Mona
Proprietor and Curator of TAP
“Every twist and turn in our lives contributes to who and what we become. That’s why we need to celebrate everything that makes us special and unique.”
BIO: Mona is our welcoming and well-travelled proprietress. When she took over as TAP’s owner, her story became woven into every part of it. In her youth, she travelled extensively, backpacking through Europe and settling finally in a kibbutz near Gaza City where she spent a short while volunteering until she found a position on a dive charter boat headed towards Egypt and eventually travelling to the Seychelles. She would spend the next twenty years travelling to exotic places in Southeast Asia, Australia, Iceland, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Eventually, she made her way back to Canada and fell in love with the warm and welcoming village of Fort Langley.
Like many people, Mona explored different career paths that led her through various life-changing experiences; from graduating university with a double major in multi-track recording and artist management, to interning at a radio station, to working aboard private motor yachts for fifteen years, crossing the Atlantic and Pacific, to obtaining certification in structural drafting.
She discovered her passion when she was introduced to the world of essential oils and holistic healing. She studied different modalities and was captivated by both the science and the spiritual nature of holistic healing. Soon, she opened the doors to the old, yet new, True Aromatherapy and Products, known fondly to locals as TAP. It was a new incarnation of the age-old wisdom from those who came before her; continuing the tradition of excellence, quality and small-batch products, as well as enhancing the environment for TAP’s nurturing, uniquely tailored spa services dedicated to the optimal wellness of body and soul.
FAVOURITE ESSENTIAL OIL: Sacred Frankincense
Mandy
Practitioner and Natural Product Guide
BIO: Mandy is a unique spirit and welcome part of our holistic care team. Having spent most of her childhood outdoors collecting rocks and enjoying nature, it was a natural move towards caring and restorative work. These days, she enjoys the healing, soothing and restorative properties of crystals; they have become central to her treatment philosophy with energy healing and intuitive massage techniques. Her focus is always on the nurturing and care of all aspects of a person’s being; mind, body and soul.
MODALITIES: In addition to aromatherapy massage, Hot Stone Massage, Facials, Reflexology and Reiki that Mandy practices at TAP, Mandy is also trained in Shiatsu chair massage, aromatherapy, Indian head massage, Ayurvedic massage, soap-making, skin care formulation, hydrotherapy and body wraps.
FAVOURITE ESSENTIAL OIL: Jasmine
Erika
Practitioner and Natural Product Guide
BIO: After beginning her career as an esthetician, Erika decided to focus her attention on the natural and healing aspects of massage, which led her to join our qualified and dedicated TAP team. She has been with TAP since 2015 and our clients love her relaxing hot stone and aromatherapy massages.
MODALITIES: Facial Treatment, Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology and Hot Stone Massage. She is also trained in soap making and esthetics.
FAVOURITE ESSENTIAL OIL: Bergamot
Linda
Practitioner and Natural Product Guide
BIO: Linda is our artist, who shapes bodies and restores alignment, as one would work clay. Balancing energies and spirit, she seeks to work out life’s stresses when you seek refuge in her treatment room. She is one of TAP’s most experienced practitioners and has been working in the caring and healing profession for well over a decade. She has also immersed herself in the study of traditional Eastern healing modalities and often incorporates this knowledge into her treatments.
MODALITIES: Aromatherapy Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Facial Treatments and Reflexology. Linda is also educated in Thai massage, hot stone massage, Reiki level 1 and 2, Jin Shin Do acupressure and is a Kundalini Yoga Level 1 Instructor.
FAVOURITE ESSENTIAL OIL: Sandalwood
Leza
Practitioner and Natural Product Guide
BIO:Leza is a skilled masseuse who has been practicing for 23 years. She is also a Reiki master, offering compassionate healing energy to her clients. Outside of TAP, Leza teaches various types of yoga, & owns her own retreat centre on Vancouver Island.
Modalities: Aromatherapy Massage, Reiki, Facials, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Hot Stone massage, Indian Head Massage, Relaxation Massage & Yoga Instructor
FAVOURITE ESSENTIAL OIL: Rose
Favourite Crystal: Rose Quartz
Kaley
Practitioner and Natural Product Guide
BIO:Kaley brings her love of aromatherapy & skillful knowledge of essential oils into her massage practice for a unique experience curated for each client. In her spare time, she’s created her own line of all-natural aromatherapy perfumes.
ModalitiesAromatherapy Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Shiatsu, Thai massage, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage & Certified Aromatherapist, Facials
CERTIFICATIONS: Aromatherapy + Creates All-Natural Perfumes
FAVOURITE ESSENTIAL OIL: Rose
Favourite Crystal: Tourmaline
Colin
Zen Living, Manager
BIO:Colin offers his amazing customer service at both TAP & our sister-store, Zen Living. He’s had a deep love of crystals since childhood & has dabbled in aromatherapy & formulating for years. In his time off, you’ll find him enjoying the outdoors & hiking in various locations across BC.
BIO: Deep passion for crystals since childhood + has dabbled in Aromatherapy + Formulating for years. Loves the outdoors + hiking.
Modalities: Aromatherapy Level 1
FAVOURITE ESSENTIAL OIL: Patchouli
Favourite Crystal: Morganite
Sue
Practitioner and Natural Product Guide
BIO: Sue is a master of many healing modalities, many of which she was introduced to as a child. She is deeply passionate about helping others heal on all levels. Sue spent years traveling, deepening her spiritual knowledge & honing her healing gifts, which can be seen in her unique energy work practice. Among many other certifications, Sue is also a certified social worker.
Modalities: Aromatherapy Massage, Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pranic Healing, Hot Stone Massage, Swedish Massage, Thai Massage, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Yoga Instructor, Yoga Nidra Practitioner & Much More
FAVOURITE ESSENTIAL OIL: Vetiver
Favourite Crystal:Celestite
Natania
Assistant Manager
BIO: Natania fell in love with crystals at a young age. As a teen, she spent a lot of time learning about spirituality & self-development through her love of reading non-fiction. Natania also created her own line of crystal candles, which are available in-store. Outside of work, Natania studies Psychology & English in University.
FAVOURITE ESSENTIAL OIL: Sacred Frankincense
Favourite Crystal:Spirit Quartz
