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.
Austin is a newly registered massage therapist eager to continue her education. During her three ...
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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.
With the exception of infants, Karyn regrets she is unable to take on any new clients this summer...
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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!
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Email: wholistikawellness@gmail.com
Jessica is a holistic nutritionist who believes that the relationship you have with food is a ref...
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Amanda is a registered massage therapist with a passion for women’s health and has had extra training in prenatal massage. She believes each person is unique and tries to tailor every treatment to focus on why her patient came in for a massage.
Amanda is a registered massage therapist with a passion for women’s health and has had extra trai...
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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!
Born and raised in Ottawa, Jasmine is a graduate of Algonquin College’s Massage Therapy (Intensiv...
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Laura is an RMT who graduated in 2016 with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy from Algonquin College. Laura’s goal as an RMT is to help clients achieve a pain free and happy lifestyle through client centered care and treatments.
Her clinical skill set holds a focus in these areas:
· Light to moderate/firm pressure
· Trigger Point Therapy
· Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Children
· Children aged 4+
· Prenatal and Postnatal Care
· Chronic Pain Management (fibromyalgia)
· Sciatic Nerve Pain
· Migraines and Headaches
· Anxiety, Depression and PTSD
In her spare time Laura is an avid reader and spends all her time with her canine best friend exploring hiking trails!
Laura is an RMT who graduated in 2016 with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy from Algonquin ...
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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.
Josée Michaud is a registered acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of P...
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Leah is an active & enthusiastic young graduate from Algonquin College (2018). Throughout her time as a student, she successfully completed a variety of placements giving her a taste of the opportunities available in her chosen career. Placements such as: sports massage, prenatal massage, chronic illness & patients suffering from HIV. She took particular interest in prenatal massage & plans to further her skills in this area throughout her career.
She has recently become a new member of the College of Massage Therapist’s of Ontario (CMTO) & the Registered Massage Therapy Association of Ontario (RMTAO). Leah enjoys working with people of all ages & is willing & determined to ensure & focus on client centered care. She is a highly motivated individual eager to help her clients achieve their goals & is constantly looking to further her education & broaden her skill set. In the near future she is hoping to complete her cupping certification as well as obtaining her license as a doula.
In her spare time Leah enjoys anything that involves being outside & any excuse for some physical activity & fresh air. This winter she learned how to snowboard & can’t wait for next season to get back on the hills to sharpen her skills! Leah enjoys spending quality time with friends & family especially when it involves trying out the newest restaurant in town!
Leah is an active & enthusiastic young graduate from Algonquin College (2018). Throughout her...
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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.
In 2020, Mélanie completed the Massage Therapy Ontario College Advanced Diploma program at Algonq...
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