ABOUT US
Amia Wellness is committed to providing a healing environment that is both clinical and tranquil. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve optimal health and balance by providing a comprehensive approach to wellness. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and healing environment where every person can embark on their unique journey toward vitality, inner peace and long-term well-being.
OUR STORY
Chris and Tina first met in 2008 while working together at a wellness centre & spa in Whistler, BC (Chris as a Registered Acupuncturist and Tina as the Head Aesthetician). Their shared experience in the wellness industry allowed them to connect deeply, understanding each other's work ethic, passion and goals which has helped them to be able to work together both professionally and personally through out the years.
Fast forward to today, Chris and Tina are happily married with 4 beautiful daughters who are their inspiration and the foundation of how AMIA was created.
When the opportunity to start a wellness business arrived, coming up with a name was a a bit of a challenge. Nothing was feeling right until they decided to try using their daughter's names as inspiration, Avalon, Mary, Isla and Aubrey: AMIA.
There are many definitions and meaning to the name Amia, "friend", "boundless" and "limitless" were all words that spoke to us, believing that our ability to heal has no limits and the possibilities are boundless. And so AMIA Wellness was born.
Chris and Tina's mutual respect and trust, cultivated from their time working together, have laid the foundation for a thriving wellness business and combined their individual strengths, Chris bringing the skill, talent and personality, while Tina brings the vision and operations to life.
Their relationship is a blend of love, mutual support and a shared vision, allowing them to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship while continuing to nurture their personal bond.
We are so excited to share our vision with you all and welcome you to our beautiful space and assist you on your journey to heal, both inside and out.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDERS
Meet Chris and Tina
Chris began his career in Chinese Medicine in 1999 after graduating with a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, B.C. He is a B.C. Registered Acupuncturist and is a member of the ATCMA of BC.
Chris specializes in sports injury, chronic or acute pain, and women's health. Chris has also completed his Body Talk certification levels 1 & 2 and incorporates the use of Low Level Laser therapy (Laser Acupuncture) in many of his treatments.Through the combination of his acquired skills, extensive training, experience, and intuition, Chris' clients will experience a gentle and effective treatment. He is passionate about health & wellness and is dedicated to assisting each and every one of his patients on their healing journey
Tina began her career in aesthetics when she graduated from the Blanche MacDonald Centre 2004. She got a job working as an aesthetician at a busy spa in Whistler and quickly moved up to become head aesthetician and manager.
Tina has worked with many skin care lines but her favourite has always been Eminence Organics and has been working with the line for almost 20 years.
Tina believes in the healing power of touch and through her treatments can help her clients achieve a sense of relaxation, vitality and balance.
