A bit about Vic

It was a courageous decision for Vic to train as a massage therapist because of the need to work so closely one-on-one with clients. With autism, Vic must work harder to “read” people and establish good therapeutic relationships with clients. At times it can still be a challenge and occasionally clients will believe they are being dismissive, or not listening. Which is why Vic and Rachel decided to make it clear to clients and potential clients that Vic’s quirks are part of who they are.

Some people may think it’s a risky move to go public with this information, but Rachel says, “I decided to take on Vic as a therapist because they're so passionate about helping people and spent two long years training to be a massage therapist, that I felt they deserved the same opportunity as someone who is neurotypical. Vic is really smart, focused and a valued member of the team and continues to work hard to provide the best service they can to our clients. People on the spectrum often face discrimination in the workplace, and life in general, because they communicate and interact with others differently. I don’t want that to happen here.”