Meet Our Therapists

Registered Massage Therapist

I graduated with honours and as Valedictorian from a 2-year condensed Massage Therapy program. I began my studies in Biomedical Science at uOttawa, after which I wanted to focus on anatomy and working with people hands-on. That led me to the field of Massage Therapy. In addition to my school program, I have worked with athletes of the Ottawa Senators Development Camp, The Canadian National Gymnastics Team, and have had Sports Massage and Therapeutic Ultrasound training.

I use a variety of techniques for my treatments in combination with Swedish techniques including:-Myofascial Release to work on restricted connective tissue-TMJ massage to treat jaw pain and headaches that lead to lack of sleep and chronic dysfunction-Muscle Energy to mobilize stuck joints that can lead to back pain and headaches-Therapeutic Ultrasound to treat damaged deep tissue and joints

Therapeutic effects and benefits of my treatments can include:
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• Decrease muscle spasms, swelling, and inflammation
• Release of scar tissue and adhesions
• Increase mobility and joint movement
• Reduction of headaches, tension, trigger points (knots), anxiety, and stress
• Decreased pain in muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments
• Improved blood circulation and tissue recovery.

Every day I work with Massage Therapy my passion for it grows stronger, working with people and providing therapeutic treatment is incredibly fulfilling for me. I look forward to working with you and to helping improve your quality of life.

Kyle Ethier

Registered Massage Therapist

As of April 2019, I completed the 2318-hour intensive massage therapy program with the International Academy of Massage and successfully completed the required licensing exams with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

For 5 years prior to completing my education I have been a personal trainer working in Orleans. I have worked with a variety of clients from young athletes to seniors looking to improve their quality of life. Throughout my education my experience as personal trainer was a great help with assessment of conditions as well as creating remedial exercise programs for clients to assist them with their rehabilitation.

In my treatments I use a variety of techniques including:
• Swedish massage
• Trigger point release
• Myofascial release
• Joint mobilizations
• PNF stretching.

My goal as a Massage Therapist is to gain an understanding of your specific condition and treat it appropriately to restore function, improve mobility and decrease stress or pain.

Outside of work I live an active lifestyle, training for powerlifting, enjoying my time outdoors or expanding my knowledge of all thing’s health/fitness related.

Registered Massage Therapist

I have been an RMT since 2003 and I love my chosen profession more and more with each passing year.  I had, originally, started a career as a social worker after completing bachelor’s degrees in psychology and social work. I worked as a social worker for a short time and enjoyed it very much. I soon realized, however, that there was another helping profession even more suited to my personality and outlook on life.  Subsequently, I completed the Massage Therapy program with Honours and began my practice.

Massage therapy is an effective way to use the body’s natural ability to heal itself. It is useful for treating a large number of physical conditions and, just as importantly, to prevent them. Regular massage therapy treatments will help keep your body functioning at its optimal level. I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from massage throughout their life. I see clients of all ages- from children to seniors. Using a client focused and comprehensive style of treatment planning, my goal is to tailor the massage therapy treatment to your individual needs. I strive for this whether you are looking for relaxation or therapeutic massage- or a combination of the two.

My favourite part of this work is having the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. I consider it a privilege that clients allow me to be a part of their health care team. Outside of work, I am kept very busy chauffeuring my children from activity to activity.

Registered Massage Therapist

I graduated with honors from the Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College in April 2023. During my program I was able to gain deeper knowledge in sports massage, chronic pain, scars and burns as well as pregnancy massage. As a recent graduate to this fulfilling profession, I consider it to be an advantage to have the newest knowledge and techniques to care for my clients. My goal, as your Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), is to design a treatment plan specific to your needs to help you feel your best self.

Some of the techniques that I use during my treatments are:
* Myofascial Release
* Trigger Point Therapy
* Stretching techniques
* Joint Mobilizations
* Remedial exercises (home care)

I was a competitive dancer for 14 years which led me to needing many massage therapy treatments over the years. From this, I found my love for the profession. I would like you to also experience the benefits that massage therapy offers. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with friends and family, going to the gym, walking my dogs and traveling.

I look forward to working with you.

Registered Massage Therapist

Upon graduating with honours from Eastern College in 2007, I began practicing massage therapy in my hometown of St. John’s, Newfoundland. My personal interest in competitive athletics led me to focus on sports injuries. Since moving to Ottawa in 2010, I have had the opportunity to expand on the scope of my practice. Initially, I worked closely with an Osteopath and most recently in a multi-disciplinary clinic.

My expertise include the following:
• Stress management
• Chronic headaches
• Shoulder injuries
• Pelvic dysfunction
• Fibromyalgia
• PNF stretching/isometric stretching/joint mobilization
• Myofascial release
• Trigger point therapy

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, cycling, squash, cross-training, hiking, and travelling. Its been my experience that successful treatment begins with a comprehensive health history, client specific treatment plan, and appropriate follow-up.

I look forward to meeting with you.

