Origin Wellness is a small collection of friendly and welcoming wellness clinics owned and operated by two Registered Massage Therapists, Yvonne Moir and Erin Kell Whitehead. We both have several years of experience working in healthcare clinics, spas, and other multidisciplinary environments, and decided to combine all the best elements of those spaces into our very own. It has been our privilege to take care of the East Danforth community since June 2014!
As of July 2020, we are excited to expand our name and excellent team of health care professionals to Toronto’s west-end neighbourhood, Dovercourt Village! Now offering Massage Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture and Chiropractic – we look forward to expanding our services and meeting the needs of our patient base.
Our approach to treatment is to assess conditions using proven techniques that are tailored to the individual needs of each of our patients. As evidence-based practitioners, we are passionate and enthusiastic about helping people feel better.
Our goal is to be proactive with your healthcare and to offer you resources for the management of pain, stress, digestive concerns, and other health issues. We want to help you improve the quality of your life through massage therapy, naturopathic medicine, remedial exercise, and self care.
Book with Erin at Danforth
In 2009 Erin graduated with honours from Elmcrest College of Applied Health Sciences and was registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. At school, her internships included treating athletes at the Toronto marathon and other sporting events; placements at North York General Hospital’s Labour & Delivery ward treating labouring and post-partum women and newborns; and at Rosalie Hall Young Parent Resource Centre treating young mothers and their infants. She also spearheaded and volunteered in Elmcrest’s mentorship program assisting students with assessments and treatments in their first term in the student massage clinic.
As an RMT in Ontario, Erin was trained in Swedish massage, and combines these skills with many specific techniques such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, joint play manipulations, hydrotherapy, and lymphatic drainage. In 2019 she became a certified Thai massage practitioner as well. She has experience treating many states of health including pregnancy, athletic and occupational overuse and fatigue, acute and chronic strains and sprains, postural conditions, surgical recovery, headaches, autism, edema, frozen shoulder, infant stress and digestive issues, and many more. She is also a Certified SpiderTech kinesiology tape Provider. SpiderTech tape-based therapeutic supports can be applied in tandem with your therapy to help reduce pain, support structures during healing, and stimulate improved function. Contact Erin for more details or to include application of SpiderTech tape at your next appointment.
Outside of her love of massage, Erin is also a mom, and enjoys exercising, and listening to music. Prior to massage school, she studied theatre and improv, and worked in record stores for many years.
Your first meeting will include an intake and assessment to establish a safe and effective massage treatment plan. From there, Erin will work closely with you to determine your comfort level and preferred techniques, and to attain your short-term and long-term goals towards pain-free, healthy living! Keeping an open communication about your goals and responses to treatment are very important, and Erin will also provide exercises and post-treatment care to empower you to take charge in the healing process.
Existing clients can contact them for booking requests at yvonne@originwellness.ca
I am a co-regulating manual therapist who mobilizes your nervous system, assists your body in re-developing your stress and trauma response with “tissue issue” relief strategies, and teaches you how to help yourself so you can healthfully self-regulate.
I welcome everyone to my practice and approach care from a deep respect for humanity and vulnerability. I completely understand how challenging it can be to develop a trusting bond that promotes healing, and I hold respect for everyone who shows up for themselves. I work on myself just as much as I work with others, and I always try my best.
My ultimate goal is to teach your body clear communication within your systems so your neuroception (internal body awareness) can relay feelings of safety, comfort, and ease. Together we create a stress and pain response troubleshooting kit to re-establish your innate healing ability. By fostering your ability to navigate Autonomic and Sympathetic Nervous System (ANS & SNS) distress management, you will learn to rule the world (well, your body world!).
In simpler terms, I help you decode the physical symptoms while alleviating pain and exploring which “tissues have issues.” From there, I coach you on your best movement and rehabilitation options and connect you with other amazing practitioners to keep you moving forward.
My other interests include operating a virtual wellness coaching business geared toward those who care for others for a living. I love teaching people how to balance a thriving, ethical business with a healthy and fulfilling personal life. I’m also an RMT techniques educator, and I’m in the process of developing continuing education courses for manual therapists.
