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RMT TEAM
Adam Borges
R.M.T.
Adam graduated from Evolve College of Massage Therapy with training in myofascial release, trigger point therapy and swedish massage. He has continued training in cupping and hot stone massage.
He has experience in relaxation and athletic massage environments, such as working with the Blue Bombers.
Adam specializes in shoulder, pelvis and TMJ dysfunction but has the knowledge and training to address whole body issues.
Benita Guenther
R.M.T.
Benita graduated from Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies and has been practicing for 9 years. She specialize in therapeutic massage with experience in deep tissue, pre/post natal, infant and palliative massage as well as cupping. She looks forward to meeting you and being a part of your health and wellness team.
Collin Castillo
R.M.T.
Collin graduated from Evolve College of Massage Therapy. He is also a Certified Athletic Therapist. Using a multidisciplinary approach, he helps clients improve their health and well being by providing massage therapy and educating his clients on stretching, exercising and postural awareness.
Daryl Ibanez
R.M.T.
Daryl graduated from Evolve College of Massage Therapy in 2021. His goal is to bring balance to the body by addressing the issues that exacerbate discomfort and educating clients on how to mitigate these issues. He enjoys using myofascial release, deep tissue, cupping and stretching techniques to address these issues. He also enjoys providing relaxation massages for stress relief. On his free time, he enjoys being in the outdoors and practicing hot yoga.
Jasmine Gourdie
R.M.T.
Jasmine uses a combination of therapeutic and relaxation techniques to work with each client's individual needs as well as informing clients on the benefits of massage, movement and homecare for health of the body and mind. She in certified in cupping massage and hot stone massage as well.
Jessica Ripley
R.M.T.
Jessica is a senior therapist with 10 years experience. She specializes in deep pelvic/ hip treatment, and has training in sports massage, pregnancy massage, Thai massage, IASTM (instrumental assisted soft tissue mobilization) and acupuncture.
Jessica Ripley is also a licensed Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist, with training in gua sha, fire cupping, and electrical acupuncture. Jessica’s goal is to treat the mind and body as a whole and facilitate the body’s natural healing process.
Joan (Joni) Roce
R.M.T.
Joan graduated from Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapy. She specializes in Swedish relaxation massage, therapeutic massage, and deep tissue. She has also taken additional courses in Fascial Integration and Dynamic cupping. Joan believes in catering to every client's specific needs in helping to reduce pain and tension, decrease stress, and promote wellness through massage. She focuses the treatment on the cause of the problem and not by only treating the symptoms. Her goal is to help her clients achieve full functionality through stabilizing the body.
Katerina Konzelman
R.M.T.
Katerina is trained to use various massage techniques including Swedish, Neuromuscular, trigger-point, and stretching. She is motivated to help each client meet their goals, whether increasing relaxation, decreasing pain, improving range of motion, or helping recover from injuries. She is certified in cupping massage.
Shensi Tang
R.M.T.
Shensi graduated from Wellington College and has experience in Swedish relaxation massage, therapeutic massage, cupping and Deep Tissue massage.
Shensi has 8 years training of acupuncture. She is specialized in pain control, depression, insomnia, digestive issues, menopause syndrome, infertility and losing weight. She does fire cupping as well.
Rebeca Zavala
R.M.T.
Rebeca has taken special training in prenatal massage, breast massage, hot stone and cupping massage and is well versed in relaxation massage, myofascial release, and deep tissue massage.
She is also very passionate about continuing to learn new skills that will help with treating her clients.
Her self-declared specialty and favourite areas to treat are neck and shoulders.
Derek Roy
R.M.T.
Derek is a graduate of Evolve College of Massage Therapy where he developed a keen interest in working with the fascial system throughout the body, encouraging an active approach to the treatment. Derek also incorporates Swedish massage and remedial exercise to help further contribute to client wellness. By addressing both relaxation and therapeutic needs, Derek tailors each treatment to provide a relaxation or treatment based approach based on the unique requirement of each client. He is also certified in cupping massage.
Student Keenan Cooke
Massage Student
Keenan is a dedicated massage therapy student entering his second year of study at Wellington, currently honing his skills in deep tissue, Swedish relaxation, and therapeutic massage techniques. With a passion for promoting wellness and relieving tension, he is committed to providing clients with personalized care tailored to their individual needs.
**Student Massage is NOT covered by insurances**
Acupuncturist TEAM
Jessica Ripley
LAc & R.M.T.
Jessica is a senior therapist with 10 years experience. She specializes in deep pelvic/ hip treatment, and has training in sports massage, pregnancy massage, Thai massage, IASTM (instrumental assited soft tissue mobilization) and acupuncture.
Jessica Ripley is also a licensed Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist, with training in gua sha, fire cupping, and electrical acupuncture. Jessica’s goal is to treat the mind and body as a whole and facilitate the body’s natural healing process.
Shensi Tang
LAc & R.M.T.
Shensi graduated from Wellington College and has experience in Swedish relaxation massage, therapeutic massage, cupping and Deep Tissue massage.
Shensi has 8 years training of acupuncture. She is specialized in pain control, depression, insomnia, digestive issues, menopause syndrome, infertility and losing weight. She does fire cupping as well.
Athletic Therapy TEAM
Collin Castillo
CAT (C) & R.M.T.
Collin is a Certified Athletic Therapist. Using a multidisciplinary approach, he helps clients improve their health and well being and educating his clients on stretching, exercising and postural awareness.
**Currently not accepting new athletic therapy clients**
Izzy Satoudian
CAT(C)
Izzy has been practicing as an Atheletic Therapist for 10 year now. He most notably specializes in low back pain but can treat a variety of issues from TMJ down to turf toe. Izzy is also a certified concussion management specialist with SHIFT concussion.
**not accepting MPI clientele due to a conflict of interest**