Registered Massage Therapist

I began my practice as a Massage Therapist in 2007 after graduating from Algonquin College and I have loved working in the field since.  I have a wide range of experience including treating:

• Pre-natal and post-natal women
• People with chronic pain conditions including fibromyalgia
• People in recovery from surgery
• People who have job-related discomfort (ie. Back/shoulder/neck pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, etc.)
• People dealing with stress
• Athletes

In 2015, I began to study John F. Barnes Myofascial Release.  This type of work targets the fascial system which is what surrounds and supports every tissue in the body and connects you from head to toe.  This specific type of work targets adhesions in the fascial system that have developed over time from a variety of different stresses.  The technique involves using a gentle, sustained pressure to allow the adhered tissue to soften.  In combining traditional massage techniques and JFB Myofasical Release, I am able to more effectively treat the body as a whole.

I believe that massage therapy is important because it allows people to slow down and tune into what their body is trying to communicate to them to facilitate healing.  In the fast paced world that we live in, there is often not much time left to stop and take care of ourselves.

In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my dog, reading, yoga, playing ringette and spending time with my family.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you take a moment to reconnect with yourself.

Registered Massage Therapist

Since graduating from CDI College in 2002 I have worked in various clinical settings acquiring experience and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of the physical body and its dysfunctions. I continue my growth as a therapist with courses such as prenatal massage and myofascial release.

Massage offers a drug-free and personal approach to wellness based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. By combining my training and experience I focus on developing client specific treatments, so that I not only offer relief of my client’s health related issues but also prevent them from returning. I can create effective therapeutic sessions for the variety of office workers, pregnant mothers, injured athletes and other individuals that I see everyday.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, spending time with my family and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Registered Massage Therapist

Richard graduated from The Kinetic-concept Institute, an intensive 2500 hour massage therapy program in 2006. Richard is currently a professional member of the CMTO (College of Massage Therapists of Ontario) and is a registered massage therapist.

Richard is what we consider a continuous learner and has avidly pursued workshops and courses around the world to provide unique and tailored treatment for his clients. Myofascial Release and postural dysfunction coupled with chronic pain are areas that Richard loves to work in and incorporates areas of Thai yoga stretches in order to enhance myofascial release along the various fascial planes. Fascias is the new “buzz” word in the medical and alternative modality field and we look forward to new research  in this area coming shortly.

Additional courses undertaken include the following:
• Certified Thai massage teacher foundation course Chaing Mai Thailand
• Certified Active Release ART upper limb
• Certified Structural Integration Practitioner (Rolf method)  Boulder USA
• Certified kinesio tape
• Certified Nada ear acupuncture for Addictions plus PTSD
• Certified Vodder Lymphatic drainage therapist
• Certified Ultra Sound and Cold Laser
• Certified Shockwave therapy for tendinitis and plantar fasciitis
• Certified Vietnamese bamboo massage

Working across a broad spectrum of treatment options Richard is able to offer a specific treatment plan for his clients incorporating various modalities and stretches.

Registered Massage Therapist

I have been an RMT since 2011, when I completed my three year training at Algonquin College. I offer treatments ranging from relaxation massage to treating specific injuries or conditions:
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• Muscle pain or tension
• Sports or orthopedic injuries
• Prenatal or post-natal massage
• Stress or anxiety

I have experience working with diverse clientele (all ages) ranging from armchair athletes to elite athletes! I have a compassionate and caring approach to working with clients and am sensitive to clients with anxiety, body image, trauma and limited mobility. I work closely with clients to create a massage experience that is safe, therapeutic and assists with ongoing stress management.

I believe that everyone can benefit from Massage Therapy as it provides an opportunity to slow down, breathe, and restore the body and mind. I look forward to offering you exceptional massage therapy treatments that are tailored to meet your specific health conditions and goals.

In my life outside of massage therapy, I enjoy cooking, reading, biking, gaming and spending some down time with my adorable critters Sydney, Sam and Toby.

Physiotherapist

In 2009 after graduating from the University of Ottawa in Health Sciences Human Kinetics I took a year off to work as a physiotherapist assistant only to discover my love for the field of physiotherapy. It was the following year where I completed my 2 year Masters program at the University of Ottawa in 2011.
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Since graduating in 2011, I have worked in 2 multidisciplinary clinics which has allowed me to gain experience in working with a wide range of injuries from individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents to sport related injuries and the “I don’t know what caused it” type injuries. Furthermore, in 2014, I became credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy(MDT) or the “McKenzie method” which is a movement based assessment and treatment method which enables you to understand how to self-treat and prevent the pain from returning!

I strive on the ability to help you return to the “old you” by offering one-on-one (with the physio ONLY!) physiotherapy assessments and treatments through extended appointment times.
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My postgraduate coursework includes the following:
• Level 1 AA1: Foundations of anatomical Acupuncture 2012
• McKenzie Part A: The Lumbar Spine 2012
• McKenzie Part B: The Cervical & Thoracic Spine 2012
• McKenzie Part C: Advanced Lumbar Spine & Extremities – Lower Limb 2013
• McKenzie Part D: Advanced Cervical/Thoracic Spine & Extremities – Upper Limb 2013
• MDT Clinical Skills Update Symposium: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy 2014
• McKenzie Institute Canada Credentialing Examination 2015
• McKenzie Part E: Human Extremities 2015
• SFMA Select Functional Movement System 2015
• McKenzie Part E: Human Extremities (Audit) 2016
• APTEI Advanced Upper Extremity Complex Certification Program 2016
• Mulligan Upper Quadrant 2016

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family/friends, working out and of course keeping busy with my crazy and energetic Boxer pup, Ari!

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Registered Massage Therapist

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