Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

Discover your body’s natural balance with massage therapy. Let us alleviate your stress, tension and pain.

MASSAGE SERVICES

  • Swedish Massage

    General massage techniques used for relaxation massage. If your goal is to relax, de-stress or escape reality for an hour this will be sure to help!

  • Deep Tissue Massage

    Deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. This massage focuses on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia.

  • Trigger Point Therapy

    Also known as myofasical trigger point therapy, this technique locates and manipulates trigger points to reduce the pain and deactivate areas of pain in the body.

  • Prenatal massage

    Focusing on the special needs of the mother-to-be through the dramatic changes of pregnancy. It enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and relieves mental and physical fatigue.

  • Thai Massage

    Move energies around the body to decrease energy blockages and increase joint range of motion through compressions and passive stretching. Treatment is done on a supportive floor mat. Please come to these appointments dressed in loose clothing.

  • Indie Head Massage

    Derived from the Indian system of medicine, known as Ayurveda, helps decrease stress, tension, and sinus headaches. This treatment also helps increase circulation, enhances concentration, and nourishes the scalp and hair.

  • Craniosacral Therapy

    Remove blockages along the cranial-sacral tract caused by physical, mental, and emotional trauma. It can help decrease pain, decrease headaches and migraines, concussions, injuries and traumas, scoliosis, chronic fatigue, TMJ, PTSD, and much more.

  • TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) Treatment

    Focusing on the head and neck, this treatment focuses on treating temporomandibular dysfunction, jaw pain and headaches that can be caused by jaw clenching/grinding (bruxism), injury, parafunctional habits and stress. Areas treated include the head/scalp, jaw (external & intraoral), and neck. 

MEET THE RMTS

Heather Philliben
BSc Kin RMT

Massage Therapy Style:
Therapeutic Swedish massage, deep tissue techniques, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, scar tissue work and remedial exercise.

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Life Motto:
Your body will always tell you what it needs...listen to your body. -Brene Brown

What's your superpower?
Empowering you to restore your Mind-Body Connection, listen to your body's needs and co-creating action steps to living your best life.

Education:
Registered Massage Therapist (Kine Concept, 2008)
  B.Sc. Human Kinetics (University of Ottawa, 2005)
   ICF Certified Coach (Mind Rebel Academy, 2020)

  Heather welcomes you with warm hands and an open heart to Alleviate Massage Therapy & Wellness. As an RMT with 13 years experience and over 20 years experience in rehabilitative settings, she offers a diverse range of therapeutic techniques.

Heather offers a calming space with her clients, allowing them to de-stress, maintain and repair healthy muscle tissue and most importantly re-align the connection between their mind and body, creating balance. Heather has made it her goal to keep active in the healthcare field and share all the knowledge she can to her clientele.

Outside Alleviate, Heather continues to grow both personally and professionally. She continues to broaden her knowledge by taking post-graduate training on a regular basis.This past year, she became an ICF Certified Coach, specializing in restoring and re-aligning your mind body connection.

She enjoys camping and outdoor adventures with her family, exploring beautiful treasures along the way, breathing in fresh air and being present with nature’s surroundings.

Carol Wooster
RMT

Massage Therapy Style:
Therapeutic and relaxation massage. Techniques include Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, acupressure, cupping, indie head massage, thai massage, craniosacral therapy and more.

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Life Motto:
Embrace change

What's your superpower?
Supporting you and your body in your health

Education:
Registered Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma (Everest College, 2014)

  Always mindful of the unique needs of each client, Carol endeavours to restore equilibrium and wellness.

With her genuine, honest, and open personality, Carol strives to ensure clients are at ease. Your wellbeing is her priority during treatments and between them, by offering home care options and referrals as needed.

Carol is always in search of new learning and growth opportunities and loves working with all demographics. In her free time, she enjoys camping, reading, embroidery, and spending time with her family.

Matthew Arnold
RMT

Massage Therapy Style:
Therapeutic, chronic pain treatment and management, relaxation and sport massage. Various techniques including deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, mobility work, therapeutic exercise.

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Life Motto:
If you have time - use it.

What's you superpower:
Endless curiosity allows me to follow subtle cues from the body to the source of pain and dysfunction

Education:
Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma (Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, 2024), Bachelor of Engineering and Management (McMaster University, 2012)


Having experienced chronic pain since his teenage years, Matt has a deep understanding of the wide range of impacts it can have on our physical, emotional, and social health. This personal insight shapes the way he works, allowing him to offer compassionate, client- centered care to help you manage pain and regain a sense of ease in daily life. Matt’s holistic approach to massage therapy aims to uncover the underlying causes of your pain to create lasting change. With a strong foundation in orthopedic assessment and therapeutic techniques, he’ll work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of your unique body and provide tools to support your well-being outside of the treatment room. By fostering trust and keeping you aware of the treatment choices you have, Matt’s goal is to empower you to pursue the care you need.

