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Josée Michaud Registered Acupuncturist – has blue cross

Pre/postnatal, children, women’s health

 

Josee

 

Josée Michaud is a registered acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. She graduated with Honors at the International Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Ottawa. She discovered acupuncture through her own health challenges and now she is dedicated to sharing with others the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She prides herself on providing holistic and individualized treatment for every patient. She treats a wide range of health issues and has done multiples trainings to enhance her practice and knowledge through her years of practice. Many of those courses are related to women’s health, puberty through menopause including prenatal, postnatal and pediatric care. She also offers cosmetic facial acupuncture.

 

Amelia Brunet RMT– has blue cross

Deep tissue, prenatal

Amelia Brunet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amelia Brunet is a Registered Massage Therapist in the province of Ontario.

Amelia believes that massage is a powerful tool that can improve the overall quality of life in important ways. By synthesizing information gathered through the client interview and assessment process she creates a balanced plan of care based on each clients’ unique needs and goals.

Amelia provides an open, respectful, and therapeutic environment to help clients plan and optimize their health and decrease impairments.

Always learning, she regularly enrolls in continuing education programs to stay current and gain new skills and techniques to improve the care her clients receive.

Member of: CMTO, RMTAO; honours graduate Algonquin College Massage Therapy Program.

Ruth Burnett-Cole BA RMT

Prenatal, CranioSacral

Ruth Burnett-Cole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ruth graduated from Toronto’s Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in 2001.  Since that time she has lived and worked in a variety of settings ranging from small towns to large cities.  She has enjoyed the different challenges that each new setting brings:  from treating cowboys (and girls) in the Prairies, to working with downtown office workers, actors and opera singers; Ruth has had a wealth of experience.

She also completed a degree from the University of Toronto with a major in Religious Studies and a minor in Women’s Studies as well as a diploma in Addiction Counseling from George Brown College. Ruth strongly believes in treating the whole person – body, mind, spirit, and emotions. She has completed her Advanced Training in Craniosacral Massage, and additional training in Craniosacral Massage for the Jaw (TMJ).

Ruth has also completed training enabling her not only to do pre/post natal massage but to teach parents and caregivers how to massage their infants. She has extensive experience in working with clients who suffer from chronic pain resulting from any number of conditions including fibromyalgia and arthritis.  She also has specialized training in providing massage for palliative clients; an end-of-life comfort measure which she feels honoured to offer.

In her free time, Ruth enjoys paper crafting including card making.  She also enjoys swimming and kayaking – passions she hopes to regularly indulge in living so close to the Rideau and Ottawa Rivers. Ruth is excited to be part of the Barrhaven Women’s Clinic and looks forward to continuing her training in areas related to women’s health.

Eryka Callaghan RMT, CLT

Women’s health, prenatal, lymphatic drainage

Eryka C

Eryka graduated with Honours from Algonquin College’s Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma program in 2021. She began her career as a PSW/PCA and then furthered her training to become an Auxiliary Nurse, while living in the UK. After returning to Canada, and with the coming of her four children, she decided to open a home daycare. After successfully operating for 10 years, she was ready for a change – so closed her daycare and enrolled in the Massage Therapy program. At Algonquin, Eryka participated in four terms of Student Clinic and the Chronic Pain and Prenatal Outreach programs. She finished her diploma and was awarded the Entrepreneurship Graduation Award.

Since graduating Eryka has thoroughly immersed herself in working in women’s health. She has taken several courses on rehabilitation of breast cancer treatments and surgeries and has become a Vodder Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Eryka has also completed further courses on prenatal massage, breast massage and TMJ dysfunction and is certified in Laser and Ultrasound therapies. She is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and Registered Massage Therapy Association of Ontario (RMTAO).

Eryka is a registered as an authorizer of the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) for compression garments in Ontario.

When she isn’t working you can find Eryka spending time with her family or crocheting.

Austin Carroll RMT

Prenatal, Therapeutic massage 

Austin

Austin is a newly registered massage therapist eager to continue her education. During her three years at Algonquin College, she got vast hands-on experience with clients of all ages and conditions. Throughout her many outreaches in school, she discovered scar therapy and how massage can amend it. She found this fascinating and can’t wait to expand these skills throughout her career. As a new member of the CMTO, Austin strives to create a clean, comfortable, client-centered environment, where every client feels heard and welcome.  

