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Notice of fee schedule changes as of June 1, 2023. All massage therapy services will be increasing by $3. Jackie is our summer manager, please feel welcome to email her directly for any help. Jackie@abilitystudio.ca.
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Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine (RAc, RTCMP)
Massage Therapy (RMT)
Sinead Bright
Sinead graduated and became a Registered Massage Therapist with the CMTO in 2015. Through her travels she recognized the importance of healthy muscular wellbeing. She believes that the mechanics of our muscles, joints and fascia and nervous system are essential to everyday wellness. Sleeping, sitting, standing, driving, working out, pregnancy, post trauma, and many other chronic and acute conditions may all lead to sleep disturbance, aches, pains, joint dysfunction, injury or swelling. By understanding your unique routines, postures and discomforts, Sinead will be able to create a practical treatment plan including: Massage, Stretching, MET, Manual Lymph Drainage, Pre & Postnatal, Scar Rehabilitation, Injury Recovery, Relaxation and many more modalities.
Sinead will also review and create a client history profile to help the progression of your treatment plan. Having open communication during treatment helps to adapt the massage treatment to your condition and bring awareness back into your muscular body and overall wellness.
Sinead graduated and became a Registered Massage Therapist with the CMTO in 2015. Through her tr... Read More
Kassandra Davies
Kassandra graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College in 2017. This 3 year program has taught her how to assess, treat and administer exercises for a wide range of complications. Through placements, she has had experience treating stress, sports related injuries, and managing chronic pain.
Kassandra is committed to providing excellent client care and is eager to meet new clients. In the past she has personally benefited from headache treatments; and looks forward to providing client based care to aid in recovery or maintain wellness.
Kassandra graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College in 2017. This 3 year pr... Read More
Steven Gravelle RMT
Jackie Martin RMT
I began my RMT journey at Ability 12 years ago!! OMG 12 years… Im not old enough for that!! 😅 I graduated from Everest college back in 2010 thanks to the amazing challenge the human body brings, amazing teachers and classmates. Now, a dozen years later; I have 3 fantastic boys and, this roller coaster of life has proven to be one crazy ride!! 😶 Everyday my eyes are opened to the world of massage and the benefits of a caring and compassionate touch. I have such a passion for all my clients regular and new. You all inspire me!
I specialize in therapeutic relaxation; a release of body and mind. Blending swedish with ayurveda. Getting into those nasty trigger points with a slow, rhythmical application of stimulating, stretching and relaxing techniques, allowing each and every muscle to feel rejuvenated. I also enjoy infant and children’s massage; Their growing bodies need just as much conditioning as us “adults”! (Or is that just me faking this adulting thing? 😅)
I am available Monday-Thursday with mornings to give you a boost to start your day, and may catch me on some weekends to treat yourself to a break away from life! …and seriously.. I think we all deserve that!
You are just as important as all of your dependent responsibilities. Take a break from your reality and treat yourself to an hour of bliss, to which you no doubt deserve!
I began my RMT journey at Ability 12 years ago!! OMG 12 years… Im not old enough for that!! 😅 I g... Read More
Rose Murdoch BA., RMT, DAc
I have been a massage therapist for 20 years, and have an active practice in Kanata and Stittville and Almonte. My background is in massage, acupuncture, cranio-sacral, fascial stretch, pilates, personal training and nutrition. My treatments are specific to the issue that brought you in, and provide you with a long term plan to sustain a healthy functional body. Recently my professional development has been focusing on the brain and central nervous system. I have been working with clients suffering from chronic depletion and/or concussions with optimistic results. RMT 2003, DAc 2009 (full 3 year diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine), CST 2013, Stott Pilates Mat Instructor 2013, FST 2016/17, Reiki Master 2017, MET 2017, CSWCD 2018, SER April 2019, Shine September 2019
I have been a massage therapist for 20 years, and have an active practice in Kanata and Stittvill... Read More
Emma Raftis RMT
Emma is an addition to the industry that offers a passionate interest in sports-based injury and deep tissue massage. A thorough client-specific tailored treatment process is the foundation for both the most prompt and efficient recovery. Emma’s athletic history, including that of a provincial playing capacity in soccer and her love for organized hockey has molded her future not only as a professional clinical massage therapist, but one who both practices and holds a sincere interest in the rehabilitation of those seeking a renewal of their physical selves, whether that from an athletic injury or those with participating in a complete body maintenance regime. Emma has done additional courses and can offer Indie Head Massage, AromaTouch and Muscle Energy Technique.
Emma graduated from Algonquin college in 2015. Her college experience has taught her how to assess, treat and administer exercises for low and upper back issues as well as decreasing stress and increasing relaxation.
Emma is an addition to the industry that offers a passionate interest in sports-based injury and ... Read More
Anu Sahgal (RAc, RTCMP Acupuncture Receipt)
Anu Sahgal, Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner has been practicing in Ottawa since 2008. Anu is continually learning new skills in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture and will use a variety of techniques to best help her clients. You can find more information on Anu and her practice at http://anusahgal.com/.
Anu can treat up to 2 patients at a time, that is why you will see her information under 2 profiles for booking purposes.
Anu Sahgal, Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner has... Read More
Anu Sahgal Room 2
Anu Sahgal, Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner has been practicing in Ottawa since 2008. Anu is continually learning new skills in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture and will use a variety of techniques to best help her clients. You can find more information on Anu and her practice at http://anusahgal.com/.
Anu can treat up to 2 patients at a time, that is why you will see her information under 2 profiles for booking purposes.
Anu Sahgal, Registered Acupuncturist and Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner has... Read More
Anthony Tripi RMT
Prior to working as a Massage Therapist, Anthony was a Collegiate Baseball player, a marathoner, a body builder and a trainer. He also worked as a Caseworker in NYC. Through his love of athletics and helping people he realized that Massage Therapy was the career for him.
He has worked as a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist and Bowen work Therapist for more than 20 years. He graduated from the Swedish Institute in New York City in 1993. After moving to Canada in 2012, he enrolled in the Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College in Ontario and graduated in April 2017.
Anthony looks at the body as a whole and can sense tension patterns to find the cause of his client’s musculoskeletal pain. He uses a multitude of modalities including deep tissue, sports massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular/trigger point and Swedish, blending them to create unique therapy sessions to help restore balance to the body. His work is described as precise, strong and relaxing. He does not overload a person’s body while they are in pain or overly stressed. If his clients do not respond well to massage therapy he takes a gentler approach through their nervous system with Bowen work. His past work focused on professional dancers and athletes, including Merce- Cunningham, Alvin Alley and The NYC Rockettes. He has worked in upscale Health Clubs, the Bliss Spa at the W Hotel in New York City and has owned his own Therapeutic Massage Studio, Healthy Body Works Inc. in Brooklyn, N.Y.
He is passionate about his work as a Registered Massage Therapist and his goal is to help people with chronic pain, repetitive injuries and scarring.
Prior to working as a Massage Therapist, Anthony was a Collegiate Baseball player, a marathoner, ... Read More
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