Eric Purves

CURRICULUM CONSULTANT

Eric Purves a registered massage therapist, educator and researcher based in Victoria. His clinical and educational focus is on translating the latest research evidence for the treatment and management of persistent pain and musculoskeletal concerns into real-world strategies for client care.

He earned an MSc in rehabilitation science through UBC. His graduate work focused on the role of RMTs in the healthcare system, and how to use research evidence in curriculum development and education delivery. 

He has travelled the world teaching courses on persistent pain, rehabilitation principles and evidence-based practice strategies for massage, manual and movement therapists. 

For Vicars School, Eric acts as a curriculum consultant and faculty trainer, as part of our ongoing work to keep our curriculum current with the latest evidence-based research, and that our teaching reflects emerging knowledge in assessment and treatment.

Leadership Team

Maryhelen Vicars

PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER

Sarah Ward

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Robin Collum

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Linda McGeachy

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM

Corrina Cornforth

REGISTRAR

Heather McGeachy

SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

Staff Team

Janine Borger

CAMPUS COORDINATOR, EDMONTON

Miranda Cabiladas

CLINIC COORDINATOR, CALGARY

Alyssa Collins

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM MANAGER

Eric Purves

CURRICULUM CONSULTANT

Gillian Ward

CAMPUS SUPPORT, CALGARY

Rhonda Watson

ADMISSIONS ADVISOR

Faculty Teams

EDMONTON INSTRUCTORS

Janine Borger

INSTRUCTOR

Jaime DeGroot

CLINIC COORDINATOR

Lauren Gahn

INSTRUCTOR

Tamara Goodrich

INSTRUCTOR

Gabriela Husch

INSTRUCTOR

Lourdes Nunes-Sammer

INSTRUCTOR

Sharyn Sample

INSTRUCTOR

Kerri Wagensveld

INSTRUCTOR

CALGARY INSTRUCTORS

Christina Capone

INSTRUCTOR

Dan Hvingelby

INSTRUCTOR

Bea Mikkola

INSTRUCTOR

Corliss Robertson

INSTRUCTOR

Cadi Smit

INSTRUCTOR

Mark Smith

INSTRUCTOR AND CORE SCIENCES COORDINATOR

Tonia Vipler

INSTRUCTOR

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