Austin moved from a small town in British Columbia to Ontario for school. So, in her spare time, she loves exploring Ottawa and surrounding areas by hiking different trails or trying new foods. 

Andrew Chapman RMT – has blue cross

Tibetian Acupressure, TMJ, deep tissue

Andrew Chapman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andrew has been a registered massage therapist since 2000. Since then he has been helping families in the Ottawa area relax, relieve stress and pain, and live healthier lives.  With the use of traditional therapeutic and relaxation massage based on the Swedish massage principles and other techniques, he has been working on developing over the last 5 years.  Andrew’s focus has been on putting together specific treatments for each individual that helps their body relax to speed up the healing process.

Andrew has further training in Tibetan Acupressure, Hot Stone, Lymphatic Drainage, Rotator Cuff & Scapular Stretch, Atlas & Axis Dysfunction to name a few.  He enjoys working with a range of clientele from relaxation to sciatic pain, from tendonitis to headache release and anything in between including pre and post natal massage.

With many years in the practice of massage therapy Andrew has developed a keen sense of touch and intuition that helps him find the issues and a wide range of techniques to help decrease the tension and relieve the pain and discomfort associated with it.  After you leave your appointment you may also receive information on stretches, exercises and how to improve your posture at home, work and while you sleep.  Proper sleeping posture is very important for the health of your body.

Andrew is always happy to see new clients and looks forward to seeing you soon.

Brian Derby B.A. RMT – has blue cross

Sports, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, EFT

Brian Derby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brian Derby is a former Nationally Ranked Long Jumper who represented Canada in 1992. After earning his B.A. from Queen’s University and traveling across Australia, he became a licensed Massage Therapist in 2001, completing his studies at Algonquin College. Brian has taught the General Massage Course at Algonquin College, provided clinic supervision, and conducted orthopedic assessments with Kine Concept.

In addition to his training in sports therapy and deep tissue massage, Brian holds certifications in Reiki, Lymphatic Therapy, Reflexology, Acupuncture, and Orthobionomy. He combines these skills with his passion for Energy Medicine to help clients enhance their physical and emotional health.

Brian is also an actor involved in community theatre, which adds a creative dimension to his approach to healing. By integrating Reiki and other modalities with traditional massage therapies, he amplifies the benefits of treatment, offering a holistic path to wellness.

Discover how these therapies can help you today.

Davidson Desrosiers RMT

Sports, deep tissue, therapeutic massage

Davidson is an honours graduate from the International Academy of Massage’s (2022). He previously graduated from the University of Ottawa as honours BA in psychology program (2018).

Davidson decided to pursue massage therapy after learning the importance of body awareness, and how much of an impact physical health can have on other components of a person’s health, such as their emotional and mental health. Through his massage therapy schooling, Davidson got to see the effect that chronic pain can have on a person’s life and is motivated by the joy they expressed when realizing there was hope to managing their pain.

Davidson approaches every treatment with the understanding that everybody and every “body” is different. This allows him to individualized his treatments whether it be pressure preferences, treating acute or chronic pain conditions, or relaxation. Davidson is a versatile therapist, enthusiastic learner, and is highly motivated to expand on his skills in this exciting career.

Karyn Hughes B.Sc.Soc, RMT, IBCLC

Pre/Post Natal, Barnes MFR, CranioSacral for Infants

Karyn Hughes Clinic Director

Please note, Karyn is only accepting infants and those she is completing a treatment plan with at this time as she has taken on a faculty role in the Algonquin College Massage Therapy Department.

Karyn is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and is licensed by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.  In 2001, she graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College and continues to support the profession by teaching a specialized prenatal outreach as well as several other courses in the Massage Therapy program. In 2014, she was nominated for a Birth Worker’s Award in Massage Therapy and in 2019 won the RMT of the Year award. As of January 2021, Karyn has officially earned her designation as an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)

Karyn has taken further training in:

  • CranioSacral therapy (for babies and beyond)
  • Barnes Myofascial Release Techniques
  • Pediatric myofascial release (babies and beyond)
  • Pelvic myofascial release
  • Manual lymph drainage techniques
  • And over 15 different courses relating to pregnancy massage

She has done specific work with pregnant moms in labour to help relieve pain and discomfort, and has completed her training as a doula in 2009. She has been honoured to have been asked to attend several births. (At this time she is unable to accept any doula clients)  Karyn’s focus is on pre and post-natal massage, women’s health, infants, and children.

