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About Us

As a team of Regulated Health Professionals operating for over 20 years, we bring a vast amount of knowledge, skill, and dedication to our role as your therapist. Our hand-picked team is dedicated to improving your overall daily functioning of the mind and body while reducing anxiety, stress, aches, pains and other widespread health problems. We will help you assess and improve your overall physical function to bring balance and homeostasis to your daily routine.

In addition to the training we take to become therapists, we are continually updating our skills to meet the growing needs of our clients. Check with your healthcare provider to see what is offered.

Michelle McDermott-Brady

Registered Massage Therapist

 

MICHELLE IS THE PROUD OWNER OF SOLACE MASSAGE THERAPY CENTRE

Michelle is a dedicated and experienced massage therapist with a passion for natural healing and community wellness. She began her journey in health care after graduating from the Recreation and Leisure Program in 1997, with a focus on Therapeutic Recreation for Special Populations. Her early work in this field inspired her to explore holistic healing, leading to her graduation from the Massage Therapy Program at Centennial College in 2000.

Michelle is certified in a wide range of therapeutic techniques, including Hot Stone Massage, Laser Therapy, IFC and Ultrasound, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Holistic Spa Therapy, and pre- and post-natal massage. She also has a strong background in education, having taught in the Massage Therapy Program at Centennial College for seven years.

As the founder of Office Kneads On-Site Massage Therapy, Michelle provides seated massage services directly in the workplace, supporting employee well-being and stress reduction. Her diverse professional experience includes working in chiropractic clinics, spas, physiotherapy settings, sporting events, trade shows, and community clinics.

Beyond her professional practice, Michelle is an active community volunteer. She has served on the Board of Directors for Main Street Markham, contributing to local business development and community events, and is involved with the Unionville Theatre Company, supporting arts and culture initiatives in the region.

Denise Rancourt

Registered Massage Therapist

Denise Rancourt has been practicing massage therapy since graduating from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in 2005.  Her goal is to help individuals work towards body awareness while incorporating therapeutic and relaxation massage and other modalities to assist clients on their paths  toward overall health and wellness. She is committed to remaining current in her practice through continuing education and adopting new therapeutic practices. Denise is certified in Aromatherapy and has studied Pre- and Post-Natal Massage as well as Deep Tissue Sports Massage. She is also trained in Holistic Body Care.

Lisa Altman

Registered Massage Therapist

 

Lisa graduated from Sutherland-Chan Massage Therapy School in 1998 and became a certified Reflexologist through the OCR (Ontario College of Reflexologists). To provide the utmost care for her clients, Lisa continued her education and took the Cranio-Sacral Level One Course with the Upledger Institute in 2004. Lisa also completed training in the Aromatherapy Natural Beauty Sp acourse which includes Organic Facials, Hot Oil Head Massage, Detoxifying Seaweed Wraps and Body Scrubs. Lisa looks forward to taking more courses in the future to offer more services to her clients in a therapeutic and healing way.

Georgia Low-Keen

Registered Massage Therapist

 

Georgia has been practising as an RMT since graduating from Sutherland-Chan in 1994. She began with a natural interest in health and well-being which then led to a degree in Kinesiology. Georgia's practice includes the treatment of athletes, pregnant clients (first-hand experience here - twice), injuries and accidents, stress and any conditions that may gain from trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage, DORN Method, laser therapy and the not to be under-valued benefits of relaxing within the massage experience. Georgia continues to expand her knowledge of wellness most recently pursuing her love for nutrition and yoga beyond personal practise into a more formal setting.  She recently became a health representative for the Juice Plus Company after enjoying their products and is beginning her Yoga Teacher Training which will further help her to provide her clients with more self-care stretches and awareness.

Colleen Wittaker

Registered Massage Therapist

 

Colleen has been practicing massage therapy in the Markham area for over 18 years. During this time, Colleen has taken many courses in order to offer you the best care possible and a variety of treatments to suit your needs. These include Registered Massage Therapy, pre/postnatal massage, infant massage, Cranio Sacral therapy, Hot Stone Massage, Reiki, cupping, wild organic seaweed facials and body treatments.

Yan Lin

Registered Massage Therapist

Yan Lin is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) & the Registered Massage Therapy Association of Ontario (RMTAO); honours graduated from the Protege School Massage Therapy Program. Yan enjoys working with people of all ages & is willing & determined to ensure & focus on client-centere care. 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 ● Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and remedial exercise home care to suit the needs, and goals of all her clients. She strives to make sure all her clients feel comfortable, safe and listened to. She performs treatments from relaxation and tension relief, to working with challenged tissue and injuries. She prides herself on providing holistic and individualized treatment for every patient. When she isn’t working you can find Yan spending time with her family. She speaks English，Mandarin and Cantonese

Stefanie Strategias

Registered Massage Therapist

Stefanie is a recent graduate of the massage therapy program at Centennial College with honours. She is a registered member of the College of Massage Therapists as well as a member of the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO). She has experience working with multiple populations from individuals in long-term care homes, children and clients with complications from pre-existing & current health conditions. Stefanie ensures each treatment is tailored to the client's needs and specific goals, followed by treatment-specific self-care (stretching or strengthening, hydrotherapy) that clients can take home with them. She incorporates a wide variety of techniques during treatment based on the client's needs including: - General Swedish massage -Trigger point therapy -Manual lymph drainage -Frictioning treatment for post-surgical/orthopedic scar tissue -Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation -Rhythmic mobilizations -Joint mobilizations -Myofascial techniques -Passive stretching Stefanie's endeavor to her clients is to ensure a safe space with open communication so client's may achieve their treatment goals. Greek is one of her spoken languages & she loves a good musical production in her spare time!