Registered Massage Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy
About Our Clinic
Designed with our clients in mind, our clinic has a peaceful
atmosphere conducive to unwinding, repairing and restoring the
body. Knowing that each individual is unique, we, as your
massage therapists, intend to hold space to listen carefully
and understand your particular areas of concern, develop a
treatment plan specific to your needs, and send you on your
way with a renewed and energetic body that feels healthy!
About Your RMT, Mackenzie
Originally from Newmarket, Ontario, Mackenzie began working in Ottawa in 2017 after graduating with honours from the Massage Therapy program at Georgian College. For 15 years, Mackenzie competed as an elite-level figure skater through Skate Canada, training 25-30 hours per week. She has a background in dance, fitness, strength training and yoga as well as mental strategies and goal setting. Skating began a lifelong interest in fitness, sports and therapy. Her interest in massage therapy and rehabilitation began from the various injuries sustained during her training and the desire to facilitate other people’s transition back to sport and their daily lives.
Shortly after beginning to work as a massage therapist, Mackenzie began to study craniosacral therapy (CST) under Gary Keeling through the Craniosacral Therapy Alliance. CST is a very gentle manual technique designed to boost the function of the central nervous system and is often used to treat concussions, migraines/headaches, TMJ dysfunctions, digestive conditions, central nervous system disorders, as well as many others. This type of treatment helps to locate an area of restriction more directly and to facilitate the body’s ability to heal itself.
During treatments, Mackenzie uses a variety of light and deep techniques, including myofascial, trigger point, Swedish, CST and manual lymphatic drainage to find the most efficient way to induce positive change whether it be from an injury, muscle/postural imbalance or the stresses of everyday life on the body.
Outside of work, Mackenzie loves the vibrant and active lifestyle Ottawa offers and you can find her exploring and hiking outdoors, practicing yoga, and depending on the season, either skating on the canal or reading a book under a tree alongside it!
Additional Certifications: CST Basic Elements Level 1 & 2