The roots we’ve planted
Stories from those we’ve worked with
“As a result of our weekly personalized training sessions, we've noticed welcome changes in our daily lives. We both work full-time desk jobs and find that we are less fatigued by the end of the 5-day week, we experience fewer strains and pains and most importantly, we no longer dread the idea of exercising and honestly look forward to our weekly routine.”
Laura & Matty
“I’ve experienced some health lows like breaking my wrist, a slow recovery from frozen shoulder and some mental health struggles. Kate and Mike have supported me through it all.”
Katie
“If I could wave a magic wand, I would create a healthcare system populated with the likes of Kate and Mike as its leaders and available practitioners.”
Garth
“I heartily recommend Virtue Healthcare to anyone living with aches and pains and some discomfort with daily movement.”
June
“Although we alternate working with Mike one week, and then Kate the next, the instructions and coaching on technique or position is identical no matter who your coach is that day. They will encourage you to do “one more” but they will also give you permission to go at your own pace.”
Don & Donna
“They made me feel reassured and that what I was enduring was temporary. Progress was made in baby steps and they understood exactly what I needed to push ahead.”
John
“Kate and Mike genuinely care for their client’s health and well-being. I appreciate that they really listen to what I am telling them and make changes based on my needs.”
Sally
Brett
“I was confident that with Kate and Mike, that I would be able to stay active while completing safe exercises throughout each stage of my pregnancy.”
“Body mechanics is so important, and they helped become aware of my body and focus on proper posture and position. I didn’t ache after, or feel tired or sore. Just grateful for feeling strong enough to enjoy an activity that I love.”
Allan
“At age 63, singing feels easier and fun again and I feel stronger and more positive about my future health. Such a great outcome! See you on the Screen Mike and Kate!”
Colleen
“It was obvious from the start that Kate and Mike carefully considered every step of leading me to my goals. My virtual sessions always left me feeling motivated, supported, confident, and excited for the next week.”
Missy
“Since working with Kate, I have focused less on a future version of myself - that ever-moving target of perfection that has often paralyzed me into inaction - and more on the person who is here today, and will be tomorrow.”
Renn
“I remember my mom telling me some 30 years ago that your health is your wealth. This was long before anyone else was saying this. And I was too young to really appreciate what she was saying. I should have known my mom was so right – she was a very smart woman…”
Priscilla
“Both Mike and Kate have been a part of my recent journey, to health, to design the life I want to live. Though I may not be where I want to be, I know it is within my power to get there. To set big goals, to dream big dreams, to get unstuck and rock a powerlifting competition!”
Joanne
“When I started to work with Kate I was 100% the cliché of a mid-forties office worker gone extremely extremely soft. We had to start at the very beginning together and Kate's willingness to meet me where I was at, to not judge and to be genuinely enthusiastic about even the tiniest wins in the first few months was the secret sauce which kept me coming back for more.”
Deanna
"When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2013, I took about a day to feel sorry for myself and then made a promise to not let the disease define me. I continued to work, ride horses and run, but I wanted to do more..."
Dianne
Stephanie and Mark
“My husband and I have found Mike to be the most effective RMT we have worked with. He is wonderfully friendly, personable, professional and responsive.”
“…With a grateful heart, I appreciate Kate’s intentions and the direction of her training. I have found it altogether thoughtful, and the right amount of push to try new things and challenge my limits.”
Marlen
"I’m 74 years old and can honestly say that I feel better and more comfortable in my body than I have since I was a child, if then. My head tells me, “It’s too late, you’re too old.” My head is wrong..."
Charles
Dylan
“Mike’s bodywork has been a critical piece to the overall maintenance of my physical health.”
“I feel WAY more comfortable in my body. The way I walk, breathe and simply move throughout the day have all improved greatly. I’m stronger both mentally and physically.”
Kyle
“My name is Heather Birkett, I am writing this letter with deep gratitude for the excellent care and professional treatments I have received from Mike Barss RMT over the past nearly 4 years. Mike has not only provided me with superior massages he has given me the necessary tools and guidance to prepare for and recover from my activities to avoid injury.”
Heather
“I came to Kate working with a low back injury and knowing nothing about gyms or equipment use. 2 years later, I’m confident on equipment and writing up my own gym routines.”
Laura
“I’m 54 now, and I’m in the best shape of my life. I am down to the size I was before I had kids, which wasn’t the goal but it’s a nice bonus. Most importantly, I can keep up and be active with my granddaughter!”
Hilary
Erin
“I was a client of Mike's for 5 years in Victoria, and he was absolutely instrumental in my recovery from a car crash injury.”
"I decided a little over a year ago to try exercises that would help increase my strength. My goal was to accomplish just one pull up because all I could do was hang there and swing around. I wanted to have functional exercises and an overall balanced exercise routine so that I wasn't overusing the same chain of muscle groups from my existing past times..."
Marian
Mark
“I am a mountain biker in my 50s. To stay in shape I ride, lift weights and at times I do a little running. Mike has been treating me for years helping me to function at my best.”
“The discomfort from my scoliosis has always caused me hesitation when it comes to physical activity, but that isn't the case anymore, and I feel stronger both physically and mentally.”
Tia
“I’ve found Kate’s sessions educational and her thoughtful method of programming showcases her experience. In my working with Kate, I achieved greater strength, balance and flexibility and a notable performance increase in running and cycling."
