Amelia Brunet is a Registered Massage Therapist in the Province of Ontario. Amelia believes massage is a powerful tool that can improve 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 client’s 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.

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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. She strongly believes in treating the whole person – body, mind, spirit, and emotions. Ruth 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 living so close to the Rideau and Ottawa Rivers. Ruth is excited to be part of the new Barrhaven Clinic and looks forward to continuing her training in areas related to women’s health.

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Eryka graduated with Honours from Algonquin College’s Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma program. 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.

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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.

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Andrew has been a registered massage therapist since 2000. Since then he has been helping family’s in the Ottawa area relax, relieve stress and pain, and live a healthier life. With the use of tradition therapeutic and relaxation massage based on the swedish massage principles and other techniques he has been working on developing over the last 7 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 CranioSacral Therapy, 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 massages. 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.

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Brian Derby is a former Nationally Ranked Long Jumper who competed for Canada in 1992. After his B.A. from Queens University and traveling across Australia, Brian completed the Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College and earned his licence in 2001. Since being an R.M.T., Brian has taught the General Massage Course at Algonquin College and has done clinic supervision and orthopedic assessment through Kine Concept. He has earned certificates in Reiki level 1, Lympatic therapy, reflexology, acupuncture level 1 IET level 1, EFT level 1 and orthobionomy. Adding to Brian’s expertise in sports therapy and deep tissue massage, he has opened himself to four new skills linked to his passion for Energy Medicine. Brian uses I.E.T (Integrative Energy Technique) and E.F.T (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Reiki to help his clients overcome specific barriers in their lives. It is a perfect adjunct to Massage Therapy, and offers another tool for assisting his clients to achieve the best results for their physical health. Using traditional Chinese Acupressure points and traditional Integrated Energy points, the results from your standard Massage Therapy treatments are amplified! Find out more about how EFT, IET and Reiki can help you today.

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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.

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With the exception of infants, Karyn regrets she is unable to take on any new clients this summer. 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 teach several courses including the prenatal outreach within the program. In 2017, she was nominated for a Birth Worker’s Award in Massage Therapy. Karyn has taken further training in Barnes Myofascial Release techniques, pediatric myofascial release, pelvic myofascial release, manual lymph drainage techniques, and many, many courses relating to pregnancy massage. She has done specific work with pregnant moms in labour to help relieve pain and discomfort. She has completed her training as a doula and has been honoured to have been asked to attend several births. Karyn’s focus is on pre and post-natal massage and women’s health. She is quite experienced in Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, stretching and strengthening, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). 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 health and well-being. She enjoys working one-on-one with clients to provide customized care that fits their lifestyles.

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Venus is a registered massage therapist and graduate of Algonquin College, with additional training in prenatal massage, pediatrics, orthopedic conditions, and persistent pain, gained through her clinical placements. Venus is passionate about working with children, addressing scars, and providing prenatal care. Her approach focuses on whole-body wellness, incorporating home care and client education to help maintain and enhance results.

In her free time, Venus enjoys yoga, weightlifting, and traveling.

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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!

Instagram: @wholistika

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Email: wholistikawellness@gmail.com

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Born and raised in Ottawa, Jasmine is a 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, and 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, as well as cupping and level 1 Reiki. 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. She 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!

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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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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 share 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 an interest in pre and postnatal patient and also in pediatric acupuncture.

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In 2020, Mélanie completed the Massage Therapy Ontario College Advanced Diploma program at Algonquin College, finishing at the top of her class and graduating with Honours. While in school, she completed over 900 hours of hands-on training at the student clinic and through outreach placements, treating various conditions, performing prenatal and sports massages, as well as helping patients suffering from chronic pain.

Mélanie is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO). She has been working full time as a massage therapist since 2021.

Her main goals are to help people recover from injuries and surgeries as well as ease pain and symptoms associated with chronic pain conditions. She areas of focus are helping decrease prenatal and postnatal discomfort, easing headache and migraine severity and frequency in chronic migraine and headache sufferers, as well as in managing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction by using intra-oral and external facial massage techniques. Furthermore, she has been a Reiki Master and Practitioner since 2017.

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.

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