KNEADED TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY
Meet Our Team
Our registered massage therapists, acupuncturists and wellness professionals are dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-informed care across our three Ottawa locations.
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Pre/postnatal · Children · Women’s Health
Josée Michaud
Registered Acupuncturist
Josée Michaud is a registered acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. She graduated with Honors from the International Academy of TCM in Ottawa. Dedicated to holistic, individualized treatment, she has completed multiple trainings in women’s health, prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care, and also offers cosmetic facial acupuncture.
Deep Tissue · Prenatal
Amelia Brunet
Registered Massage Therapist – Blue Cross
Amelia believes massage is a powerful tool that improves overall quality of life. She creates balanced plans of care based on each client’s unique needs through thorough assessment and interview. She provides an open, respectful, therapeutic environment and regularly pursues continuing education. Honours graduate, Algonquin College. Member of CMTO and RMTAO.
Prenatal · CranioSacral
Ruth Burnett-Cole
BA, Registered Massage Therapist
Ruth graduated from Toronto’s Sutherland-Chan School in 2001 and has worked in diverse settings across Canada. She holds a University of Toronto degree (Religious Studies) and a diploma in Addiction Counseling. She has completed Advanced CranioSacral training including TMJ, and is trained to teach parents infant massage techniques.
Women’s Health · Prenatal · Lymphatic Drainage
Eryka Callaghan
RMT, CLT
Eryka graduated with Honours from Algonquin College’s Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma program in 2021. She previously worked as a PSW, Auxiliary Nurse in the UK, and ran a home daycare for 10 years. Her special interests include prenatal care, women’s health, and lymphatic drainage.
Prenatal · Therapeutic Massage
Austin Carroll
Registered Massage Therapist
Austin is a newly registered massage therapist eager to continue her education. At Algonquin College she gained extensive hands-on experience with clients of all ages and discovered a passion for scar therapy. As a CMTO member she strives to create a clean, comfortable, client-centered environment where everyone feels heard.
Tibetan Acupressure · TMJ · Deep Tissue
Andrew Chapman
Registered Massage Therapist – Blue Cross
Andrew has been an RMT since 2000, helping Ottawa families relax, relieve stress, and live healthier lives. He develops specific individual treatments using Swedish-based techniques and has further training in Tibetan Acupressure and TMJ treatment.
Sports · Deep Tissue · Lymphatic Drainage · EFT
Brian Derby
BA, Registered Massage Therapist – Blue Cross
Brian Derby is a former nationally ranked long jumper who represented Canada in 1992. He became a licensed RMT in 2001 at Algonquin College and has taught there since. He holds certifications in Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Lymphatic Drainage. Member of RMTAO.
Sports · Deep Tissue · Therapeutic
Davidson Desrosiers
Registered Massage Therapist
Davidson holds an honours BA in Psychology (University of Ottawa, 2018) and is an honours graduate of the International Academy of Massage (2022). He is motivated to provide effective, client-centered care that improves quality of life by addressing the deep connection between physical and mental health.
Pre/Post Natal · Barnes MFR · CranioSacral for Infants
Karyn Hughes
B.Sc.Soc, RMT, IBCLC
Note: Karyn is currently only accepting infants and clients completing a treatment plan, as she has taken on a faculty role at Algonquin College. Karyn is an RMT and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with extensive expertise in prenatal, postnatal, and infant massage.
Sports · Deep Tissue · Lymphatic Drainage
Jasmine Lim
Registered Massage Therapist
Jasmine holds a B.Sc. in Human Kinetics (University of Ottawa) and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist with CSEP. Her science-based background gives her a unique approach to massage therapy. She is a graduate of Algonquin College’s Massage Therapy Intensive program and a member of CMTO and RMTAO.
Prenatal · Therapeutic · Child/Youth · Infants
Mélanie Rousson-Liousfi
Registered Massage Therapist
Mélanie graduated top of her class with Honours from Algonquin College’s Massage Therapy program in 2020, completing over 900 hours of hands-on training. She is passionate about helping clients recover from injuries and surgeries. Member of CMTO and RMTAO.
Deep Tissue · Sports · Scar Tissue
Megan McIntyre
Registered Massage Therapist – Blue Cross
Megan holds an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy from Algonquin College and has developed expertise in pregnancy massage, sports massage, lymphatic drainage, connective tissue, and aromatherapy. She enjoys working with a wide variety of clients and embraces new challenges.