My education comes from 15 years of practice, but also 25 years of personal growth through various therapies, life adventures, failures, and comebacks. I’m fortunate to perform and tour as a professional musician, and I feel like I’m living a dream life in Tiny, ON, as a beach bum, pet parent, and adventurer alongside my partner.
Book with Jake at Dovercourt
Jake is a registered physiotherapist with 15 years of clinical experience working with a variety of clients ranging from weekend warriors to professional athletes and everyone in between. Growing up, Jake was a competitive hockey and football player, which allowed him insight into the world of sports injuries and active rehabilitation.
He completed his undergraduate degree in kinesiology at The University of Western Ontario which then led him to complete his Masters in Physiotherapy Studies in 2008 at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, known as a hot bed for physiotherapy research. Jake has since furthered his education with specific training in several manual therapies and movement screens. He has been featured on Global News on several occasions for physiotherapy segments.
An assessment with Jake will involve a detailed history of the individual followed by a physical examination. Jake will ask questions, demonstrate patience and acceptance, listen, and empathize with his clients. Using this approach, he is best able to isolate the issues, understand the client’s concerns, and treat their problems uniquely and in a patient-centred fashion.
Treatment success for Jake is when his patients leave the clinic with a smile on their face, feeling cared for, and empowered to overcome their injuries.
Jake has a special interest in manual therapy, movement screens, and individually tailored exercise programs. After a session with Jake, not only will you feel better physically, but you’ll also feel empowered with the knowledge and tools to reclaim your health and wellness for the long term.
Away from work, Jake is a proud father of 2 young kids who keep him on his toes and constantly active. Jake tries to “practice what he preaches” by staying physically active with various training regimes.
Book with Gregory at Dovercourt
Gregory is an Osteopathic manual therapist (OMT) licensed through the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA). He graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO) in 2022.
Using a principles- based approach, Gregory aims to restore the innate self-healing and self regulating systems of the body through gentle hands-on manual therapy that appeals to the nervous system and makes beneficial changes to the body’s structure and function. Understanding that no person is the same, nor are the symptoms they are experiencing, Gregory always delivers a personalized treatment catered to the individual’s objective and subjective concerns.
For more information, please visit his website: www.napierosteopathy.com
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Book with Katrine at Danforth
Katrine has been a therapeutic manual practitioner since 2005. She started her career as an RMT and graduated from the Osteopathic program at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in 2015. Katrine strives to bring balance to the body and physical well-being to the individual.
Osteopathy not only treats pain, it also helps to find the cause of discomfort through assessment, hands-on palpation and treatment along with home care recommendations. Katrine continues to pursue additional education, giving her diverse skills to help with chronic pain, TMJ issues, concussion syndrome, anxiety, stress maintenance and more. Please contact the clinic to find out if Osteopathy is right for you.
Book with Sue at Danforth
Sue Kirkpatrick RMT, DOMP has been working in the hands-on healing field for decades, accumulating extensive knowledge and experience in many areas of manual care. Sue started her studies and career in Swedish Massage & Hydrotherapy in the late 1970s, continuing her studies in Shiatsu, Acupressure & Jin-Shin-Do, Polarity Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage & Thai Heat Therapy in the decades that followed. After using these modalities for many years, practising as a more traditional Registered Massage Therapist, Sue began her study of Craniosacral Therapy. She trained in styles popularised by Dr. John Upledger D.O. in the early 1990s, which eventually inspired her to enroll in the Canadian College of Osteopathy’s extensive training program of Traditional Manual Osteopathy where she graduated in 2008.
Sue holds a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (DOMP) as well as her RMT certification, which allows her patients to choose their preferred style of body work. Her osteopathic philosophy combines myofascial release techniques and energetic techniques to gently unwind and release old body patterns and habits. Her massage style is flowing and rhythmic, with a more moderate approach to alleviating tension. Her approach to “deeper work” in both disciplines isn’t with a focus on “heavy” pressure, but through a series of more gentle to moderate techniques that allow the body to soften itself. The goal is to alleviate pain, not cause more!