Karyn has extensive experience in Prenatal massage, Infant and child massage, Swedish massage, CranioSacral therapy, Myofascial Release, trigger point therapy, and breast massage.  She also uses massage to help manage fibromyalgia, alleviate headaches, and encourage recovery from injury.  She likes to encourage clients to be proactive in promoting their own health and well-being.  Karyn enjoys working one-on-one with clients to provide customized care that fits their lifestyles.

 

Jasmine Lim RMT

Sports, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage 

Jasmine Lim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Born and raised in Ottawa, Jasmine is a recent graduate of Algonquin College’s Massage Therapy (Intensive) program.  She is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and the Registered Massage Therapy Association of Ontario (RMTAO).

Jasmine completed a Bachelor’s of Science (Honours) in Human Kinetics with a Minor in Music at the University of Ottawa.  She became a Certified Exercise Physiologist with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) in 2012 and remains an active member, as well as an Exercise is Medicine® Canada (EIMC) Recognized Exercise Professional Level 2.

Jasmine has experience working with clients who have a wide-range of conditions; such as scars, chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, stress/anxiety, and trigger points.  She uses a variety of techniques during treatments, tailored to each individual client, including:

  • Swedish massage techniques
  • Myofascial techniques
  • Manual lymph drainage techniques
  • Indirect/direct fascial techniques
  • Lower joint grade mobilizations
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Stretching
  • Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

Jasmine enjoys working with children and athletes of all levels.  She is enthusiastic and motivated to help clients achieve his or her treatment goals and is constantly looking to further her education and expand her skills.  She is certified in using Kinesio Tape and Dynamic Tape.  She is currently a therapist for Ottawa South United (OSU) OPDL competitive soccer teams and has worked with a variety of sports teams since 2011.  Jasmine has also been a part of Bouge in Balance Athletic Therapy since 2011.

Outside of work, Jasmine is an avid long-distance runner and dragon boater, as well as a classically trained pianist.  In her spare time, she enjoys teaching piano, spending time and eating lots with her family and friends, and of course, spoiling her baby nephews!

Mélanie Rousson-Liousfi RMT

Prenatal, Therapeutic, Child/Youth, Infants

Mélanie Rousson-Liousfi RMT

Mélanie graduated top of her class with Honours from Algonquin College’s Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma program in 2020. While in school, she completed over 900 hours of hands-on training, treating various conditions, performing prenatal and sports massage, as well as helping patients suffering from chronic pain.

Mélanie is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO), and the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO).

She wants to help people recover from injuries and surgeries as well as ease pain and symptoms associated with chronic pain conditions. She focuses on helping decrease prenatal and postnatal discomfort, easing headache and migraine intensity and frequency, as well as managing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction with the use of intra-oral and external facial massage techniques.

Mélanie is fully bilingual in both French and English. She also has experience working with people that have varying degrees of visual and hearing impairments.

She is also a Reiki Master and Practitioner since 2017.

Megan McIntyre RMT– has blue cross

Deep tissue, sports, scar tissue

Megan McIntyr

 

 

 

 

 

 

Megan graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy from Algonquin College. Throughout the years, Megan discovered that her passion for massage therapy provided an opportunity to help other people. She has gained experience in several different types of massage including Pregnancy, Sports massage, Lymphatic drainage, Connective tissue and aromatherapy. She enjoys working with a variety of clients and conditions and she is always up for a new challenge or experience.  Her career builds on interpersonal skills that she wishes to continue to develop over the many years of her career. She is a highly energetic individual who is keen on getting people back to doing the things they love and feeling the way they want to feel.  Megan enjoys a variety of activities to stimulate stress relief and happiness. Some of these activities include dancing, scuba diving, snow boarding, hiking, painting, and bowling.

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Jacob Cameron RMT,

Therapeutic Massage, 

Jake Cameron RMT

Jake is a registered massage therapist and graduate of Algonquin College. Known for his enthusiastic and energetic approach, Jake is dedicated to helping clients stay active and reach their health and wellness goals. He is passionate about providing personalized care, starting with thorough assessments and creating customized treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs.

Jake integrates a variety of techniques into his practice, including Swedish massage, deep tissue therapy, trigger point work, stretching, and remedial exercise, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing his clients’ unique concerns.

As a former varsity runner who still competes at the national level, Jacob brings a deep understanding of the demands on athletes’ bodies. He’s also a certified run coach with Mile2Marathon in Ottawa. When he’s not running, you’ll likely find him cycling, savoring a good coffee, or relaxing with his two dogs.

 

Jen Works RMT,

Therapeutic Massage, 

Jen is a graduate of Algonquin College’s Massage Therapy (Intensive) program in 2014. Prior to this Jen completed a B.Sc degree (honours) in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. 

Jen’s interest in massage therapy comes from a love of sport and performance. It’s her goal to help people be their best selves and allow them to do what they love. She has worked in both a physiotherapy and massage clinic setting. Jen’s experience includes treatment of sport injuries, chronic pain, as well as general relaxation. This experience gives Jen a great understanding of various injuries and treatment techniques.

Outside of work, Jen loves spending time outdoors and working out. You can find her either running, lifting weights or just chasing after her three kids. 

 

Meaghan Anderton RMT, B.Sc.

Deep tissue, prenatal, sports

Meaghan Anderton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meaghan is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic. During her studies, she had the opportunity to take part in specialty clinics including one at Sunnybrook Hospital; working with prenatal and postpartum patients of the High-Risk Obstetrics Unit. She also participated in a clinic at the Toronto General Hospital; working with pre and post-op patients of the Thoracic Surgery Unit. In addition, Meaghan has clinical experience in Swedish massage, sports massage, deep tissue, and myofascial release.

Meaghan has a B.Sc. in Integrated Science with a concentration in Health Science from Carleton University. She is also certified in CPR-C, Standard First Aid, and Automatic Defibrillation. She is a member of both the College of Massage Therapist of Ontario (CMTO) and the Registered Massage Therapist Association of Ontario (RMTAO).

Meaghan has recently moved back to Ottawa from Newmarket, where she grew up playing hockey and bouldering; two activities she still has a great passion for.

Stephanie Bergeron RMT

CranioSacral, Infant massage, CST for infants, Pregnancy, Reiki

Stephanie Bergeron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stephanie graduated from the Algonquin College Massage Therapy Program and has been registered since 2004. She finds that being a Reiki practitioner as well as an RMT brings a quiet energy to her treatments to help facilitate relaxation (for the client too!). She believes that people need to be more open to listening to their intuition not only in their daily life but also within their own body. The time during your treatment can be a great place to start!

 
Stephanie has taken extra training for Prenatal Massage but also feels that infants and children should be given the opportunity to benefit from massage as well as adults. As an Infant Massage Instructor, she is available to teach parents/caregivers the techniques and benefits of infant massage. Stephanie has also completed CranioSacral Therapy levels I & II, SomatoEmotional Release levels I & II, CranioSacral for Pediatrics level I & II, CranioSacral Therapy for Conception, Pregnancy and Birthing, The Brain Speaks levels I & II, and CranioSacral Therapy & the Immune Response, all through the Upledger Institute. Additional courses include Visceral Manipulation I (Abdomen I) (Barral Institute), Pediatric Myofascial Release (Barnes), and Rhythmic Movement Training and Reflex Integration level I & II.
 
The dominant modalities used in Stephanie’s practice are Swedish Massage and CranioSacral Therapy.  CranioSacral Therapy can be used on all ages of clientele (even newborns!) and for a multitude of issues including: chronic pain, post-concussion symptoms, in dealing with stress and anxiety, pregnancy and post-pregnancy care, breastfeeding problems, and more!
 

With so many modalities still to be learned, she never ceases to be amazed at the many levels of healing that are possible.

 
NO NEW CLIENTS LOOKING FOR DEEP TISSUE TREATMENTS are being accepted at this time.

Kimberly Bold B.Sc. Kinesiology, RMT

Kimberly Bold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kim graduated from Algonquin College in 2004, with an honors diploma in massage therapy. Prior to this Kim completed her Honors B.Sc in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. Since her graduation, she has had the opportunity to practice in Canada and overseas in both a physiotherapy and group massage environment.

Kim has been a  member of the part-time faculty at Algonquin College since 2006, where she has had the opportunity to impart her knowledge and love of massage to the students in the public clinics.

