West Coast Zenthai

I want to take a good long moment to appreciate this man!

I truly don't know if I'd still be here on the West Coast sharing Zenthai if he had not fallen down from the heavens to work alongside me.

Coming back to Canada in 2023 shortly after a strong concussion, I then faced multiple devastating personal losses, all the while trying to get my dream business off the ground; a movement centred around community in a place where in all honesty, I had lost touch with most of my connections.

Though my spirit is strong for this work, I needed real, tangible support. Most of the assistants and collaborations I’d been dreaming up went sideways or fell through completely.

But from the ancient ruins of an old email list, Victor came to West Coast Zenthai’s very first Level 1, and he’s been to EVERY SINGLE ONE SINCE! Including jumping aboard the 9-month program. With an increasing level of involvement, Victor often jokes that “Clara can’t get rid of me”. Well the truth is that I’d never dream to!

Everything from website updates and spreadsheets, connecting with and collecting many of the beautiful humans that find Zenthai, politely nagging at/reminding me to get things done, optimizing everything, teaching acro yoga, and promoting this work absolutely everywhere he goes (which is many places). I think I've forgotten some too.... Victor has been the biggest gift. He’s got skills, enthusiasm and energy in many of the areas I lack, and is humble and consistent in his support.

But perhaps most importantly, he has offered a sense of community and kinship to my own journey, which is really what keeps me going.

With his help the Level 1 is sold out and we are taking a waitlist! But we’ve also been scheming up another Zenthai retreat October 22-25th… stay tuned!!

Most who have worked with me already know him, so I want to hear from you: what’s your favourite thing or memory about Victor?!

Many photos here are by another beautiful Zenthai soul Safiya ❤️

“Best massage of my life!”

He proclaimed through tears that had been coming for the last 20 minutes of his Zenthai massage.

A true honour and privilege to behold

But it wasn’t something that I could take credit for

It was the beautiful synergy of the divine moving through us, a nervous system softened by trees and earth, and the heart-opening magic of

This weekend was a reminder that some of the deepest treatments that I’ve witnessed didn’t happen in perfect, quiet and serene clinics, but in the messy aliveness of community (bass wubs, tears, laughter, conscious temper tantrums and all)

I continue to be amazed by the depth of therapy that's available when both therapist and receiver are held by the elements of nature, and by a wider container of authentic expression, belonging, and community.

Three years in, and our Zenthai booth at Enliven Wellness Festival was fully booked once again, and our workshop overflowing with curious humans wanting to experience this work

Bowing down to , , and for joining me on this adventure and being an absolute dream team to work with.

Watching this community continue to grow here on the West Coast fills me with so much gratitude!!

Our upcoming Level 1 immersion is now down to just 7 spots, and I couldn't be more excited to welcome the next group into this work. If you've been feeling the pull, you'll find the details through the link in my bio ❤️

Stoked to be back at this year teaching and practicing Zenthai!! I absolutely loved it last time and made so many wonderful connections.

This is the only festival I'll be attending this year. Why Enliven?

I love Enliven because it promotes celebration whilst staying connected to our bodies, our health, and our rhythms. I'm personally tired of late night substance ridden festivals. You?!?

We all need to boogie and let loose sometimes, and Enliven creates a space for that while also offering a dense selection of educational and transformational workshops, authentic community building, and vitality-building offerings.

It's the place to be this summer!

You'll find me on Sunday 10-12 in the Workshop Space

And a crew of myself + 3 therapists offering 1-1 sessions all weekend in the healing zone! Would absolutely love to see you there!!

Grab your tickets here: https://enlivenwellnessfestival.ticketspice.com/enliven-wellness-festival-2026?t=ClaraR

Couldn't be more proud of these beauties!

At graduation we laughed, we cried, we sang, we spoke from our hearts, and we felt the magnitude of what has blessed our path

Grateful to the 50+ people from the public who came to receive at the student clinic!

It was a huge success and gave me so much confidence in watching these new Therapists walk out into the marketplace.

Feeling that it's your turn to jump into a healing container of connection and embodied learning?

Level 1 is the first step, and the date has been set for September 17th-20th back at this beautiful Yurt in the Cowichan Valley!

Details can be found on my website, but make sure to DM me your email to get on the first-to-know list for when registration opens up this week! Spots are limited to 20 students, and it has always sold out.

Next Level 1 coming right up!! New & improved program with our senior Zenthai Shiatsu guest teacher...

Reach out with any questions or follow the QR to learn more ♥