Whether you book in with Sue for her Osteopathic approach or a RMT treatment, she can help you achieve a wonderful state of deep healing relaxation, assist you in coping with your daily stress levels, as well as relieve you of deep chronic muscular tension and pain.
Treatments with Sue draw on a wide base of experience in all her fields of study, and can combine the use of many varied modalities, having a fantastic neurological effect which can be both relaxing and energizing, while addressing muskulo-skeletal concerns.
With a background in both T‘ai Chi and Yoga, Sue is also a Pilates instructor with a focus on Traditional Pilates Mat Work, which means she brings a great catalogue of stretching and strengthening exercises to help you along in your healing process.
Book with Dr. Feldman at Dovercourt
Dr. Feldman is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and has provided gentle patient care for over 20 years. He has worked in a variety of clinical environments, including previously co-owning a multidisciplinary clinic in Liberty Village (The Performance Health Centre), as well as holding a role as the medical director for a rehabilitation clinic.
Dr. Feldman offers a compassionate approach to treatment, respecting each patient’s preferences with his adjustment techniques – he will never proceed with a maneuver unless the patient feels safe.
In addition to traditional adjustments, Dr. Feldman incorporates gentle soft tissue work, ultrasound and IFC (Interferential Current) in his sessions, helping patients reduce their pain. He will also make suggestions for functional/postural changes to help his patients continue the healing work at home.
Known as “The Rock Doc”, Dr. Larry is also a musician and a guitar instructor who has performed regularly at a professional level. Because of his musical background, he has naturally taken a special interest in the injuries that affect musicians. Through research and experience, he has gained insight into the particular problems that affect musicians and has developed successful and effective treatment protocols.
Dr. Feldman possesses expertise in the rehabilitation of injuries caused from motor vehicle accidents, having worked extensively in the field. In addition, he is extremely skilled at gait analysis as well as casting and creating custom orthotics to correct problems with gait.
Whether you are a musician, an artist or simply a performer in life, Dr. Feldman will help you perform at your best!
Book with Dr. Sheila at Dovercourt
Sheila is known as an effective and caring Naturopathic Doctor. She believes in truly holistic care, creating individualized treatment plans that address the wellbeing of the whole person. Her first career was as a registered nurse working in the intensive care unit. She brings together both conventional medicine and Naturopathic medicine giving you the best of both worlds.
Sheila’s practice welcomes all patients, but has a focus on digestion, hormonal health, mental health and Women’s health. She uses a mixture of diet and lifestyle counseling, functional medicine testing, botanical medicine and targeted supplementation. One of her strengths is creating a safe healing environment for you to share your health concerns.
When Sheila is not treating patients she is playing soccer, being in nature, talking to all the animals she sees.
For more information, please visit her website: www.sheiladyernd.com
Book with Desiree at Danforth
Desiree is a licensed Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). She has had clinical success in treating:
Desiree completed her acupuncture training at Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine, Toronto. In addition, she also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration.
She is a strong advocate of offering multiple modalities in her treatments to maximize the quality and effectiveness of her treatments. Her patients can expect to not only enjoy needle therapy, but also benefit from supporting therapies such as cupping, guasha, and bodywork (tuina or shiatsu) depending on their areas of interest.
For more information, please visit her website: Resonance Acupuncture & TCM Website
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Book with Nicole at Danforth or Dovercourt
Nicole is a Registered Acupuncturist with a diploma from the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Nicole is passionate about supporting one’s wellness and quality of living, at any stage of life, using the many modalities that Chinese Medicine has to offer. She recognizes that every individual is unique and honours the importance of interconnected health.
Nicole provides compassionate care that focuses on the imbalances in the body and is passionate about how Chinese Medicine practices can support:
Nicole has always been deeply curious about the function, potential, and intricacies of the human body. Representing Canada in Sprint Kayaking, Nicole also earned a degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. Since then, she has spent many years travelling, including studying Yoga in India and working in the service industry.
Outside of the clinic, Nicole loves exploring the city on her bike, attending music events, trying new restaurants, and cooking for friends!