Kim works with her clients to develop a treatment plan based on the client’s goals using a variety of techniques including:

  • Swedish massage
  • Lymphatic drainage
  • Myofascial release
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Stretching
  • Pregnancy massage for expecting moms

Clients are usually prescribed home care in the form of stretching, strengthening or hydrotherapy to complement the massage.

Olivia Semenick RMT

Prenatal 

Olivia Semenick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olivia is from Thunder Bay, Ontario and moved to Ottawa to begin her schooling in Massage Therapy at Algonquin College. She has had the opportunity of hands-on experience in the student clinic, as well as outreach. She has worked with athletes, children with disabilities, prenatal clients and a variety of clients in water massage. Olivia took an interest in prenatal massage during her final year of school and intends to pursue completing additional courses in prenatal massage. She also plans on taking courses in craniosacral therapy, muscle taping, as well as doula training. Olivia looks forward to continuous learning throughout her career and intends to cater to the goals of her clients; whether it’s relaxation or for an injury.

In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, paddle boarding, dancing, photography, and knitting.

Carly McCooeye RMT – has blue cross

Deep tissue, prenatal, scar treatments

Carly McCooeye

 

 

 

 

 

 

***Carly is on Maternity leave at this time***

Carly is a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, and graduate from the three year Massage Therapy program at Algonquin  College. Carly is a firm believer in therapeutic touch. She feels that massage therapy can encourage her clients to become more in tune with their bodies’ health and needs. Carly has experience with:

  • Pregnancy massage
  • Infant massage
  • Specific scar treatments
  • Swedish massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Treating clients with special needs

She is also certified in CPR and First Aid by St. Johns Ambulance.

Carly focuses on providing a unique experience for her clients. This is done by providing full interviewing, thorough assessments, and working with the client to establish goals and create flexible and tangible treatment plans. Carly has experience with many different conditions and can create individual plans to suit each client. Promoting relaxation and relief of pain is an important goal in each and every treatment plan. Carly can help this happen through various massage techniques such as: lymphatic drainage, neuromuscular techniques, trigger point therapy, various stretching techniques and hydrotherapy modalities. In the future, Carly hopes to take more massage related courses to be able to help even more clients in new ways.

  • Lymphatic drainage
  • Neuromuscular techniques
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Various stretching techniques
  • Hydrotherapy modalities

In the future, Carly hopes to take more massage related courses to be able to help even more clients in new ways.

In her spare time, Carly enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and spending time at the cottage with her friends and family. She enjoys travelling and visiting new places when she can. Carly also enjoys learning new things and is currently looking to improve her cooking and baking skills.

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Jessica Khalil  

Holistic Nutritionist, BHSc. CNP. NNCP

Jessica Khalil

***Please see note at bottom: I am not a dietician. I am a holistic nutritionist.

Jessica is a holistic nutritionist who believes that the relationship you have with food is a reflection of the relationship you have with yourself. She uses a root-cause and personalized approach to help you improve your gut health, emotional eating and overall mood. She also has specific interests in helping clients with insomnia, burnout & stress management.

Jessica’s nutritional counseling services can also help you with:

  • Mood & energy support (fatigue, focus/concentration, irritability, low self-esteem, etc.)
  • Digestion (bloating, gas, constipation, sensitivities, heartburn/acid reflux etc.)
  • Emotional wellbeing, self-development and mindset
  • Skin health (acne, dull skin)
  • Intense food cravings
  • Hormonal health
  • Living a low-toxin lifestyle
  • And more…

 

Her practice incorporates a symptomatology assessment tool to determine your nutritional needs such as potential nutrient & vitamin depletions, organ imbalances and heavy metal toxicities. Her services also include lifestyle & mindset coaching, meal plans & recipe books focused on whole foods, and supplement recommendations when needed.

Jessica became a Certified Nutritional Practitioner from The Institute of Holistic Nutrition. She also holds an honours Bachelor in Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa. Her credentials and experience allow her to have a bio-psycho-social approach to health; meaning that she considers your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Jessica speaks 4 languages (English, French, Arabic and Spanish) and loves to explore the Latin culture, hence her minor in Spanish during University. She enjoys to go out dancing, Latin social dancing and swimming as her favorite forms of exercise. She enjoys reading books on holistic health, psychology, spirituality, consciousness, self-help & self-development.

When you eat good, you feel good, and when you feel good, you DO good!

Book a consultation with her to see how she can help YOU eat good, feel good and do good!

