Therapists Bios
Holly Brown, RMT
Holly is a perceptive and skilled Massage Therapist who graduated with honors from ICT Northumberland College. She combines General Swedish Massage with a variety of therapeutic techniques and personalized homecare to help her clients relieve tension and restore their maximum function. Holly has taken courses on Myofascial Release, Suikodo and Sports Massage, all of which she coordinates in her treatments as needed. She also has experience in Manual Lymph Drainage, treating those who suffer everyday from chronic edema or have swelling due to a previous injury.
Holly is inspired each day by the growing number of people interested in Natural Medicine and Energy work and plans to continue to educate herself through seminars and courses as often as she can. She is continuously blown away by the healing power of a single one hour massage and believes even if you�re feeling 100%, you will feel 150% after you leave!
Available for treatments:
- Every second Friday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- First Saturday of the Month 9:00am - 3:00pm
Shawn Foubert, RMT, Reiki Master, Aroma Therapy
Shawn has 22 years experience in helping people on their path to optimum health. He was a primary caregiver for many years for a stroke survivor, caring is at his core. He has explored the different aspects of Holistic Health Care as well as continued study of different modalities. His services range from Relaxation, Myofascial, Deep Tissue, Level III Aromatherapy, Hot Stone, Reiki and some Reflexology. His belief is that the body can heal itself of "anything" and sometimes it just needs a little help along the way. He is pleased to offer his assistance to you on your journey to a healthy pain free body.
Trained in Ontario for Massage and Reiki, he continued his education here for all other modalities. He is a member of the Massage Therapists Association of Nova Scotia and is studying to become a Certified Aroma therapist.
Available for treatments:
- Monday 8:00am - 8:15pm
- Tuesday 8:00am - 8:15pm
- Wednesday 8:00am - 8:15pm
- Thursday 8:00am - 2:15pm
Amber Giesbrecht, RMT
Amber graduated from the Massage Therapy College of Manitoba and recently relocated to Halifax. Amber believes that education and communication are the keys to a successful massage. With a strong clinical background in sports injury, arthritis, neurological disorders and chronic pain issues, Amber is able to address her client�s needs and concerns.
Each treatment is customized to fit your own personal needs using techniques such as Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Trigger Points, stretch and strength training as well as relaxation to restore the body and achieve optimal health.
Available for treatments:
- Monday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- Tuesday 9:15pm - 3:15pm
- Wednesday 9:15pm - 3:15pm
- Friday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- 2 Saturdays a month 9:00am - 4:15pm
Brad Surette, RMT, Reiki Master/Teacher, RYT
After spending ten years with the Federal Government of Canada as a public servant, Brad Surette decided to change the direction of his life by pursuing his natural abilities and gifts as a healing arts practitioner.
Prior to joining Massage Addict Brad successfully completed a 2200 hour massage therapy diploma program from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and completed forty hours of service in the Neurological Outreach Clinic. Brad completed additional workshops in Deep Tissue Techniques, Myofascial Release and graduated as valedictorian of his class.
While his massage therapy studies were in progress, Brad worked extra hard to finish his training as a Registered Yoga Teacher and a Reiki Master/Teacher.
Brad is a Registered Massage Therapist associated with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada and the Massage Therapists & Wholistic Practitioners of the Maritimes.
Because of his extensive background, knowledge, and training Brad is able to offer a wide range of services. Some of the most popular and requested treatments are Therapeutic Massage, Relaxation Massage, Hot Stone Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, and Reiki.
Brad's goal is to help people achieve a balanced lifestyle by focusing on the integration of the body, mind, and spirit.
Available for treatment:
- Monday 9:45pm - 5:15pm
- Tuesday 9:45pm - 5:15pm
- 2 Thursdays a month 9:45pm - 5:15pm
- 2 Thursdays a month 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Emma Roberts, RMT
Emma graduated from ICT Northumberland College in June of 2010 and is eager to begin using her ability to help others. Throughout the course of the 2200 hour program, Emma was trained in Myofascial Release, Reflexology and Pregnancy Massage. During clinic hours she found herself treating many sports injuries and looks forward to soon becoming a Certified Sports Massage Therapist.
Emma brings a holistic approach to her treatments, tailoring each treatment to meet each clients needs. She believes that a client's rehabilitation process is a team effort between the therapist and client, avidly creating home care programs including stretching, strengthing and postural education.
Available for treatment:
- Tuesday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- Wednesday 9:15am - 3:15pm
- Thursday 9:15am - 3:15pm
- Friday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- Saturday 9:30am - 4:45pm
Ashton Power, RMT
A graduate of ICT Northumberland College, Ashton is a skilled and compassionate therapist who works with a strong hand and open heart. She believes in the wonder of touch and how it can be used to help heal mind, body and soul.
Ashton offers a variety of different techniques, from General Swedish Massage to Deep Tissue work, while incorporating other modalities such as, Reflexology, Suikodo, Myofascial Release, Manuel Lymph Drainage and Reiki.
Ashton is a firm believer in client comfort, addressing each client�s individual needs. She works with a therapeutic focus to reduce stress and maintain a healthy body and mind.
