods, endometriosis, preconception/fertility, prenatal, and postnatal periods. She utilizes a number of different modalities in her treatments including swedish and petrissage techniques, myofascial release, trigger point release, visceral manipulation, and many others. She understands the need and benefit of relaxation (the majority of all chronic illnesses are triggered by stress in some form), and incorporates elements of this into every treatment she does. Her main goal is always to encourage the body to correct imbalances itself rather than forcing changes.

She has done further training in visceral manipulation – specifically for the female pelvis and the digestive system. She also recently completed training in TMJ treatment and assessment.

She completed training with the International Association of Infant Massage to teach new parents how to massage their babies to enhance bonding and attachment, improve baby’s digestion, improve sleep, and encourage relaxation (both for the baby and the parents!).

For more information, visit Sheryl’s website:

www.sherylbaniulis.com

Registered Massage Therapy

My focus is functional restoration, mobility improvement, and pain reduction through structured, individualized hands-on manual therapy. Each session is guided by your clinical presentation and goals, with measurable progress over time.

Session note

This is a clinical manual therapy session, not a spa-style massage. You may be asked to change positions or perform movement-based exercises during treatment. For assessment and treatment access, please wear or bring comfortable clothing such as shorts and a tank top or sports bra, as appropriate.

What an RMT session may include

Clinical assessment of movement patterns, joint mechanics, and tissue behavior
Hands-on manual therapy, including myofascial and deep tissue techniques when appropriate
Joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization
Nervous system down-regulation strategies to support recovery
Targeted rehabilitation guidance and a corrective exercise plan

Clinical Modalities

Hot stone therapy
Cold stone therapy
Heat therapy
IASTM

These modalities are used selectively based on clinical goals and comfort.

Product sensitivities

I typically do not use oil. I use Songbird beeswax-based balm and Saje products. If you have allergies, scent sensitivities, or skin sensitivities, please let me know in advance so we can adjust accordingly.

Common reasons patients book RMT

Orthopedic pain and functional issues
Prenatal and postpartum support
Nervous system re-regulation and recovery support
ICBC-related injuries and return-to-function planning

Pricing (GST included)
Same rate for initial and follow-up visits.
RMT 60 min: $160 (Base $152.38 plus GST $7.62)
Prenatal and Postpartum RMT 60 min: $160 (GST included)
ICBC RMT 45 min: $130 (ICBC billing). Patient pays $25 out-of-pocket (GST included)