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Integrative Nurse Practitioner

Specializing in whole-person, integrative care for chronic pain, combining medical evaluation with complementary therapies to support long-term healing and wellness.

April is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with experience in integrative medicine, behavioral health, and primary care.

Her clinical expertise includes:

👉Chronic pain and complex health conditions

👉Behavioral health care

👉Integrative and functional medicine approaches

She has worked in both Alaska and Washington in settings ranging from primary care and urgent care to behavioral health, helping patients with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.

👉Master of Nursing, Family Practice — Seattle University

👉Master of Science in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine — Bastyr University

👉Bachelor of Science in Natural Health Sciences

April also holds multiple certifications in integrative therapies, including acupuncture, massage therapy, herbal medicine, and yoga instruction.

April takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to care, focusing on the connection between physical, mental, and emotional health.

She works with patients to:

👉Understand the underlying causes of chronic conditions

👉Explore both medical and integrative treatment options

👉Support lifestyle, behavioral, and wellness changes

👉Empower patients to take an active role in their care

Her goal is to help patients reduce pain, improve overall health, and achieve a more balanced, sustainable quality of life.

April was born on the Kenai Peninsula and is proud to bring her integrative care approach back to Alaska, serving patients in the Anchorage area.

Outside of the clinic, April enjoys spending time outdoors, including sailing, gardening, mountaineering, and off-grid living.

Medical Massage Therapist

Specializing in deep tissue and therapeutic massage for pain relief, injury recovery, and improved functional movement.

Abby is a licensed massage therapist with experience working in chiropractic and clinical care settings, helping patients manage pain and restore mobility.

Her clinical focus includes:

👉Chronic pain and muscular tension

👉Injury recovery and rehabilitation

👉Soft tissue restrictions and mobility limitations

👉Functional movement and range of motion improvement

👉Personalized, assessment-based massage care

She has worked alongside chiropractors to deliver targeted, treatment-focused massage therapy, supporting patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Abby customizes each session based on the patient’s needs, combining multiple therapeutic techniques.

Her modalities include:

👉Deep tissue massage

👉Trigger point therapy

👉Myofascial release

👉Therapeutic stretching

👉Cupping therapy

Her approach is focused on reducing pain, improving mobility, and supporting long-term functional outcomes.

👉Massage Therapy Certification — Orlando School of Massage Therapy & Yoga

👉Additional coursework in kinesiology — University of Alaska Anchorage

Abby also brings experience as a business owner, having founded and operated her own massage practice, where she provided individualized care and managed all aspects of patient treatment and operations.

Abby takes a personalized, patient-centered approach that combines clinical knowledge with a calm, attentive presence.

She works with patients to:

👉Reduce pain and muscle tension

👉Support injury recovery

👉Improve mobility and movement patterns

👉Create a comfortable and supportive healing environment

Her goal is to help patients feel better, move better, and maintain long-term wellness.

Abby has practiced in Alaska in both Anchorage and Fairbanks and is committed to helping patients in the local community improve their health and quality of life.

Outside of the clinic, Abby enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors. She loves walking her Bernedoodle, Marshmallow, playing tennis and golf, and traveling to warmer destinations when Alaska winters set in.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Helping patients reduce pain, restore movement, and support whole-body wellness through personalized therapeutic massage.

Caine Van de Water is a Licensed Massage Therapist dedicated to helping patients find meaningful pain relief through compassionate, individualized care. His passion for the human body began long before his massage therapy career while earning degrees in Molecular Biology and History from the University of Washington, where he developed a deep appreciation for human anatomy, physiology, and the body's remarkable ability to heal.

After relocating to Alaska during the pandemic, Caine discovered his true calling in therapeutic massage. Experiencing the profound physical, mental, and emotional benefits of bodywork firsthand inspired him to pursue massage therapy professionally. Today, he is passionate about helping patients experience those same benefits as part of their own wellness journey.

Areas of Focus

Caine utilizes a variety of evidence-based techniques to address the root cause of pain while promoting relaxation, improved mobility, and overall well-being, including:

👉Swedish Massage

👉Deep Tissue Massage

👉Myofascial Release

👉Contrast Therapy

👉Therapeutic Massage for Pain Management

👉Soft Tissue Mobility & Recovery

Every treatment is thoughtfully tailored to each patient's unique condition, comfort level, and wellness goals.

Caine believes that exceptional massage therapy goes beyond relieving symptoms—it creates an environment where healing can truly begin. His goal is to provide every patient with a safe, welcoming, and restorative experience that supports both physical recovery and emotional well-being.

By listening carefully to each patient's needs and customizing every session, Caine strives to help patients leave feeling renewed, balanced, and better equipped to move through life with less pain and greater function.

As Caine often says, "Massage is the key that uncages the bluebird in a person's heart so that their soul might sing."

When he's not caring for patients, Caine enjoys exploring Alaska's incredible outdoors. Whether hiking local trails, snowboarding during the winter months, or biking through Anchorage in the summer, he embraces every season Alaska has to offer. He also enjoys reading, painting, and continuing to explore the many ways wellness, creativity, and nature intersect.

Cynthia Phillips-Johnson, AGRNP, is an adult gerontology nurse practitioner at Pioneer Peak Orthopedics in Wasilla, Alaska. She was born and raised in Washington state. 

Cynthia started her career as a massage therapist in 2001, co-owning a medical massage & spa business with her spouse until 2012. She moved to Utah in 2012, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Utah University in 2017. Cynthia moved to Alaska in 2019 with her family, where she worked at Providence Alaska Medical Center as a full-time registered nurse. While working, she attended the University of Providence, graduating in 2023 with a Master's in nursing and becoming a certified Adult Nurse Practitioner.

When not working, she loves being outdoors with her family and two dogs. She enjoys gardening and beautifying her yard, fishing, rock hounding, long drives, and dancing.

To meet with Cynthia and the team at Pioneer Peak Orthopedics, call the office or visit the orthopedic walk-in clinic today.