Nicole has been practicing as an RMT in Halifax since 2016. She is very friendly and professional with a speciality in deep tissue treatments. She also continued her education and has received certification in indian head massage and hotstone therapy.

Nicole has been practicing as an RMT in Halifax since 2016. She is very friendly and professional... Read More

Mary Ann has been practising as an Rmt since 1997. She has worked in a variety of settings, including spas, physiotherapy and chiropractic clinics, and has successfully run her own business for many years.

She is often renowned for her amazing deep tissue treatments but also has additional training in cupping therapy and hot stone massage.

Her strength lies, not only in her ability to identify problem areas, but to carefully, strategically and effectively heal them.

She often uses her own methods from her knowledge of what’s worked over the years and modifies them with each and every client to their individual needs.

Her approach is often therapeutic and relaxing. She is friendly, approachable, and kind. Above all, Mary ann takes great pride in making all her clients feel better with each and every session.

Mary Ann has been practising as an Rmt since 1997. She has worked in a variety of settings, inclu... Read More

Sarah was born and raised in Halifax, and has recently moved back home, after living and practicing massage in Ontario for over 20 years. She graduated from ICT Northumberland College in 1999. Sarah is passionate about massage therapy, as well as health and wellness in general. She is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist, Certified Pilates, Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor. She is also an Advanced Usu Reiki practitioner. Sarah loves to integrate her years of experience and training into her massage treatments, where she focuses on balancing mind, body and spirit, which creates a blend of both therapeutic and relaxing effects for her clients.

Sarah was born and raised in Halifax, and has recently moved back home, after living and practici... Read More

Angela is the owner/operator of Urban Retreat Massage Therapy. She is a graduate of ICT Northumberland College in Halifax and has been practicing since 2003.

Since graduating, Angela has built a successful practice and continues to focus on educating the public on the benefits of massage therapy as well as promoting general wellness. She has received post graduate certificates in Reiki, Craniosacral and Neuromuscular Therapy.

As a practitioner and former clinical instructor, Angela is experienced in assessing and treating postural dysfunctions, repetitive stress syndromes, chronic pain syndromes and soft tissue injuries.

She uses a variety of techniques to help treat the tissue dysfunction including Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Release Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Reiki, and Swedish/Relaxation Massage.

Angela is the owner/operator of Urban Retreat Massage Therapy. She is a graduate of ICT Northumbe... Read More

Amy has five years experience practicing as an RMT. Originally from Ontario, she practiced at PhysioPlus Health group in the West Bloor Village of Toronto, treating sport related injuries, MVA’s, post-surgery recovery and more. She also built her practice at Anatomica in Toronto, where she primarily focused on treating work related conditions such as TOS, and correcting improper work ergonomics.

Amy’s specialties are treating carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, chronic back pain, head neck and shoulder pain, frozen shoulder/TOS and IT band syndrome. Amy believes it’s important to find the root cause of the issue and give personalized advise to help each client achieve well being. Amy loves now living on the East Coast. Book with her now!

Amy has five years experience practicing as an RMT. Originally from Ontario, she practiced at Phy... Read More

Serena has over 13 years experience practicing as an RMT. Raised in the Highlands of Cape Breton Island, Serena went on to complete a BA at Saint Francis Xavier University, then moved to Halifax to complete her Massage Therapy Diploma, Working previously in spa and collaborative health clinics (Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractor) has expanded her knowledge base in assessment and treatment to better adapt her style to fit each massage patient. Currently a member with the Massage Therapists’ Association of Nova Scotia.

Serena’s specialty modalities include:

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Experienced in both cosmetic and medical surgical post-op maintenance to decrease edema and inflammation swelling.
• Strengthening homecare. Experienced with gym and home exercises for pain management and postural correction.
• Prenatal Massage Certified
• Cupping Therapy Certified
• TMJ dysfunction

Serena has over 13 years experience practicing as an RMT. Raised in the Highlands of Cape Breton... Read More

Claire has over 10 years experience in practice as an RMT. She enjoys helping her clients maximize function and comfort, whether they are recovering from surgery, rehabilitating an injury, or dealing with chronic pains and strains. She employs a variety of general Swedish massage techniques and tailors treatment plans specific to each clients’ needs. While her treatment style is therapeutic, she always ensures her clients leave feeling relaxed. Claire can effectively treat all areas of the body.

She has a moderate pressure that can be adapted to her client’s needs and she has experience treating whiplash, PTSD, and working with clients who have had orthopedic injuries/surgeries.

Claire looks forward to working with her existing clients and welcomes new ones.

Claire has over 10 years experience in practice as an RMT. She enjoys helping her clients maxim... Read More

Shannon Pardy AA, RMT, CD(DONA), She/Her Pronouns

Shannon has been practicing as a registered massage therapist since graduating from ICT Northumberland College in Halifax in 2004. She is experienced working with a wide variety of patients utilizing therapeutic, relaxation, and deep tissue swedish massage.

She has continued education in hot stone massage, myofascial release, and pelvic health. Her ultimate passions are nurturing parents with pregnancy and postpartum massage and teaching them infant massage. She continues her support during labour and birth as a certified birth and postpartum doula with DONA International.

She is also an instructor at Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy Halifax and volunteers as an accredited lactation peer counselor.

She strives to provide individualized treatment to patients using a firm and effective approach to their pressure preference while offering a nurturing and relaxing experience.

Shannon Pardy AA, RMT, CD(DONA), She/Her Pronouns Shannon has been practicing as a registered m... Read More

Tara is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. Since graduation she has obtained further training in Myofascial Release & Stretching (FST) , Cupping, Guasha, Deep Tissue & Prenatal Massage. Tara has been practicing Massage Therapy in Nova Scotia since 2010 and brings many years of clinical experience to the massage table. She is passionate about helping people become more mobile and finding the source of aches, pains and disability, not just treating symptoms. She is also a clinical supervisor at Eastern College, mentoring students and helping them develop practical orthopaedic assessment understanding and treatment applications in massage therapy.

Tara is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. Since graduation she has... Read More