About Richelle
Richelle Seki - RMT, Massage + Movement Coach, Owner + Operator at Capria Care Collective
I founded Capria Care Collective in Coquitlam in 2022 to create a space where people can receive expert, compassionate care during life's transformative moments—whether that's pregnancy, postpartum, or navigating gender-affirming treatment.
Prenatal, Postpartum, and Gender-Affirming Care:
I've dedicated significant training and clinical hours to prenatal and postpartum massage, studying extensively with Paula Jaspar and treating hundreds of clients through pregnancy and the postpartum period. My practice also supports individuals navigating gender-affirming care, including post-surgical recovery, chest binding discomfort, and gender-inclusive bodywork.
Movement-Based Practice and Whole-Body Integration:
Certified in Clinical Pilates through Kobi Jack and Larissa Vashniakoff, I approach treatment through a whole-body lens. Pain in one area often can often originate elsewhere—back pain may stem from tension in the shoulders or legs, while shoulder discomfort might indicate dysfunction at the neck. I look at how your body moves and functions as a complete system rather than treating isolated symptoms or body parts.
My training in "Female Pelvis: Female Issues" with Heather Gittens expanded my practice to incorporate abdominal massage for low back pain, hip stiffness, sacroiliac pain, difficult or irregular menses, pelvic pain, and urinary symptoms. This approach recognizes how deeply the pelvis connects to overall body function.
Movement is integral to my practice, but I'm not giving you a 30-minute routine you might not be able to fit into your life. I like to find the minimum effective dose, a Pilates exercise, a stretch, some strengthening, or foam rolling, and make it fit into your current routines. I give you movements you can do in bed or on the floor while your kids play around you. Sustainable relief comes from teaching your body to move more efficiently, and that only works if it's actually doable.
In my prenatal and postpartum work, I ask a lot of questions. I want to know about your physical experience—this pregnancy, past pregnancies, deliveries, losses, everything. Every piece of information helps me create a treatment plan that's tailored perfectly to your body and what it's been through. At Capria, we have all the pillows and bolsters to make you genuinely comfortable—because feeling safe and supported matters just as much as the hands-on work.
LGBTQIA+ Friendly Space:
Capria Care Collective is committed to providing safe, welcoming care for queer, trans, and non-binary individuals. We respect and celebrate diverse identities, offering specialized support for post-operative care, chest binding recovery, and gender-affirming massage therapy.
Approach to Care:
My practice prioritizes open communication, ongoing consent, and regular check-ins throughout treatment. I assess and reassess as we work together, providing maintenance exercises and stretches when they support your goals. This is a judgment-free environment focused entirely on your comfort and well-being.
Capria Care Collective Services:
Our team offers remedial massage therapy, acupuncture, pelvic floor physiotherapy, kinesiology, and naturopathic medicine (coming soon - hopefully), all grounded in body-neutral, socially just care that honors each person's unique journey.
Richelle works:
Wednesday: 7-1pm
Thursday: 7-2pm
Choisissez un service, puis une durée et un mode — les heures à droite suivent votre choix.
