Our Team

RADHIKA JENSON

Registered Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner, Diploma in Pancha Karma, Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Ayurvedic Health Educator, Director: Samya Ayurveda Inc., Owner: Samya Spa

Radhika originates from the South Indian settlements of the Fiji Islands. Raised within the lifestyle & traditions of Ayurvedic medicine, she had a keen interest in herbal medicine from an early age. She has been professionally practising Ayurveda and Yoga for the past 18 years. Radhika offers a wide range of services offer at Samya Spa including Ayurveda consultations, beauty therapies, Ayurveda herbal supplements, herbal oil & herbal paste massages, a variety of traditional Ayurveda & Spa therapies, private yoga, pranayama & meditation classes & the traditional rejuvenation and cleansing methods of Pancha karma & Shat karma. Read Radhika's FULL BIO HERE


Evleen Zeidan

Evleen is a certified Shiatsu Bodyworker, Thai Masseuse and Hatha Yoga Instructor with a focus on deep tissue massage. Her education includes Traditional Chinese Medicine which provides an extensive background on reflexology pressure points. Her interests in foraging for herbs and florals has lead Evleen to begin her formal studies in Ayurveda with Samya Ayurveda. She also is in ongoing aromatherapy training in her spare time. Her interests in botanical blending, perfume making and other holistic remedies has formed her deep appreciation for nature. All of her training and certification to date has been with The Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage (The Vancouver School of Healing Arts) dating back to 2012.

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Lunden Bekkers

Lunden is a dedicated massage therapist and a graduate of the Camosun College Massage Therapy program. With extensive hands-on experience, Lunden has honed her skills in delivering a wide range of therapeutic massage treatments to a diverse clientele. Her passion for holistic wellness and commitment to client care drive her approach to massage therapy. Lunden is eager to contribute to the alternative health care industry by providing personalized, effective treatments that promote relaxation, healing, and overall well-being. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in nature and caring for her beloved cat.

Priya Pather

Priya is a Spa Practioner and Esthetician licensed to perform a range of beauty therapies such as relaxation massage, natural manicures and pedicures, facials and skincare for every complexion. She approaches her work through a primarily holistic lens. A fascination with global beauty practices from traditional teas to the application of revitalizing oils led her to Ayurveda and it's way of cultivating harmony inside and out.

An avid love of nature created a botanical wanderlust that led her to explore British Columbia and it's unique ecosystems. She has a passion for organic farming, healing and nutrition.  She believes that calming the spirit through re-connection with the body is a continuous and advantageous practice, but most of all, the best beauty treatment is to be true to your heart, believe in magic and to stay playful.

Priya treats each client with a gentle energy and her soothing touch and eye for detail makes for a beautiful day of pampering.

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Pim Timmermann

Pim is an exceptional spa practitioner dedicated to guiding clients on their journey toward optimal health and well-being. With a comprehensive background spanning Swedish massage, facial massage, and spa treatments including advanced skincare and Indian head massage; Pim has established herself as a versatile and highly effective practitioner. Trained at the esteemed Chiva-Som International Academy, Pim embodies the academy’s renowned standard of excellence, blending technical expertise with genuine attentiveness and enthusiasm.

With years of professional experience, Pim is known not only for her profound knowledge and refined skills but also for her compassionate, client-focused approach. Clients consistently highlight Pim’s ability to foster a safe, nurturing environment where their physical and emotional needs are heard and respected. Through her thoughtful approach and insightful dialogue, she crafts an experience that is not just a treatment but a pathway to rejuvenation and long-lasting wellness.

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Amanda Toth

Amanda is passionate about alternative health and wellness practices from around the globe. She believes nature provides us with a wealth of support for nurturing and healing. Amanda received her diploma in Spa Therapy and Esthetics from Academy of Excellence and completed a diploma in relaxation massage from Makami college. She enjoys facilitating a transcending spa experience and looks forward to connecting with clients.

SHAUGHN JENSON

Registered Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner, Certified Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner, Certified Pancha Karma Practitioner, Certified Yoga Instructor, Director: Samya Ayurveda Inc. Owner: Samya Spa

For the past 22 years Shaughn has been certified in and practising Ayurveda and Yoga. He also practices various forms of meditation along with a variety of other forms of spiritual techniques & methods. He was initiated in Transcendental Meditation at the age of 5. He received further training and initiations in multiple different spa and Ayurveda therapies and
spiritual lineages over the years. He has since conducted countless services, consultations, courses, retreats & spiritual processes, offering training and initiations to others.

In 2006 Shaughn established Samya Ayurveda and began offering internationally accredited Ayurveda Certification courses. He did & continues to develop & formulate (with the help of Dr. Dharmesh Kubendiran & Radhika Jenson) an entire range of organic Ayurvedic & Spa massage, wellness and beauty products, services & workshops.

Shaughn was a pioneer in introducing Ayurveda to Canada. Applying traditional Ayurveda therapies to western and European spa standards, Shaughn designed the sequences, menus and training manuals for all of the Ayurveda & spa therapies offered at the first spas and centres in Canada offering these.

Shaughn offers Ayurvedic consultations, Ayurvedic herbal supplements, herbal oil & herbal paste massages, beauty therapies, a variety of traditional Ayurvedic & Spa therapies, private yoga, pranayama and meditation classes, spiritual counseling and the 
traditional rejuvenation and cleansing methods of Pancha karma & Shat karma.

Read Shaughn's FULL BIO HERE

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