Liba Cunnings has been doing massages since 1986. She specializes in the treatment of
complex and chronic cases. These cases require a higher level of comprehension for the
systems and structures involved, and a strong assessment capacity. She has a firm grasp on
mechanisms that lead to, and perpetuate, various complex conditions.
Decades of experience have given her expertise, versatility and the ability to combine a broad
spectrum of soft manual techniques. This gives her the advantage of being highly specific,
effective and safe even with the most fragile cases.
Liba arrived in the massage profession after being severely injured in a car accident in 1986.
She discovered that massage, combined with acupuncture and chiropractic treatments,
was the most effective way to restore her body back to function. It inspired her to change her
profession.
Her previous training in mechanical engineering provides her with a solid foundation from
which to understand the biomechanical functioning of the musculo-skeletal system. Her
technical and analytical mind naturally draws her to troubleshooting and problem solving,
which she applies to assessments and treatments. A strong grounding in rehabilitation, her
training in medical science, and her sense of compassion – from having experienced healing
from both sides – makes her a wise healer who can quickly understand many elements of
clinical issues. She augments scientific inquisitiveness with principles of mental balance.
Her quest for precision and knowledge leads her to take highly specialized courses in US and
in Denmark, studying neurological conditions.
Formerly, she was a junior national champion in orienteering in Czech Republic. She also
competed in cross-country skiing and, after coming to Canada, competed in judo and
coached gymnastics. To complete her own rehabilitation after her car accident and to re
gain her fitness, she took on triathlon. Liba went on to represent Canada in 3 consecutive
World Triathlon Championships in her age group in Olympic distance and in 1996 placed
second in Canadian long-course Championship. A consistent focus on effective methods of
training-for- results is reflected in her application to her work.
Although not competing now, she remains active. She has returned to her first love, the high
mountains. Her deeply imbedded childhood dream eventually took her to the Himalayas in
Nepal. Since 1999 she has completed 4 long treks and 4 climbing expeditions.
After seeing the poverty in Nepal and Tibet and experiencing the value of the ways of the
Buddhist culture, she began to participate in some charity work in those countries,
maintaining links with several families and supporting local Nepali owned businesses.
Liba binds together care, knowledge, humor, intuition and compassion in a unique blend
that makes her a skilled and well-balanced therapist. She is most grateful to her clients for
being given