Our Faculty
Pacific Coastal College of Massage Therapy faculty are all Registered Massage Therapists in good standing with at least two years of practical experience.
Kim Sevilla
Lead Instructor
Kim has curiously explored the science of the body since 2004 and held different health related positions until becoming an RMT in 2014. She uses her extensive knowledge and experience to treat her patients and has been passionately teaching new and upcoming RMTs since 2019. She loves to learn and is inspired to share through teaching.
Alania Duvall
Teaching Assistant/Student Service Coordinator/Outreach Coordinator
Alania has been practicing/teaching within the field of massage therapy for the last 22 years. As Student Services/Outreach Coordinator, she guides and supports students on their journey within the PCCMT program from the moment of their enrolment acceptance all the way to graduation.
Andrea Rees
Outreach Supervisor
Andrea has been a Massage Therapist for 24 years. After relocating from Ontario in 2022, she is thrilled to be in a thriving practice as well as assisting the students at the school to be the best they can be. She believes this is truly a rewarding health career to be a part of!
Tara Maki
Teaching Assistant, Virtual Instructor
Tara has a rich background in Fitness and Wellness and education, spanning over 20 years. After graduating from PCCMT in 2022, she began her practice in the same year. Throughout her career, she has held various roles in educational institutions related to fitness and Massage Therapy. This dual perspective gives her a unique understanding of the challenges and rewards within the educational journey. Tara aims to leverage her knowledge and empathetic approach to support students, helping to cultivate skilled, quality therapists in their future practices.
Heather MacIntyre
Lead Instructor/Virtual Instructor
Heather is a BC Registered Massage Therapist with over a decade of experience, having started her career in the wellness industry in 2006 as a spa therapist. Since becoming an RMT in 2011, she has established a thriving massage therapy practice on Vancouver Island, blending her extensive experience with a strong commitment to client-centered care. Over the past three years, Heather has embraced her passion for education as a lead instructor for second-year RMT students at PCCMT, mentoring and inspiring the next generation of therapists. Her dedication to professional growth and personalized care fosters a warm, welcoming, and highly skilled approach to every client and student.
Savannah Scotland
Clinic Supervisor
Savannah completed a 3-year massage therapy program at Georgian College in 2016. Her love for the mountains sparked a move to Vancouver in 2019 and she spent 5 years growing her practice out of a beautiful multidisciplinary clinic in the heart of downtown. This profession has allowed her to practice and witness the power of touch and its ability to nourish both the mind and the body. Savannah approaches her practice with an interactive treatment approach focusing on empowering each individual in their own healing journey. Outside of being an RMT, Savannah loves spending time with her dog in nature or studying up on the latest graphic design trends.