Book with Scott at Dovercourt
Scott Koza is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.ac) who graduated with honours from Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine. His treating style focuses on relieving a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions and he believes that creating a safe and comfortable healing environment is the best way to achieve lasting restorative results.
Conditions which often respond well to acupuncture include:
Scott enhances the benefits of each acupuncture treatment through multiple therapeutic modalities depending on your individual goals including; cupping (silicone / fire), electro-acupuncture, guasha, bodywork (Tuina).
He has considerable experience as a facial rejuvenation acupuncturist holding extra credentials in both facial acupuncture and skin disorders. He uses a combination of techniques including infrared heat, jade stone, and the highest quality Japanese micro needles to soothe and tone the tissues, gradually restoring the face’s youth and vitality. Scott believes that nurturing the relationship between your internal well being and outward appearance promotes a balance that can be both seen and felt. Every treatment includes a complementary soothing facial massage for best results. For more information, check out his Instagram to see unfiltered before and after success stories and learn more!
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Book with Caroline at Dovercourt
Caroline has over 15 years of experience as an RMT and brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and care to her treatments. Caroline specializes in pregnancy and postpartum care, as well as chronic and acute pain management, PTSD, stress, anxiety, sports injuries, and post-surgery care, including transition-related surgeries.
She can also help you with postural and work related musculoskeletal conditions. Each treatment is tailored to your individual needs and comfort. You are free to come in as a one off, or make a game plan for longer term care. Caroline approaches treatment from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive lens. She is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and healing space for clients of all bodies and genders.
Book with Daniella at Dovercourt
A kinesthetic learner and student of life, Danielle understands that the body – each of our beings – is impacted by both internal physiological factors and external structural factors, and that the body holds a deep innate wisdom and resilience toward healing.
Through a harm-reduction framework and creating as much safety as possible, a trauma-informed approach and healing centred focus is integrated into Danielle’s RMT practice. They work collaboratively with each of their clients in an evolving process of treatments based on any given set of circumstances that are being faced.
Danielle’s practice has been grounded in Swedish massage along with myofascial release, trigger point therapy, manual lymph drainage, joint mobilization, and myofascial stretching amongst other techniques. Their work experience ranges from sports massage therapy, to pre- and peri-natal massage, to clinic-based and onsite massage therapy in the sports, corporate, and arts sectors. Danielle’s treatment repertoire encompasses biomechanical assessments to address a wide range of injuries (sports related, sedentary wear and tear, acute accidents), and a neurophysiological understanding to assess and address the impacts of historical, chronic, or acute stress. Treatments include hands-on assessment and techniques over clothing during initial assessments, to ensure the best treatment plan is approached.
Besides continuing their studies of the human body/being, Danielle enjoys travel, cooking, leather work, and change-making.
Book with Emily at Danforth
Emily is thrilled to have been part of the Origin team at Danforth since 2016!
She believes in the healing power of touch. Her slow and focused approach is calming, restorative, and intuitive.
Emily has been practicing professionally since 1999: graduating with honours from both the 2,200 hour program at the Shiatsu School of Canada and Canadian Therapeutic College. She has since studied reflexology, various techniques in myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, dynamic cupping, joint mobilizations, and pre/post-natal care. Most recently, she has taken courses in cranial-sacral therapy and holistic facial massage.
Emily enjoys the challenge of helping clients create personalized treatment plans to meet their goals using a variety of modalities. Treatments can be focused to decrease acute and chronic injury and discomfort, to restore and balance energy and/or organ function, and to provide emotional stress and anxiety management. She loves including calming techniques to soothe your nervous system.
With a warm and compassionate approach, Emily strives to create a safe and nurturing space for her clients to relax, rejuvenate, and heal.
In her time off, Emily is happily roaming the beach with her family, making art, paddle-boarding, enjoying yoga or Toronto’s culinary delights.
Connecting with her patients fuels her inspiration, gratitude, and satisfaction in her career.