***Please note that I am not a dietician. A dietician and a holistic nutritionist can have different insurance coverage depending on your plan and provider. If you require insurance coverage, please check-in with your insurance provider to inquire if your policy covers nutritional counselling/nutritionist.

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Shahrbanoo (Sherry) Rahimi R. Ac.

Registered Acupuncturist

Sherry is a registered acupuncturist. She holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Iran, Allameh Tabataba’i University. She is deeply passionate about Chinese medicine, and integrates her knowledge of psychology in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

Sherry’s treatment style is always tailored to an individual’s needs to provide a client- centered treatment. Her approach is centered in the understanding that emotions and physical health are intimately connected, believing that emotions impact the health of the body and vice versa. She strongly believes that the role of the practitioner is to act as a guide and facilitate healing that comes from within. 

Her treatments use a mixture of acupuncture, tuina, guasha, cupping and moxibustion. Sherry has a special interest in treating musculoskeletal, digestive, gynecological issues and emotional health challenges.

Kimberly Belway RMT 

Therapeutic, Prenatal, Scars, Persistent Pain

Kimberly Belway is a Registered Massage Therapist graduated from Algonquin College. She has a passion for prenatal care, scars, and helping relieve persistent pain. She is an enthusiastic learner and strives to continue her education throughout her career to further develop quality and efficiency in providing health care.

Kimberly is a positive and calming presence who prioritizes getting people to their treatment goals. She prides herself on providing an integrated and customized treatment plan that addresses each client’s unique needs.

Kimberly welcomes new clients with open arms and is looking forward to helping everyone she can.

Amélie Duhaime RMT 

Therapeutic, Prenatal, Scars, Persistent Pain

Amélie Duhaime is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist and a graduate of the Algonquin College Massage Therapy program. Her expertise spans a diverse range of treatments, including sports massage, scar therapy, pregnancy support, neuropathy care, and the management of persistent pain and chronic conditions. Amélie is particularly passionate about working with veterans and clients facing long-standing health challenges.

Her approach integrates both deep tissue and lighter touch techniques, lymphatic drainage, neuromuscular methods, TMJ treatments, and relaxation therapy. Amélie is committed to helping clients enhance their daily activities and improve their overall quality of life. She looks forward to working with clients on their journey to better health and well-being.

Rania Bakkour RMT 

Therapeutic, Trigger Point Therapy

Rania is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from the International Academy of Massage Therapy in 2021 with honours and multiple awards. She has attained a diverse educational background with vast knowledge and experience in the health field. Rania has experience working in the Personal Training Industry, the Biotech Industry, and Medical Rehabilitation Research before transitioning to Massage Therapy. 

Rania earned her MD degree in Syria and specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has worked for nine years in the field of physical medicine prior to moving to Canada. Currently, she is pursuing her passion for alternative healthcare.

As a massage therapist, Rania specializes in deep tissue massage, trigger point work, stretching, and traction. She takes a holistic approach to her practice by treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. Rania is committed to continuous education and staying current with the latest techniques and research in the field of massage therapy.

Outside of work, Rania loves traveling and exploring new cultures. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family including trying new restaurants. She maintains an active lifestyle through hiking, yoga, and weight training. Rania is passionate about helping her clients achieve optimal health and wellness. She looks forward to creating a positive impact in their lives.

Abigail Costen RMT 

Therapeutic, TMJ, Persistent Pain

Abigail became a Registered Massage Therapist in December of 2016. She wanted to be involved in a field that would allow her to help people by means of natural therapy. Her personal experience with injury was what sparked her interest in this field many years ago. As a professional RMT, she aspires to achieve the best possible results for each client with a thorough and comprehensive treatment.

Through professionalism and attention to detail, she maintains a healthy relationship with each client. She has gained experience in working with a variety of muscular issues, including: muscular imbalance, occupational or sports injuries, tension or stress headaches, overuse trauma such as tendinitis and TMJ disorder. She frequently uses deep tissue and trigger point therapy with her clients while adapting pressure and technique to each client’s pain tolerance. She strives to exercise an intuitive balance between deep tissue and relaxation.

Many who have met Abigail have commented that she has a certain seriousness about her, but the truth is, she takes her work to heart and seriously, but there is a side of her that enjoys a good laugh. In her free time, Abigail enjoys old comedy classics, good scary books and reading up on space science.