Therapeutic Massage
Jacob Cameron
Registered Massage Therapist
Jake is an Algonquin College graduate known for his enthusiastic approach. He builds customized treatment plans integrating Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point work, stretching, and remedial exercise to help clients stay active and reach their wellness goals.
Therapeutic Massage
Jen Works
Registered Massage Therapist
Jen holds a B.Sc. in Human Kinetics (University of Ottawa) and is an Algonquin College Massage Therapy graduate (2014). Her passion for sport drives her goal to help people be their best selves. She has experience treating sport injuries, chronic pain, and general relaxation in physiotherapy and clinic settings.
Deep Tissue · Prenatal · Sports
Meaghan Anderton
RMT, B.Sc.
Meaghan graduated from Sutherland-Chan School and participated in specialty clinics at Sunnybrook Hospital and Toronto General Hospital. Her experience spans Swedish massage, sports massage, deep tissue, and myofascial release.
CranioSacral · Infant Massage · Pregnancy · Reiki
Stephanie Bergeron
Registered Massage Therapist
Stephanie has been a registered RMT since 2004 and is also a Reiki practitioner, bringing a quiet, calming energy to her treatments. She has additional training in Prenatal Massage, CranioSacral Therapy for adults and infants, and Infant Massage Instruction.
Therapeutic Massage · Sports
Kimberly Bold
B.Sc. Kinesiology, RMT
Kim holds a B.Sc. in Kinesiology (University of Western Ontario) and an Algonquin College honors diploma in massage therapy (2004). She has practiced in Canada and overseas and has been part-time faculty at Algonquin College since 2006. She develops individualized treatment goals with each client.
Prenatal
Olivia Semenick
Registered Massage Therapist
Olivia moved from Thunder Bay to Ottawa to study at Algonquin College. She gained hands-on experience with athletes, children with disabilities, prenatal clients, and water massage. She has a strong interest in prenatal massage and plans to pursue craniosacral and muscle taping training.
Deep Tissue · Prenatal · Scar Treatments
Carly McCooeye
Registered Massage Therapist – Blue Cross
Currently on Maternity Leave. Carly is a firm believer in therapeutic touch and a graduate of Algonquin College’s three-year Massage Therapy program. She has experience in pregnancy massage, infant massage, scar treatments, Swedish massage, and deep tissue massage.
Gut Health · Emotional Eating · Mood & Energy
Jessica Khalil
Holistic Nutritionist, BHSc. CNP. NNCP
Jessica is a holistic nutritionist (not a dietician) who uses a root-cause, personalized approach to improve gut health, emotional eating, and mood. She also specializes in insomnia, burnout, and stress management. Her services support digestive health, hormonal balance, weight management, and skin health.
Traditional Chinese Medicine · Acupuncture
Shahrbanoo (Sherry) Rahimi
Registered Acupuncturist
Sherry holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Iran and integrates this knowledge with Traditional Chinese Medicine. She believes emotions and physical health are intimately connected and always tailors her treatment to the individual to provide a truly client-centered experience.
Therapeutic · Prenatal · Scars · Persistent Pain
Kimberly Belway
Registered Massage Therapist
Kimberly is a Registered Massage Therapist and Algonquin College graduate with a passion for prenatal care, scar therapy, and persistent pain relief. She is a positive, calming presence who creates integrated, customized treatment plans to get clients to their goals.
Therapeutic · Prenatal · Scars · Persistent Pain
Amélie Duhaime
Registered Massage Therapist
Amélie is an Algonquin College RMT graduate whose expertise spans sports massage, scar therapy, pregnancy support, neuropathy care, and persistent pain management. She is passionate about working with veterans and clients facing long-standing health challenges.
Therapeutic · Trigger Point Therapy
Rania Bakkour
Registered Massage Therapist
Rania graduated from the International Academy of Massage Therapy in 2021 with honours. She holds an MD degree from Syria and specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for nine years before transitioning to massage therapy in Canada, giving her a uniquely comprehensive clinical perspective.
Therapeutic · TMJ · Persistent Pain
Abigail Costen
Registered Massage Therapist
Abigail became an RMT in December 2016, inspired by her own experience with injury. She achieves the best results through thorough, comprehensive treatments and careful attention to each client’s needs. She maintains a healthy therapeutic relationship with every client across a wide variety of conditions.