Book with Emily at Dovercourt
Emily has been passionate about her career as a massage therapist since 2014. While she has had a life long tendency towards movement based activities, her massage therapy practice has transformed her experience and understanding of the human body in ways she cannot wait to share. While she understands the importance of managing painful symptoms to optimize relaxation and recovery states, her approach emphasizes injury prevention and creating sustainable wellness by rooting through underlying biomechanical causes and providing clients with empowering self-care tools.
Emily uses a variety of Swedish massage and myofascial release techniques catered to each client’s unique needs. While her clients have often reflected upon the strength of her hands, her experience as a massage therapist and life long student has taught her to prioritize clear communication while setting collaborative goals and boundaries. She takes pride in maintaining a direct strategy and optimizing long term efficacy by increasing client understanding of cause and effect within their bodies, while tailoring to the differing individual needs/preferences of our wonderfully diverse client population. She has had positive results in various experiences treating clients with MS, diabetic neuropathies, fibromyalgia, addressing restrictions caused by surgical scar tissue (particularly pertaining to orthopedic reconstructions and survivors of breast cancer), working with professional athletes, pregnant people, children, and many other specialized treatment needs.
In recent years, Emily has become an avid yoga student and teacher in training. What started as an adjunctive therapy in her own self care routine has become a whole new vocabulary with which to hold space and provide supportive wellness based care.
Emily is enthusiastic about meeting and interacting with clients from every walk of life and is happy to be providing a service that has such an incredible impact.
Book with Frances at Dovercourt
Frances graduated from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in 2011 and has enjoyed providing massage therapy treatments to clients across Toronto ever since.
Frances uses Swedish massage techniques and her extensive knowledge of anatomy to treat pain and dysfunction while ensuring her patients are comfortable and feel at ease. She seeks to provide a balanced treatment tailored to individual needs and is keep to find the right approach to ensure her patients feel good leaving the table.
Massage therapy is a second career for Frances, who came to Toronto in 1995 to work in the film industry as a Special Effects Artist. She enjoys powerlifting and kettlebell training and works with both athletes and non-athletes.
Book with Janine at Danforth
Janine has been practicing Massage Therapy since she graduated from Centennial College in 2004. Since then, she has gained extensive experience working with a wide range of clients, including sports injuries, car accidents, pre and post natal, chronic pain management and stress relief. Janine particularly enjoys working with her long-term clients, setting new goals and treatment plans to address changing client goals and needs.
After being introduced to Pilates a few years ago she became very interested in the dynamic approach of healing the body through Pilates. She has since taken her first level of Pilates training with plans to integrate that knowledge into her treatments and client education.
Janine’s devotion to self care, exercise, and maintaining a healthy work life balance have enabled her to stay engaged in her Massage Practice for 16 years. She continues to enjoy and value the work she does and the client relationships she has developed.
Book with Kenny at Dovercourt
A former ballet dancer, Kenny brings a fluid musicality to their practice along with an intuitive connection to kinesthetics and the recovery process.
A graduate of Sutherland-Chan, Kenny’s clinical experience includes the assessment and treatment of common pain patterns. Their toolkit contains Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Relaxation, Dynamic Stretching, and Scar Rehabilitation (including post-op for Breast/Chest/Top and Cesarean). Kenny has had the opportunity to learn and work with diverse client groups including people with differing abilities and brains.
Kenny has continued their clinical education in treating the prenatal and postpartum populations, TMJ (jaw) dysfunction, pelvic health for manual practitioners, and trauma-informed care. As an intersectional feminist, Kenny is interested in the intricate ways Massage Therapy can assist our healing individually and as a collective.
During a treatment, Kenny takes a holistic approach, attuning to your body’s signals and advocating for strategies to enhance your comfort. They assess factors that may disrupt movement and customize techniques to meet your unique needs.
Inspired by nature and their travels, Kenny is a dog momma, coffee lover, and member of Tkaronto’s Queer community. They believe all bodies deserve compassionate care.
Book with Lainie at Danforth
Lainie graduated with high honours from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. While at school she greatly enjoyed a variety of clinical experiences including athletic events and marathons as well as longterm chronic care and at risk youth facilities. She delighted in connecting with a diverse clientele of all ages and helping them with their widely differing needs and goals.
