Jennifer Mason

Massage Therapy Instructor - PIMT

Jennifer has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2016 and owns Wild Sage Wellness, specializing in chronic pain, fascial therapy, and lymphatic health. She is also a Certified Lymphedema Therapist with experience in client education, public speaking, and running her own business. She is excited to share her knowledge and practical experience with our students.

Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys cooking, baking, sewing, and watching true crime documentaries and dating reality shows. She is a proud mom of four and loves Olive Garden's unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks!

Jennifer values open communication, collaboration, and a good sense of humour. Fun fact: PIMT was once one of her top choices when she was exploring massage therapy schools, and now she is joining us as an instructor!

Sara Pon

Paralegal Instructor - Granville College

Sara brings a strong background in law, policy development, and elder law advocacy. She holds a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School, a Juris Doctor from the University of Victoria, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology with a minor in Gerontology from Simon Fraser University.

She is a practicing lawyer with experience in policy development, legal research, and supporting older adults through her work with Vancouver Coastal Health, Seniors First BC Society, and the Canadian Centre for Elder Law. She has contributed to research, presentations, and publications focused on elder law, health care, and vulnerable populations.

She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience in law, advocacy, and social justice with learners and the broader community.

Ashif Kabani

Crisis Response & Mental Health Instructor - VCCT

Ashif is a Registered Social Worker with experience in mental health, crisis response, social services, and case management.

Originally from Vancouver and now living in Surrey, Ashif enjoys golfing, cooking, hiking, and spending time outdoors. One of his biggest adventures was hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, reaching nearly 6,000 metres! 🏔️

Ashif values open communication, teamwork, trust, and mutual respect. He also loves Greek food and is a big fan of Hell’s Kitchen! 🍴