WELCOME TO LIFT INTEGRATED HEALTH – MASSAGE THERAPY
Lift Integrated Health – Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented massage therapy practice located in the mountain town of Fernie, BC.
As an integral part of your healthcare team our focus is on treating acute conditions, post-injury care and rehabilitation. Through individual assessment, education, treatment and exercises, our rehabilitation process aims to decrease pain and discomfort, restore and maintain optimal health and function and get you back to your best self.
With over 30 years of experience, Cathy Howell brings a deep understanding of the body and a passion for uncovering the why behind pain, tension, and injury. She takes time to understand each client’s unique needs and empowers them to take an active role in their recovery and long-term health.
Drawn to Fernie’s mountain lifestyle, Cathy moved here in the 1990s to embrace skiing, biking, and the outdoors. She raised her twin daughters in Fernie, sharing her love of sport and the active mountain lifestyle that continues to shape her approach to health and well-being.
Cathy’s dedication to sport and rehabilitation has taken her beyond the clinic — including traveling with Alpine Canada’s National Ski Cross Team as their Massage Therapist at World Cup events and the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Her goal is to help every client move with freedom, strength, and confidence.
Adelaine Wortley – Registered Massage Therapist
Adelaine Wortley was born and raised in Fernie, B.C., where a life surrounded by mountains naturally led her to a passion for human movement and recovery. After completing her two-year Registered Massage Therapy diploma, she now enters clinical practice with a strong foundation in anatomy, orthopedics, and evidence-informed assessment.
With her own background in snowboarding and mountain biking, Adelaine understands the physical demands of an active lifestyle. She is committed to identifying the underlying causes of pain and tension and works with clients to support their return to the activities that bring meaning and joy to their lives.
Adelaine blends therapeutic, hands-on techniques with movement-based strategies, encouraging clients to take an active role in their healing. Her goal is to help people feel capable, informed, and supported as they build resilience in both daily life and sport.
Brittany Garnall – Registered Massage Therapist
Brittany Garnall has called the Elk Valley home since 2014, developing a strong connection to the community and the natural beauty of the East Kootenays. After nearly a decade working with Teck Coal, she followed her passion for a career in healthcare.
Inspired by her own positive experiences with pain management and mental health support through massage, Brittany offers a personalized and compassionate approach to care. Her treatments are grounded in therapeutic touch and a genuine desire to help clients find relief, relaxation, and recovery.
Outside of her practice, Brittany embraces the outdoor lifestyle that first drew her to the valley. She enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and camping with her spouse and their dogs, and looks forward to welcoming new patients and building lasting connections within the Fernie community.
FUEL YOUR ADVENTURE, RENEW YOUR PERFORMANCE:
WHERE RECOVERY MEETS RESULTS
LIFT INTEGRATED HEALTH TREATMENTS
Registered Massage Therapyis the manipulation of soft tissues, including muscles, nerves, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints. This clinically orientated therapy is an effective way to treat muscular tension and dysfunction, pre and post surgery, and many chronic conditions.
Lift Therapy specializes in recovery & rehabilitation for conditions such as rotator cuff injuries, post knee surgery, herniated disc & back injuries, muscle strains & sprains, tendonitis, whiplash and post surgery recovery. We are trained in many modalities and techniques to provide personalized one to one care to help improve and restore optimal function.
At LIFT, we believe it is important for you to be part of your own treatment and recovery process, and are dedicated to help you achieve your goals.
Registered Massage Therapists are health care professionals committed to restoring and maintaining optimal health and pain free function. To book a treatment please click on link below.
We are thrilled to welcome Brittany Garnall and Adelaine Wortley to Lift Integrated Health
Brittany Garnall, a long-time Elk Valley resident, draws on her own healing journey to offer thoughtful, personalized treatments. Inspired by her own positive experiences with pain management and mental health support through therapeutic touch, Brittany is dedicated to providing personalized, attentive care, and result based outcomes. Outside of her practice, Brittany enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle, including hiking, mountain biking, and camping with her spouse and their dogs. She look forward to welcoming new clients and building meaningful connections within the community
AdelaineWortley (Ada), a Fernie local born and raised, brings her deep connection to mountain life into her practice as an RMT. Shaped by years of snowboarding, mountain biking, and exploring the outdoors, she offers thoughtful, evidence-informed care rooted in an understanding of how active lifestyles impact the body. Ada is dedicated to identifying the underlying causes of pain and tension and creating treatments that support functional movement, resilience, and recovery. When she’s not in the clinic, she can often be found on the trails or in the mountains, continuing to draw inspiration from the community she loves. She looks forward to welcoming clients and supporting their return to the activities that make life meaningful.
We invite you to experience the fresh energy and skilled care they bring to our clinic.