Lainie has a profound appreciation for the importance of practicing self care and managing work life stresses from her background in the fast paced deadline driven field of advertising.
As an avid cyclist, distance runner, and outdoor enthusiast, she also has insight into the musculoskeletal challenges that accompany the love of an active lifestyle.
Lainie explores the sources of pain and tension with curiosity and compassion. She finds great joy in providing physical and emotional healing relief to her clients using gentle strength with a variety of skills including Swedish massage, myofascial techniques, facilitated stretches, relaxation focused techniques and homecare suggestions.
She is a dedicated researcher and committed to continuing education to enhance her knowledge and abilities.
Book with Laura at Danforth
As a 2016 graduate of Sutherland Chan School, Laura has worked with patients who experience chronic pain, trauma-related physical symptoms, palliative patients, and much more. Laura loves being a massage therapist. She believes the patient is the expert of their own body’s experience. Together, you and Laura will figure out ways to help you feel better. She is an evidence-based therapist who has prioritized continuing education in pain science, acupuncture, and HAES movement practices. Laura thinks at the heart of a great massage experience is active listening, attentive hands-on skills, and an amazing playlist.
Book with Melissa at Danforth
Melissa Dunseith, RMT and Reflexologist, has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist for 11 years and Certified Reflexologist for 18 years. She has a deep passion for treating her patients taking their whole health picture and body in mind, not simply the symptoms of the day to help address the root cause. She integrates reflexology with her extensive knowledge of massage therapy techniques to effectively treat patients’ conditions.
Having these varied tools in her kit allows her to find flexibility and success in treating patients of all ages and states of health with musculoskeletal pain and tension. Other common conditions Melissa encounters include digestive issues, anxiety, sinus congestion, fertility/reproductive/hormonal struggles, pre and post natal conditions, headaches, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, insomnia, and improved energy levels/stress management.
In her years as a manual practitioner, Melissa has experience treating amateur and professional athletes, terminally ill cancer and HIV-positive patients, children with tight and sore muscles from athletics, poor posture and stress, desk-worker discomforts, anxiety, front line workers suffering from burnout, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia sufferers, new parents, and of course people working from home or others experiencing stresses from pandemic life…all bodies are welcome on her table!
Melissa graduated with Honours from Kikkawa College in 2011 and became a Certified Reflexologist through the Reflexology Association of Canada in 2004. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Psychology Minor from McMaster University (1999) and worked for a few years as a Kinesiologist in a Toronto physiotherapy clinic where she realized her desire to further expand her integrative healthcare skills.
Melissa has completed all levels of study of Reiki (Kenya and Canada) earning the designation of Reiki Master. She is also an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor after completing two and a half years of study of Ayurvedic Medicine between the California College of Ayurveda and the Centre for Ayurveda and Indian Systems of Healing (CAISH) in Toronto. In the near future, she would like to continue her studies to help patients with cupping, acupuncture and psychotherapy for psycho-somatic work.
Melissa is an avid Ultimate frisbee competitor, participating at the provincial and national levels in tournaments throughout North America and internationally including World Championship in Ireland this past July. She loves to run, play trivia with friends, walk her very active Aussie Shepherd, watch as many Toronto Raptors games as possible, enjoy live music, and travel the world!
Book with Natalie at Danforth or Dovercourt
Natalie graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in 2021. At school, she gained experience working with diverse patient populations through various student clinics. Some of her clinical experience included a mood and sleep disorders clinic, where she treated patients with anxiety, depression and various sleep disorders. She also completed a breast massage clinic, where she worked with a patient with post-surgical impairments. She successfully helped patients with sports injuries, impairments resulting from scar tissue, and general acute and overuse-based soft tissue injuries.
From her own background in powerlifting and a life-long interest in fitness and leading an active lifestyle, Natalie has a passion for understanding how our bodies move and function. She strives to educate her patients on how to better connect to their own bodies and make them move better. Some of her specific interests include uncovering the mind-body connection that can lead to chronic pain, and how mental health can impact our physical health and functioning. She also has an interest in post cancer care (especially breast cancer), including preventing and treating lymphedema, and general breast health.
Natalie is currently practicing Dynamic Cupping and Thai Massage as part of her complementary therapies. She is also certified as an Applied Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Lymphedema (CDT) Therapist. She enjoys working with a diverse patient population, no matter what level of activity patients come from. She strives to create a safe and inclusive space for all patients, and encourages them to find clarity regarding their therapeutic needs – both physical and emotional. Natalie has a naturally moderate pressure level, a slow pace and a focus on soothing the nervous system to further enhance the effects of her treatments.
Outside of work, Natalie enjoys hiking, yoga, powerlifting, stand-up paddleboarding, cycling, and any form of baking.
Book with Rebecca at Danforth
Rebecca graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage in 2022. In addition to treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, Rebecca has specific clinical experience in massage for seniors, patients with Multiple Sclerosis, cancer care, deep relaxation, and post-surgical massage, including mastectomy, top surgery, and abdominal surgery. In post-surgical massage treatments, Rebecca works to improve the feeling, texture, and appearance of scars while also treating various compensatory factors that come with surgery.
Rebecca graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Sociology and Theatre Arts, and in 2011 from the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in Bad Ischl, Germany. Massage is Rebecca’s second career following many fulfilling years in the Performing Arts as an award-winning Lighting Designer and Director. Her work has taken her across Canada and around the world into many diverse communities. Now, she is excited to embrace a direct client-centered approach to healing and wellness in her own neighbourhood.
Book with Samantha at Dovercourt
Samantha Harvie, RMT is a CCMH grad from 2010. After working 3 years in the spa industry, Samantha left the profession with a back injury, but retained her capacity in the healthcare and Massage Therapy fields by taking Management positions working with RMTs.
After studying for a time in counselling and community care, Samantha decided to return to the profession to promote health and wellness within her community. Samantha welcomes all patients, and is passionate about working with people from all walks of life, with a focus on patients experiencing chronic pain, as well as those with chronic pain conditions.
Book with Amelia at Dovercourt
Amelia Fogel, RMT, is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in 2022. She’s incredibly passionate about empowering others in their wellness journeys and strives to create an inclusive, judgment-free environment in her treatment room.
Amelia loves to use movement to empower people of all body types to connect with themselves, especially those who have struggled with chronic pain. She provides enjoyable home-care techniques to help manage mobility issues. Learning about the human body and how to stay in-tune with herself helps Amelia move through the world with less pain, and she is grateful to share her expertise with you.
Book with Brad at Dovercourt
Brad Dietrich is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) specializing in sports massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, pre/post-natal, C-section scar tissue mobility, and relaxation massage. His style is firm, soothing, and consistent, with a rhythmic flow that creates calm and ease.
Brad graduated with honours in 2017 from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and has spent his career honing his skills in a variety of clinical environments. He values the wellness circle approach, appreciating different modalities and referring to other professionals when his patients would benefit.
In addition to being an RMT, Brad is an actor and performer who graduated with distinctions from Contemporary School of Dance in 2014. He strives to achieve both physical and mental results within his treatments.
Brad is a huge LGBTQ+ advocate who aims to create an inclusive atmosphere for everyone.
Book with Kenzie at Dovercourt
Kenzie Wade is a Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Lymphatic Therapist, Sport Candidate Member with the Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association, and Registered Yoga Teacher. She is currently in Toronto finishing up a diploma in Acupuncture & Moxibustion at Eight Branches.
Kenzie has been practicing massage since 2010 and is a graduate of the 3300-hour program at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. She has gained valuable experience working with diverse populations, including varsity sports teams, individuals in high-risk pregnancy wards, NICU (under medical supervision), methadone clinics, and neurological long-term care homes.
When not working or studying, Kenzie enjoys exploring the outdoors by foot, bike, or paddleboard, and can often be found playing hockey at the local arena or performing with a community orchestra or concert band on flute or violin.
Kenzie is a member in good standing with both the College of Massage Therapists of BC and Ontario. For more information about Kenzie’s education, you can visit her website at fireweedwellness.co.
Kenzie will be at Origin Wellness on a casual basis until mid-December as our guest practitioner!
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