Jessica Jamieson
RMT

Massage Therapy Style:
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and neck treatment. Using Swedish massage techniques, external soft tissue manipulation, intraoral techniques and home care.

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Jessica is a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping clients achieve relief and function, particularly those dealing with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Jessica uses assessments and targeted therapeutic techniques that alleviate jaw pain, tension, and discomfort, empowering clients to regain normal function and comfort. Driven by a deep love for continuing education, Jessica stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in massage therapy, always seeking new ways to improve treatment outcomes. Above all, Jessica finds joy in seeing clients feel better and live more comfortably, knowing that every session contributes to their head and neck health. In her free time, Jessica enjoys yoga, sewing, reading in the sun and being with her friends and family.

Life Motto:
The body hears what the mind says

What's your superpower?
Having a lot of empathy for others

Education:
Registered Massage Therapy, Algonquin College, 2016
Registered Practical Nursing, Canadore College, 2013

 

Mary Drapeau
RMT

Massage Therapy Style:
Therapeutic and relaxation massage. Various techniques like trigger point therapy, myofascial release, mobility work and remedial exercise.

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Life Motto:
Small steps in the right direction can turn out to be the biggest step of your life

What’s your superpower?
Providing a calming space for healing and body awareness.

Education:
Registered Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma (Algonquin College, 2018)

Mary provides a calm, relaxed setting for all her clients to feel welcome in. Her main goals are to help clients relax, ease pain, decrease stress/anxiety, and increase body awareness and function. She is committed to creating a personal treatment plan for each unique situation. Mary looks forward to furthering her training and gaining more skills through courses to grow as a Massage Therapist.

Outside of work, Mary enjoys camping, being outdoors, watching sports, enjoying time with family and friends, and being adventurous locally. She tries to live with a balance between physical and mental wellbeing.

Marissa Annable
RMT

Massage Therapy Style: Therapeutic, relaxation and sport massage. Various techniques including deep tissue, active and passive release, myofascial release, mobility work, cupping and muscle scraping (Graston).

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Marissa provides a welcoming space for all different injury needs. With a strong background in fitness and sports related injuries she uses her past knowledge as a physiotherapy/chiropractor assistant and personal trainer to properly asses’ clients and understand the nature of all injuries and discomforts for the most effective treatment results. With extended course knowledge in cupping, blading and voodoo floss Marissa integrates the proper tools to help her clients reach their goals for treatment. Marissa also enjoys working with sports/physical training injuries as well as pre- and post-natal.

Life Motto:
Release the body, quiet the mind, awaken the soul

What's your superpower?
Being a Balance Restorer to realign the body and promote wellness

Education:
Registered Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma (International Academy of Health Sciences, 2023)
Kinesiology Taping Course (2020), Myofascial Cupping Course (2021), Blades and Blades Advanced Course (2021), Voodoo Floss Course (2021)

 

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  • 30 mins - $80 + HST

    45 mins - $96 + HST

    60 mins - $115 + HST

    75 mins - $135 + HST

    90 mins - $156 + HST

    * Pricing effective Jan 1, 2025

    Direct billing to Blue Cross is available for Veteran Affairs Canada and RCMP Clientele.

    * Pricing effective Jan 1, 2024

  • 60 mins - $125 + HST

    75 mins - $145 + HST

    90 mins - $166+ HST

    * Pricing effective Jan 1, 2025

  • 60 mins - $120 + HST

    75 mins - $140 + HST

    90 mins - $161 + HST

    * Pricing effective Jan 1, 2025

  • 60 mins - $120 + HST

    75 mins - $140 + HST

    90 mins - $161 + HST

    * Pricing effective Jan 1, 2025

PRICING

FAQs

  • Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems. Physical function can be developed, maintained, and improved. Physical dysfunction, pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through the use of massage therapy.

    Registered massage therapy is regulated under the “Regulated Health Professions Act” (RHPA), which means that in Ontario you must complete a minimum number of hours of training at an accredited school, then you must pass board-wide practical and written examinations. Once registered, therapists must keep in good standings with our College and completing continuing education courses to maintain their status and keep their skills current.

    All of our therapists are registered with the CMTO (College of Massage Therapists of Ontario).

    • Alleviate tension

    • Reduce stress

    • Improve posture

    • Promote muscle relaxation

    • Reduce inflammation and swelling

    • Eliminate pain

    • Improve joint mobilization

    • Improve circulation

  • Each therapist is different in their technique, but there are a few things to know beforehand so you can enjoy your appointment.

    1. Be sure to hydrate before and after your massage. Massage stimulates circulation and removal of waste from the muscles. To properly facilitate the flushing process, you’ll want to have a lot of water in the body. Massages also dehydrate your muscles, so it is best to hydrate following the treatment as well.

    2. Be open about what you want. To get the best massage possible, be sure to tell your RMT about any specific areas that are giving you trouble so they can address injuries or do spot treatments.

  • Direct billing is only available for Blue Cross/RCMP and Veteran’s Affairs.