Available for treatment:
- Monday 2:45pm - 7:45pm
- Tuesday 11:45am - 8:15pm
- Wednesday 11:45pm - 8:15pm
- Friday 12:15am - 7:30pm
- Saturday 9:00am - 4:15pm
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Melanie Jandron, RMT
Melanie graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy with a certificate in the Chronic Pain Outreach Clinic.
Melanie believes everyone can benefit from massage therapy, especially to reduce stress in today�s busy world. She�s skilled in relaxing techniques and is an excellent choice for general relaxation sessions.
Melanie is also skilled in therapeutic techniques such as, Myofascial Release, stretching and strengthening techniques, and MLD. She is also a Level 1 Reiki practitioner.
Available for treatment:
- Monday 8:30am - 7:30pm
- Tuesday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- Thursday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- Friday 8:30am - 2:45pm
- Saturday 9:00am - 4:15pm
Jeff Phillips, RMT,Reiki Master Teacher
Jeff Phillips was one of only two male therapists who graduated from a class of forty three students, having completed a 2200 hour massage therapy program with the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy.
He is also the proud recipient of the inaugural Wholistic Therapist award from the Massage Therapists' and Wholistic Practitioners' Association of the Maritimes and is currently a member of this association as a fully qualified Registered Massage Therapist.
Originally from a small town in South Wales, UK, 2008 saw Jeff opting to leave the Civil Service and go back to school. Some may think that's a big move in itself but not content with that, he elected to emigrate to Nova Scotia, with the goal of qualifying as a Massage Therapist.
Jeff, an intuitive healer and fully qualified Reiki Master/Teacher, is also a member of the Shibumi International Reiki Association. Sharing their vision of a world where the system of Reiki is respected, understood and utilized as a Japanese practice to promote self-healing and personal growth through spiritual discipline.
Jeff who is trained in CranioSacral Therapy, Soft Tissue Release and Jade Stone Massage, is currently accepting clients for both Reiki and massage treatments here at Massage Addict.
Available for treatment:
- Monday 1:30pm - 5:00pm
- Thursday 4:45pm - 8:15pm
- Friday 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Shannon Ashton, RMt, LaStone Therapy
Shannon is a skilled and caring massage therapist. She worked on cruise ships after graduating from ICT Northumberland College, spending time in Europe, the UK and the Caribbean learning different modalities and techniques. She has been trained in Swedish massage, Sports massage, Deep Tissue massage, Pregnancy and Baby massage, Couples massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Reiki, LaStone therapy (hot and cold stone), Myofascial release, Suikodo, Reflexology, body wraps/scrubs, and Indian Scalp Massage.
Shannon believes the key to therapy is personal education. Her therapeutic focus is on stress reduction, injury rehabilitation, and full body maintenance. She believes every treatment should be tailored to the client�s specific needs and requests, thereby achieving and maintaining optimal levels of healing.
Available for treatment:
- Monday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- Thursday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- Friday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- 3 Saturdays a month 9:30am - 5:00pm
Alyssa Anderson, RMT
Alyssa is a skilled massage therapist who graduated at ICT Northumberland College in 2008. Taking in-depth courses she has learned that through proper assessment and testing, you can formulate a treatment plan that suits all your needs.
Alyssa is trained in Reflexology, Suikodo and Myofacial Assessment, all which she incorporates into her treatments, along with general Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue work.
Alyssa believes that by addressing client needs you can reduce stress and increase client comfort to help maintain a healthy mind and body.
- Tuesday 2:45pm - 7:30pm
- Wednesday and Thursday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- Friday 2:15pm - 8:15pm
- Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm
Jennifer White, RMT
Jennifer graduated from ICT Northumberland College in 2009. During her intensive massage therapy training program she learned a variety of techniques such as general swedish massage, manual lymphatic drainage, as well as strengthening and stretching excercises. Trained in Myofascial Release, Sports Massage and Suikodo energy work she also draws upon these modalities and incorporates these skills into her massage treatments whenever necessary or beneficial to a client.
Although Jennifer enjoys employing a calming relaxation massage to help her clients manage stress, she is also very adept at addressing problems ranging from chronic pain to specific injuries.
Jennifer feels a team effort between therapist and client can help heal the body, mind and spirit. Therefore she is a strong believer in client education and home care.
Available for treatment:
- Monday 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Every second Tuesday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Wednesday 1:30pm - 7:30pm
- Thursday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Friday 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Every second Saturday 9:00am - 1:45pm
Nancy Power, RMT, Reiki Practitioner
Nancy completed the 2200 hr Massage Therapy program at ICT Northumberland College in Halifax, graduating in 2006. She has always been interested in the human body and how it works. Her favourite bedtime story as a child was The Charlie Brown Encyclopedia: The Human Body edition.
Nancy believes that good health requires education and making the time to care for yourself in mind, body and spirit....and also drinking lots of water!
She has training in Suikodo, Myofascial Release, Hot Stone Massage, Usui Reiki level II, Pregnancy and Infant massage, some Shiatsu and Cranial-Sacral therapy training.
Nancy is also a Birth Doula and a Certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, and enjoys helping new families to plan and experience their ideal birth.
Available for treatment:
- Tuesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
- Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm
